Warwick Valley Humane Society has captured a rabid cat. This is a file photo provided by the Human Society. Florida. Warwick Valley Humane Society captures rabid cat Village of Florida residents were cautioned that a rabid cat had been caught in the vicinity of Hunt Drive and Panel Lane.... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 10:41
Gerard ‘Jerry’ Freshko Gerard “Jerry” Freshko of Middletown, an armed security guard for Atlas Security, entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 12,... Obituaries 13 Sep 2020 | 05:01
Orange County Distillery has just announced its new vodka – Jimmy Sturr Vodka named after Florida, N.Y., resident and famed bandleader Jimmy Sturr, winner of 18 Grammy Awards. Florida. ‘Sturr-d, not shaken’ Orange County Distillery has just announced their brand new vodka – Jimmy Sturr Vodka named after Florida, N.Y., resident... Local News 11 Sep 2020 | 12:52
State Sen. Jen Metzger (D-42) and her campaign team officially opened her new Goshen campaign headquarters at the former Bank of America building on Main Street with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting last Friday, Sept. 4. Metzger gave a brief speech towards her re-election bid and then she and her team also handed out lawn signs to those in attendance. Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. The 42nd State Senate District includes cities, towns and villages in Delaware, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. In Orange, those municipalities include ten towns, including of Goshen, Tuxedo and Warwick, and seven villages, including Florida, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Tuxedo Park and Warwick. Photo by Henry Smith/American Image Press. Goshen. State Sen. Jen Metzger opens campaign office Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 09:59
Bruno R. Jamsek Bruno R. Jamsek of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at the age of 78, after a year-long battle... Obituaries 07 Sep 2020 | 12:57
Rosemarie ‘Cookie’ Rogowski Rosemarie “Cookie” Rogowski of Goshen spent her childhood working on her family’s farm in Goshen. Her hard work on the farm... Obituaries 07 Sep 2020 | 12:44
Ruth Chiappone Ruth Chiappone of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. She was 86. The daughter of Benjamin Finkelstein... Obituaries 31 Aug 2020 | 03:26
Backpack Snack Attack’s incoming executive director, Jenna Price (left), with retiring Executive Director and Co-Founder Shirley Puett. Photo provided by Louise Hutchison. Changing leadership for Warwick Backpack Snack Attack organization As Shirley Puett, longtime executive director of the local Backpack Snack Attack program, hands over the leadership position... Local News 29 Aug 2020 | 02:38
John Kezek. Photo provided by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. New City: Rockland County Corrections officer charged with misconduct Rockland County Correction Officer John Kezek, 35, of Florida, N.Y., was arraigned last week on a five-count indictment for... Police & Fire 23 Aug 2020 | 04:01
Mark Silvestri is a private helicopter pilot from Warwick. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, he went for an early morning flight over Warwick and captured these images, showing the low fog in the valley after a storm the previous night. Flying about 600 feet above ground level in a Robinson R44ii helicopter, Silvestri used his iPhone to capture a series of photos of areas mostly near Jessup Road near Florida, heading southwest, through an area near Union Corners Road. Mt. Eve peeks up out of the fog in a few shots. “It was,” Silvestri noted, “a beautiful morning. Thought you might enjoy.” Over Warwick. Clearing Mark Silvestri is a private helicopter pilot from Warwick. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, he went for an early morning flight over... Local News 19 Aug 2020 | 11:27
Volunteers added a special treat on Thursdays as children from each family were scheduled to participate in a morning of fun at the Pine Island School. Mary Berrigan has been working with the students for several years, and has created a garden oasis at the Pine Island School. There are now 16 perennial plants with a milkweed garden to attract butterflies. Donations from the Warwick Garden Club helped to cover the cost of supplies. Provided photos. Sweet Hope in these times of COVID-19 August 14th marked the end of the seven-week summer enrichment program named Dulce Esperanza (Sweet Hope), a program of the... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 03:17
ShopRite makes donation to families of war veterans Tom Urtz, vice president of operations for ShopRite Supermarkets Inc., presented a check for $250,000 to Dan O’Kane, president... Business 14 Aug 2020 | 02:37
Grappa Ristorante and La Piazza Martini and Wine Bar owners donated $5,000 to Backpack Snack Attack. From left, Backpack volunteer Lynne Nilsestuen, Nick Ahmetaj, Tony Sylaj, Backpack Director Jenna Price, and volunteers Len Singer, Mary Schweitzer, Monica Dorfman and Paulette Rudy. Provided photo. Restaurant owners donate $5,000 to Backpack Snack Attack This past March, when, due to the restrictions imposed for the COVID-19 pandemic, all restaurants closed and only take out... Business 11 Aug 2020 | 01:09
William R. Schwander William Raymond Schwander of Florida, N.Y., a retired maintenance mechanic for the Parks & Recreation Department of the Town... Obituaries 04 Aug 2020 | 11:54
Districts are offering hybrid return to school models, meaning limited numbers of students are attending school in-person for only a handful of days during the week. How that works varies slightly district by district, for reasons that are presumably unique to each, such as student population and numbers of buildings. How is your school district reopening? Read its plan As school districts await Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision on how and when to open schools this week - which he may have announced... Local News 03 Aug 2020 | 11:41
