Raising the Apple. Photo provided by Mayor Michael Newhard. Fifth Apple Eve on Railroad Avenue celebrates New Year’s Eve virtually Unlike previous New Year’s Eves there were no huge crowds, hot drinks, baked goods or any surprise visit by the “Headless... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 07:59
An approved plan, suggested by Mayor Michael Newhard, closed Main Street and also Railroad Avenue and Spring Street to vehicular traffic on weekends to allow restaurants to set up tables on what would effectively be a pedestrian mall. And it would also attract visitors to retail stores. File photos by Roger Gavan. Business community year in review 2020 It was an unusual year and a tough one for local business. Nevertheless, there were more entrepreneurs throughout the Town... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 12:46
During the mass the Mariachi band, “Viva Mexico,” served as the choir singing liturgical songs in Spanish. And afterwards, they sang renditions of traditional Mexican songs before a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe by the altar. Spanish Mass at St. Stephen’s celebrated to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe On Sunday evening, December 6, members of Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, attended a mass said in Spanish.... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 01:24
“We’ve had lots of traffic this weekend,” said Nicole Repose, owner of Etched in Time Engraving. “It’s been very good and our customers, who waited outside to enter our store in limited numbers and keep everyone safe, were understanding and very cooperative.” Photos by Roger Gavan. Eleventh annual Small Business Saturday lures more shoppers to downtown On Saturday, Nov. 28, with temperatures in the mid-50s, it was what downtown merchants call an “open door” day. And on that... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 01:00
Mike Santiago, 28 West St., for best overall theme. Warwick. Scare the Mayor It was a dark and stormy Halloween night and the Mayor Michael Newhard ventured out to find the scariest house in all the... Local News 03 Nov 2020 | 02:11
From left, Warwick Relief Market co-founders Nicole McCormick and Carmela Borrazas, with her daughter Penelope. Photo by Roger Gavan. Relief Market helped Warwick small business survive the pandemic When Warwick Rotary recently named Frank Truatt, owner of WTBQ, as its Citizen of the Year, it also announced the recipients... Local News 27 Oct 2020 | 12:45
Dr. Mikki Pulju and Ryan Ujazdowski exchanged marriage vows earlier this month at the Warwick home of Frank Petrucci and Heidi Hamilton. Warwick Village Mayor Michael Newhard officiated. The couple live in Mamaroneck. Photo by Ed Bailey. Warwick. Dr. Mikki Pulju and Ryan Ujazdowski marry Announcements 13 Oct 2020 | 07:50
Photo illustration by gryffyn m on Unsplash. Warwick. Mask fatigue The following is from Mayor Michael Newhard’s Sept. 1 column that first appeared on the Village of Warwick’s website. Mask... Local News 01 Sep 2020 | 02:42
Outdoor dining at Grappa Ristorante is shown. ( PHOTO BY ROGER GAVAN) Village approves outdoor dining plan When the Mid-Hudson region entered Phase 2 of New York state’s reopening plan, that meant village of Warwick shoppers can... Local News 17 Jun 2020 | 08:41
The Main Street parking spots that are often used to position vendors for annual events could be closed to create a pedestrian walkway, allowing the restaurants to set up dining areas on the sidewalk and a safe distance from any vehicular traffic. File photo by Roger Gavan This past Tuesday, June 9, the Mid-Hudson region, which includes Warwick, entered Phase 2 of the State’s reopening plan. Local News 09 Jun 2020 | 01:33
Town of Warwick resident Diana Eschmann urges everyone, who can, to stay home from work but realize this is not a vacation. “It’s not time to invite people over for a party,” she said, “or for younger family members to hang out with friends and then come home and endanger their parents.” Eschmann is hopeful that the epidemic will be over in a couple of months but in the meantime her social activities including hiking on the nearby Appalachian Trail with her husband, John, or walking with her dog, Tula. Eschmann avoids crowds but, when out of necessity she went grocery shopping, gave high marks to Warwick ShopRite for forming a single waiting line, similar to that employed by banks, to each check-out. “It moved very quickly,” she said,” because the area behind the check-out counters, where they had two employees, was clear and they were able to direct people with fewer items to the quick or self check-outs.” ( Photos by Roger Gavan) What a difference a week or two makes The spread of the Coronavirus epidemic and the rules and regulations to defeat it are changing daily. All non-essential businesses... Local News 23 Mar 2020 | 11:47
Warwick.Village of Warwick announces emergency response plan The Village of Warwick Board of Trustees and department heads have established the following initial Emergency Response Plan... News 18 Mar 2020 | 02:12
Town of Warwick resident Diana Eschmann urges everyone, who can, to stay home from work but realize this is not a vacation. “It’s not time to invite people over for a party,” she said, “or for younger family members to hang out with friends and then come home and endanger their parents.” ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Warwick residents living and dealing with the Coronavirus epidemic The spread of the Coronavirus epidemic and the rules and regulations to defeat it are changing daily. But earlier this week,... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 07:02
'Who would you believe?' We are all wondering how Stephen Kitar can stand by his decision to build a hotel with seven huge buildings on Pulpit Rock... Letters to the Editor 02 Mar 2020 | 01:36
Show your skill at 'Warwick's Got Talent!' Sugar Loaf. The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts is seeking entrants for its third annual production of “Warwick’s... Entertainment 26 Feb 2020 | 03:38
