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
Location 1 is the O&R Company’s 25-acre property, adjacent to the proposed Pulpit Rock development, at the intersection of West Street and County Route 1A in the Town of Warwick. Location 2 is between Maple Avenue and Grand Street in the Village of Warwick. ( Aerial photo provided by O&R Utilities) O&R Utilities plans alternative energy solutions in Warwick This past fall, Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the West Warwick Non-Wires Alternatives... Local News 25 Feb 2020 | 03:10
This year the event would not only usher in a new year, 2020, but also a new decade. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Welcome 2020 There were no hot drinks and baked goods served inside a tent this year or any surprise visit by the "Headless Horseman."... Home 02 Jan 2020 | 10:40
Warwick Town Supervisor Michael P. Sweeton What to expect in 2020 Mike Sweeton Supervisor, Town of Warwick Q. What do you expect during 2020 in terms of growth and/or development? Are there... Local News 31 Dec 2019 | 01:25
WTBQ celebrated the 25th anniversary of the revival of the station under Frank Truatt’s stewardship. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Business community year in review 2019 Once again there were far more entrepreneurs throughout the Town of Warwick who decided to take a risk and expand or open... Business 31 Dec 2019 | 12:01
The Village of Warwick has received a 288,150 state grant to protect its watershed. ( Photo illustration) Village of Warwick awarded $288,150 to protect its watershed The Village of Warwick was among 105 communities in the Mid-Hudson to recently be awarded a Regional Economic Development... Local News 30 Dec 2019 | 07:55
Jerry Schlichting co-owner of Frazzleberries, pictured with his mother and co-owner Mary Beth Schlichting, reported that although this Home for the Holidays was short and the weather didn’t always cooperate, it was another successful season. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Warwick businesses enjoy a shorter but successful holiday season in 2019 Thanksgiving, the holiday that occurs just before the kick off of downtown Warwick’s annual celebration of Home for the Holidays,... Local News 30 Dec 2019 | 02:18
The ceremonies quietly ended as Commander Mac Donald played taps. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) VFW Post 4662 offers many thanks The Warwick Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4662 would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who made the Veterans... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2019 | 12:36
