Picture from left to right at the Warwick Senior Picnic earlier this month are: Lianna Bacenet, Lisa Bacenet, coordinator of the Friendly Visitor Program, Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton and Paula Blumenau, outreach coordinator for Jewish Family Services. Provided photo. Warwick. The Friendly Visitor Program provided 144 services for the neighbors in the program last month Here’s the monthly report on the Warwick Friendly Visitor Program by the coordinator of the Friendly Visitor Program, Lisa... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 01:45
The 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden on the Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley-Deming Park encompasses an I-beam from the World Trade Center gifted to the Village of Warwick through the efforts of Warwick Historical Society curator Michael Bertolini with the help of former Assemblyman Howard Mills. Designed by Amy Lewis Sweetman, the garden also features a reflecting pool, benches and landscaping. Photo by Robert G. Breese. ‘A quiet place to teach the children what happened that day’ On Saturday, Sept. 11, the twentieth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon , a huge crowd gathered... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 09:16
The presentation of the colors early last Saturday evening, Sept. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park. Photos by Roger Gavan. Remembering 9-11 after twenty years On Saturday evening, Sept. 11, it was very much like the sunny day 20 years ago when terrorists hijacked four commercial... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 03:13
On Thursday, September 9, GTI hosted a ground-breaking ceremony on the company’s 38-acre site to celebrate the beginning of construction. Photos by Roger Gavan. Green Thumb Industries breaks ground at former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility One of the nation’s leading cannabis retailers, Green Thumb Industries (GTI), will be building a modern cannabis campus on... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 03:04
Emcee Paul Ruszkiewicz points to the winner, Mike Stubeck, in a tight bite to the finish. Photos provided by Jerry Zimmerman. Pine Island. No tears allowed at the chamber’s onion eating contest The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Onion Eating Contest on Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Polish Legion of American... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 12:10
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, more than 500 Warwick seniors enjoyed blue skies and sunshine, great food, music and good company. Photos by Roger Gavan. Annual Senior Barbecue at Warwick Town Park returns for 2021 Last year the annual Senior Barbecue was canceled due to the pandemic. And this year heavy rains from Tropical Storm Henri... Home 25 Aug 2021 | 10:12
Photo illustration by Gerhard Taatgen Jr. Town of Warwick to authorized regulated retail marijuana dispensaries The Town of Warwick is poised to authorize state licensed and regulated retail marijuana dispensaries within its borders... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 03:39
From left: Members of the Orange County NY Libertarian Party, Robert Cocomellow, Mathew Bathrick, and Pietro S. Geraci, wearing the flag, circulating a petition to tell New Windsor to not opt out of recreational cannabis sales and distribution on Aug. 21 at New Windsor Community Day. Photo provided. Do we want a bud shop in our town? Part II Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 11:48
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (right), Mayor Michael Newhard (left) and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined owners Eileen and Jim Patterson (standing center), their family, staff, clients and business associates to celebrate five years of Track 7 new management with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Track 7 Postal Center celebrates five years under new management Track 7 Postal Center, located in the heart of the village of Warwick at 3 Forester Ave., is an authorized ship center for... Business 22 Aug 2021 | 04:58
On Aug. 12, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (left) and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Drowned Lands Brewery founder Mike Kraai (center) and his staff to celebrate the first anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The beer we create,” Drowned Lands Brewery founder Mike Kraai said, “takes its cues from the richest soil in the country, connected distinctly to both time and place and inspired by old world techniques and modern innovation.” Photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Drowned Lands Brewery celebrates first anniversary The first anniversary is considered the most important one for any business. And to celebrate its phenomenal success, Drowned... Business 17 Aug 2021 | 07:17
Leo R. Kaytes Jr., left, is congratulated on being selected 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year by his father, Leo Kaytes Sr., and Stan Martin, chairing the event for the 14th time. He and Outstanding Community Service Award winners Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan will be honored Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton will serve as master of ceremonies. Photo by Laurene Iammatteo. Leo Kaytes Jr. selected Warwick Citizen of the Year Community and business leader Leo R. Kaytes Jr. has been named Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Kaytes and recipients... Local News 15 Aug 2021 | 03:25
On July 22, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (right), Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Bill Fioravanti (left) and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined co-founders Elizabeth and Amberlee Isabella (center), their relatives, friends and associates to celebrate their grand opening. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Scripted Fragrance hosts grand opening in Wisner Hall at Wickham Woodlands Scripted Fragrance co-founders Elizabeth Isabella and her daughter Amberlee are a mother-daughter team who have turned their... Business 03 Aug 2021 | 02:19
Pictured, left to right, are committee members Frank Truatt, John Bollenbach, John McGloin, Cal Hargis, Stan Martin, Leo R. Kaytes and Leo Kaytes Sr. Not shown are John Buckley, Michael Sweeton, Doug Stage and Lilibet Lewis McLean. Photo by Wayne Patterson. Warwick. Citizen of the Year nomination deadline draws near Warwick Valley Rotarians are seeking additional nominations for Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Candidates should... Home 27 Jul 2021 | 03:52
Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (far right} and Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow (second from right) joined Joe Rampe (center cutting ribbon), his family, friends and associates for the unveiling of the sign and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the launch site. Photos by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Dedication held of new kayak launch area on Wickham Lake On Tuesday, July 13, the Town of Warwick unveiled a sign and dedicated a new kayak launch area on Wickham Lake in Wickham... Local News 20 Jul 2021 | 11:59
Warwick Valley Rotarians are seeking nominations for Warwick Citizen of the Year. This year’s winners and those from 2020 will be honored during a dinner Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Selection committee members include, left to right, incoming Rotary President Leo Kaytes Jr., holding the Rotary plaque listing recent winners; event co-chairs Stan Martin and Leo Kaytes Sr.; and Master of Ceremonies and Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton with the Jaycee plaque honoring winners from 1968-1999. The Warwick Citizens of the Year plaques are displayed at Town Hall. Photo by Mike Padham. Rotarians seek nominations for Warwick Citizen of the Year Two Warwick Citizens of the Year will be honored in September during a ceremony at Chateau Hathorn. Last year’s Citizen of... Local News 21 Jun 2021 | 04:03
