After years of complaining that their schools were being shortchanged in Albany, local educators are celebrating a 2021-22 state budget that contains an unprecedented increase in state aid. A tentative sigh of financial relief After years of complaining that their schools were being shortchanged in Albany, local educators are celebrating a 2021-22... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 08:06
Christopher Jackson Christopher Jackson of Leesburg, Ga., formerly of Pine Island and Warwick, N.Y., entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 25, 2020.... Obituaries 13 Apr 2021 | 01:45
Jose A. ‘Tony’ Lozano Jose A. “Tony” Lozano of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on April 4, 2021, he was 41. The son of Ismael Lozano and Karen... Obituaries 06 Apr 2021 | 06:20
On Holy Saturday, April 3, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, joined by Pastor Bernard Heterto, blessed baskets of food brought by members of the Mission of St. Stanislaus in Pine Island. ( PHOTO BY TERRY GAVAN) Pine Island. Cardinal blesses food baskets In many Eastern European countries, it is a tradition to have a basket of food blessed on Holy Saturday, In Poland, for example,... Local News 05 Apr 2021 | 04:24
Glenn P. Dickes, the director of the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry, is pictured here with Lisa Bacenet, the coordinator of volunteers for the Warwick Friendly Visitor Program. Provided photo. Warwick Friendly Visitor Program provided 220 services during March About 25 people of the people living in Warwick are senior citizens, and 141 of those seniors are part of the Warwick Friendly... Local News 23 Mar 2021 | 02:13
This photo by Robert G. Breese captures April showers on a Black Dirt field. Since its founding in 1961, the mission of the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce has been to promote prosperity in the business community, support and enhance the uniqueness of the region, and to enrich the lives of all residents through community spirit and cooperation. Pine Island. Black Dirt Scholarship applications now available The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2021 Black Dirt Scholarship. The Black Dirt Scholarship Fund, created... Local News 09 Mar 2021 | 08:19
Warwick Firefighter Tim Vreeland and Lt. Robert LoForese hold the thin blue line flag at the escort of deceased Officer Dominic Winum on Intrastate 84 overpass in Slate Hill on Friday. Photos from Warwick Fire Department. Warwick Fire Department activity report through March 8, 2021 What follows are excerpts from the weekly activity summary for the Warwick Fire Department provided by Michael Contaxis,... Police & Fire 09 Mar 2021 | 12:49
Thomas Harris Thomas Harris of Pine Island, a retired supervisor at Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, entered into rest on Monday,... Obituaries 02 Mar 2021 | 11:53
Back on the market Find yourself at home in this updated and spacious charmer. Situated on a private park-like lot with just under two acres... Business 07 Feb 2021 | 07:07
Linda Ann Wilson Linda Ann Wilson of Middetown passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, after a brief illness. She was 73 years old. Born in Warwick... Obituaries 31 Jan 2021 | 02:24
Kimberly Guglielmo shared this photo she took her phone (Samsung Galaxy S10) off Glenwood Road in Pine Island just after 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. Pine Island. Moon shine Local News 29 Jan 2021 | 02:35
Erin McCarthy and her daughter, Emma, who both learned how to snowboard last month at Mt. Peter in Warwick, N.Y. ‘They’re coming out in droves’: Outdoor activities offer freedom during Covid winter As temperatures drop and snow piles up, the urge to get outside this winter is stronger than ever. To get out of the house... Local News 29 Jan 2021 | 10:52
Statement from Warwick Valley spiritual leaders: Peace In these times of public unrest and fear, we, the spiritual leaders of the Town of Warwick, stand in solidarity to promote... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 11:24
Christopher Casale holds his painting of Harry Potter which hung in the gallery at the Greenwood Lake Public Library. Provided photo. ‘A 6-year-old so engaged in the art world’ Warwick first-grader Christopher Casale is only 6 years old, but his art career is off to a good start. Christopher, who... Local News 15 Jan 2021 | 03:12
Jack Todman Jack Todman, a former resident of Pine Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, surrounded by his... Obituaries 10 Jan 2021 | 02:30
