Suzyn Barron, president of the Warwick Valley Humane Society, and Ken Mitchell made their way to the stranded dog that had fallen into the icy water. Provided photo. ‘This ending was a happy one’ On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Jason McCreeley and his dog, Margo, were in Warwick’s Cascade Lake Park and saw two dogs on the ice.... Home 23 Jan 2023 | 02:41
On Dec. 13 state, county and local officials, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, MSgt. Sara Pastorello, Pete and Laura Rollins, WTBQ Station owner Frank Truatt and Manager Taylor Sterling, representatives of local businesses, veterans organizations and other volunteers pose with Santa and the arranged toys placed outside for pick-up for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive. Photo by Roger Gavan. Toys for Military Tots. ‘God bless us every one’ It was pick-up time for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ (1110... News 14 Dec 2021 | 10:46
New for this season at the Mount Peter Ski Area is a brand new and very large rental building. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Mount Peter Ski Area to open soon for this 2021-2022 winter season Good news for skiers and snowboarders: Mt. Peter Ski area began making snow in late November and could open as early as this... Local News 07 Dec 2021 | 12:59
With more than 50,000 lights and music, no Town of Warwick home has attracted more tourists at Christmastime. Photos by Roger Gavan. Florida. Spanktown Road display is a Christmas tradition that gets bigger and better each year There are good reasons why Vincent Poloniak, who lives on Spanktown Road in the Village of Florida was chosen for Warwick’s... Local News 06 Dec 2021 | 09:40
On Saturday, Nov. 27, shoppers along Main Street in the Village of Warwick were surprised to see that what appeared to be mannequins in the window of Fizzy Lifting Soda Pop Candy Shop were in fact dancers dressed in beautiful, festive costumes. Provided photo. Sugar Loaf. Annual Nutcracker performance at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center this weekend On Saturday, Nov. 27, shoppers along Main Street in the Village of Warwick were surprised to see that what appeared to be... Entertainment 30 Nov 2021 | 04:42
TD Bank in the Village of Warwick, where police said an alert teller thwarted a would-be robber earlier this month. The suspect was released without bail under the provisions of the State Criminal Reform Act. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick Police arrest Brooklyn man for attempted theft at TD Bank At approximately 12:25 p.m on Wednesday, Nov. 3, an alert teller at TD Bank’s Warwick branch stopped a Brooklyn man from... Police & Fire 17 Nov 2021 | 09:34
Cool cars on display by Rocco Manno’ mural of well-known Hollywood actors on Kings Highway between Sugar Loaf and Warwick. Warwick Valley High School teacher and artist Rocco Manno seeks photos for new book Anyone who has driven from Warwick to Sugar Loaf on Kings Highway has seen the huge mural of a group of well-known Hollywood... Entertainment 26 Oct 2021 | 04:15
File photo from last year’s event. Warwick. Third annual Beautiful People Fun Walk, Run and Roll 5K fund raiser set for Nov. 7 Beautiful People, Orange County’s largest adaptive youth sports league, will hold its third annual Fall Fun Walk, Run and... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 12:22
Adults and older athletes were swinging for the fences while younger competitors had modified home run targets. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Beautiful People hosts inaugural ‘Out at Our Park’ Home Run Derby On Sept. 18, Beautiful People hosted its first “Out at Our Park” Home Run Derby along with food, drinks and other fun activities... Business 05 Oct 2021 | 02:25
Five-time Olympic Dressage Champion Steffen Peters. Provided photos by Darian Quinn. Florida. Olympic equestrian champion presents two-day clinic at Raven Hill Farms On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, Raven Hill Farms, an equestrian facility in the Village of Florida owned by Deirdre... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 01:51
On Friday, Oct. 1, members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined owners Liz and Gary Hunsberger (center) and their media representative to celebrate the grand opening of the firm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Roger Gavan. Sugar Loaf. White Rabbit Restorations celebrates grand opening White Rabbit Restorations’ mission is to transform tired furniture into one-of-a-kind pieces that personalize a customer’s... Business 05 Oct 2021 | 12:32
It may not break a world record but Giuseppe Pirrone at 501 Liberty Corners Road in Pine Island grew this sunflower and he believes it has the biggest sunflower head in the Warwick Valley. “I’m sure there’s been a lot bigger,” said Pirrone. “The record I believe is 31 inches and this is only 12 inches.” Provided photo. Pine Island. That’s one large sunflower It may not break a world record but Giuseppe Pirrone at 501 Liberty Corners roRad in Pine Island grew this sunflower and... Home 21 Sep 2021 | 10:57
File photo by Roger Gavan of a previous “Beautiful People” baseball game. Warwick. Beautiful People to host home run derby fund raiser on Sept. 18 Beautiful People will host its first “Out at Our Park” fund raiser at its field at Town of Warwick Wickham Woodlands Park... Local News 31 Aug 2021 | 01:29
UrbanXtracts, one of the first licensed hemp cultivators and processors in the State of New York, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Warwick Valley Local Development Corporation and key stakeholders to celebrate the opening of its first local hemp manufacturing facility in Warwick on Wednesday, July 21. Photos by Roger Gavan. UrbanXtracts opens hemp processing and development center UrbanXtracts, one of the first licensed hemp cultivators and processors in the State of New York, hosted a ribbon-cutting... Business 26 Jul 2021 | 03:56
On Sunday, May 9, public officials and chamber representatives joined officers and vendors of the Warwick Farmers Market. to celebrate the opening for the season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From left, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Farmers Market Steering Committee Treasurer Linda Moser, Secretary Annette Sanchez, Co-Chair Will Ashby, Chairperson Cheryl Rogowski, Market Manager Kristen Menge, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Board President Elizabeth Cassidy, Merchant Guild President Corrine Cassidy and Mayor Michael Newhard. Photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season he weather was a little on the cool side but there were blue skies and lots of sun on Sunday morning, May 9. An enthusiastic... Local News 10 May 2021 | 08:24
