The Florida Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest this year. There are 18 potted Christmas trees, located throughout the Village of Florida. The members have been asked to decorate their trees for the Holiday season and may the best tree win. The … Continue reading →
Story by Katie Bisaro Several weeks ago, Verizon Wireless approached the Village of Warwick Board of Trustees with a proposal to put a cell tower atop one of two water towers in the Village: either the water tower on Ridgefield Rd. or the one on Highland Ave. in Warwick … Continue reading →
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Emergency Services Brendan Casey encourage residents to begin preparing for winter, which officially begins on Fri., Dec. 21. Casey said that the first steps residents can take is to review their family emergency plan, determine what supplies … Continue reading →
HERoes in Deed, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization inspired by the memory of a true hero, Army Lieutenant Colonel Jaimie E. Leonard, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 8, 2013, will fund small community projects in the amount of $500 to $2,000. Jaimie’s drive … Continue reading →
It was a joyful afternoon at Schervier Pavilion on Sun., Dec. 2 as the residents welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus for an early visit. Santa and Mrs. Claus, aka Roselle Egan, a recreation aide at Schervier Pavilion, spent several hours posing for photographs with residents and … Continue reading →
Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels made an advance visit to New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh NY recently to plan for the team’s performance at the 2019 New York Air Show, which is scheduled for Aug. 24 to Aug. 25. Lieutenant Cary Rickoff and … Continue reading →
Amber Vitoulis received the Girl Scout Silver Award for her initiative Butterfly Bags, Bringing Hope to Children in Foster Care. She was presented the award at a ceremony held on Sat., Nov. 17 at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, NY. Amber received certificates for her … Continue reading →
Warwick Playground Dreams is beginning to build teams and recruit volunteers to assist with the exciting Build Week, which will take place at Stanley-Deming Park from Mon., Apr. 22 to Sun., Apr. 28, 2019. The new inclusive playground will be a place for children of all ages and abilities … Continue reading →
Story by Lourice Angie The Warwick Valley Rotary Club, the Warwick Lions Club and the Warwick Reformed Church teamed up with the Chosun Taekwondo leadership team, the Backpack Snack Attack program, several local businesses, students, and community volunteers to host a holiday party on Sat., Dec. 8 to benefit … Continue reading →
Seely & Durland Insurance, The Selective Insurance Group Foundation, and the grand prize winners of the 2017-18 SDI Referral Rewards Program, Robert and Mary Jean Johnston, joined forces to support the positive efforts of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks through a $1,000 grant. The grant … Continue reading →
Greenwood Lake Bagels Inc. hosted their annual Toys For Tots & Santa Event on Sat., Dec. 8. Pictured here with Santa (from left) are: G.L. Bagel owner Christine Moley, Alexa & G.L. Bagel baker Heather Bradford. … Continue reading →
Micki Lees, owner of Jersey Paddle Boards in Greenwood Lake NY, hosted the annual ‘Santapalooza’ Santa Paddle Board event on Sat., Dec. 8 on Greenwood Lake. Over 75 people participated in the annual event hosted by Jersey Paddle Boards. … Continue reading →
