Story by Sara Paul When Michael John Batz became a firefighter in 1959, notification of a blaze was literally through word of mouth. With no iPhones or even pagers, news of an alarm was only heard by those within earshot of the cacophonous horns atop the firehouses. … Continue reading →
Dana Castine, the Florida Union Free School District’s Director for Math, Science, and Technology, has been recognized by the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) for her contributions to her profession and to the association. Castine has been inducted into NYSCATE’s Volunteer Hall … Continue reading →
The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) will host their 12th annual “Community Showcase” on Sat., May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sun., May 5. The Village of Warwick will be the backdrop for the Showcase, with members lining Main St. and … Continue reading →
Story by Athletic Director Gregory Sirico Warwick Valley High School is proud to select senior track star Jeremy Platt-Strack as this week’s Bill Garcia Allstate Agency Student–Athlete of the Week. Jeremy is a three-season track athlete in cross county, indoor and outdoor track and is a part of … Continue reading →
This is what happens when a great project meets a great community. In January, a small group of Warwick residents learned about the African Library Project, a national organization that collects books to start libraries throughout English-speaking Africa in schools and communities where there are no libraries. … Continue reading →
A web exhibit of photos, documents, and stories about the women of Warwick is being featured this month in the Albert Wisner Public Library’s Digital Collection. Check out the exhibit to learn about a brave young woman who walked from Connecticut to Warwick in the 18th century … Continue reading →
Warwick has been named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and high level of tree care. Warwick achieved … Continue reading →
Join the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce on Thurs., Mar. 21 for an evening of food and drink at one of the oldest and most familiar restaurant icons in the Hudson Valley. Co-Owner/Manager Ralph Tramontana of the newly renovated and recently revived the Jolly Onion Restaurant, located at … Continue reading →
For the family of the addict-in-recovery, it is more than words that are needed and it is more than the individual’s sobriety, as well. On Sat., Mar. 30 at 10 a.m. the Albert Wisner Public Library and Family Central will present a workshop, Living Relationally in Recovery … Continue reading →
Ryan Westervelt has a dream and it is to one day ride a horse through the streets of Paris. And at six, the Park Avenue first grader is on his way to making that dream a reality. He’s already an accomplished equestrian, having first climbed up … Continue reading →
During the Town of Warwick Board meeting on Thurs., Feb. 28, Joseph Ingui (center) was appointed as Warwick’s new full time police officer. Before coming to the Warwick Police Department, Ingui worked for the New York City Police Department for three years. Pictured with Ingui (from left) are … Continue reading →
Story by Janmarie Foschini The boys’ from Greenwood Lake’s Holy Rosary CYO basketball team have something to be excited about – they came in first place this season. The boys’ defeated every team in the best two out of three game series with the exception of one … Continue reading →
