Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
Warwick. ShopRite kicks off 12th annual veterans fund raiser ShopRite’s 12th annual Veterans Fundraising Campaign, held at 35 stores throughout New York and New Jersey, will return Sunday,... Business 23 Jun 2020 | 03:58
Goshen. Linda’s Office Supplies to close Linda Mabie, the owner of Linda’s Office Supplies has announced the store will close on July 20 and she will retire. The... Business 19 Jun 2020 | 11:47
One of our first entries. Robin bought a lilac bush from Tom’s Greenhouse in Goshen, N.Y., in honor of her mother. “She liked to bring lilacs in the house on the dining room table. When I went to Tom’s Greenhouse last week, I was looking for colorful flowers to plant. This lilac bush took me by surprise when I saw it,” writes Robin. “I love it and it is growing beautifully. Tom’s Greenhouse had everything I needed to plant it.” Win $50 for shopping locally The contest is officially open: we’re rewarding our readers a $50 gift card for shopping locally every week through July.... Local News 04 Jun 2020 | 05:33
Pennings Farm Market in Warwick ( Provided photo) Orange County farms and markets remain open for essential grocery items and produce The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many of us live and do business. The aggressive virus’s effects on local businesses... Business 10 May 2020 | 02:33
Florida. ShopRite launches #EssentialThanks campaign ShopRite has kicked off a campaign to thank the important health-care workers, first responders and supermarket associates... Business 04 May 2020 | 05:09
Goshen. Catholic Charities to hold fund raiser online In light of the ongoing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster will hold... Business 04 May 2020 | 04:07
The 17-Forward-86 coalition is comprised of business, labor, environmental and community leaders. It was established in 2017 with the goal of improving mobility in the region, now comprised f more than 200 members of economic development groups, community organizations, construction trades, tourism groups and energy companies representing thousands of individuals who share a common vision for expanding the capacity of Route 17 to ensure the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills. One road leads to another During these uncertain times, the people of New York State have benefitted from Gov. Cuomo’s leadership and that of our federal,... Business 27 Apr 2020 | 07:49
Survey paints stark picture for Hudson Valley nonprofits Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations are reeling financially because of the COVID-19 economic shutdown. For many, this... Business 27 Apr 2020 | 04:23
"Channel 7 Eyewitness News came by to interview me about our unique partnership and what we’re doing for the community," said Mohawk House owner Steve Scro. ( Photo provided) Mohawk House gets attention for its innovative pop-up market Straus News, which publishes the Sparta Independent, Township Journal, Advertiser News North, Advertiser News South, and... Local News 21 Apr 2020 | 09:43
Keasby, N.J. Wakefern to donate $1 million to food banks Wakefern Food Corp. will donate $1 million to regional food banks to help meet the dramatic increase in demand for food and... Local News 19 Apr 2020 | 03:27
The Green Team Realty associate brokers and agents toast each other on the firm’s first "Virtual Happy Hour" held last Friday, March 27. ( Provided photo) Office parties still possible with modern technology The Green Team Realty, with offices in Warwick and nearby Vernon, New Jersey, has been ahead of the curve with virtual weekly... Business 31 Mar 2020 | 03:38
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler ( davidmhoovler.com) Goshen car dealership investigated for refusing service to Orthodox Jewish man A Toyota dealership in Goshen is being investigated for refusing service to an Orthodox Jewish man because the staff was... Police & Fire 24 Mar 2020 | 05:55
A video was posted on ShopRite Facebook pages: "A message of thanks to our to loyal customers and dedicated associates from Joe Colalillo, Chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corporation – the cooperative of families that own and operate ShopRite." COVID-19 update: ShopRite forges on as workers in Westchester test positive A community lifeline faces challenges Four ShopRite supermarkets in hard-hit Westchester County report they each have an associate... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 02:17
The Warwick office of the Computer Guy at 2 Overlook Drive is an essential business that will continue to remain open along with its other location in Florida and Goshen. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) The Computer Guy remains open at all locations as an essential business On Sunday, March 22, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order stating that all non-essential businesses must close as of 8 p.m.... Home 23 Mar 2020 | 03:34
