Shaquana Johnson-Williams and Breana Ramsay with their children at LEGOLAND, June 14, 2022. ( Photo courtesy of Crosland Law Group LLC) LEGOLAND accused of racial discrimination Two Black families who visited LEGOLAND in Goshen on June 14, 2022, are accusing the amusement park of racial discrimination.... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 09:32
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus speaks in favor of buying the Maple Ave. school building during the June 25 Ways and Means Committee meeting. Maple Ave. eyed as tech training center The fate of the Maple Avenue school building came before the Orange County Legislature’s Physical Services and Ways and Means... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 12:27
Spence receives an award for his time with the district. ( Photo provided) Ed Spence, a champion of Chester’s tech advancement, retires After 13 years with the Chester Union Free School District, Ed Spence, the school district’s director of technology and data... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 04:45
Bill Jordan with a newly completed restoration piece. ( Photo provided) Local artist shows work at Rushing Duck If you’re looking to gander at some locally crafted art while enjoying an adult beverage or two, look no further than Rushing... Local News 11 Jun 2024 | 11:47
Florida, N.Y., resident and Warwick Advertiser editor Lisa Reider with her brother Erik, whose donated organs helped save five people. ( Photo by Randy Patrick) A gift that keeps on giving In February 2018, New York resident Allison Davis, a 30-year old single mother with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to survive.... News Alert 25 Apr 2024 | 09:26
The Rockland County Bomb Disposal Unit arrives to assess the situation. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Bomb scare in Chester causes resident evacuation On Friday afternoon, droves of Orange County and Rockland County sheriff’s personnel flocked to Pine Hollow Way in Chester... Local News 16 Feb 2024 | 02:29
The devastation left by the fire at the Rogowski’s home. ( Photo courtesy Cheryl Rogowski) Rogowski Farm owners grapple with devastating kitchen fire Rogowski Farm in Pine Island, a popular vendor at many area farmers markets, including Warwick’s, recently suffered from... Home 23 Jan 2024 | 01:25
Walden Savings Bank CEO Derrik Wynkoop presents a check for $5,000 to Orange County Land Trust on January 11. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Historic acquisition: Public access to Sugar Loaf Mountain secured Sugar Loaf Mountain juts out above the hamlet that carries its name, but access to the wild precipice has always been prohibited,... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 10:02
The former owner of Seven Meadows Farm in Goshen has been accused of misusing funds from a local charity. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Deceased Seven Meadows Farm operator accused of taking nearly $2 million from DECA NY DECA NY, a non-profit organization that works with high school students in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality,... Local News 03 Jan 2024 | 10:43
The moment when chef Ciarán McGoldrick finds out he has just become a “Chopped” champion. ( Photo courtesy Ciarán McGoldrick) Florida chef wins ‘Chopped’ competition We have a winner among us! On Tuesday, December 26, local chef and operator of Glenmere Farm in Florida, Ciarán McGoldrick,... Local News 01 Jan 2024 | 02:55
Warwick-based doctor Calvin Hargis shares what he’s learned in his new book, “Healing the Human Machine.” Local doctor pens book demystifying ‘the human machine’ and chronic pain For those in search of pain management solutions, Warwick-based chiropractor Dr. Calvin Hargis may have some useful tips... News 29 Dec 2023 | 01:53
The proposed territory for the village of Seven Springs would have fallen in the area between Kiyas Joel and the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. ( Image by Google Maps) New village rules squeeze out Seven Springs proposal Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law legislation aimed at making it harder for groups to establish villages within... News 27 Dec 2023 | 11:01
LightClub Curiosity Shoppe owner Melissa Paone Somma with her husband Catello Somma in the Warwick shop on Main Street. LightClub to open new spiritual center in Warwick “Curiosity” is not just in the name, but a virtue encouraged by the proprietor of the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Melissa... Business 20 Dec 2023 | 11:25
The Center features a variety of tools to help children and families of varying needs flourish. ( Photo courtesy of Yasmin Davila) New education center opens for children and families Orange County has a new place for children and families to get a head start on their education journey. At 1997 Route 17M... Business 05 Dec 2023 | 09:18
The house central to the lawsuit at 25 Creamery Pond Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Chester Town Board approves $10K payment to insurance for eviction lawsuit At the October 11 Chester Town Board meeting, the board voted to approve a payment of $10,000 to the town’s insurance for... Local News 17 Oct 2023 | 04:19