The Warwick Historical Society’s 2015 Festival of Toys has been awarded a Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s 2016 Award for Excellence. The program recognizes efforts that exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture and diversity of the region. …
Last May George Laurence sold his business, The Garage at the Eclectic Eye, 16-18 Railroad Ave., and while he went fishing in Florida, the new owners, Walter Welsh and his wife, Joanne Magro, who owned Second Hand Desire at the same location, performed renovations.
Gone fishing. George Laurence has just sold his business, The Garage at the Eclectic Eye at 16-18 Railroad Ave., and he literally plans to get away from the cold weather and go fishing in Florida. At least that’s his short-term plan while the new owners, Walter Welsh and his wife, …
The shop local aspect of ‘Home for the Holidays’ in Warwick attracts an excellent turnout It couldn’t have been a better day. Coming on the heels of some unseasonably cold weather, including recent forecasts of freezing rain, the sunny skies and mid-fifty degree temperatures were a welcome surprise for the …
Annual Merchant Guild program promotes having fun while shopping local It may be hard to believe but the beginning of the holiday season is only a few weeks away. The Warwick Merchant Guild and participating merchants have long been planning a bigger and better season with a host of new …
The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce recently announced that State Sen. John Bonacic sponsored a resolution, which honors Warwick for being recently named one of the “10 Best Weekend Getaway Options in the United States.” StyleCaster, a national online social network where people connect with each other to share content …
It’s all new and all in color this year. The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce recently released the redesigned Warwick Valley Guide for 2014-2015. The publication still includes the list of yearly events, maps and business directory, but this year it has a brand new look. After 18 years with …
Shop offers pre-owned, upscale but affordable items Local officials, members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and neighboring merchants joined co-owner Walter Welsh for the official grand opening of Second Hand Desire on Friday, May 30. The shop, which offers pre-owned and affordable upscale items, is located at 16 …
According to StyleCaster, a national online social network where people connect with each other to share content and get recommendations from peers and experts around the world, weekend getaways can be a convenient and much less stressful ordeal than a planned vacation. And if you visit its Web site at …
Although the media reported a disappointing holiday season for brick and mortar retail stores in general, the consensus of the downtown Warwick merchants was quite different. “Although the season was a week shorter due to a late Thanksgiving and there were a few days of rough weather, the holiday season …
This year, for the first time, holiday decorations along Main Street have included custom-made lanterns, designed and manufactured by John Redman, to enhance the Village of Warwick’s Historic District. – See more at: Warwick Advertiser Online
Fourth annual Small Business Saturday lures more shoppers to downtown Warwick Stores in the Village of Warwick didn’t open at midnight for Black Friday but on the fourth annual “Small Business Saturday,” a campaign backed by American Express, shoppers came out in droves to the downtown business district. Merchants reported …
Annual event encourages people to shop local and to be mindful of those who are in need Although the weather was cold and blustery with temperatures in the low 20s, shopkeepers reported a respectable turnout for the beginning last Sunday of the annual celebration of Home for the Holidays in …
If you have an American Express card and you would like free money, this Sunday, Nov. 24, is an important date. After 2 a.m. that day and until Nov. 30, you can enroll your card to be eligible for a $10 credit on any purchase of $10 or more. The …