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The Hudson Valley once again ranks the best for enjoying fall festivities. The Hudson Valley is known for its incredible fall experience. Between the gorgeous foliage, apple picking, and haunted hayrides, the Hudson Valley is the king of the fall. So when a list is put out about the best places to apple pick in the…

The Hudson Sports Complex (HSC), located at 122 State School Rd. in Warwick, celebrated the official completion of their indoor HSC Dome with a ribbon cutting on Thurs., Feb. 6. Owners Christian and Raluca Fuchs were joined by Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard, members of the Warwick Valley Chamber…

Greenwood Lake. With a full slate of local entertainment, the second annual Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival is ready to rock President’s Day weekend and banish the winter blues. Hosted by the Village of Greenwood Lake and the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce, the free event is scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16 at the Thomas…

“Today’s shoppers reuse and recycle. We want to be a part of that,” said Cheryl Petersen, at the November 15 ribbon cutting at Random Acts of Consignment in Florida, NY, when she and her husband, Doug, celebrated their new ownership of the shop, along with members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and Florida…

The 2nd Annual Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival, hosted by the Village of Greenwood Lake and the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park. The free event is set for President’s Day weekend, Sat., Feb. 15 and Sun., Feb. 16. There will be outdoor and indoor activities and…

Warwick. Season ended strong in spite of late start and some poor weather. Thanksgiving, the holiday that occurs just before the kick off of downtown Warwick’s annual celebration of Home for the Holidays, came late this year. And to make matters worse, there was rain, a rare heavy downpour during most of the day, for…

During dinner-dance, organization awards members for their accomplishments. The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce marked its 80th anniversary with a membership celebration at Minerals at Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, N.J., on Saturday, Nov. 16 More than 150 guests took part in a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing to live music provided by the E’lissa…

The Jolly Onion in Pine Island recently celebrated their one year anniversary with the ribbon cutting ceremony. Chef/Operator Armand Vanderstigchel, owner Thomas Mastrantoni, Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Orange County Legislator Paul Ruszkiewicz, Pine Island Chamber President Leonard DeBuck, employees of the Jolly Onion, & members of the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce were in attendance.…

Newly renovated and revived restaurant is again one of the most popular restaurants in the Hudson Valley. First established in 1965, Ye Jolly Onion Inn, at 625 Glenwood Road in the heart of Pine Island, became one of the most well-known restaurant destinations in the region. It was closed for a few recent years but…

Chamber will present tribute awards this Saturday during annual membership dinner to the founding five businesses that have maintained membership for 80 years. The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce is marking its 80th anniversary this year with a membership celebration this Saturday, Nov. 16, at Minerals at Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, N.J During the…