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Hudson Valley Orchard Named Best for Apple Picking in U.S.

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 …

Hudson Sports Complex Celebrates Completion Of Dome

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 …

GWL Winter Carnival ready to rock President’s Day weekend

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 …

Random Acts of Consignment Celebrates New Ownership

“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 …

Warwick businesses enjoy a shorter but successful holiday season in 2019

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 …

Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce marks 80th year with membership gala

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 …

Jolly Onion Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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 …

Jolly Onion Restaurant in Pine Island celebrates first anniversary

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 …

Warwick Chamber to honor St. Anthony Community Hospital as one of its original founders

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 …

Beautiful People sets attendance record at annual fall 5k/1k fun run

Annual event raises funds for organization’s adaptive sports programming. On Sunday, Nov. 10, a crowd of well over 100 participants braved unseasonable cold weather to complete 5K and 1K events in Wickham Woodlands Park. The event began at Beautiful People’s adaptive baseball field in the former Mid-Orange Correctional facility, and …