This screenshot from a Warwick resident’s O&R bill shows the discount she received for her community solar subscription in January 2025. (“CDG” stands for “Community Distributed Generation,” which is industry-speak for “community solar.”) The red arrow points out she had no credits going into January, an indication that most likely her annual allocation was too small. The green arrow points out this month her subscription still saved her $4.47 off her bill, which amounted to almost $100 for electricity. If she had a full allocation, her savings would have been twice as much. ( Image provided) Community solar In the past, Sustainable Warwick has encouraged local residents and businesses to sign up for community solar. If you don’t... Letters to the Editor 11 Feb 2025 | 12:00
Michael Falkena. Sparrowbush man sentenced in Warwick vehicular assault case On Wednesday, February 5, Michael Falkena, 42, of Sparrowbush was sentenced in Orange County Court to three to six years... Police & Fire 07 Feb 2025 | 01:07
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill on Feb. 3 to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications. ( Photo by Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul) State shields abortion pill prescribers after a doctor was indicted in Louisiana New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications,... News 05 Feb 2025 | 04:35
State Senator James Skoufis (D-42). ( Photo provided) Skoufis tapped for senate leadership role State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) has been appointed to Senate leadership as deputy majority leader for State Federal Relations.... News 26 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Rosalie Miriam Piranio. Rosalie Miriam Piranio, 95 Longtime area resident Rosalie Miriam Piranio of Warwick, NY, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was 95 years... Obituaries 20 Jan 2025 | 02:10
Art therapy for all Although it has gotten little attention, the 2024 NYS legislature passed a bill that would allow hospitals, nursing homes... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2024 | 12:51
Do bears really hibernate? Some people believe that bears are not true hibernators. Squirrels, bats, rodents, marmots and other true hibernators enter... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2024 | 10:32
Michael Falkena of Sparrowbush. ( Photo provided) Guilty plea announced in Warwick DWI case On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Michael Falkena, 42, of Sparrowbush, pled guilty in Orange County Court to vehicular assault... Police & Fire 12 Nov 2024 | 02:51
Hudson Valley under red flag fire warning through Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the lower Hudson Valley area until 6 p.m. Saturday, November... News 08 Nov 2024 | 04:43
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
Uncommon valor Some veterans bear visible signs of their service... A missing limb, a jagged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry... Letters to the Editor 04 Nov 2024 | 03:36
DEC declares Drought Watch for Orange County The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties,... News 04 Nov 2024 | 11:02
Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) Crystal Run offering virtual diabetes management classes Crystal Run Healthcare’s diabetes self-management Zoom classes, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Dec.... Local News 03 Nov 2024 | 12:00
Burn ban in effect for Orange County On Monday, October 28 County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued Executive Order No. 13 of 2024, declaring a State of Emergency... Local News 28 Oct 2024 | 04:07
Warwick Valley Chorale announces scholarship The Warwick Valley Chorale suffered a great loss in 2020 with the passing of our esteemed conductor, Stanley Curtis, due... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2024 | 02:39
