Phasmid in Orange County, NY, on the hand of a colleague biologist. ( Photo provided) In the wild: Phasmids It’s that time of year again, when phasmids (from the Latin “Phasm,” meaning “phantom,” “specter,” or “apparition”) appear... Letters to the Editor 18 Oct 2024 | 02:25
A boblink. Help to save the bobolinks at Rabbit Run Farm Once again, as with the five past years, unique nesting habitat of the rare “bobolink” songbird have been destroyed by mowing,... Columns 26 Jun 2024 | 10:18
Memorial Day’s meaning Memorial Day is coming up this Monday. Please remember that Memorial Day is not a time to celebrate any living person; on... Letters to the Editor 20 May 2024 | 03:44
Earth Day 2024: Greenwashing is the order of the day Ever since the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” chemical polluters have evolved novel ways to cloak polluting... Columns 16 Apr 2024 | 04:35
The Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick. Library announces unique, insightful programs for April The Albert Wisner Public Library, located at 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick, has unveiled its list of fun and interesting free... Entertainment 08 Apr 2024 | 11:09
Sugar Loaf: A struggle for the land and soul of the historic hamlet The legitimate Sugar Loaf Historical Society, which has never requested nor used taxpayer funds for anything, was shocked... Letters to the Editor 13 Feb 2024 | 06:33
Watch out for the hoop snake! Sugar Loaf: mountain of mystery, hamlet of history When most New Yorkers think of Sugar loaf, they think of crafts shops nestled on a tiny Main Street. A rapidly dwindling... Entertainment 19 Dec 2023 | 10:30
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has awarded a grant to the Sugar Loaf Historical Society to recognize Sugar Loaf’s own “Hoop Snake Hill,” named for a colonial (and possibly Indigenous peoples’) legend about an enormous snake that would fashion its body into a giant hoop by holding its tail in its mouth at dusk and would then roll down the rock escarpment toward its terrified victims. Illustration provided by the Sugar Loaf Historical Society. Sugar Loaf. The hamlet is a part of American Folklore history The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has selected the Sugar Loaf Historical Society for its “Legends and Lore” Historical marker... Local News 08 Aug 2023 | 06:48
Public comment needed on solar farm project A large wetland forest in Warwick is slated for destruction for yet another “Solar Farm.” The forested area in question situates... Letters to the Editor 27 Jun 2023 | 02:09
Warwick. Wildlife discussion at the library Join Jay Westerveld on Thursday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Albert Wisner Public Library for a discussion of Warwick’s... Local News 13 Jun 2023 | 09:23
Letter to the Editor: Respect the military fallen Monday is Memorial Day. Please be mindful that Memorial Day is NOT a time to celebrate anyone except those who gave the ultimate... Letters to the Editor 22 May 2023 | 05:37
Albert Wisner Public Library will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Warwick. Albert Wisner Public Library celebrates Earth Day - rain or shine Albert Wisner Public Library will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library-wide event... Local News 24 Apr 2023 | 02:57
Photo illustration by Paul Leach on freeimages.com. Where’s the corn? Jay Westerveld’s self-proclaimed highly intensive ecological assessments and research expertise apparently overlooked the... Letters to the Editor 19 Jul 2020 | 02:32
Developer Stephen Kitar poses with his plan and an artist rendition of the proposed inn outside the almost 10 acre property along West Street identified by the prominent formation known as “Pulpit Rock.” File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Environmentalist Jay Westerveld at odds with opponents of Pulpit Rock development Four years ago Warwick resident, business owner and developer Stephen Kitar purchased the property, just shy of 10 acres,... Local News 15 Jul 2020 | 10:48
This 1902 picture shows the Wisner four-in-hand “Tally-Ho” coach in front of the Red Swan Inn about to depart on an outing to Goshen for dinner at the St. Elmo Inn. The Red Swan Inn stood to the right of the Warwick Cemetery, where the Warwick Country Club is now located on Oakland Ave. It was razed followed a fire in the 1950s. The St. Elmo Inn in Goshen burned in 1920; it was located near the site of the present post office. Photo courtesy of the Warwick Historical Society. ‘This native ecologist sees the Pulpit Rock hotel as a huge boost’ The first I’d heard of the “Pulpit Rock” issue was after several citizens asked for my help with its preservation. Like most... Letters to the Editor 12 Jul 2020 | 06:14
