Michael Johndrow receives award from Mayor Michael Newhard. Johndrow retirement party full of praise and accolades A crowd of 80 gathered at Warwick Valley Country Club on Tuesday to honor Michael Johndrow as he retires from 15 years as... Home 27 Apr 2022 | 05:38
Johndrow retires after 15 years as Chamber executive director In a letter, Michael Johndrow announced his retirement at the end of April as Warwick Chamber of Commerce executive director... Business 25 Mar 2022 | 01:38
Gathered around the fireplace in anticipation of The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 1 holiday event are, from left, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Programs Public Relations Coordinator Olivia DiCostanzo, Committee Member Ia Faroni, Programs Chair Janine Dethmers, Landmark Inn Chef/Owner Michael DiMartino, Chamber Business Manager Karen Wintrow and Executive Director Michael Johndrow. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Chamber of Commerce to host holiday event at historic Landmark Inn on Dec. 1 The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce invites members, guests and friends of the community to ring in the holidays at the... Business 16 Nov 2021 | 02:37
Gathered on the picturesque patio at the Warwick Valley Country Club to plan the Saturday, Nov. 13, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce 82nd anniversary event are from left, Warwick Valley Country Club Vice President Leo Zatta, Chef Clement Truitt, Warwick Chamber Business Manager Karen Wintrow, Chamber Program Member John Redman, Programs Chair Janine Dethmers, Public Relations Coordinator Olivia DiCostanzo, and Executive Director Michael Johndrow. Roger Gavan. Warwick. Chamber of Commerce annual membership celebration to be held Nov. 13 at Warwick Valley Country Club The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce is marking its 82nd anniversary year with a casually elegant member celebration, “Let’s... Business 26 Oct 2021 | 12:15
The Warwick Valley Executive Director Michael Johndrow (front) thanked all the owners, chefs and staff of the vendors who participated in the Taste of Warwick. Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Chamber returns popular Taste of Warwick event after last year’s cancelation It’s described as an evening of food, spirits and music and on Tuesday evening, Sept. 14, following last year’s cancelation... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 09:34
From left, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry Director Glenn Dickes and Chamber Treasurer and Golf Tournament head Kim Corkum. Provided photo by Olivia Di Costanzo. Warwick. Chamber donates proceeds of golf outing to Warwick Food Pantry The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce recently donated $620 in proceeds from the 50/50 raffle at its first annual golf outing... Local News 17 Aug 2021 | 04:47
On Friday, July 30, Mayor Michael Newhard (left), Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow (right) and Chamber members joined founder Katy Melendez (center), her family and friends to celebrate the opening of her new studio at 24 Main St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Receptive Giving celebrates opening of new studio in Warwick Receptive Giving LLC is described as an art, design and yoga studio that focuses primarily on intuition and meditation to... Business 02 Aug 2021 | 03:03
Gearing up for The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce July 29 lakefront business mixer are, from left: Cove Castle Manager Andrea Muster, Proprietor Bob Pereira, Warwick Chamber Programs Members Janine Dethmers and Ia Faroni, Chamber Public Relations Coordinator Olivia DiCostanzo and Chamber Executive Director Michael Johndrow. Photo by Roger Gavan. Greenwood Lake. Warwick Valley Chamber to sponsor lakefront mixer at Cove Castle The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce invites members, their guests and non-members to a summer season kick-off social event.... Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 03:35
Event Committee members finalize plans to present a free virtual fitness class at Intrepid Strength and Conditioning-CrossFit Warwick as part of a series of virtual educational workshops and seminars offered by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 19. From left: Warwick Chamber Programs Chair Janine Dethmers, Intrepid Coach Kim Haggerty, Programs Committee Member Ia Faroni, Chamber Executive Director Michael Johndrow and Intrepid Owner Ryan Hansen. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Chamber of Commerce to offer free live stream fitness demo on May 19 Barbells. Kettlebells. Dumbbells and rowing machines are typically used in achieving optimal fitness results. But did you... Business 11 May 2021 | 03:03
On Saturday, April 24, volunteers were invited to stop by the table near the chamber’s South Street Caboose office to pick up free rubber gloves, garbage bags and refreshments. From left, Elizabeth Verboys, a member of Girl Scout Cadet Troop 733, and Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow hand over a few supplies to an Operation Clean Sweep volunteer, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton. Photos ny Roger Gavan. Operation Clean Sweep returns for 2021 It appears that some of Warwick’s traditional outdoor events, which were canceled last year due to COVID-19, are coming back.... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 06:40
A scene from Applefest, one of Hudson Valley’s largest gathering and fund raiser. File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce events remain uncertain for 2021 To borrow a malapropism from famed New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, will 2021 be “Déjà vu all over again?” The answer at... Local News 15 Feb 2021 | 06:54
An approved plan, suggested by Mayor Michael Newhard, closed Main Street and also Railroad Avenue and Spring Street to vehicular traffic on weekends to allow restaurants to set up tables on what would effectively be a pedestrian mall. And it would also attract visitors to retail stores. File photos by Roger Gavan. Business community year in review 2020 It was an unusual year and a tough one for local business. Nevertheless, there were more entrepreneurs throughout the Town... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 12:46
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery has played host to A Taste of Warwick, as pictured here at last year’s event. File photos by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Warwick canceled Last year the weather was picture perfect and, with more than 300 tickets sold, it was a record turnout for the 25th annual... Local News 01 Sep 2020 | 11:31
Yesterday’s Restaurant recently included an evening of live musical entertainment to entertain diners at its outdoor tables on Main Street. Village officials are looking to extend outdoor dining through the end of September. Photo by Terry Gavan Warwick. Closing of Main Street for outdoor dining expected to continue through September Last June Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard received word from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) that the... Local News 26 Aug 2020 | 10:26
Outdoor dining at Grappa Ristorante is shown. ( PHOTO BY ROGER GAVAN) Village approves outdoor dining plan When the Mid-Hudson region entered Phase 2 of New York state’s reopening plan, that meant village of Warwick shoppers can... Local News 17 Jun 2020 | 08:41
