Town Supervisor Micheal Sweeton gave Vincent Poloniak a plaque at the December 30 town board meeting. Poloniak’s last Christmas display, rental committee findings and volunteer opportunities at town board meeting The December 30 Warwick Town Board meeting concluded 2022 by honoring holiday display king Vincent Poloniak, addressing short-term... Home 03 Jan 2023 | 10:08
Town of Warwick Police released this photo of a suspect stealing a blow mold Santa train decoration from Vincent Poloniak’s lawn around 2 a.m. December 31. Photo provided. UPDATE: Stolen from Spanktown: Santa train, Three Stooges, choir singers In the final days of the last-ever Spanktown Road holiday display, cherished pieces of it were stolen from 83-year-old Vincent... Local News 03 Jan 2023 | 05:52
2022 is the final year for the Poloniak’s light display at 22 Spanktown Road. Photo: Sammie Finch. 50 years of light and love on Spanktown Road After 50 years of cultivating an unforgettable Christmas experience in the heart of Florida, Vincent Poloniak is turning... Local News 28 Dec 2022 | 04:44
Veterans commune with Gold Hill Elementary kids at a breakfast At a new event at Golden Hill Elementary School in Florida, fifth graders met for breakfast with veterans from American Legion... Home 22 Nov 2022 | 09:08
With more than 50,000 lights and music, no Town of Warwick home has attracted more tourists at Christmastime. Photos by Roger Gavan. Florida. Spanktown Road display is a Christmas tradition that gets bigger and better each year There are good reasons why Vincent Poloniak, who lives on Spanktown Road in the Village of Florida was chosen for Warwick’s... Local News 06 Dec 2021 | 09:40
Seven community volunteers were honored for their service to Warwick during a celebration dinner on Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. A capacity audience of 140 attended the event hosted by the Warwick Valley Rotary Club. Shown, left to right, are 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year Leo R. Kaytes; Carmela Borrazas, 2020-2021 Outstanding Community Service; Roger Gavan and Vincent Poloniak, 2021-2022 honorees for Outstanding Community Service; 2020-2021 Warwick Citizen of the Year Frank Truatt; and Nicole McCormick and Jennifer O’Connor, 2020-2021 Outstanding Community Service award recipients. Photo by Michael Tjoa. Warwick. Seven honored during Citizen of Year dinner Local News 27 Sep 2021 | 03:30
Roger Gavan and Vincent Poloniak will receive Warwick Outstanding Community Service honors for 2021-2022 during a Sept. 15 ceremony at the Chateau Hathorn along with this year’s Warwick Citizen of the Year Leo R. Kaytes Jr. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Shown, left to right, are Gavan, Poloniak, Town Supervisor and Master of Ceremonies Michael Sweeton and Event Co-Chairs Stan Martin and Leo Kaytes. Sr. Photo By Deb Carmody. Roger Gavan, Vince Poloniak chosen for outstanding community service Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan, a pair of active Town of Warwick men in their 80s, have been chosen for Warwick Outstanding... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:52
Leo R. Kaytes Jr., left, is congratulated on being selected 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year by his father, Leo Kaytes Sr., and Stan Martin, chairing the event for the 14th time. He and Outstanding Community Service Award winners Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan will be honored Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton will serve as master of ceremonies. Photo by Laurene Iammatteo. Leo Kaytes Jr. selected Warwick Citizen of the Year Community and business leader Leo R. Kaytes Jr. has been named Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Kaytes and recipients... Local News 15 Aug 2021 | 03:25
Photographer Robert G. Breese shared these images of people visiting Vincent Poloniak’s holiday display (that’s an understatement) on Spanktown Road in Warwick on Friday evening, Dec. 18. The music and the more than 50,000 lights at Poloniak’s property are turned on at 4 p.m. Warwick. The lights of Christmas on Spanktown Road Local News 19 Dec 2020 | 07:06
A sign requests that visitors wear masks and practice social distancing at Vincent Poloniak’s home on Spanktown Road in the Village of Florida. Photos by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Florida. Spanktown Road display is a Christmas tradition - and bigger and better this year With more than 50,000 lights and music, no Town of Warwick home has attracted more tourists at Christmastime than the home... Local News 14 Dec 2020 | 12:54
Photos provided by Alice Longworth Vincent Poloniak Warwick resident Alice Longworth shared these photos of Vincent Poloniak’s Halloween display on Spanktown Road in the Village... Local News 27 Oct 2020 | 02:51
With more than 50,000 lights and music, no Town of Warwick home has attracted more tourists at Christmastime than the home of Vincent Poloniak on Spanktown Road in Florida. It took Poloniak and a few friends about three weeks to complete the annual project. Sadly however, Poloniac had a medical issue this year and his doctor ordered that he just rest and postpone any arduous tasks including the Christmas display. He plans to resume the spectacular decoration next Christmastime. ( File photo by Roger Gavan) Warwick resident’s spectacular decoration at Christmastime 2019 will go dark this year With more than 50,000 lights and music, no Town of Warwick home has attracted more tourists at Christmastime than the home... Entertainment 18 Dec 2019 | 01:55
