Warwick Valley Dispatch

Warwick Valley Dispatch Your local independent newspaper covering the Town of Warwick NY and the surrounding area. The mailing address is: Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O.

The Warwick Valley Dispatch, a weekly newspaper, was founded in 1885 by George F. Ketchum and has been in the same family for its entire 136 years of providing local news to Town of Warwick residents. The newspaper is printed on a 1930s web press in the Dispatch building, located at 2 Oakland Avenue in Warwick, NY. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990.

Warwick Fire District Residents to Vote on LOSAP Amendment – December 9, 2025The Warwick Fire District will hold an impo...
12/05/2025

Warwick Fire District Residents to Vote on LOSAP Amendment – December 9, 2025

The Warwick Fire District will hold an important vote on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Warwick Firehouse, 25 Church Street, Warwick, NY. Residents will decide whether to approve an amendment to the district’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), a retirement benefit program for our volunteer firefighters. What is LOSAP and Why Does It Matter?...

The Warwick Fire District will hold an important vote on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Warwick Firehouse, 25 Church Street, Warwick, NY. Residents will decide whether to approve an amendment to the district’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), a retirement benefit...

Donation Drives Happening in Assembly District 98 This December!A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C...
12/05/2025

Donation Drives Happening in Assembly District 98 This December!

A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The holiday season has arrived! With Thanksgiving over, and now Christmas and the new year on the way, now is a great time to get into the holiday spirit by donating to families in need throughout our 98th Assembly District. My team and I have compiled the following list of donation drives and holiday programs happening in Orange County and Rockland County this year....

A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The holiday season has arrived! With Thanksgiving over, and now Christmas and the new year on the way, now is a great time to get into the holiday spirit by donating to families in need throughout our 98th Assembly District. My team....

Chabad Chanukah community events include Mega Lego Menorah, Epic Firetruck Gelt DropOrange County – Chabad of Orange Co...
12/05/2025

Chabad Chanukah community events include Mega Lego Menorah, Epic Firetruck Gelt Drop

Orange County – Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, invites the community to spread light together with a variety of events. Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14. The celebrations are open to all and are free of charge. The ceremonies will include the traditional lighting of the menorah, as well as joyous Chanukah songs, dreidels, hot latkes and other traditional Chanukah treats such as doughnuts and chocolate “gelt.” Local dignitaries will be joining and sharing words of greeting....

Orange County – Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, invites the community to spread light together with a variety of events. Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14. The celebrations are open to all and are free of charge. Th...

Greenwood Lake Welcomes the Season with the Annual Holiday FestivalBy Peter Lyons Hall Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 – Greenwo...
12/04/2025

Greenwood Lake Welcomes the Season with the Annual Holiday Festival

By Peter Lyons Hall Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 – Greenwood Lake kicked off the holiday season in grand style on Saturday, November 29, 2025, as residents and visitors gathered in the heart of the village for an afternoon filled with music, family fun, local shopping, and seasonal cheer, during the Annual Holiday Festival held at Winstanley Park. Throughout the day, the village came alive with musical performances by local groups like the Tappan Zee Bridgemen Brass Quartet, and Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops who serenaded the audience, and the lively performances from Sheahan-Gormley Irish Dance troupe,creating a spirited soundtrack for the celebration....

By Peter Lyons Hall Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 – Greenwood Lake kicked off the holiday season in grand style on Saturday, November 29, 2025, as residents and visitors gathered in the heart of the village for an afternoon filled with music, family fun, local shopping, and seasonal cheer, during the An...

HOMETOWN SNAPSHOTSA Warwick Moment (Photo provided). Local artist Lisa Kevins continued a beloved tradition this year by...
12/04/2025

HOMETOWN SNAPSHOTS

A Warwick Moment (Photo provided). Local artist Lisa Kevins continued a beloved tradition this year by hand-painting the holiday windows at G’s Restaurant. Her cheerful artwork adds to the Village of Warwick’s warm, nostalgic atmosphere, where pine garlands and white lights line Main Street and every storefront glows with seasonal charm. From festive shops and family-owned restaurants to the iconic red footbridge over the Wawayanda, Warwick shines as one of the Hudson Valley’s most picturesque holiday towns....

A Warwick Moment (Photo provided). Local artist Lisa Kevins continued a beloved tradition this year by hand-painting the holiday windows at G’s Restaurant. Her cheerful artwork adds to the Village of Warwick’s warm, nostalgic atmosphere, where pine garlands and white lights line Main Street and ...

PAWS TO PONDERby Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know in last week’s column abou...
12/04/2025

PAWS TO PONDER

by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know in last week’s column about who and what our organization is thankful for I neglected to include the most obvious and most important people – our ADOPTERS! Without adopters we would at some point have to close our doors to new intakes thus becoming a sanctuary of sorts. ...

by Suzyn Barron, President of Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. Did you know in last week’s column about who and what our organization is thankful for I neglected to include the most obvious and most important people – our ADOPTERS! Without adopters we would at some point have to close our doo...

Beyond the Bucks: Hunting Season Brings a Different Kind of Trophy — From Close Calls to TragedyThe scene of the crash i...
11/28/2025

Beyond the Bucks: Hunting Season Brings a Different Kind of Trophy — From Close Calls to Tragedy

The scene of the crash in Middletown. Photo Credit: Middletown Fire Department By Kat Leslie As hunting season opens across New York and the Northeast, outdoor enthusiasts take to the woods in search of venison, camaraderie, and the long-standing traditions that bind families together. But each year, the influx of hunters — along with the seasonal surge in deer movement — also brings with it a trail of unintended consequences....

The scene of the crash in Middletown. Photo Credit: Middletown Fire Department By Kat Leslie As hunting season opens across New York and the Northeast, outdoor enthusiasts take to the woods in search of venison, camaraderie, and the long-standing traditions that bind families together. But each year...

Warwick Wildcats Volleyball: A Season of Milestones, Even in DefeatBy Myrek Zastavnyi When the Warwick Wildcats girls’ v...
11/28/2025

Warwick Wildcats Volleyball: A Season of Milestones, Even in Defeat

By Myrek Zastavnyi When the Warwick Wildcats girls’ volleyball team stepped onto the court Saturday, it wasn’t just the end of a three-game winning streak—it was the closing chapter of a season that turned into something historic for Warwick, New York. Despite the 0-2 loss against the Webster Schroeder Warriors, the Wildcats have every reason to raise their heads high. Earlier this month, Warwick captured the Section 9 Class AA Volleyball Championship for the first time in 30 years, knocking off the powerhouse Cornwall Dragons—who had reigned for two decades—by rallying back down two sets to one and closing the match 25-22, 27-29, 25-14, 25-22, 15-12....

By Myrek Zastavnyi When the Warwick Wildcats girls’ volleyball team stepped onto the court Saturday, it wasn’t just the end of a three-game winning streak—it was the closing chapter of a season that turned into something historic for Warwick, New York. Despite the 0-2 loss against the Webster ...

District Attorney Hoovler Announces Guilty Plea in Forcible R**e CaseDominic Mamaat Faces up to 20 Years in Prison Orang...
11/21/2025

District Attorney Hoovler Announces Guilty Plea in Forcible R**e Case

Dominic Mamaat Faces up to 20 Years in Prison Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, November 14, 2025, Dominic Mamaat, age 46, of New Windsor, pled guilty in the Orange County Court to R**e in the First Degree. At sentencing on February 4, 2026, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to twenty (20) years in prison to be followed by twenty (20) years of post-release supervision. ...

Dominic Mamaat Faces up to 20 Years in Prison Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, November 14, 2025, Dominic Mamaat, age 46, of New Windsor, pled guilty in the Orange County Court to R**e in the First Degree. At sentencing on February 4, 2026, the People will r...

District Attorney Hoovler Announces Plea in Port Jervis ShootingJohn Selja Jr. Pled Guilty to Assault in the First Degre...
11/21/2025

District Attorney Hoovler Announces Plea in Port Jervis Shooting

John Selja Jr. Pled Guilty to Assault in the First Degree People to Recommend 15 Year Prison Sentence Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, November 14, 2025, John Selja Jr., age 22, of Monroe, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Assault in the First Degree relative to the shooting of a man in Port Jervis in May. ...

John Selja Jr. Pled Guilty to Assault in the First Degree People to Recommend 15 Year Prison Sentence Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, November 14, 2025, John Selja Jr., age 22, of Monroe, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Assault in the First Degree rel...

Community Leaders Serve at Annual Brunch Supporting Rumshock’s Veterans CommunityPhoto credit: Peter Lyons Hall L to R: ...
11/18/2025

Community Leaders Serve at Annual Brunch Supporting Rumshock’s Veterans Community

Photo credit: Peter Lyons Hall L to R: Mayor Tom Howley; Anthony Jorge; Mayor Michael Newhard; Assemblyman Karl Brabenec; Trustee Mary Collural Orange County Veterans Agency Christian Farrell; County Legislator Barry Cheney; Mayor Dan Harter, Jr.; and Town Councilman Russ Kowal. By Peter Lyons Hall In a testament to the belief that caring for veterans is a responsibility shared by the entire community, elected officials from across the region served guests at this year’s Annual “At Your Service Brunch,” Sunday, November 16, 2025, lending their support to the Rumshock Veterans Foundation and its growing Veterans Village initiative in Port Jervis, NY....

Photo credit: Peter Lyons Hall L to R: Mayor Tom Howley; Anthony Jorge; Mayor Michael Newhard; Assemblyman Karl Brabenec; Trustee Mary Collural Orange County Veterans Agency Christian Farrell; County Legislator Barry Cheney; Mayor Dan Harter, Jr.; and Town Councilman Russ Kowal. By Peter Lyons Hall....

Wilfredo Crespo Pled Guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree Defendant Faces up to 15 Years in Pr...
11/14/2025

Wilfredo Crespo Pled Guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree Defendant Faces up to 15 Years in Prison Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced that on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Wilfredo Crespo, 56, of Pine Bush, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Crespo pled guilty, the People will recommend he be sentenced to fifteen (15) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on January 9, 2026....

Wilfredo Crespo Pled Guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree Defendant Faces up to 15 Years in Prison Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced that on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Wilfredo Crespo, 56, of Pine Bush, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Criminal Posse...

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