2ND QUARTER 2018
79th YEAR
Chamber Announces 24th Taste of Warwick Officers PRESIDENT JOHN REDMAN Union Square Group Ltd 1ST VICE PRESIDENT JAMES MEZZETTI Myles Wealth Management
2ND VICE PRESIDENT WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes & Gardens/Rand Realty
TREASURER MARY MCCLURG Sterling National Bank
SECRETARY KIMBERLY STARKS Better Homes & Gardens/Rand Realty
Directors KATHIE AUSTIN Kathie Austin Photography
CHRISTINE LITTLE LEGOLAND New York
JEAN BEATTIE Warwick Valley Telephone Co.
MARY MCCLURG Sterling National Bank
ELIZABETH CASSIDY Law Office of Elizabeth K. Cassidy
JAMES MEZZETTI Myles Wealth Management
EDDIE CULLARI Eddie’s Roadhouse
WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty
GARRETT DURLAND Seely & Durland, Inc. NATALIA FISHER Total Account Ability JASON GRIZZANTI Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery RYAN HANSEN Crossfit Warwick MICHAEL HODGE Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty CORRINE IURATO Pecks Wines & Spirits KATIE JONKOSKI ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. EVAN KOVACH Mountain Creek DAVID LEACH Warwick Valley School District
ANITA VOLPE St. Anthony Community Hospital WMC/Bon Secours LT. JOHN RADER Warwick Police Department JOHN REDMAN Union Square Group Ltd THOMAS ROBERTS Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe KIMBERLY STARKS Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty CHRISTY TUPER Crystal Springs Resort
Guests enjoy the 2017 Taste of Warwick at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery.
Warwick once again will celebrate its wonderful area restaurants, chefs, farms, wineries, breweries and sense of community as the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the twenty-fourth annual Taste of Warwick. This is your chance to experience some of the most amazing dishes the chefs of the Warwick Valley have to offer. Due to scheduling and holiday conflicts, the Taste of Warwick will be held on Monday, September 17 with a rain date of Tuesday, September 18th. The event runs from 6pm to 9pm and is held at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery. If you have not joined us yet, the Taste of Warwick is an annual event featuring great food and drink that any dining connoisseur would not want to miss. Now in its twenty-fourth year, the Taste of Warwick brings guests to an elegant, candlelit evening under the stars at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery to sample delicious foods, wines, spirits and brews while listening to live music.
KRISTEN WEISS KAWInteractive VALERIE ZAMMITTI Tuckfelt & Zammitti, PLLC
MICHAEL A. JOHNDROW Executive Director Office Manager Office Assistant SARAH ARMAND BEA ARNER
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Phone: (845) 986-2720 Fax: (845) 986-6982 Email: info@warwickcc.org Web: www.warwickcc.org Newsletter: NINA KANNON Printed by: WARWICK PRESS
Corporate Sponsors
July-November Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market, South Street 9am – 2pm
August 29
After-Hours Business Mixer Sugar Loaf Taphouse 5:30pm – 7:30pm
July 7-8
Sidewalk Sale Warwick Merchants Guild Village, 10am – 5pm
September 7
Board of Directors Meeting Mount Alverno, 8am – 9am
July 10
Power Networking Luncheon Double S Smokehouse Warwick, 11:30am – 1:30pm
TASTE OF WARWICK
July 25
After-Hours Business Mixer Emerald Point, Greenwood Lake 5:30pm – 7:30pm
September 17 September 18 October 2-3
“Expresso” Morning Mixer Location TBA, 7:30am – 9:30am
August 3
Board of Directors Meeting Mount Alverno, 8am – 9am
October 5
Board of Directors Meeting Mount Alverno, 8am – 9am
August 9-12
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Various Local Venues
August 13
Power Networking Dinner Eddie’s Roadhouse Warwick, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
October 14
30th Annual Food & Craft Festival Village of Warwick, 9am – 5pm
August 23
Ladies’ Night Out Warwick Merchants Guild Village, 4pm – 9pm
October 25
After-Hours Business Mixer Location TBA 5:30pm – 7:30pm
November 17
WVCC’s 79th Annual Event
Rain Date Food, Wine & Brew Festival Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery 6pm – 9pm, Monday Night
Applefest
Warwick Valley Country Club 6pm – 11pm
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From Chamber President John Redman President, Union Square Group LTD
John T. Redman
Happy summertime, and as I write this, we already have summertime temperatures. The Community Showcase held last month was a stunning success, especially with the help of the huge group of volunteers who showed up to put out barriers and concrete bases, and assist in general setup then breakdown, led by Jean Beattie of Warwick Valley Telephone and the amazing team from Crossfit Warwick. Executive committee members Jim Mezzetti of Myles Financial Wealth Management and Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty Wayne Patterson’s table- and chair-moving skills were on display along with a whole bunch of other members who helped out to make the setup on Main Street and Railroad Avenue work just like Sarah and Bea had planned it. As always, great kudos to that dynamic duo that keeps everything running like it should. Elizabeth Cassidy, Esq. stepped way up to coordinate vendors and to take care of all the details for the whole event once again. Thanks Liz. People like you make all the difference in a volunteer organization.
Keep an eye out for a new coat of paint on the old Caboose on South Street. We hope to make some other improvements in the coming months. And speaking of old issues, we are behind in collection of member dues versus previous years, so it’s time for those of you who haven’t paid up to do just that. Take a look at Executive Director Michael Johndrow’s update about the kind of exposure we’re getting in regional advertising to see how your Chamber is working for all of us.
Events of the Chamber’s 2018 Second Quarter
The Chamber endeavors to provide exciting events for its members in order to promote their businesses and our valley. Please make sure you review Dates to Remember on the front of this newsletter plus keep an eye on our weekly email blasts and our event calendar posted at www.warwickcc.org. The Chamber was busy with the following events in the last three months: April: May: June:
“Expresso” Morning Mixer After-Hours Business Mixer Operation Clean Sweep Community Showcase, 11th Power Networking Dinner After-Hours Business Mixer “Expresso” Morning Mixer After-Hours Business Mixer
Greenwood Lake Bagels Chateau Hathorn The Valley’s Villages Downtown Warwick Trattoria Viviano Coquito
Wolfie’s of Warwick Glenmere Brewing Co.
Ribbon Cuttings / Grand Openings / Anniversaries: ShopRite of Warwick Greenwood Lake Roasters Trattoria Viviano MexicanZingo Restaurant Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market You Are Beautiful People El Azteca Mexican Restaurant The Bungalow Four Brother’s Pizzeria & Deli The Computer Guy (Florida) Shannon’s Eyes on the Pies Eye Physicians of Orange County Clearview Vineyard Tuckfelt & Zammitti, PLLC Glenmere Brewing Company MO Skin Care Studio MindBodyBabie Jennifer Powers LPMT St. Anthony Community Hospital
“Cheerio Box Reveal” One-Year Anniversary Renovation Two-Year Anniversary Grand Opening; 25th Anniversary Grand Opening of the Daniel Fratto Field of Dreams 11th Anniversary One-Year Anniversary New Location; Grand Re-opening New Location; Grand Re-opening Grand Opening Grand Opening Five-Year Anniversary of New Facility One-Year Anniversary Two-Year Anniversary Grand Opening Grand Opening; NEW: Class Schedule Grand Opening Village Walk
100,000 Warm Flaky Pies
July marks 100,000 pies baked and eaten in the ten years since Noble Pies ignited their ovens and a pie-loving frenzy! Leslie Noble and Tom Herman celebrate their tenth anniversary as the resident bakers of Noble Pies, Warwick NY’s premier artisan bakery. These two bakers moonlight as farmers who grow fruits, vegetables and herbs which are incorporated in their baked goods. Localgrown ingredients are also used, from area farms which include Och’s Orchard, Dan Madura Farms and Banbury Cross Farm. The extensive menu offers fruit and cream pies, savory pies, cookies, scones, breads, muffins, quiche, specialty cakes, and gluten free-special orders. Noble Pies, 121 State Route 94S in Warwick, www.noblepies.com (845) 986-7436. Thank you for being members of our Chamber. We are here every day to help you promote your business. Please take advantage of our many benefits. We host a free monthly New Member Luncheon to explain our services and how to use them. You are all welcome to join us. Just call the office at (845) 986-2720.
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Viking River Cruise Info-event July 12
Warwick Valley Travel is hosting a Viking River Cruise info-event on Thursday, July 12, 2018 with a visit from a Viking River representative who will introduce us to river cruising at its best. The travel agency is holding group space for the Rhine Getaway from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland with a sailing departure of June 19, 2019 — all at special discounted rates. The 8-day cruise includes six guided tours; all meals; plus complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks while on board the ship. Included are all port charges and WiFi. Please call Warwick Valley Travel at (845) 9868989 to reserve your spot for the cruise event and for information on this special group sailing. Warwick Valley Travel is a full-service travel agency ready to assist you with all travel requirements.
Summertime Music August 9 to 12
August 9 to 12, 2018 is year nine of The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. The series celebrates America’s music, primarily by featuring local artists in varied settings. Shows are held in galleries, cafés, restaurants, parks, clubs, performing arts centers, and even on an organic farm this year. The festival is made possible through partnerships with local organizations, the supporting public, chambers of commerce, local media and The Village of Warwick Concert Series. Most shows are free, kid-friendly and easily accessible. For the schedule, see www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org or contact the festival’s office at (917) 903-4380.
From the Caboose by Executive Director Michael Johndrow
Let’s start with Operation Clean Sweep – this was another successful year with many residents participating to keep our villages looking great. It turned out to be an excellent idea to run it for a whole week. Next year we would like to expand it to a town-wide cleanup!
Our Community Showcase once again was well attended by both vendors and potential customers. Of course it was helpful to have fallen on a picture-perfect weather day!
Our 24th Taste of Warwick will be held on a Monday, moving forward one week later to a due to scheduling conflicts. The new date is September 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery. We are anticipating thirty-five tables of fabulous food and drink, plus live music for only $100 per couple. Hope to see you there.
Applefest will also have a date change. This year the event will be held on the second Sunday in October, which is the 14th. We can’t believe that this will be Applefest’s 30th year! REALLY BIG NEWS!!! I recently received an ad call from an agency in NYC, which was nice, but price-wise totally out of our league. However, after listening to what I had to say about the Warwick Valley, they made us an offer we couldn’t refuse! To make a long story short, we will now have an ad in the form of an insert (published by Horizon Magazine) …in the July twelfth edition of the Wall Street Journal. So look for our presence in the newspaper if you happen to subscribe, or pick up a copy at the stand. And then… and here’s the most exciting part: ABC’s Good Morning America will be running pictures of our beautiful area on its 3,685-sq ft electronic super sign in Times Square between June 29th and July 5th! Eyes open everyone – we can all be very proud!
Your Focus: Business
Congratulations to Susan Lynch upon becoming a certified public bookkeeper. Lynch Bookkeeping Services LLC can assure small business owners with the most modern, efficient attention. Susan Lynch strives for excellence for herself, and delivers that to her customers. Her expertise in accounting and computer science can benefit your business in scores of ways. Lynch Bookkeeping Services LLC offers clients accurate organization of expenses, thorough reports to show how their businesses are doing every quarter. Your focus: Your business. Susan Lynch’s focus: Your books. Contact Susan Lynch (845) 987-4590 or email Susan@LynchBookkeeping.com.
Warwick Family of Law
On April 1, 2018, Christine Foy Stage joined the firm Stage and Nathans, LLP as of counsel. Chris recently retired from the Orange County Attorney’s Office where she served as an assistant county attorney handling child welfare cases in Family Court for 33 years. She will continue to handle Family Court matters as well as other firm cases. Chris also serves on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association, the Warwick Lions Club and the Warwick Valley Country Club. She is married to Douglas R. Stage, one of the partners. Their daughter Catherine is also employed at Stage and Nathans, LLP as a legal assistant.
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Tax Reform and Equipment Acquisition Strategy by Tina M. Buck, KeyBank Manager, Warwick Branch, 845-610-6515
Equipment financing is a strategic tool for businesses to improve cash flow and optimize tax savings. Equipment financing enables companies to: · avoid large out-of-pocket costs and effectively manage cash from operations; · flexibly upgrade equipment to the latest technology; · use credit lines for day-to-day business operations rather than long-term capital needs. While the new tax reform law doesn’t change tried-and-true benefits of leasing, new rules allowing 100% expensing of equipment purchases, along with the repeal of AMT, now requires a fresh look at the buy-versus-lease analysis. Visit Key Equipment Finance at http://www.keyequipmentfinance.com/business for more information.
Holistic Household How-To Workshops
Starting a healthy lifestyle in Warwick just got easier with MindBodyBabie’s services! Anna Lopez hosts workshops that transform the overwhelming information available on natural parenting and healthy living into easily digestible content. Stuck knowing the benefits of eating clean and living toxin-free but have no idea how to begin? Discover techniques how to get started on that and more. Adopt new habits tailored to your needs to create a sustainable lifestyle. Classes range from comprehensive childbirth education courses to babywearing 101 to intro into clean eating. A total of nine topics are offered monthly. MindBodyBabie is forming a community by hosting new mom support groups and mothers’ healing circles on a regular basis. Call (347) 398-6801.
Region’s NPO Support
Greater Hudson Bank is dedicated to helping the non-profit community fulfill their mission by providing financial services that support their unique needs. The bank works closely with the full spectrum of local NPOs including social service agencies and cultural institutions in order to customize products which meet their needs and build relationships by playing a role in fundraisers and events. Most recently, Greater Hudson Bank sponsored/supported Amity Foundation at the May Kentucky Derby event, and Sunset at the Stables in June which benefitted the Warwick Valley Humane Society and Winslow Therapeutic Center. Visit www.greaterhudsonbank.com and Greater Hudson Bank on Facebook to see customer testimonials and events.
Gastropub Destination
Craft beer plus craft food equals the finest gastropub in the Warwick Valley— Eddie’s Roadhouse, located in the center of the Village of Warwick at 18 Main Street. Tuesday through Sunday Eddie’s Roadhouse offers superior beer from craft brewers around the region and the entire USA. Eddie’s Roadhouse chefs have made their gastropub a destination for diners by serving the best fresh foods from local farmers and butchers. Eddie’s Roadhouse offers a monthly beer dinner, marrying the best beers from a microbrewery to their select menu. The beer dinners sell out quickly, so don’t hesitate. Sign the guest list when you visit online www. eddiesroadhouse.com.
Match Barbecue & Beers Michael and Shanna Sandor of Glenmere Brewing Company
Dragon Fly and Bluegrass Sundays
Glenmere Brewing celebrates its second anniversary this July. Owner/brew-master Michael Sandor and Brewery Manager Shanna Sandor proudly added a TAP New York bronze medal to their collection of accolades—this time for Dragon Fly IPA. The Sandors are excited to announce that the brewery has acquired its Farm Brewing License, allowing NY State hard cider and wine to be served by the glass. The exterior seating area has undergone a face-lift. Now guests can soak up the sun and suds while listening to live music every weekend. Bluegrass Sunday Sessions will continue through October, featuring a weekly line-up of the Hudson Valley’s best bluegrass bands. Glenmere Brewing Co., 55 Maple Avenue, Florida, NY 10921. Visit online www. glenmerebrewingco.com. Call (845) 651-1939.
You work hard to make your barbecue a grand celebration. Make it grander with a creative beer from Beverage Plus, 17 South Street, Warwick. Whatever you’re celebrating—graduations, engagements, weddings, jobs—visit Beverage Plus, for a huge selection of domestic, imported and craft beers. With more than 1000 beers on hand, Beverage Plus can satisfy every beer lovers’ taste. Planning a barbecue? Let the lads at Beverage Plus suggest the perfect beers to complement your menu. Beverage Plus also offers Warwick’s only walk-in cigar humidor. Follow Beverage Plus www.facebook. com/beverageplus2; Beermenus.com; or contact: beverageplus2@gmail.com.
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Real Estate, Title Law
The Law Office of Elizabeth K. Cassidy is gearing up for the hot summer real estate season. The firm has added two new team members; Monica Moulton and Kayla Carmack. Monica brings more than ten years of real estate and title industry experience to the team, experienced with residential transactions. Kayla is the administrative assistant, ensuring that the office runs smoothly. If you’re buying or selling a home, call The Law Office of Elizabeth K. Cassidy (845) 987-7223 to discuss your transaction. Are you a veteran or first responder? Ask about the law office’s discounted rates.
Clean is Fuel-efficient
Warwick Car Wash Oil Express’ priority is the safest ride for your family. Where ever your summer trips, outings, returning college students, beach getaways take you, have the safest journey for your family and bring your vehicle to Warwick Car Wash Oil Express for a safety checkup before you begin your overland cruise. The best deal on tires? Come to Warwick Car Wash Oil Express to beat any tire offer in the region. Conveniently located on Elm Street adjoining the railroad tracks, Warwick Car Wash Oil Express is open seven days a week. Call (845) 986-9966 ahead for skilled maintenance on your car or truck. There also are later hours for a car wash. A clean vehicle is a fuelefficient one.
Highlighting Your News
Business owners: If you are not in this newsletter, you’re losing a grand opportunity. More than one-quarter of the businesses in this newsletter use New Age Olde Media writer Chris Olert to get their seasonal message to fellow chamber members. Business owners concentrate on business; Chris concentrates on highlighting their business’ news. A resident of Warwick, he is one of the village and town’s biggest boosters. Moving? Expanding? New hiring? All news. Let Chris share your news with the appropriate media, as well as this newsletter. Consider using Chris’ voice on your Website, enlivening your copy with a professional narrator. Call (845) 9867314 or write chris.olert@gmail.com.
Financial Planning For Income Replacement
Veteran independent wealth advisor Edward Lynch of Lynch Wealth Strategies states, “When to retire is not simply a matter of age, but one of financial readiness. And when to draw Social Security income is critical.” Lynch works closely with clients, so they can transition into and through retirement. He says,“Financial planning is a process which should begin years before retirement. It serves clients in deciding when and how best to replace earned income, so they can focus on their comfortable retirement.” Lynch draws on decades of experience as a family man, military officer, corporate executive and small business owner, to relate to varied clientele goals and financial issues, and helps them navigate a lifetime of milestones. For a complimentary consultation, contact Lynch Wealth Strategies, 3 Coates Drive, Suite 5, Goshen, NY 10924 at (845) 294-3456, email edward.lynch@raymondjames.com and visit www.lynchwealthstrategies.com.
Members: Ambassador Program Seeks Assistance
by Valerie K. Zammitti, JD, MBA, LLM of Tuckfelt & Zammitti, PLLC, Chairperson
The newly-created ambassador program has begun various steps toward the fulfillment of its mission. As the inaugural chair for this committee, I am very excited to assist Chamber members in making lasting community connections. By doing so, with the help of the ambassador team, I believe we will help members reach new levels of success. If you believe in the connections gained through our Chamber, we request your assistance as a member ambassador for fellow and new members. We’re Valerie Zammitti not asking for a lot of your time, but rather approximately one telephone call a month and one annual meet-and-greet day at a Chamber event. Please contact Valerie at (845) 988-9898 to discuss how you can help and receive a brief procedural training. It’s very easy to make a big impact! Our Mission: The ambassadors of the Chamber shall identify methods to support existing members and create valuable connections with new members to ensure continued involvement with the Chamber for the increased success and betterment of all members.
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Chamber New Member Luncheons
by Natalia Fisher and Kimberly Starks, New Membership Chairpersons
Happy summer to all from the New Member’s Committee! Natalia Fisher of Total Account Ability along with Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty Kimberly Starks have joined forces this year to continue the great work started by Sherry Bukovcan of Mary Kay. The Chamber membership is growing fast and this committee has been working hard to welcome new Natalia Fisher Kimbery Starks members, providing them with the opportunity to meet with Chamber Executive Director Michael Johndrow, along with office staff Sarah Armand and Bea Arner in small settings, so that they may receive all the in-depth information about their Membership Benefits. Since January 2018, the New Member’s Committee has held four meetings. Our generous hosts were: Double S Smokehouse, OPA Grill, Planet Pizza Family Restaurant, and Crystal Springs Resort. The new member’s monthly luncheons are free to new members. Here they will receive valuable information about their membership and make beneficial contacts. We encourage new-er members who haven’t attended a luncheon yet to reach out to either Natalia Fisher at (347) 249-3535 or Kim Starks at (845) 258-7290. Plan on attending the next one. See you there!
Enhance Weekends, Then Fuel Morning Commute
Greenwood Lake Roasters now fuels morning commutes Monday through Friday from 5am ’til 10pm and enhances weekend summer fun from 7am to 5pm. Grab a coffee, espresso drink, or tea along with an easy grab and go breakfast from our bakery partners. Join Greenwood Lake Roasters July 18 in conjunction with Agriscuplture’s “DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO?” at Pennings Farm Market. Check Facebook@greenwoodlakeroasters for events and farm markets. Ask about roasting demos or cuppings at the roastery or your venue. Greenwood Lake Roasters will grind bags of coffee to your brewing preference and also offers online wholesale and retail options. Call (845) 293-0530, or write an email sales@gwlrcc.com. Visit www.gwlrcc.com.
Ticket to Warwick Living
Make your friends’ and family’s wish, “I wish we could live in Warwick,” come true with a visit or call to Raynor Country Real Estate. The womenowned business in the heart of Warwick has been serving southern Orange County and the Warwick Valley for more than 100 years. Raynor Country Real Estate professionals know the region like you know your family and can help you stage (prepare) your home or property to be its most attractive to a buyer. Whether a Warwick home, farm, business or land is in your future, talk to the professionals at Raynor Country Real Estate, conveniently located at 26 Main Street in the Village of Warwick. Call for an appointment (845) 986-1151.
Fiesta Fridays
Visit Wolfie’s of Warwick for Fiesta Fridays. Enjoy a free appetizer with every Mexican entrée. Special drinks and a new happy hour from 3pm to 6pm Tuesday to Friday make Wolfie’s the place to meet friends. More than 25,000 sandwiches have been served at Wolfie’s of Warwick on 38 Main Street. Arrange for that same special pastrami, corned beef, brisket, reubens, pulled pork and falafel to be the centerpiece of your Fourth of July or first-job celebration; bar or bat mitzvahs in your home or backyard. The only Warwick restaurant with creekside dining, Wolfie’s of Warwick serves wine and beer. Drop by Wolfie’s to talk about your catering needs. Your guests will applaud your exceptional good taste for choosing Wolfie’s.
Business, Auto, Home
J. Hoffman Insurance is a local independent insurance agency that specializes in all types of business and personal insurance. Established in 2012 by owner and 16-year industry veteran Jason Hoffman, the agency represents more than twenty top-rated national and regional carriers. Whether you are seeking coverage for a small to medium sized business, professional office, or for your home and automobiles, J. Hoffman Insurance will give you the time and attention you deserve to secure the best coverage at the most competitive rates. Honored to assist you with your insurance needs, please feel free to contact J. Hoffman Insurance at Jason@jhoffmaninsurance.com.
Get On The Clothes Bus!
Have Clothes Will Travel mobile boutique offers women a unique shopping experience. No need to drive to the malls or hassle with online shopping orders. Have Clothes Will Travel brings the store to you! Hop on the bus to try on all the latest fashion trends at your home or workplace. From private styling sessions to small group parties, at-work stops, big events and fundraisers—Have Clothes Will Travel has got you covered in beautiful, affordable style. Get a group of friends together or shop solo. Contact Denise (845) 313-8219 or go online to www.haveclothes.com and schedule your time on the bus!
Safe Vacation First Stop
You want your family to be safe this summer vacation. Visit South Street Tire and Auto to have your tires checked, engine tune up, alignment or other services to assure a care-free getaway. Summer savings are now rolling at South Street Tire and Auto. New tires and a chassis alignment can save you money. Gasoline prices are rising so you want your family car or truck to run at peak efficiency. The veteran mechanics at South Street Tire and Auto can give you peace of mind for a safe vacation. Call (845) 986-5001 or drop by 5 South Street, open Monday through Saturday.
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Marketing to Sell Now
The real estate market is hot! Thinking of selling your home? Now is the time. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty agency prides themselves on delivering an exceptional client experience. Professional agents will provide you with the market data you need to price your home properly and follow through with the best marketing to get your home sold. Call the office (845) 986-4848, or stop in, 25 Railroad Avenue in Warwick. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty’s doors are open 7-days-a-week to better serve you and your real estate needs.
The Art of Food Regionally Grown July through November
Be sure to visit the Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market for a wealth of seasonal produce and fruit along with baked goods, eggs, poultry, pasture-raised meats, seafood, cheese, jams, candy, live plants, pickles, sunflower and nut butters, honey, maple syrup, craft beer, wine, distilled liquor, soaps, and more. The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market proudly accepts SNAP and FMNP. Every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, rain or shine, come to the South Street parking lot across from the Warwick Valley Chamber Caboose to enjoy live music and quality offerings at the Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market, now in its twenty-fifth season.
Taste of Warwick Monday, September 17
Goshen’s breezy Stagecoach Inn is ready to serve good times.
Looking For A Perfect Outdoor Dining Experience?
The Stagecoach Inn, located in Goshen NY, has rolled out its summer menu, complete with weekly specials. The service at the Inn is like no other. Come for Wednesday’s Burger Night or Ladies Night on Thursdays as the Head Chef and Mixologist inspire one another to create new ‘burgers and beer’ pairings and unique drinks. Join the fun outside under the tent for Happy Hour every Friday, or come for Sunday brunch. Historic The Stagecoach Inn is a picturesque backdrop for weddings, bridal/baby showers, communions, graduations, cocktail receptions, anniversary/ birthday parties, business luncheons, and retreats. With five uniquely-designed ‘bed & breakfast’ guest rooms, The Stagecoach Inn makes for a perfect get-away to celebrate any occasion close to home. For reservations, please call (845) 294-5526 or email reservations@stagecoachny.com.
Transformation Through The Arts
The Warwick Summer Arts Festival recognizes that many artistic endeavors play a role in a community’s growth. A town-wide celebration of art is scheduled throughout the summer bringing art exhibits, dance performances, concerts and interactive activities to local farms, businesses and community spaces, uniting the community and revealing Warwick, New York’s transformation through the arts.
• 10 Minute Play Festival July 12 • Wonder, Wander Warwick Art Experience Tour July 14 • Poetry Slam & Jam July 18 • Sunset Concert on the Lawn July 28 • Front Porch Summer Arts Program & Exhibit August 2 • DUSKLIT Interactive Art Festival August 11 • Festival of Films August 16 Complete details are available at www.warwickartsfest.com. Call (845) 548-1413 or go on Facebook@warwickartsfest for The Warwick Summer Arts Festival.
Continental Cuisine, Piano Bar and Personal Dining Service in Warwick
Would you like to celebrate with friends and loved ones? Make The Warwick Inn your first stop for party planning. Offering continental cuisine at affordable prices that will dazzle your guests, The Warwick Inn is open for lunch and dinner seven daysa-week. The Inn offers off-street parking without the hassle of parking meters. The staff at The Warwick Inn can accommodate private events, serving a menu for any budget. Thursday nights The Warwick Inn features a piano bar. Weekly lunch and dinner specials, prepared with the freshest seafood, chops and salads, married to personal service make The Warwick Inn a memorable dining delight. Please call ahead for reservations, especially on weekends, (845) 986-3666.
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Coordinating Support
The SAIL Foundation, Inc. facilitates Strategic Access to Independent Living; empowering the abilities of young adults with disabilities like TBI, PTSD, and Aspergers Syndrome. Neurological disabilities aren’t always obvious, and the unique needs of these individuals are seldom met. As a result, parents take on the role of provider, counselor, job coach, and chauffer. As parents age they wonder, “What will happen to our ‘child’ when we’re gone?” SAIL objectives include; empowering individuals for selfdetermination, facilitating job coaching and job placement, coordinating support services for health and well being, and eventually, building safe affordable rental housing, www.sailfoundationny.org.
Summer Camp 6-6, M-F June 25 to August 31
Skylands Ice World’s twelfth year of Camp Skylands is more fun than it should be! Skating is a daily activity in the program which offers arts and crafts; Mr. Tim’s super science experiments; zumba; martial arts; gym time; ice cream parties; and a field day. Camp Skylands even schedules the Hardyston Fire Department to do a wet down event. Campers head outside to play theme-related games throughout the day, weather permitting. On the rainy days, inside games and activities are scheduled. Morning snack, lunch, and lessons are included in the fee. Campers have a summer they will always remember! www.skylandsiceworldnj.com
Rockin’ Music School
The Rock Underground (TRU) of Greenwood Lake is an all-ages music school where students take private lessons, join bands, and perform live. Each semester—themed off of a musical genre, era or artist—TRU students attend weekly rehearsals in preparation for live performances at local venues. TRU is actively casting young musicians ages 9 to 18 for rock bands and glee vocal groups. Have children, relatives or friends interested in performing with a band? Business owner or event planner in need of musical entertainment? Call The Rock Underground (845) 595-1801.
Vernon Toy Drive for Happiness Through July 30
Lakeland Pools & Spas is sponsoring a toy drive in memory of Harrison Shauger. Harrison’s Toy Box, in memory of co-owner Tracey Shauger’s son Harrison who passed away in March of 2013 at the age of 6 from congenital heart disease, will make a lot of children happy. Tracey donates the toys on Harrison’s birthday to the Pediatric Center for Heart Disease in Hackensack, NJ every year. The PCHD gives these toys to the children who go to the center for visits. Each child receives a toy as they leave the doctor’s office. This is one way the Shauger family can make sure that each patient goes home the same way Harrison did—with a toy and a smile. You may drop off toys at Lakeland Pools in Vernon through July 30, and thank you for your kindness.
Vibrant Aerial Studio Leave A Legacy of Play
Did you grow up playing in StanleyDeming Park? Do you have children or grandchildren who spend their afternoons at the playground? Do you want your business to leave a legacy in the community that will last for generations? The people at Warwick Playground Dreams are excited to offer a wide array of playground components for sponsorship, including 24 ADA-accessible features for children of all abilities to enjoy, ranging from play storefronts, to a castle, to ziplines. Thanks to the Warwick Playground Dreams fiscal sponsor—the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan—your donation to help build the new playground is taxdeductible. For more information, please contact Warwick Playground Dreams warwickplaygrounddreams@gmail.com or www.warwickplaygrounddreams.org.
Flexibility in Flight is Orange County NY’s premier aerial studio, aspiring to provide its students with the cleanest and safest environment. Silks are regularly washed; all mats are wiped down after each use; all Lyras are retaped and have a crash mat. Mats are provided for each student. At Flexibility in Flight, LLC, the focus is on small group instruction, working with the needs of each individual while striving to accommodate every learning style. Flexibility in Flight, 49 Main Street, Chester, NY, offers classes in Aerial Fabric (Split Silks), Aerial Yoga, Lyra Aerial Hoop, Burlesque Dance, Bellydance, Liquid Motion, Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Aerial Barre, Acro Dance, Tumbling and AcroYoga.
Welcome New Members ADAMS FAMILY FLOORS 23 Main Street Chester, NY 10918 (845) 610-5501
FLEXIBILITY IN FLIGHT, LLC 49 Main Street Chester, NY 10918 (908) 456-5399
APPLE VALLEY INN BED & BREAKFAST 967 County Route 517 Glenwood, NJ 07418 (973) 764-3735
FLOWER CAKES BY NADINE Warwick, NY 10990 (347) 712-0449
ASHES BEFORE BEAUTY WOMAN'S OUTREACH MINISTRY, INC 570 Mount Hope Road Apartment 2 Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 777-5587 BIG APPLE FENCE Warwick, NY 10990 (347) 572-3028 COUNTRY LIVING PROPERTY SOLUTIONS 5 Maple Street Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (845) 545-7656 D'ANTONO DANCE ACADEMY 610 County Route 1 Pine Island, NY 10969 (845) 551-1746 DENTAL ARTS OF ORANGE COUNTY 14 North Main Street Florida, NY 10921 (845) 651-4647 DIGNITY WORKS HERE 37 Hedges Road Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 772-2884 DREAMWORX LLC 7 West Street, 2nd Floor Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 987-2807 EYE PHYSICIANS OF ORANGE COUNTY 42 High Street Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 248-7002 FAITH FERGUSON PRODUCTIONs 7 Blanchard Drive Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 986-3424
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Thank You Renewed Members Alario Associates, CPAS Bfree Blissopia Blooming Grove / Washingtonville Chamber Of Commerce Bluestein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, Llp Cartridge World Of Wayne Chateau Hathorn, Inc. Computer Guy - Florida Corbett’s Cookie Bar Kitchen Cove Castle Crossfit Warwick Donohue, O’Connell & Riley Pllc Dorian Dehaan, Inc. / Dezign Concepts Double S Smokehouse Dragonfly Studio Café, Inc. Eddie’s Roadhouse Edie Haughney- Ameriprise Financial Fetch Bar & Grill Freeman’s Auto Service Galloway Dental Gloria’s Total Beauty Salon & Spa Greater Monroe Chamber Of Commerce Green Mountain Energy Green Team New Jersey Realty, The Greenwood Lake Garden Center Greenwood Lake Paddleboards Greenwood Lake Roasters G’s Restaurant Hip & Chic Boutique Keller Williams - Regal Team Lawson Chiropractic Center Lions Club Of Warwick, Inc. Mayor Of Florida Mayor Of Greenwood Lake Metzger, Roger H. Michael Sweeton, Supervisor Town Of Warwick Mount Alverno Center Myles Wealth Management New York Apple Association Newhard, Michael Mayor Of Warwick Office Of Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney Orange County Chamber Of Commerce Orange County Legislature Orange County Partnership Orange County Tourism Pattern-For-Progress Pine Island Chamber Of Commerce
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Don’t Let Your Investments Take a “Vacation”
It’s summer again – time for many of us to take a break. But you never want your investments to go on “vacation.” So, how do you keep your portfolio working hard all year long?
For starters, make sure you own a sufficient amount of growth-oriented investments. If you have too many investment vehicles that offer little risk but also little growth potential, you may have trouble making progress toward your goals.
Next, review your progress at least once a year. Over time, the performance of different investments within your portfolio could cause it to “drift” in ways that are unfavorable to you Ryan O’Leary or cause you to take on too much risk. Finally, don’t look for shortcuts. True investment success typically requires patience, persistence and the resilience to continue investing even during market downturns. You need to establish your goals and keep them constantly in mind as you invest. Hopefully, you will enjoy a pleasant vacation sometime this summer. But your investment portfolio shouldn’t take time off. If you have any questions call Ryan O’Leary at (845) 987-7220. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
LLC or S-Corp Still the Right Fit for Your Business? by Valerie K. Zammitti, JD, MBA, LLM of Tuckfelt & Zammitti, PLLC
(Attorney Advertising) The new tax law has bestowed upon small business owners, a 20% deduction against business income. This deduction will have a significant financial impact on many business owners. While this sounds straight forward, the implementation of the law and future planning to maximize this deduction takes more time and consideration.
Based on certain thresholds and formulas, there is a possibility you may lose some or all of this deduction. In addition, it may Valerie Zammitti be advantageous to convert your existing business to a different entity type. As a tax attorney, Tuckfelt & Zammitti can help assess your situation to ensure the best possible outcome. Please visit www.tzattorneys.com or call Tuckfelt & Zammitti (845) 988-9898.
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Your Finances In Balance, Your Life In Harmony
Pell Wealth Partners takes pride in their commitment to creating a life-changing personalized experience for every client. Knowledge, passion, and the desire to see others achieve financial wellness has driven Pell Wealth Partners’ ability to listen intently and become not only your advisors, but your advocates. The PWP team is committed to offering tailored investment solutions with an eye towards environmental, social, and corporate governance opportunities through deep investment research and a broadly diversified portfolio. Doug and his enthusiastic, highly talented team can help steer you forward more confidently in your finances, encouraging you to take actions that reflect each of your most coveted family and investment values. To speak to Doug one-on-one call (845) 241-8300 or for information visit www.pellwealthpartners.com.
IRS Correspondence
A letter from the IRS is no reason to panic. Let seasoned professional Natalia Fisher of Total Account Ability take the stress out of your IRS encounter. Total Account Ability can get to the root of your IRS issue, whether a simple arithmetic error, an account adjustment, audit letter or something more complex. Natalia Fisher is a veteran of nearly twenty tax seasons. Her expertise with your tax issues is unmatched. Do not let an IRS letter get in the way of your business or personal life. Just call Total Account Ability and Natalia Fisher will discuss your options. Don’t worry needlessly. Call (347) 249-3535 or write nfisher@totalaccountability.us.
Unique Stationery
Paper Heart Company creates unique stationery. Are you planning a fall or 2019 wedding? Get your save-the-date card from the award-winning Paper Heart Co. They will design a unique card to dazzle your friends and family. The women-owned business in the heart of Warwick Village will customize stationery for every occasion. Have your own cards; let Paper Heart Co. design the envelopes with hand calligraphy or digital addressing. Convenient at 24 Main Street, Paper Heart Co. will meet all of your printing needs from wedding and engagement notes to unique business cards. Call (845) 397-7148 or go online www.paperheartcompany.com.
Insurance Company Launches New Mobil App
Seely & Durland is proud to announce they have enhanced their customer service experience with the launch of the brand new client portal and mobile app, My SDI! The online portal offers clients secure access to their insurance information, 24 hours a A Menu to Please All day, 7 days a week. Access to the portal is Opa Greek Grill is the number-one available anywhere with an Internet con- spot for fresh, authentic Greek food in the nection — and even better — clients can Warwick Valley. Conveniently located at take their insurance information on the go 10 Oakland Avenue, Opa Greek Grill with the mobile features spanakota, falafel, sandwiches, app now available chicken, pork, gyros, grilled shrimp and on iPhone and salmon, baby lamb chops, Greek meatAndroid devices. balls, plus homemade desserts. This These free servic- popular restaurant also serves Greek es afford Seely & beer and wine. Let Opa Greek Grill Durland’s clients cater your Father’s Day party, July 4th convenience and picnic, and Labor Day barbecue. Contact mobility, with the ability to manage poli- owner-chef George Anastasis to discuss a cies in a single digital experience. Seely menu to please everyone. Open Tuesday & Durland, 13 Oakland Avenue. Call through Sunday. Call (845) 986-8808 or (845) 986-1177. visit www.opagreekgrillwarwick.com.