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Exhibit 99.1

Warwick Valley Telephone Company (Nasdaq: WWVY) announced that on January 24,
2005, Mr. Michael A. Cutler will join the Company as Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Cutler currently serves as the Director of
Finance of Gibraltar Industries Corporation - Hubbell Division. Prior to joining
Gibraltar in 2003, Mr. Cutler spent over 20 years in the telecommunications
industry, primarily with SBC/Ameritec/ Illinois Bell, holding various senior
financial positions.


