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By Julia Reischel on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 - 10:50 am
As Republican Congressman Chris Gibson was sworn into his third term in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, he announced that it would be his last.
In a statement, Gibson said that he will step down from the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 - 7:33 am
Above: Catskills icicles. Photo by Mark Zilberman, via the Watershed Post Flickr pool.
Hello 2015! We're back after a holiday break, just in time for winter to really sink its teeth into the Catskills.
The National Weather Service is warning that high... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 - 11:28 am
Above: Barnes Hill on a sunny fall day in 2014. Photo by Dennis Schevjda, via Flickr.
If the national travel press has anything to do with it, the Catskills will be flooded with tourists in 2015.
Two separate publications, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure,... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 - 9:46 am
Above: A Flood Watch is in effect for the eastern Catskills until the day after Christmas. Image via the National Weather Service in Albany.
It's going to be a rainy Christmas in the Catskills. The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather... Read more
By Kscali on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 - 12:48 pm
Don't forget to stop by the Emerson Country Stores this weekend to shop amazing selections and give your holiday décor turn of the century elegance and charm by decorating with Velsani Antiques. Don’t miss the one of a kind items on display this weekend... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 - 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is basking in the celebratory mood of his constituents this week. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, his administration announced that New York State will ban hydraulic fracturing natural gas drilling and also gave a green light to a casino resort... Read more
By Country House Realty on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 - 11:21 am
Red Cottage Inc. still has some fantastic properties available over the holidays, including amenities like fireplaces, hot tubs, proximity to skiing, great decor and chef's kitchens. Check out our site, Red Cottage Inc., or go straight to our calendar for... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 - 1:22 am
Above: An interactive timeline of 15 years of Belleayre Resort review.
The staff of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation say that they have thoroughly vetted the environmental impact of the proposed Belleayre Resort on a Catskills... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:01 pm
A video posted by Mark Ruffalo (@markruffalo) on
Dec 12, 2014 at 10:12am PST
At a cabinet meeting that was open to the public today, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York State Department of Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens and New York Department of... Read more
By Kscali on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 - 4:00 pm
The Emerson Resort & Spa welcomes back The Velsani Antique Fair December 20th and 21st from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Shop amazing selections and give your holiday décor turn of the century elegance and charm by decorating with antiques. Don’t miss the... Read more