Ulster County
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 - 4:00 pm
When the Delaware County village of Andes voted to dissolve itself in 2002, it was the only village in the state of New York to abolish itself in years.
But nowadays, thanks to high taxes and a new law (dubbed the Empowerment Act by Attorney General... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 - 12:04 pm
Adam Bosch at the Times Herald-Record had a terrifying story on Saturday about the newfound emerald ash borer infestation in the Catskills. Apparently, things are far, far worse that we originally thought:
"My best guess is that there are thousands of... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Friday, Jul. 30, 2010 - 11:49 am
A blue-ribbon draft horse at the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair.
Wondering what to do this weekend in the Catskills? Here our are picks:
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Schoharie County's annual fair doesn't fool around. It starts today with harness racing... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2010 - 12:22 pm
It's turning into an awful week for teen drivers in the Catskills.
First, there was the fatal ATV accident on in Palenville on Monday that killed 15-year-old Michael White and 17-year-old Jennifer O'Brien.
Then yesterday, 17-year-old Natalia Gorgen was... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2010 - 1:08 pm
The Daily Freeman reports that the town's plan is to buy the massive bluestone sculpture for $800,000 of grant money, and then turn the site over to a private commission to run it without spending taxpayer funds.
Deputy Supervisor Fred Costello Jr. said... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Jul. 26, 2010 - 1:04 pm
A genealogy junkie named Alanna just made a shocking discovery in her family tree:
Joseph Wood in a suspected fit of suspected rum induced jealousy killed his wife with a hatchet ... My GrGrGr Grandfather murdered his wife….my GrGrGr Grandmother. I... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Jul. 26, 2010 - 12:27 pm
Clark Richters of the Kingston News Blog reports that Kingston Area Public Access is facing a shutdown over three months' unpaid rent at their studio, in the Seven21 Media Center.
Just a few months ago, Roll Magazine wrote of a glowing future for the up-... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010 - 10:46 am
Michael Koegel, who launched the new Phoenicia eatery "Mama's Boy" over Memorial Day, got an ecstatic review in the Daily Freeman this week. But one thing he said sparked a retort in the comments section:
I wish Mr. Koegel great success, but to say there... Read more
By wateradmin on Saturday, Jul. 24, 2010 - 10:03 pm
Left to right: Erica Mahlkuch, Luc Moeys and Nina Paturel.
Luc and Nina are at it again. Woodstock residents Luc Moeys and Nina Paturel, that is. With their newest venture, Yum Yum Noodle Bar, the duo behind Cafe With Love and Oriole9 are now joining... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Friday, Jul. 23, 2010 - 3:57 pm
On Tuesday, Linda Borghi's feud with her Shawangunk neighbors over her Walker Valley biodynamic farm intensified when Ulster County legislators declined to grant her an agricultural exemption to the local zoning laws.
Pointing out that two other farms... Read more



