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By Julia Reischel on Saturday, Jul. 14, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Above: Yvonne Reuter stands in front of "Villa Yvonne," her house in Fleischmanns. Reuter, her 90-year-old mother, and her 14-year-old niece escaped from here by walking through waist-high floodwaters during Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Christopher... Read more
By Andrea Girolamo on Friday, Jul. 13, 2012 - 4:33 pm
Photo: Kiamesha Lake by Flickr user Catskills Photography in the Watershed Post photo pool.
Time for another glorious weekend! Here's what's popping up around some local sites.
This weekend! Canal Days Celebration at the Schoharie Crossing State... Read more
By Andrew Wyrich on Friday, Jul. 13, 2012 - 12:24 pm
Above: A striking depiction of the Grim Reaper graces the front of an empty trailer on state Route 32 in Rosendale. Photo by Andrew Wyrich.
The future of a unique roadside sign in Rosendale could be getting a bit grimmer.
Rosendale Town Supervisor... Read more
By Andrew Wyrich on Thursday, Jul. 12, 2012 - 3:16 pm
After much debate and discussion, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is moving toward closing Kingston Hospital and move all hospital services to the campus of neighboring Benedictine Hospital within 18 months, the group announced on July 9.
An HAHV... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Thursday, Jul. 12, 2012 - 9:56 am
Above: A screenshot from the website of the Catskill Park Resource Foundation, which is seeking to mount a $5 million campaign to rebrand the Catskills region. The CPRF is currently running a contest seeking Catskills slogans; the winner will receive $1,... Read more
By Jason Dole on Wednesday, Jul. 11, 2012 - 4:56 pm
Above: Mom's Supporting Troops carries its flag in Roscoe's Independence Day parade on Saturday. The community group includes parents of recent and actively serving military. All photos by Jason Dole.
Call it “4th of July weekend, observed.” From... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2012 - 10:22 am
Above: Ulster County executive Mike Hein signing five new property tax exemptions into law. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Ulster County Executive.
On Monday, July 9, Ulster County executive Mike Hein signed five new property tax exemptions into law... Read more
By Andrea Girolamo on Friday, Jul. 6, 2012 - 3:26 pm
Photo: Dry weather = clear nights. This photo of the Big and Little Dippers was taken by Flickr user Catskills Photography in the Watershed Post Flickr pool. We encourage you to join the pool and submit your local photos.
Think Independence Day is over... Read more
By Jason Dole on Friday, Jul. 6, 2012 - 11:56 am
Above: Fourth of July celebration in the Village of Liberty. Village police say “1,000 people or more, steady throughout the day” thronged Main Street for the street fair and parade. All photos by Jason Dole.
When a town's name is synonymous with “Freedom... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Thursday, Jul. 5, 2012 - 10:43 am
A New York City woman was killed on Tuesday evening when the SUV she was driving blew a tire and spun out of control. Four young passengers were injured, and a 12-year-old is in critical condition at Albany Medical Center.
According to a New York State... Read more
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