Julia Reischel
Articles
Jun. 7, 2013
Above: Dierdre Scozzafava, the Deputy Secretary of State for Local Government, presented the Cuomo administration's proposed "Tax-Free NY" legislation at SUNY Delhi on June 6, 2013. Photo by Julia Reischel.
Governor Andrew Cuomo's rush to pass an... Read more
May. 29, 2013
Above: A photo of Rte. 30 south of the village of Roxbury tonight around 8:40pm, taken by Jennifer Strom.
While a tornado warning for Delaware County was issued for about 15 minutes on Wednesday night, other weather warning and watches remain in effect... Read more
May. 29, 2013
Watershed Post editor Lissa Harris is on the scene at tonight's public hearing about Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and the proposed Belleayre Resort. From the Discovery Lodge at Belleayre in Highmount, she's tweeting the public comments on the Watershed... Read more
May. 29, 2013
Above: Davy Crockett, Phoenicia's Main Street mascot, hangs out behind Sportman's Alamo Cantina while his normal spot out front undergoes some spiffiing up. Photo by Laura Levine, the owner of Mystery Spot Antiques, which is located next door. The... Read more
May. 28, 2013
This spring, Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room sponsored our Catskills-wide photo contest, in which over 60 readers from around the region sent us images of their favorite Catskills outdoor experiences.
After much deliberation, our seven-person jury... Read more
May. 24, 2013
Thanks to dozens of advertisers, our excellent freelancers and contributors, and a team of graphics and creative specialists, we've finished the 2013 Catskills Outdoor Guide.
Print copies hit the streets today, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. (... Read more
May. 14, 2013
Frost? What frost?
If the blossoms and buds made it through the last night's cold temperatures, they'll come out looking like these apple blossoms, shot by John of Catskills Photography in Monticello on May 5 and submitted to the Watershed Post Flickr... Read more
May. 11, 2013
On Thursday, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced that it would allow boat rental businesses to store rental vessels directly on the banks of the NYC reservoirs. The policy change will make things easier for rental companies... Read more
May. 10, 2013
Rebecca Saunders caught this spectacular landscape shot of the New Kingston Valley from her front porch this week. We have view envy.
May. 9, 2013
Above: The Middletown Town Hall and court building. Photo via Google Street View.
Can a judge be fair in a town where everyone knows everyone else? The recent dismissal of a small-town judge by a state commission shows that even in the tiniest towns,... Read more
May. 7, 2013
Above: [From left to right] Lindsay Day, Issis Orrego, Alana Moskowitz, and Chelsea Shultis celebrate after taking a 3rd place ribbon at the 31st Olympics of the Visual Arts in Saratoga Springs, NY on April 23. All four are students at Margaretville... Read more
May. 3, 2013
Coming soon to a whiskey near you: Mash from Ommegang's Hennepin ale. Photo from the Ommegang website.
The up-and-coming Catskill Distilling Company in Bethel has struck a deal with Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown to make Catskill whiskey with Ommegang... Read more
May. 2, 2013
A newshound. Photo of "Carson the Newshound" by Flickr user jseattle.
Ever wonder how to get us here at Watershed Post HQ to write about your events and press releases?
Today in Stamford, both Lissa and I will be joining a panel of editors, publishers,... Read more
May. 1, 2013
Above: "Fiddleheads", May 8, 2012, at Frost Valley YMCA, by Robin White. Just one of the 60-odd photos submitted to our photo contest.
Wow, you Catskills folks take a lot of photos.
Submissions from across the Catskills poured in last night to our 2013... Read more
Apr. 30, 2013
Above: Just some of the entries in this year's Catskills Outdoor Guide photo contest, as pictured on our contest Flickr group.
The contest is now closed. Winners will be announced on May 28, 2013. Thanks!
We've received 24 entries in our 2013 Catskills... Read more
Apr. 24, 2013
Above: We're giving away these seeds and a gift membership to the Hudson Valley Seed Library. Details for how to get them at the bottom of this post.
The sun is shining, the birds are signing, and gardeners across the Catskills are itching to get their... Read more
Apr. 19, 2013
You can promote your businesses, announcements, and events for free on the Watershed Post using our calendar, announcements, and business directory. Here's how to do it.
HOW TO REGISTER AN ACCOUNT
To post events, announcements, and businesses on the... Read more