White Lake Mansion House project resurrected
By LIAM MAYO BETHEL, NY — A project to revive Bethel’s White Lake Mansion House is itself coming back to life after a decade of near inactivity. Beginning in the mid-2000s, Globe Developers (GD) proposed to demolish the historic, decrepit mansion that stands at the intersection of State Route 17B and State Route 55... Read More
Accord, N.Y.: A ‘Laid-Back Agricultural Hub’ With a ‘Chill Vibe’
With its central location, stunning scenery and culturally diverse community, the Ulster County hamlet has seen an influx of residents in recent years. When Craig Mersky and Stephanie Miller bought a house in Accord, N.Y., eight years ago, they envisioned it as a weekend place to escape from Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. But nearly two years... Read More
How This Couple Is Reinventing The Catskills One Hotel (And One Meal) At A Time
Have you heard of Sullivan County? It’s the coolest corner in the Catskills these days, thanks in large part to husband-and-wife hoteliers Kirsten Harlow Foster and Sims Foster, whose company Foster Supply Hospitality has been opening stylish boutique hotels, farm-to-table restaurants and even a nonprofit called A Single Bite that aims to eradicate local food insecurity. This area—which has... Read More
NYC Casino Licenses – Why We Should Care
There are three remaining casino licenses to be awarded in the New York City metropolitan area. The timeline for the State’s awarding of these licenses is fast approaching and some Albany insiders speculate that the State may speed up the process to generate more revenue for Albany. Recently, James Allen, the Chairman and CEO or... Read More
Jacob Billig Honored for Distinguished Service by the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development
Jacob R. Billig honored with the Sullivan County Partnership’s Distinguished Service Award Jacob R. Billig, a partner at Billig, Loughlin & Silver, was honored with the Sullivan County Partnership’s Distinguished Service Award during its 22nd Annual Meeting & Celebration on October 6. The Distinguished Service Award, selected in-house by staff, recog- nizes an individual or... Read More