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Catskill Mountains
Catskill, NY
News
Town Of Jewett Rocked By Fraud Investigation; Police Raid Town Hall, Seize Records
A quiet mountain town in Greene County is now at the center of a criminal investigation following a law enforcement raid at Town Hall. Members of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Jewett Town Hall as part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity on Wednesday, July 2, the agency announced days later. Investigators seized electronic devices, business records, and paper files during the search. The sheriff’s office has not released details on the nature of the allegations, what prompted the warrant, or whether any specific town employees are under …
Hudson, NY
Real Estate
Live Inside A Painting: 100-Acre Hudson Estate With Ties To Famed Artist Lists For $7M
This Hudson Valley stunner might be your masterpiece. A historic 100-acre compound just minutes from downtown Hudson offers an extraordinary mix of old-world charm, modern amenities, and a surprising connection to one of the Hudson River School’s most iconic painters. The 5,100-square-foot estate sits atop a winding drive and boasts Catskill Mountain views and sunsets “right out of the paintings themselves,” reads the listing from Houlihan Lawrence. Asking price? $7.3 million. The Hudson estate. Alon Koppel History suggests that famed landscape artist Frederic Church—best kno…
Hudson, NY
News
Mountain Rescue: Rangers Carry Injured Hiker Mile To Safety In Capital Region
Forest rangers carried an injured hiker a mile to safety after the hiker suffered an ankle injury in the Catskill Mountains. The hours-long rescue operation began at around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 in Greene County, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Crews were told that a hiker had been injured on the west side of Sugarloaf Mountain, near the town of Hunter. After reaching the 65-year-old hiker, who is from Connecticut, a ranger determined that additional crews would be needed to carry the hiker the one mile down the mountain in icy condition…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Real Estate
137-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market For $6.95 Million
If you are out house shopping and have a spare $7 million then a Hudson Valley home on the market is just the spot. Located in Ulster County, in the village of Saugerties, the home, or should we say 13,892 square-foot-mansion, has extraordinary views of the Hudson River and rich history, but it needs a little tender loving care. It which sits between the Catskill Mountains and the river was once part of the 1,000 acres of Henry Barclay farm. A view from the entryway.Zillow.com It was built in 1855 by Joseph B. Sheffield the owner of the once successful J. B. Sheffield & Son Company…
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Top 10 Hotspots For Fall Foliage In Orange County
The Orange County Tourism Department has compiled a list of the Top 10 spots to check out fall foliage this season. “You need to get here! So, grab your sweater and discover why fall is the most beautiful time of the year in the Hudson Valley,” said Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana. “As the leaves change, the rolling hills and mountains of our region transform into a tapestry of vibrant colors. "The eye-popping change begins in mid-September, building to a riot of red, orange, copper, and gold throughout October. With scenic vistas and hundreds of miles of trails, take in th…
