Return to Tunisia: Shokan man finds house he built and friends he thought he’d lost
‘Now I’m older and understand how the world works…’
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Olive neighbors sue, saying weddings at Ashokan Dreams are illegal
The controversy over Ashokan Dreams began last year, when neighbors complained of noise, cars blocking High Point Road, and trespassing by wedding guests.
Catskill Mountain Railroad moves its trains without permission
CMRR has been trying for over a year to get approval to put the trains on its property, but Shandaken zoning code does not permit industrial storage in a residential zone.
Woodstock marchers exceed expectations tenfold
Originally the plan for the Women’s March on Woodstock was to stick to the sidewalks. But when police saw the size of the crowd assembling in front of the community center, they decided they had to shut down the streets for the marchers, as an estimated 1000 to 1500 people gathered to march for the rights of women and minorities.
Catskill Mountain Rail Road storage plan could be derailed
The railroad has been struggling for over a year to obtain permission from the town to move its trains from the Ulster County-owned tracks to its own property between Station Road and the Esopus Creek on the edge of the hamlet of Phoenicia. Neighbors oppose the move.
Access Physical Therapy in Woodstock drops MVP health insurance
Access Physical Therapy and Wellness, which recently took over Woodstock Physical Therapy, has announced that it will no longer accept insurance plans from MVP Health Care. Reimbursements were at the center of the dispute.
Shandaken ambulance drivers get a raise
The minimum wage in New York State has gone up, so the ambulance drivers are getting an increase from $9 per hour, the previous minimum wage, to $9.70
Sonny Ochs keeps the legacy of Phil Ochs alive
In the Trump era, Sonny feels Phil’s music is more pertinent than ever. If he were alive today, “I don’t think he’d have time to sleep, there’s so much material out there,” she said. “He’s already written songs that are, unfortunately, still relevant.”
Shandaken seeks zoning clarification: What is a ‘lodge?’
Is it a hotel unit? or ‘multi family dwelling?’ Inquiring minds want to know.
New restaurant graces old location at Winchell’s Corners in Olive
For over three decades, the sprawling building on the corner of Rt. 28 and Reservoir Rd. has been the location of Winchell’s Pizza, known for its barbecue as well as its pizza. The historic restaurant has been taken over by a new proprietor, Gabriella Escriba, who opened in early November under the name Belladiel and still serves pizza, sandwiches, and burgers, along with a mix of Mexican, Peruvian, and her native Guatemalan cuisine.