July 30, 2013 Issue

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The Sullivan County E-News Roundup A Roundup of Sullivan County & Catskills  e-News & More!  July 30, 2013 The Top Five: Branding Catskills to International Visitors: Heading Upstate: Driving Tourists Beyond New York City's Borders    A record 52 million tourists visited New York City last year, the latest milestone in a trend that was built on an aggressive promotion of the city's global brand, especially in emerging markets like Brazil, India and China. Now Gov. Andrew Cuomo is encouraging these international visitors to check out upstate and Long Island too-even if his bid to build several "destination" casino resorts falls through. View Article - cityandstateny.com  Windows On Broadway -   Your Preferred Contractor in Sullivan County Renovations - Roofs - Kitchens & Baths - Siding- Windows & Doors Save On Heating & Air Conditioning: We carry the finest energy efficient rated windows & doors. 353 East Broadway, Monticello, New York (845) 791-1400                             www.broadwaywindows-doors.com     We're Providing Great Entertainment For You & The Family At Holiday Mountain This Summer!  Come Relax at Our Friday Night Concerts, Car Craze & $10 Wristband Deal!  Saturday Night Fire Pit & Karaoke Parties!  Club Holiday Is Open Featuring Bar Specials & Best Wings in Sullivan County! Great Rides, Great Food, Great Times.  Exit 107, Route 17-For More Information, Call (845) 796-3161-www.holidaymtn.com- Knockoff Politics: Monticello mayor appoints girlfriend to trustee seat left vacant after corruption scandal It's a done deal. Rochelle Massey fills the seat. The one left vacant this month after former Monticello village trustee T.C. Hutchins was convicted of felony corruption. But it's no typical appointment. Massey is the long time girlfriend of Mayor Gordon Jenkins. Jenkins and Massey have both made headlines before, after they were charged and plead guilty to trademark counterfeiting at their store, G Men Beauty Supplies in 2011. View Article - hudsonvalley.ynn.com Audio Recording of Village Meeting By Trustee Carmen Rue Mayor appoints his girlfriend to the Monticello Village Board Monticello mayor wants to change treasure residency requirement  Billig, Loughlin & Baer - A Full Service Law Firm We Stand Firm, Drive A Hard Bargain, & Advocate On Your Behalf Our Attorneys Provide A Variety Of Legal Advice & Services  To Businesses &  Individuals  845-794-3833 -  www.blblaw.com - info@blblaw.com  Animal Hospital of Sullivan County - Barbara J. Bodolosky D.V.M. Check out our New "Wellness" Program- Call About New "Pet to the  Vet"  Cab Service  Call for Appointment Today!    667 Harris Road -   Ferndale, NY 12734  Phone (845) 292-6711 -   Email: info@ahofsc.com T&C Salon-The Only Premier Tanning Destination &  Full Service Salon Located In Sullivan County Tanning - Salon - Massage -Waxing- 444 Broadway, Suite 2, Monticello, NY 12701 Call for Appointment Today! 845-796-3800 Indian Gaming In Catskills: Tribe's 13-year pursuit for casino continues  The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, which partnered with former Mohegan Sun developer Trading Cove Associates some 13 years ago, is still seeking its seemingly long-shot approval for a casino in Bridgeville, just off Exit 107 of Route 17. "The tribe's application is very much alive at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (which must approve it),'' says Don Miller, the lawyer for the Wisconsin-based tribe with New York roots. View Article - recordonline.com  Betting Terms: The Nevele Gears Up For November's Vote On New York Casinos. Mr. Willy's Restaurant: The BEST in Creative American Cuisine in the Catskills The Primary Get-Together Destination for Locals & Tourists Alike  Route 42 South, Monticello, NY  845-794-0888 - Mr. Willy's Website -  Great food. A warm atmosphere. A fun place to relax with family and friends. WSUL 98.3 95.7 - Live & Local for All Your Contest and Concert Information Playing the Best Music of Today! Keep it Locked to SUL!  Broadcasting From Monticello for over 35 Years! WVOS 95.9 105.7 - Playing The Greatest Hits of All Time! "The Music You Love To Sing To" & Your Source for Local & National News & Weather Home of the Sunday "Bop Shop" California Catskills: Jewish families found Mont Vista Lodge the perfect getaway  While nowhere near as famous as (Catskills) resorts, there were places locally catering to Jews in particular, offering relaxation and clear air. Between 1922 and about 1954, the Paradise Health Resort on Euclid Avenue in Ontario attracted Jews from Los Angeles for the pool, social activity, card play and even nudism. But it was another place locally that unabashedly called itself, "The Catskills of California." View Article - dailybulletin.com  It's Catskills Week at Jewish Humor Central!  Remembering the Mountains: How Robert Klein Saved Rodney Dangerfield's Life Black Bear Fuel Oil  "Call The Bear, We'll Be There  " Prompt Emergency Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Plumbing & Heating Services & Installations  - Well Services - Automatic or "Will Call" - Fuel Delivery & Service Contracts - Fuel Oil, Kerosene-Diesel -  blackbearfuel.com - Call (845) 791-8900 - blackbear@hvc.rr.com Honoring A Great American: Town of Fallsburg comes together for tenth annual Francis Currey Day To the world, Francis Currey is an American hero. "The army thought it was one spectacular afternoon. I had nine months of combat and as far as I was concerned that was just one day of them 9 months but the army felt otherwise," said Currey.This is the tenth year his hometown of Hurleyville has designated a day in his honor. At age 88, Currey is the only World War II Medal of Honor recipient still alive in New York State. View Article - hudsonvalley.ynn.com Click Here If You Want To Opt Out Or Are Getting Duplicate Emails JOIN MAILING LIST Law Office of Steven H. Kurlander Real Estate Law - Bankruptcy Law - Criminal Law  845-796-8948- skurl@aol.com - 390 Broadway #5, Monticello, NY 12701 Crime & Mayhem In The Catskills: Pair sentenced for breaking into Rock Hill home Middletown man killed in Sullivan motorcycle crash Woman charged with welfare fraud Yulan man charged in 2011 burglary, copper theft Four bikers arrested after Sullivan chase 7 members of NYC family hurt in upstate crash    Sponsored by Companion Memorial Crematorium: Paying a Fitting Tribute To a Lifelong Companion Other Local News & Stuff: Bethel hopes for growth with arrival of Dollar General Green Door Magazine: Badass Brunch, Badass Bags, Badass Bassist in Liberty National Night Out in Fallsburg on August 6th Beware of barbequed bugs The Forestburgh Race Committee Announces 5K Run and Walk Preserving Catskills: Permanent funding vital for farmland, open space The Catskills and Hudson Valley in the Ice Age Plan to build visitors' center at Fort Delaware sidelined Lagging Sullivan County could blossom via technology Catskill Mountain Origins: The Felice Brothers At Newport State Regulator Steps Up Checks on Public Pension Funds 624 (+7) Like SC eNews Roundup Facebook Page - Get Your Daily eNews Fix by "Liking" the page!   The Latest Columns by Steven Kurlander  www.stevenkurlander.com   Catskill Journeys: 38 years working at The Miss Monticello Diner.  Recipe For Cultural Cleansing: Paula Deen and the war against the Crisco generation Immigration Reform: It Remains to Be Seen If Marco Rubio and Good Political Behavior Prevai Other Kurly Articles Published in Huffington Post @kurlykomments: A Recent Most Impressive Tweet: If you tweet your junk does that qualify as junk mail?#weinerism #don'tstopweekenddelivery Sullivan County e-News Roundup: Steven Kurlander, Publisher & Editor 390 Broadway #5 Monticello, NY | 845.796.8948 | skurl@aol.com Copyright © 2013. 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