Regional News

Whether its sports, statistics, political polling, business analytics or simple debates at the local diner, the numbers tell the story. Well, the numbers in Sullivan County are beginning to speak volumes. With unemployment at historic lows, 3.4% vs. 4.7% just one year ago, and 3,000 more people – or nearly 10% of the total workforce […]

Working out has always been a big part of Bob Maas and Mark Bertram’s lifestyle. And the brothers are ready to share their passion for fitness with others. They’ve purchased Monticello Fitness Factory on 36 Forestburgh Road from another pair of brothers –– Mike and Vince Dollard. The Fitness Factory has been a staple of

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and Board of Directors are excited to announce the hiring of our new President/CEO, Jaime Schmeiser. After an exhaustive search the Board feels they have found the perfect fit in Jaime. She will start in her new role as the leader of the Chamber on October 1.

The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), the official tourism promotion agency for Sullivan County, is experiencing substantial results from the implementation of their strategic marketing plan. The goal is to attract visitors from around the globe to the Sullivan Catskills, increase visitor spending, overnight stays and county bed tax collections. Why are new visitors coming

Sullivan Catskills is growing steadily in tourism spending, making Sullivan County one of the fastest emerging destinations for tourism growth and investment in New York State and the entire Northeast. The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) and its economic development partners are at the forefront of this development. Time, strong partnerships and well thought out

As Sullivan County is experiencing a resurgence of tourism development, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is at the forefront of strategically preparing its members for the expected influx of visitors to the area and the region. As the official legislative tourism promotion agency (TPA) for the county, SCVA works with other state TPAs, New

According to a new study by Oxford Economics, the surge in visitors from China will continue into the next few years, with New York expected to see a nearly 200 percent increase. Within the next five years, New York is expected to host 1.17 million Chinese visitors, a 196 percent increase over 2013. New York

It’s a popular train of thought – January is the worst time to put your house on the market. But this January has proven that age-old adage wrong. Because inventory has been so limited, when a new home comes on the market, it gets a lot of looks very quickly, and often that translates into offers. Real Estate

The new Kartrite Hotel and Indoor Waterpark is quickly rising out of the ground on the Resorts World Catskills campus, a little more than a stone’s throw away from the blackjack tables and roulette wheels of the world-famous casino. “The Kartrite project is a continuation of the momentum accelerated by the Resorts World project to the economic resurgence of

In New York State we have three changes to prepare for in 2018 that both employees and employers should be aware of: 1) minimum wage increases starting December 31, 2017; 2) paid family leave going into effect on January 1, 2018; and 3) an anti-bullying in the workplace law currently being considered for passage in

By Lynne Freda, President, Sullivan County Board Of Realtors As the year draws to a close, normally real estate deals wind down as well. This year, though, many agencies report still being busy with showings and properties going into contract. Drawing from the latest numbers we have from the New York Association of Realtors, October

STORY BY RICH KLEIN It’s been said not to mix business with pleasure. But sometime in 2018, when a café/bakery will open on Main Street across from the firehouse and First Presbyterian church here, it will be a business with a romantic backstory for owners Lauren Seikaly and husband Michael Huber. Seikaly and Huber most