A lot of history in these mountains. While researching a property in Kerhonkson, I came across this. Between 1951 and the mid-80s, Peg-Leg Bates the one legged black tap dancer owned the largest black owned resort in the Catskills, the Peg-Leg Bates Country Club in Kerhonkson NY. He appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show 21 times.
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"COMING UP ROSES"
296 Rose Road, Pittsfield/Edmeston, NY, Otsego County
FOR SALE
.67 Acre Lot located at
296 Rose Road, Pittsfield/Edmeston, NY, Otsego County
Older mobile home (good bones, needs complete overhaul) - Well & Septic system (as is) - Electric on-site - Driveway - 1800 sf Pole Barn w/metal roof - Tranquil country setting - Mostly Level & cleared terrain - Town maintained rd - Zoned 1-fam, 2-fam, Agriculture, Recreation - RVs OK - 3 1/2 hrs/NYC.
ONLY $43,900!!!
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Buying a land may have different implications and meaning to different home investors and buyers. Given the present situation of the economy and financial sector, you will definitely have several opposing factors bombarding your choice and resolve to buy a land or not. Hence to get rid of this confusion, it is most important to come up with a viable and dependable checklist on what criteria is most amenable for a profitable land buying investment.
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With spring here, I thought it was a good time to talk about some of things to look for when buying vacant land. First you need to determine what you plan on using the land for - both short term and long term. Perhaps right now you want to use it for recreation. Drop off an RV and enjoy some wholesome...
AP | By MARY ESCH Posted: 03/09/2013
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A health study cited by leading environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as pivotal in helping persuade Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hold off on plans for limited gas drilling is likely years away from conclusions about whether the technology involved...
By NOREEN O’DONNELL via NY Post
While taxes rise, some NY millionaires get paid to farm – or even just own – empty land. These New Yorkers are raking in the green.
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The recipients include some...
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By Ken Ward Jr. The Charleson Gazette 11/16/2012
Major coal company agrees to stop mountaintop-removal mining
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Being a land wholesaler, I work with many different individuals who are looking for that perfect parcel of land to call their own. Some are looking to build a nice week-end retreat away from the crowds, noise and stress of everyday suburban life. Some are ready to trade life in the city or burbs completely...
By WILSON RING, Associated Press –
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Don't let the bright eyes and bushy tails fool you. These squirrels are up to no good.
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N.Y.’s urban archers deal with ‘setback’
By Steve Piatt Editor
Posted on September 20, 2012 - New York Outdoor News
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I first stumbled upon Tumbleweed Tiny House Company while looking to replace a dilapidated trailer on one of one properties. The visionary behind this company is a gentleman named Jay Shafer who for the past 15 years has been designing and building what he has termed ‘little hand built homes’. Some...
As summer winds to a close our minds can't help but wonder "How many days til hunting season?"And the answer is, "It depends". It depends on where you are, what you're hunting and what you're hunting with. The earliest reported dates are Sept 27 - Oct 19 for bow hunting in the northern zone.
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“Why should we be frightened? No people who have ever lived on this earth have fought harder, paid a higher price for freedom, or done more to advance the dignity of man than the living Americans, those Americans living in this land today.”
Ronald Reagan
I like to shop in my local town whenever possible. With new mega stores springing up in all over the place, it's sometimes easy to overlook our local Mom & Pop stores that have been the backbone of this country since inception. Whenever I go to our local hardware store, not only does Bobby the owner...
ATT: Tax Foreclosure Sale Properties Buyers!!!!
If you recently purchased land at one of the many upstate New York tax foreclosure sales, we need to talk. If you are looking to unload one or more of these properties, I would like to buy them from you. I specialize in buying and selling vacant land....
I recently received a call from an 87 year old property owner who had land for sale in upstate New York. He had recently received a confusing letter from the county regarding his property and asked me if I would look into it. Here is what I found. Back in 1972, this gentleman's father had purchased a...
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A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
By Dan Wiessner
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I think Andy Warhol phrased it best when he said,
"Land really is the best art."
Andy Warhol
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After years of debate the controversy continues. Why did that darn chicken cross the road? To get to the other side? Don't be so sure. Here are some of the reasons...
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