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Both Len Bernardo and Michael Treanor – who hopes to win state approval for a full-blown casino at the former Nevele hotel, recently bought by his company – use the Whiteman Osterman & Hanna law firm in Albany. What a … Continue reading →

From: David O’Halloran Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 12:49 PM To: Roger Rascoe Subject: County GOP Vice Chair Dear Chairman, Please accept my resignation as Vice Chair to the Ulster County Republican Committee effective April 8, 2013. The expression “the … Continue reading →

This week’s installment of the Bernardo saga – published weekly in Shawangunk Journal under Terence P. Ward’s byline – contains new information offered by Len Bernardo: The red flag for Skate Time 209 was the response to a question on … Continue reading →

Freeman: Republican Ulster County legislators blast Democratic resolution aimed at Legislature Chairwoman Terry Bernardo. The measure calls for the IDA to cancel the PILOT agreement of any company owned by an Ulster County legislator upon failure to meet job creation … Continue reading →

Six defendants were arraigned in court in White Plains this past Tuesday and each was released on $250,000 bond. It’s a shocking and wide-ranging scandal: six highly-placed politicians – from both major parties – are accused of using bribery to … Continue reading →

This is a press release sent out today by Terry Bernardo: Sloppy, aren’t we? Imagine dating a real County document one year earlier. Unless dating the press release April 2, 2012 is some kind of a secret handshake among Bernardo … Continue reading →

Dear Editor: About eight years ago, I purchased a financially distressed resort property — a major Ulster County employer — The Hudson Valley Resort, also known as the Granit Hotel, for $20 million. I was not only investing in the … Continue reading →

The Rochester Town Board has adopted a resolution supporting efforts by the Pine Grove Ranch and Hudson Valley Resort to get state approval for video lottery terminals (VLT) at their properties. The Ulster County Legislature’s Economic Development Committee will take … Continue reading →

Somebody slipped a letter under my door today, without an envelope. I read it a few times, couldn’t believe my eyes. Here are the relevant paragraphs, with my highlighting – please let me know what you make of it: Dear … Continue reading →