Media Coverage
A Daddy Techbucks Makes a Village a Hot Spot
New York Times published November 3, 2005 by CAROLE BRADEN
Andreas Gerdes, a telecommunications entrepreneur, moved in, bought a historic property, and got busy providing free Internet access to fellow residents.
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Following the Money
New York Magazine published May 30, 2005
A Catskills broker opens a satellite office in the belly of the beast. Broker Frank Lumia has opened a satellite office in the heart of New York City lately - opening up a new channel towards the prospective buyers of Catskills properties. He recognized the upcoming trend: those Manhattanites, who are looking for tranquility are choosing the Catskills as the site of their second home, rather than buying property in the Hamptons .The strategy he chose is paying off: eventhough he opened his downtown office only a month ago, and already helped three newyorkers to their desired second homes. Read more
Catskill Trading Post
Country Living published July 2005
In the July 2005 issue of "Country Living", the Andes Mercantile is presented - the article introduces the home-and-garden shop as a "cross between a quaint antiques shop and funky flea market"; showing examples of the variety of products on sale, introducing Rick Shaver and Lee Melahn, the owners to the readers. Read more
New look planned for Andes mansion
Oneonta Daily Star published Sept 10, 1987
In the summer 1987, after decades of neglect and decay, the mansion of Judge M. Lynn Bruce of Andes got a new owner - Ron Guichard, a fellow andesian, who had big plans with the building. He would like to restore it to its original glory, to be the same icon of the town as it was in the days of Judge Bruce. But as times change, so does the function - Mr. Guichard's dream is to turn the Ballantine Mansion to its original state, then to a cosy bed-and-breakfast, that cannot be found in the area.
Andes fund-raising gift, thrift shop run by volunteers
Oneonta Daily Star published June 26 and 27, 2004
Nei Cunningham presents one of the most successful projects of the Andes Society for History and Culture to the readers of The Daily Star of Oneonta. The thrift shop has been running for years, with unmatched popularity in the nighbourhood. The shop, named after Parthenia Davis, who was an Anti-Rent War activist, provides opportunity to the locals to donate household items that they can spare, clothing, as well as those in need, or those, who love the "hunt" for worthy items, can find everything they want, at really convenient prices. But the thrift shop is not the only project the Society has, the weekly meetings and talks at the Hunting Tavern are also popular among the citizens of the greater area of Andes .For more information, visit www.andessociety.org
Going to the House
Old House Interiors published October/November 2004
The October/November 2004 issue of Old-House Interiors presents the gripping beauty of the Andes house of Rick Shaver and Lee Melahn through photo series.
Lazy days in the Catskills
Timesonline.com published April 24, 2005
Posh New Yorkers head to the Hamptons for summer. Hugh Pearman of Timesonline.com praises the beauty and tranquility of the Catskills compared to New York City - not to mention the freshness and coolness of it, when you drive up from the City during summertime. He introduces the important sites, sights to the reader, and highly recomments it even only for a short summer trip, or even spending the whole season up there - also helping the prospective turists with detailed information on everything that a British would need to get to, and enjoy the Catskills at its best. Read more
Hallowe'en in Hudson
Timesonline.com published October 28, 2004
SARAH ANDERSON of Timesonline.com follows the steps of her fellow reporter of the same media, Hugh Pearman - presents and recommends the Hudson Valley and its neighbourhood to her readers. Read more
Govenor Weld Latest Transplant To Upstate's Andes.
New York Sun published September 1, 2005
The New York Sun's article of September 1, 2005 tells that the ex-governor of Massachusets, William Weld joined the growing number of "City folks" and celebrities, who bought properties in the area of Andes . Mr Weld has plans with the aquired 413 acres, purchased from corporations owned by a fellow andesian, Laurence Rockefeller, nephew of the former governor of New York State; after waiting for four full seasons to inspect the whole property to choose the prefect site for a house. The article also presents the opinion of Marlys Hann, an architect, who visited Andes in the 1980s for the first time, now living in the town fulltime. She highlighted the fact that in the past two decades Andes developed rapidly, from "Sleepy Hollow" to a thriving small town, causing a huge influx of New York City citizens.
Andes Candies
Gotham Magazine published June 2005
The Gotham Magazine presents the highlights of Andes - the shops, restaurants, sights considered worth to pay a visit. All contact information, as well as detailed address is given, enabling the visitors of the town to make the most of their stay.
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Mohawks Ask Pataki to Approve a Catskill Casino That Was Stalled 5 Years Ago
The New York Times published September 1, 2005
Charles V. Bagli of the New York Times elaborates on the history and planned future of the indian casino planned by the St. Regis Mohawks at the Monticello racetrack.
After years of legal, political fights, mixed with hurdles put out by business partners, the Mohawks try to revitalize the plan of USD 500 million, that would bring prosperity not only to the tribe, but by taxes and founding thousands of jobs, the greater Catskills region too. Read more
