TRR photo by Fritz Mayer Orange fencing blocks the parking lot at the new shul and community center in Bethel, NY. Parking is prohibited until work is completed on the lot.

New building brings turmoil to Bethel

Hassidic community claims victory

By FRITZ MAYER

WHITE LAKE, NY—“I was misinformed about whether the building should have gone through the planning board, and someone will have to answer for that.” That’s what Bethel supervisor Dan Sturm said after a court proceeding regarding the United Talmudical Academy (UTA) on July 24. Sturm also said, “I am not happy about the ruling; the safety of the community is at stake.”

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Late blight in the air

Your tomatoes are at risk

By FRITZ MAYER

REGION—Hundreds of articles can currently be found online about late blight, and many of them explain that late blight is the same plant disease that caused the Irish Potato Famine in the 19th century. No one is suggesting that the current outbreak is going to result in a famine. But it is a real threat to tomato plants this year and, to a lesser extent, potato plants.

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Baby bourbon in Bethel

Micro distillery to open on Route 17B

By FRITZ MAYER

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY—If all goes as planned, come spring of next year, there will be a new micro distillery in Bethel, producing an array of locally made spirits.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Emerald ash borer advances
• Voters concerned that Carney support health care reform
• Corrections
• Youth organizations respond to Obama
• The search for ‘science’
• Toronto battle continues

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