Catskill Region - Rapidly Becoming Year-Round Kosher Haven

Catskill Region - A number of Chasidic groups are planning to develop year-round communities in the Catskills, which was largely known as a summer resort. 

The Catskills was perceived to be the summer haven for Jews, who emigrate from New York City and other neighboring Jewish communities. 
But some Chasidic groups are making their move in the Catskills to address the critical housing shortage for their rapidly growing constituencies. 

Also a sign of this future is the Homowack Hotel, it was sold to a group affiliated with the Skwer Chasidim from New Square, NY. Although it was initially rumored that the hotel would immediately be razed in favor of a housing development, the developers intend to continue operating the facility as a year-round glatt kosher hotel for the foreseeable future. The resort is being renamed "Spring Mountain Resort."
The developers intend to invest considerable capital into upgrading the hotel and are making a pitch for year-round business in the form of groups and special events.