by Jerry Fenney | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
What’s Wrong with this Picture? When I was a (strange) kid in upstate New York, I became fascinated with an ad campaign that promoted — of all places — the Helmsley Hotels, then run by famous “queen of mean” Leona Helmsley. The campaign depicted a...
by Christine Sooklal | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
The History of Swan Lake: From Borscht Belt to Glamping Retreat The Domes are located in Swan Lake, NY, which is in the Sullivan Catskills. When I purchased the property, I was curious whether one of the “Borscht Belt” hotels previously operated there. We...