Crime & Safety
Fire At Iconic Borscht Belt Hotel Under Investigation
The former Nevele Grand Hotel is located in the town of Wawarsing.
WAWARSING, NY — A fire at a former Borscht Belt hotel in Ulster County is under investigation.
The fire began around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the “Winter Building” of the former Nevele Grand Hotel in the town of Wawarsing, News 12 reported.
Officials said the whole building was fully involved.
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Last September, MidHudson News reported, the property was sold to 1100 Arrow LLC with the aim of demolishing decrepit buildings to make room for a 126-unit housing development.
See News 12 video of the blaze here.
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