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After the demise of the area’s resort hotels that were thriving hotspots in the 50s, the region fell into decline with shuttered businesses and high rates of unemployment.

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Granted, the Village of Monticello (Sullivan County), New York bears little resemblance to the vibrant Las Vegas Strip.

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Nestled amidst the Catskill Mountains in Monticello, New York, this relatively new resort encompasses some 1800 acres and is located on the former site of the now-demolished Concord Hotel, once a mecca in the Borscht Belt.

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