The article below published in the New York Times pertains to Prattsville, NY and the major flood of the Schoharie Creek that was caused by Tropical Storm Irene:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/30/nyregion/storm-leaves-catskill-towns-little-but-debris.html
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The article below references several states and the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene. Middle of article on Page 1 speaks about the Catskills and again on Page 2.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/30/us/30vermont.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
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CNN Video from Prattsville, NY:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/29/new.york.prattsville.stranded/index.html?section=cnn_latest