As Catskill Casino Takes Shape, It Is Beyond One Backer’s Grasp
Stanley S. Tollman was for many years one of Manhattan’s most engaging multimillionaires, a bon vivant with a bright smile, a deep South African accent and an ever-present cigar.
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