Irish honor vets at St. Pat’s parade

By DAVID HULSE

YULAN, NY—Kelly green shared the stage with olive drab on Sunday as the sponsors of the Yulan St. Patrick’s Day honored some 22 area military veterans of World War II.

Members of the veterans’ contingent were jointly named as grand marshals of the 33 rd annual parade. Seated aboard a truck trailer, the grand marshals were warmly received by a crowd of more than 2,000 people crowding the hamlet’s four-corners.

Michael Frey, whose mother was a former parade marshal, borrowed liberally from Lincoln’s Gettysburg address in a statement honoring the group. “If it works, don’t try to improve on it,” said the local attorney.

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BIA hearing draws a flood of casino comments

By CHARLIE BUTERBAUGH

MONTICELLO, NY—When the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) came to town last Thursday, the cry for casino development in Sullivan County persisted with promoters claiming majority support for Governor George Pataki’s land-claim settlement proposal.

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‘Bonus’ density questioned for preserving open space

By DAVID HULSE

GLEN SPEY, NY—Lumberland Town Board members have taken up a growing debate about the best ways to conserve open space in the town.

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Other stories in this issue:

• DEC looking to buy Big Island
• BOCES expansion vote today
• Callicoon FD to get new firehouse
• Investor group to purchase Farmstead Village
• Pay your back taxes with plastic
• Shohola to get new PO
• Report cards don’t tell the tale

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