Contributed photo The livers of these ducks at Hudson Valley Foie Gras may ultimately be among those that are available for sale to consumers and chefs directly from the company for about $48.00 a pound.

Foie Gras targeted again by animal rights group

Are the ducks really in pain?

By FRITZ MAYER

FERNDALE, NY—The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) notified Hudson Valley Foie Gras and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) last week of their intention to sue the company for “over 900 violations” of the federal Clean Water Act.

Asked if the violations are serious, Peter Petersan, the HSUS deputy director of animal protection litigation, said, “The Clean Water Act doesn’t provide for degrees of violation; either there is a violation or there is not.”

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County lawyer negotiates new casino contract

Tribe agrees to additional payments

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—County attorney Sam Yasgur has negotiated terms for a new contract with the St. Regis Mohawks for impact fees and other payments to come, if the tribe’s casino at Monticello Raceway becomes a reality. Yasgur told Sullivan County lawmakers on Thursday that a new contract was necessary because the previous contract was specific to the tribes’ plans the build a casino at Kutshers on Anawana Lake Road in Thompson, not at the raceway.

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Eldred and Fallsburg swap superintendents

Eldred accepts Katz resignation, brings back Fallsburg’s interim superintendent

By SANDY LONG

ELDRED, NY—The Eldred Central School District (ESC) met on June 8 to continue discussion of the district’s wellness policy and other matters. First came the official announcement that superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz has been selected to become Fallsburg Central School District’s new superintendent.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Staying on the line: NYRI developments
• In Narrowsburg, whose main street is it?
• “Nature’s Keepers” documentary to look at Pike’s conservation legacy
• Trout parade a fin-slapping good time
• Two Rivers Junction owner vows to rebuild
• Visitors association takes stand against budget cut

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