TRR photo by Sandy Long The Upper Delaware River continues its steady recovery from recent flooding.

River issues, a regional perspective

River testing: who monitors what?

By SANDY LONG

DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY—With temperatures rising into the 90s and humidity levels that can curl a crew cut, having a cooling river running through the region poses temptation extraordinaire. Relief is just a dip or a float trip away. But when recent floodwaters left the region battered, the Delaware River remained murky for more than a week, causing some to question the safety of recreational contact with the water.

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Bloomburg has no position on power line

New York City mayor is seeking more information

By FRITZ MAYER

NEW YORK STATE—When it comes to the proposed 180-mile power line through upstate counties, New York City mayor Michael Bloomburg is reserving judgment, for now.

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Arts community speaks out about Bethel Woods

Reaction is mostly positive

By FRITZ MAYER

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY—When Bethel Woods Center for the Arts opened this summer, it instantly became the largest and most prominent arts venue in the county. But other arts entities have existed here for years, and in general the people who run those organizations said the overall affect of Bethel Woods would be good for the local arts community. Some said it’s too early to tell.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Gypsy moth spraying: no funding in ’07
• Registration with FEMA ongoing
• Stilts for homes in Tammany Flats?
• Staying on the line
• Flood victims fault NYC reservoir releases
• Partially treated sewage discharged into theWest Branch at Deposit

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