Contributed photo This photo from a newly released booklet regarding the NYRI proposed power line in the Upper Delaware Valley, created by the Columbia University Urban Design Research Seminar, shows what the view of the Reobling Bridge in the Town of Highland would look like with the proposed power line.

Sullivan legislators rearm for NYRI battle

$50,000 more voted for legal expenses

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—The battle over the proposed power line that would bisect Sullivan County is not continually on the front page as it was when the project was first announced, but the battle between the two sides continues on several fronts. Sullivan County chairman Chris Cunningham asked lawmakers for another $50,000 to continue the battle, and members of the planning committee unanimously agreed.

Cunningham is chairman of Communities Against Regional Interconnection (CARI), which is comprised of eight New York counties and four grassroots groups that are dedicated to stopping the 180-mile power line proposed by New York Regional Interconnection (NYRI).

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Bob Dylan at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY—Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will take the stage at Bethel Woods on Saturday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will range from $125 for a seat close to the stage to $25 for a place on the lawn. Tickets go on sale on April 28 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Dylan is the second act so far to be confirmed by officials at Bethel Woods. The first was the New York Philharmonic, which will mark its second appearance at the facility on July 7 at 8:00 p.m.

While other acts have not been confirmed, reports in local media and on the internet say that other performers this summer will include ‘60s star Little Anthony, Richie Havens and Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe MacDonald and Brad Paisley.

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Casino progress delayed by lawsuit

Environmental groups reach agreement with government lawyers

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—The decision about whether the proposed casino at Monticello Raceway can move forward will have to wait until a lawsuit regarding environmental review is settled.

The National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) released a statement on April 20, which said that their legal team had come to an agreement with attorneys from the U.S. Justice Department.

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Other stories in this issue:

• ‘Build-A-Backpack’ to benefit children victimized by domestic violence
• The mysterious business of disappearing bees
• Woodloch hosts first “Hope Cures” weekend with race, ride and more
• Come to the rescue: Dessin hosts animal cruelty information event
• Garbage, growth and taxes
• Lumberland to vote on town’s classification
• Feds cut workforce funds

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