Contributed photo Artist Armand Agresti and UDPC founder Pat Carullo collaborated on this composite, which shows a 120-degree bend in the Upper Delaware River, with towers digitally inserted along the railroad right-of-way at Lackawaxen, PA.

Another power line power move in Washington

Senators join attempt to block NYRI ‘end run’

By FRITZ MAYER

WASHINGTON, DC—While an attempt by house members to block a proposed power line failed in early August, more powerful senators have taken up the cause. Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer have introduced legislation that would probably prevent construction of the 200-mile power line project.

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Stockbridge-Munsee casino has significant hurdles to overcome

By FRITZ MAYER

ROCK HILL, NY—The Stockbridge-Munsee Indians would like to build a casino in Sullivan County, and their leader thinks residents here should know a little about the tribe’s history. With that in mind, Robert Chicks, the president of the tribe, gave a presentation to local politicians and community leaders on August 14 at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant.

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Landfill looms large over election – again

Candidates trade accusations at meeting

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—The county landfill may well decide the fate of two local politicians in the November elections, just as it did four years ago. Bob Kunis, who was voted out of office largely because of residents’ anger about the landfill, attacked the man who replaced him for having “done less than nothing about closing the landfill.”

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Other stories in this issue:

• Day of Caring in its seventh year
• Youth drowns in Delaware
• Gager a write-in candidate
• Highland hosts meetings on town matters and taxes
• Super Bowl raffle to ‘Raise the Lights!’
• Riding for a reason through Tusten

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