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MAY 30, 2013

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Shawangunk Mountain Guide

Sherry Li of the China City of America Project presented plans for a massive development of amusement, theme and commercial parks, with over 1,000 residences, at a Mamakating meeting last Thursday. It seems that the idea is part of a larger effort to nbuild such entities around the U.S. Courtesy photos

China City In Mamakating

$6 Billion Project Part Of A National Effort?

By Karen Mattern

MAMAKATING – Sherry Li of the China City of America Project introduced plans for a grandiose development on 2,232 acres of land straddling the Mamakating-Thompson town line at a special meeting before town officials on May 23. Colorful brochures depicting a truly fantastical realm were handed out to members of the town board, the planning board and the zoning board of appeals in attendance. The public was not allowed comment. > MORE

New Court Case Charges Up The Fortis Foes

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Marbletown Removals...

Who's In, Who's Out What's It All About?
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Will Pine Bush Lose Its School Buses?

Decision Comes Down To Storage Questions
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The Weight Of A Community's Future

Michael Treanor Speaks Of Some Casino Alternatives
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Opinion

State Government Needs Term Limits
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Letters

A Big Thank You For Run Like The Wind's Success... An Open Letter To Rochester Republicans... Supports The Sale Of Central Hudson To Fortis... It's Time To Put These 'Scandals' Into Context! - The Freezing Effect Of Legal Sanctions... - These Attempts To Repeal Obamacare Are Insane
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Editorial

Lots To Mull! Democracies & Republics Involve Hard Decisions...
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