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Stoker's great-grandnephew keeps "Dracula" in the family
Dacre Stoker and co-author Ian Holt
Dacre Stoker and co-author Ian Holt
(10/25/11) The great-grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker has written a sequel, Dracula - the Un-Dead. Dacre Stoker, a St. Lawrence University graduate, has returned for a presentation tonight in Canton. Todd Moe talks with him about his famous relative and the first authorized sequel to the original Dracula.

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New York looks to a "fascinating" fall election
(09/12/08) New York's political world is now looking forward to the November elections. Primary voting this week produced mixed results. Karen DeWitt sifts through the tea leaves to see if there are any trends for the fall.

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Paterson says legislators are like Dracula
(09/09/08) Governor David Paterson said Albany lawmakers are like Count Dracula, showing a pleasant face when necessary to citizen advocates only to become bloodsuckers when the sun goes down. Then the Democrat, known for his use of humor, backed off. Martha Foley has more.

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Theatre Review: Dracula at 1000 Islands
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(08/13/01) A new production of Dracula, the Victorian classic, is currently playing at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a performance last week and has this review.
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