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Mohawks Oppose NY Tax Plan
Sep 22, 2003 — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe last week lashed out against the state's plan to collect cigarette and gas taxes on reservations. Earlier this month, the state taxation department released a plan to tax non-native purchases at native-owned gas and tobacco shops. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs
Tribe Debates Land Claims-Casinos Deal
May 28, 2003 — A complex deal between the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and Governor Pataki got its first public airing on the Akwesasne reservation last week. The pact covers land claims, casinos, and tax parity issues and must be approved by the tribe and a host of state and federal agencies. As David Sommerstein reports, public meetings were poorly attended despite the controversial deal and an upcoming tribal election. Go to full article
Chief Alma Ransom on Historic Deal with State
May 16, 2003 — David Sommerstein talks with Mohawk Chief Alma Ransom about why she signed the historic, but controversial, memorandum of understanding with Governor Pataki. Go to full article
Aditi Kaur
The View From India: The Adirondacks As A Model?
Oct 23, 2002 — Each year, people come from around the world to study the Adirondack Park. Environmentalists see this region's mix of wilderness and small communities as a model for conservation - especially in the developing world. Usually, these groups meet with scientists and park officials. But this month, a group called "Future Generations" has been meeting with shop owners and home makers and factory workers. Brian Mann spoke with Aditi Kaur, an activist visiting from India. Go to full article
Pataki Reassures Property Owners in Tribal Land Claims Suit
Aug 08, 2001 — Last Friday Governor Pataki assured property owners that they had been dropped from land claims lawsuits with native tribes. But attorneys representing the tribes call the comments misleading and political posturing for the upcoming race for governor in 2002. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
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