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Setting the scene
By BOB ROZYCKI

The Grays had been doing quite well by their own accounting for their first 14 years building theatrical scenery, earning some $4 million in the later years. Broadway, off-Broadway, Lincoln Center, New York City Opera, Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet, television, regional theater around the nation, world touring groups Center Line was everywhere. Roger received a Daytime Emmy award for outstanding achievement in art direction/set construction for the PBS series “Between the Lions.”

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Lane change
Wider Rt. 17 suggested in light of casino plan
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

With an eye on the impact of a potential Indian-run casino in the Catskills, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants to see one of Sullivan County’s main thoroughfares expanded.

Ulster offers economic road map as guide to restoring county’s vitality

By KATHY KAHN

There was a time when Ulster County had a thriving manufacturing base -- but that was then, and this is now.

“Clearly, we know IBM isn’t coming back, but small industries and other new contributors to the economic scene are taking its place -- and they must be our focus,” said Irene MacPherson, interim president of the Ulster County Development Corp.

Catskill OTB bets on public-benefit model for race course win
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Donald Groth is hoping a public-benefit approach would help Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. land the state’s racing franchise.

Governor names economic development deputy security
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Gov. Eliot Spitzer named one of the state’s top transportation officials to an economic development post last week.

Pelham coupon company sued for $5B pennies
BY ALEXANDER SOULE

Direct-marketing mailer Pennysaver Group Inc. is flipping through leaflets for a good lawyer, after getting sued by a Florida rival over alleged marketing practices.

West Point housing project awarded to Penn. REIT

The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to a Pennsylvania company to build and manage homes for family housing at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point.

“Home alone” adults can join new retirement club
BY KATHY KAHN

“People worry about ‘latchkey kids,’ but how about ‘latchkey parents?’ Older Americans are remaining in their homes, but they are home alone, too,” observes Marion Rokeach, president of corporate services for Northern Services.

Park Service to restore Roosevelt’s farm road
BY BOB ROZYCKI

Sarah Olson is about to add 334 acres to the inventory of federal land she oversees in Dutchess County. And she got it at a bargain price -- $1 million.