The state had planned to build a prison on terraced land along the river at Bear Mountain. Historic Forts Clinton and Montgomery, as well as the scenic lands surrounding Bear Mountain itself, became a real possibility. Orange County residents Edward Henry Harriman and his wife Mary Averell Harriman ardently resisted this plan. Edward died unexpectedly at 61 and the gift was presented by his 18 year old son, the future Governor W. Averill Harriman. For more on the history, importance, sights, and facilities of the great parks, go the the Palisades Parks Conservancy.
Peru Port Dispute Escalates as COSCO Insists on Original Terms
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By Marco Aquino LIMA, May 7 (Reuters) – The Chinese state-owned company at
the center of a dispute over operations of a megaport it is building on
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