• Feds Deal Disaster Declaration for New York Fisherfolk

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”On Thursday, the United States Department of Commerce declared a federal groundfish fishery disaster for New York’s fishing community after lawmakers called for action in the wake of a preliminary report that projects up to 70-percent cuts in catch limits for New England in 2013.” Source: SagHarborOnLine.com

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• Disaster Declaration Also Applies to Connecticut ”In Connecticut, the declaration applies to the small remaining groundfish fishery based in Stonington….” Source: TheDay.com

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