[conservative in nyc]

The report also says it found that a number of the residents of the compound work for the New York State Thruway, as tollbooth operators in the New York City area or are employed at a nearby center that processes credit card transactions and maintains vital confidential financial records.

Hancock, NY is pretty far from the NYS Thruway - at least 75 miles away. On the other hand, Delaware County (where Hancock is located) isn't exactly a boomtown.

[texas booster]

The best satellite pic of the area:

http://local.live.com/default.aspx?cp=42.058457|-75.337571&style=h&lvl=15&v=1