NEWSNew York State Thruway through Seneca Nation is in disrepairGeorgie SilvaroleRochester Democrat and ChronicleThe four-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway that runs through territory belonging to the Seneca Nation of Indians — seen here through the guard rails of a bridge crossing over the Thruway — is characterized by rough roads, rusted guard rails and faded paint lines. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkRough roads, rusted guard rails and faded paint lines characterize the four-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway that runs through the territory belonging to the Seneca Nation of Indians in Upstate New York, about 30 miles south of Buffalo. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkKyle Nephew, 49, stands near the section of the New York State Thruway that runs through land belonging to the Seneca Nation of Indians. Nephew grew up on the reservation and said the decaying Thruway stretch has been an issue for years.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkRough roads, rusted guard rails and faded paint lines characterize the four-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway that runs through the territory belonging to the Seneca Nation of Indians in Upstate New York, about 30 miles south of Buffalo. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY NETWORK New YorkNative Pride, a convenience store and gas station with a diner, is located on Route 20 in Irving, Chautauqua County. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkBrandon LeBeau has been a manager at Native Pride in Irving, Chautauqua County, since 2001. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkShaila Gorske, 28, is a manager at Catt-Rez Enterprises, a convenience store, smoke shop and gas station in Irving, Chautauqua County. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New YorkRough roads, rusted guard rails and faded paint lines characterize the four-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway that runs through the territory belonging to the Seneca Nation of Indians in Upstate New York, about 30 miles south of Buffalo. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York