February 4th, 2010

Pine Bush plans ‘bare bones’ budget

Looking at a massive state aid cuts, Pine Bush Central School District Superintendent Philip Steinberg painted a grim picture of the district’s 2010-11 budget outlook during a Jan. 26 school board meeting. “We’re looking at cuts of as much as $5.6 million, projected as of today,” he said. In order to bridge that gap, the superintendent explained that there would need to be a tax increase of approximately 18 percent. But since he believes an increase of that size is out of the question, Steinberg suggested that the district would instead strive for a “static” budget; one with zero percent growth; while keeping any tax increase to 2.99 percent or less. Full article.

Current News

A ‘Ralph Kramden moment?’

Newburgh Mayor Nicholas Valentine has become quite the national news figure this past week after being interviewed by more than a hundred reporters eager to know why he’s suggesting his city would be an appropriate host for the trial of accused 9/11 terrorists.Read full article.

Cut-a-thon for Haiti a big success

Gina Palmateer, proprietor of the Allure Hair Salon in Highland, said that last Sunday’s benefit Cut-a-thon for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti was a huge success. They offered hair cuts, pedicures, manicures, waxing and mini-facials that brought in $534.Read full article.

Five to run for three Walden seats

Elections in the Village of Walden are fast approaching. This year, village election day is Tuesday, March 16 – the day before St. Paddy’s Day. The Walden Fire House will be this year’s polling location.Read full article.

PB girls trip Vikings 57-49

It looked a little familiar for Valley Central’s girls’ basketball team. Pine Bush had beaten them in early December during the opening round of the Corinne Feller Memorial Tournament, and the Lady Vikings trailed them again, 14-9, after the first quarter on the road Monday, Jan. 25.Read full article.

Moore, Carey lead Newburgh wrestlers

Newburgh’s John Carey was getting ready his 285-pounnd heavyweight bout Saturday against Half Hollow Hills during a duals tournament hosted by the Goldbacks. Carey was 32-6 before the bout, and then left with a victory before being named the tournament MVP with a record of 6-0.Read full article.

Marlboro’s Angie Peter leads indoor team

Marlboro’s Angie Peter won the 55-meter dash Saturday with a time of 8.03, and it was her second victory of the season in the event. She’s worked hard on her start because no spikes are allowed during the indoor meets at West Point. “I’m mostly working on my arms and starts,” she said.Read full article.

A winter walk through Storm King

Although closed for the season, the Storm King Art Center is open to members for a series of Winter Walks. The Storm King Art Center is situated on 500 acres overlooking the Hudson Valley, and more than 100 works of modern and contemporary art are thoughtfully scattered throughout. Memberships begin at $35, and include a variety of other privileges, in addition to supporting a unique art venue. Read full article.

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