January 25th, 2012

Industrial project moving ahead

The proposed industrial development of a property on Route 211 in the Village of Montgomery is poised to make its application after an appearance before the Village Board last week. Full article

Herbek to stay as city manager

After serving for more than 28 months as acting city manager, the “acting” designation was removed from Rick Herbek’s title Monday night. Full article

Hinchey to retire from Congress

After serving 18 years in the NYS Assembly and 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Maurice Hinchey, 73, D-Hurley, announced last week that he will not seek re-election in the fall and will retire at the end of this year. Full article.

Pine Bush swimmers win their 10th

Pine Bush’s boys’ swimming team boosted their record to 10-1 Thursday, Jan. 19 with 99-77 home victory against FDR. Full article

Decisive win for Goldback boys

It was the middle of January and it was still one of first home games for Newburgh’s boys’ basketball team.Read full article.

Highland wins two in wrestling tournament

Highland opened Duals tournament Sunday with victories over Lourdes and Ellenville.Read full article.

Oil painted ‘Barns’ on display at Pine Bush Library

Much like some of his artistic subjects, Sal Aiello’s paintings of barns in various states of disrepair, currently on display at the Pine Bush Area Public Library, will be disappearing before you know it.Read full article.

Numerous deficiencies found in Lloyd audit

A recently released preliminary audit of the Town of Lloyd that was done by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller [NYSOSC] reveals significant discrepancies in record keeping and procedural irregularities in the functioning of town government that the present administration, under Supervisor Paul Hansut, will have to fix to ensure the safe and secure handling of town records… Full article

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