Pine Island NewsLocal news for Pine Island, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fish and Wildlife agrees to hold Wallkill River hearing in Orange County- February 29, 2008 "I find it rather frustrating as a farmer to have to compete with the federal government to buy land to farm." WASHINGTON The US Fish and Wildlife Service has granted Congressman John Hall's request and will hold a public hearing on the comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Wallkill River ... via Mid-Hudson Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-ny/2008/02/fish-and-wildlife-agrees-to-hold-wallkill... Black Dirt region's history comes alive- February 14, 2008 "It still chokes me up to think about" John Ruszkiewicz spent more than 20 years in the military, then settled down on his family's onion farm. via Middletown Times Herald Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-ny/2008/02/black-dirt-regions-history-comes-alive?fr... Jury verdict nets injured man $1.5 million- February 6, 2008 Goshen A New Hampton man Tuesday was awarded $1.5 million in a jury trial before newly elected Orange County Supreme court Justice Elaine Slobod. via Mid-Hudson Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-ny/2008/02/jury-verdict-nets-injured-man-1-5-million... Officials pledge results following flood summit- February 5, 2008 "Hopefully a six inch rain won't cause an event like last year" Goshen Everyone who attended a flood summit called by Congressman John Hall and Orange County Executive Edward Diana Monday agreed that the Wallkill River needs flood mitigation. via Mid-Hudson Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-ny/2008/02/officials-pledge-results-following-flood-... Hall hosts flood hearing Monday for Black Dirt region- February 3, 2008 "Service...Excellent! Astosphere...Excellent...Food....Excellent. We love Nina, we have always had a fantastic meal every time we ate there. Franz..." Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, is hosting a hearing Monday on flooding issues in Pine Island and the greater Black Dirt region. via RecordOnline.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-ny/2008/02/hall-hosts-flood-hearing-monday-for-black... |