Citing "spiraling costs" for fire protection and fire service awards, plus costs for sanitation, road repairs, and salaries, the East Hills Board of Trustees approved a 1999-2000 budget that will include a small increase in the village tax rate to $8.85 per $100 of assessed property values. FULL STORY

With the approval of its 1999-2000 budget, the Village of East Hills has also moved a step closer towards the acquisition of the Air National Guard property. Once the land is purchased, the village hopes to build an all-purpose park on the site which would be a first for East Hills. FULL STORY

The Liberties combined a team-wide hitting effort with strong pitching and tight defense to defeat the Eagles 13-1. For the Liberties, Daniel Grauer and Luis Alvarez each had three hits (including a double) and scored two runs. Josh Korder had three hits and scored twice. Adam Gartenberg had three hits and scored one run. Zach Kohn had two hits (including a double) and scored one run. Jeremy Einhorn and Brad Mighdoll each had one hit and two walks. Brandon Reiner had two walks and scored two runs. Franklin Sherman and Adam Cohen each had one hit and scored a run. Pitching for the Liberties, Luis Alvarez and Josh Korder combined to strike out six batters. FULL STORY