I used to fly at Corbex air across the river at Poughkeepsie (Dutchess County Airport), but it was very quiet so I'm not sure if they're still doing business. They had a 269C for instruction at $215/hr (dual and solo!). Of course, this was a year or two ago... In my Palm I have (914) 462-6115.
Another school within driving distance (probably close to 1 1/2 - 2 hours tho) is Northeast Helicopters in Ellington Connecticut.
I just found their website:
http://www.northeasthelicopters.com/home/ Looks like their number is (860) 871-2054. They have several Robinsons for instruction at $195/hr.
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by Kyrilian (edited 21 June 2001).]