WPCNR RINGSIDE. By Johnny Cannon. February 7, 2005: Excuse me, while I tilt back my fedora, adjust the cigarette to the corner of my mouth, loosen my wide tie, pour myself a bourbon in a plastic cup and whack … Continue reading
WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. By John F. Bailey. February 4, 2005: Mayor Joseph Delfino and the Common Council have mutually agreed on fifteen White Plains citizens who will serve on the citizens’ committee that will review and make recommendations on … Continue reading
WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Oscar Sales, Jr. White Plains Performing Arts Center. February 4, 2005: Two legendary actors take the stage at the White Plains Performing Arts Center in a new dramatic play by Jeffrey Sweet. The Value of Names … Continue reading
WPCNR SCREEN GEMS. From National Amusements. February 4, 2005: THE BOGEYMAN, ALIENS OF THE DEEP (In IMAX) and THE WEDDING DATE arrive at the City Center Cinema de Lux in White Plains this weekend. Here’s the celluloid rundown of shows … Continue reading
WPCNR GOOD NEWS. Special to WPCNR. February 3, 2005: At a news conference this afternoon to which WPCNR was not invited, it was announced that the White Plains Youth Bureau Tsunami Relief project, in which cannisters were placed in approximately … Continue reading
WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. Special to WPCNR. February 3, 2005: WPCNR news has learned that selection of members of the Mayor’s Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Co-Chaired by former Councilman John Martin and Planning Board Chair, Mary Cavalero, has been completed … Continue reading
WPCNR DOWNTOWN DAILY. From Rick Ammirato, Downtown BID. February 3, 2005: The 8th Annual White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced that it has selected Michael O’Donnell as this year’s grand marshal. Michael O’Donnell, owner of Finn McCool’s, is … Continue reading
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. February 3, 2005: In the first meeting of the Annual Budget Committee, twenty-six members of the citizens committee that serves as the community “sounding board” for the City School District planning its budget, … Continue reading
WPCNR PRESS BOX. February 2, 2005: On national signing day, the White Plains Tiger, Ike Nduka, the workhorse of the Tiger backfield this season, signed a Letter of Intent to attend the University of Buffalo on a four year, “Full-ride” … Continue reading
WPCNR PRESS ROW. By Johnny Cannon. February 2, 2005, UPDATED Feb 3, 2005, 11:45 A.M. with Card: DONG! DONG! DONG! Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Westchester County Center, the East Coast’s Premier Palace of Pugilism, The Canvas Cathedral of … Continue reading