WPCNR MUCKRAKER’S NOTEBOOK. April 16, 2008: It is time to open the Muckraker’s Notebook in these days of obfuscation, defocus and sound bite, it is time to pull up a chair at the cozy flat at 221 Baker Street, enhale … Continue reading
WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators. April 15, 2008: Chairman of the County Board of Legislators Bill Ryan (D, IN, WF-White Plains) today announced $1.84 million in funding for a major upgrade to Post Road in White … Continue reading
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. April 15, 2008: The State Legislature vote to approve the state budget last week created a 15% increase in state education aid to White Plains. This is the most aid ($15.3 Million) the district has received ever and … Continue reading
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. April 14, 2008: Suprintendent of Schools Timothy Connors, citing a report by Anne Lillis, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services, announced the School District investigated 93 cases of alleged illegal students not official residents … Continue reading
WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT . April 14, 2008: The Mayor’s Office announced a news conference toward the end of the week in which Mayor Delfino will, with the help of Westchester Residential Opportunies and financial institutions in the area … Continue reading
WPCNR THE REALTY REPORT. From the Westchester County Clerk’s Office. April 13, 2008: At the beginning of April, Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni released figures showing a “significant increase in foreclosure filings” in the county. The … Continue reading
WPCNR View from the Upper Deck. April 13, 2008: White Plains Varsity Softball Coach Ted O’Donnell took a busman’s holiday Friday to see one of his former players, Kelly O’Neil, a first sacker for Holy Cross, play against Army at … Continue reading
WPCNR CITY HALL TICKER. From The Mayor’s Office. April 11, 2008: White Plains-based Preferred Services Group and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company are awarding the White Plains Fire Department a $19,000 grant, earmarked for use by the White Plains Public Safety … Continue reading
WPCNR LAURELS & LEGENDS. April 13, 2008: The White Plains Historical Society cordially invites all members of the community to their 19th Annual Dinner on May 1 (Reception 6pm; Dinner 6:30pm) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 60 Hale Avenue … Continue reading
WPCNR DOWNTOWN DAILY. From Cushman & Wakefield. April 11, 2008: Vacancy rates in the White Plains CBD registered at 11.9%, up a full percentage point in the first quarter year over year. Much of the increase was a result of … Continue reading