WP BID SEASON EVENTS

Hits: 398 The City partners with Bensidoun, the White Plains Farmers Market manager, to present artisan food and craft vendors and a fun holiday shopping experience.  Now in its 5th year, this multi-day shopping event will run from Wednesday, December … Continue reading

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County to Study Westchester Sewage System. Appoints Mike Kaplowitz to Conduct Review to Control Costs, Find Efficient Changes to make in Sewage Treatment for County’s Future

Hits: 85 MikeKaplowitz, (County Executive George Latimer and Director of Operations Joan McDonald looking on,) said:  “I’m excited about the challenge to find cost savings and consolidation efficiencies within the Department of Environmental Facilities.  I want to thank County Executive George Latimer, my long-time mentor, for this opportunity.”  (Westchester County … Continue reading

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COUNTY BOARD PASSES 2020 BUDGETS

Hits: 38 WPCNR COUNTY CLARIONLEDGER. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators , December 9, 2019:  This morning, the Board of Legislators voted 15-1 to pass the county’s 2020 operating, capital and special districts budgets. The $2.1 billion operating budget, which includes a $1 million cut to the county property tax … Continue reading

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY SALES TAXES POP CORK IN OCTOBER–RISING 31.3% –ON TRACK FOR 7.7% INCREASE FOR 2019 END OF YEAR. WHITE PLAINS MAINTAINS 5.4% GROWTH AFTER 4 MONTHS OF FIS 2019-20

Hits: 32 WPCNR QUILL & EYESHADE. From the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance. December 9, 2019: Westchester County sales tax dollars, if last year’s 2018 figures are met, will generate $593,369,046 when the county fiscal year ends, an annual … Continue reading

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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY APPROVES EMINENT DOMAIN OF PROPERTIES ON EAST POST ROAD. DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN ALL WILL BE ACQUIRED, CITY COUNSEL SAYS. NOW NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN. MAIN PROPERTY OWNER TO MEET WITH HIS TENANTS FRIDAY. TELLS CITY, “LET’S MAKE A DEAL.” IF JUDGE EVENTUALLY GRANTS EMINENT DOMAIN, PROPERTY OWNERS CAN CHALLENGE MOST AMBITIOUS URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IN 50 YEARS

Hits: 54 WPCNR DOWNTOWN LOWDOWN. December 4, 2019 UPDATED 10 PM EST UPDATED 11:30 AM DECEMBER 5 UPDATED WITH LIVE VIDEO, DECEMBER 6, 2019 8:55 AM: The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously this morning in city hall to … Continue reading

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