WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER 3,374,995 VISITS IN ONE YEAR—65,000 VISITS A WEEK BY 985,281 VISITORS

Hits: 0

WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. June 20, 2005, 11:40 A.M. E.D.T. UPDATED 5:40 P.M. E.D.T.: Ron Jackson, unofficial “Mayor of Winbrook,” dubbed “The Last Activist” by WPCNR for his tireless and pointed analysis and highlighting of issues affecting the minority communities of White Plains was hospitalized this morning at White Plains Hospital Center and after evaluation, was released. According to the Slater Center, Mr. Jackson complained of chest pains and was taken to the emergency room at the Center this morning. The Emergency Room reports to WPCNR that Mr. Jackson is “still being evaluated at this time.”

Speaking to WPCNR from his home approximately 4:30 P.M., Mr. Jackson said he had gone to his doctor’s, was having chest pains, and tests did not show any particular cause of the chest pains. He said he was told to drinking fluids and rest.

RON JACKSON, APRIL 2003 OUTSIDE THE OLD DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS. Photo, WPCNR News Archive.

Mr. Jackson whose health had been much improved of late thanks to his acquisition of a mobilized wheelchair, had been considering a run in a primary to wrest the Democrat Mayoral nomination from the nominee, Dennis Power, and was in the process of organizing a Jackson primary effort.

Hits: 0

WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From Cappelli Enterprises. June 19, 2005: City Center at White Plains is gearing up to welcome its newest tenant in early September, when New York Sports Clubs opens a 56,000-square-foot facility in the Air Rights Building atop the White Plains Center garage.  The new club will occupy part of the first floor and the entire second floor of the building.  The new White Plains Clubs marks the eighth New York Sports Clubs to open in Westchester County.

Amenities at the club will include state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a 75-foot pool with skylight and wrap around windows, a family changing room, a full length basketball court, four squash courts, a squash lounge, an aerobics studio, a spin studio, a mind-body studio, and luxurious, over-sized locker rooms with steam and sauna.  The entire club will feature high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows throughout.

 

Adjacent to the club will be a 16,000 square foot Fountain Spa with 14 treatment rooms, whirlpools, hair and nail salons, and a rooftop atrium.  Fountain Spa is slated to open by the end of September. 

New York-based Town Sports International is a leading owner and operator of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region of the United States.  In addition to New York Sports Clubs, Town sports operates under the brand names of Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs and Philadelphia Sports Clubs with 137 clubs and more than 360,000 members.  For more information on Town Sports, visit www.mysportsclubs.com.

 

New York Sports Clubs joins numerous other retailers and restaurateurs at City Center, a 1.1 million-square-foot retail, entertainment and residential complex located in the heart of downtown White Plains.  Among the tenants are: a 150,000-square-foot Target; an 88,000-square-foot National Amusements Cinema de Lux with 15 screens, including an IMAX; a 38,000-square-foot Circuit City; a 27,000-square-foot Barnes and Noble; a 22,000-square-foot Office Max; a 17,000-square-foot Performing Arts Theater; an 8,000-square-foot Legal Sea Foods; an 8,000-square-foot Zanaro’s Italian Restaurant, a 6,500-square-foot Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar; a 6,600-square-foot Fleet Bank, a 5,300-square-foot Atlanta Bread Company;  a 3,700-square-foot Greenpoint Bank and a 1,200-square-foot Cold Stone Creamery.

 

City Center also includes two 35-story luxury residential towers and an 11-story loft

Building offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound,

Westchester County and the Hudson Valley, as well as a loft-style condominium.

 

One City Place, which opened in May 2004, offers 311 studio, one, two and three-

bedroom luxury rental apartments.  Trump Tower at City Center will feature 212 luxury

condominium residences and The Lofts at City Center will offer 27 distinctive, high-

ceiling, So-Ho loft-style condominium apartments and two luxury townhouses.  Both

Trump Tower and The Lofts are scheduled to be occupied beginning next fall.

 

Cappelli Enterprises Inc., the City Center developer, is a leading real estate developer and general contractor in the Northeast.  Headquartered in Valhalla, NY, the company has built more than 10 million square feet of mixed use, retail, waterfront, residential, office building, laboratory and parking facilities.

 

Hits: 0

WPCNR HEALTH WIRE. From White Plains Hospital Center. June 19, 2005: White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) will be offering the following FREE classes, events and support groups during the month of JULY.  Events are held at White Plains Hospital Center, Davis Avenue @ E. Post Road, White Plains, New York, unless otherwise noted.

 

 

 

FREE SCREENINGS

 

Enhanced Screening Program (ESP) – on going

The Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center has begun a new research study to determine the effectiveness of an intensive screening program in women at high risk to develop breast cancer.  Participation in the study, which is free for those who meet eligibility requirements, includes written informed consent and meeting a genetic counselor to review family history, a discussion of the genetics of cancer, donating a blood sample and participating in an intensive breast cancer-screening program.  If you are interested in finding out if you are eligible to participate in this program, or would like more information, call 914-681-2873.

 

Health Check

A free screening program, sponsored by WPHC Home Care, makes nurses available to answer health questions and perform free blood pressure and blood sugar testing.  Screenings will take place in the Community Room, at 76 South Lexington Ave., White Plains, July 6, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. For additional information,

call 914-681-1087.

 

Blood Pressure Screening

Sponsored by the White Plains Auxiliary of WPHC, free blood pressure screening is available on the third Wednesday of every month, July 20, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, in the WPHC lobby.  For further information, call 914-681-1225.

 

 

 

WPHC/ FREE PROGRAMS/ JULY – P. 2

 

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

 

 

Bereavement

Professionally led Loss of Parent and Loss of Spouse support groups meet regularly in the Dickstein Center Library, 2-4 Longview Ave, White Plains.  For information and registration call 914-682-1484, ext. 18.

 

Cancer Support Group

A cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down.  Join the WPHC cancer support group and learn that you are not alone.  The group meets Mondays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, at the Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, 2-4 Longview Ave., White Plains.  For information/registration, call 914-681-2701.

 

Caregiver Resource & Support Group

This program, sponsored by the WPHC Department of Senior Services, provides information and support to individuals caring for older adults.  A geriatric professional facilitates the group which meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, July 6 & 20, 6:00 –7:30 pm, on the third floor of the Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, 2-4 Longview Avenue, White Plains.  Registration is required,

call 914-681-1249.

 

Huntington’s Disease Caregivers Support Group

This support group, for those giving care to someone with Huntington’s Disease, includes the exchange of ideas and resources with others who truly understand how you feel.  It will meet on Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, in the WPHC Medical Library on the first floor.  To register, call 212-360-3711.

 

Ostomy and Related Intestinal Disorders Support Group

A support group for ostomy patients and those with related intestinal disorders.  All ages are welcome for open and frank discussions in a casual setting of life as an “ostomate”.  The group will meet Tuesday, July 19, 7:30 pm, in the WPHC Pollak Meeting Room.  For information call 914-761-1472.

 

Peri-natal Bereavement Support Group

A support group for those who have lost a pregnancy at any stage or have had an infant die will meet Wednesday, July 27, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at WPHC.  Grandparents are also welcome.  The group is free and led by RTS trained staff.  For information, call 914-681-2162.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WPHC/ FREE PROGRAMS/ JULY – P. 3

 

Stroke Support Group

The Stroke Support Group provides support and education for stroke survivors, their family and caregivers.  A certified speech/language pathologist facilitates communication for those with communication difficulties.  This group presents community and hospital professionals for special programs and meets every Thursday, 11:00 am – 12 noon, in the WPHC Pollak Meeting Room.  Registration is recommended but newcomers are always welcome.  For information, call 914-681-1160.

 

Westchester Depression and BiPolar Alliance

A support group for anyone who suffers from depression and/or BiPolar disorder offers support and helps educate and reduce the stigma from this illness.  Family and friends are welcome. There are no dues or fees, donations are accepted.  The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month, July 6 & 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, in the WPHC Pollak Meeting Room.  Family and friends are welcome.  For information, call 914-476-4720.

 

Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

The concerns of those with Young Onset PD often differ somewhat from those who are diagnosed in their later years.  This will be a forum for those affected by YOPD (patient, partner, parent or friend) to share concerns, discuss problems and solutions, and east the

sense of isolation that can make it especially difficult to live with this chronic illness.  The group meets July 27, in the Pollak Room, 6:00 –8:00 pm.  For information call Norma

at 914-667-3952.

 

 

FREE PROGRAMS

 

Blood Donor Center

Volunteer Blood donors are always needed. If you are interested in donating, call the WPHC Blood Donor Center to make an appointment or to organize a blood drive.  The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm, and is located on the 5^th floor of the Hospital.  Saturday hours are available.  Donors must be 17 – 75 years of age and in good health. Groups are welcome.  Appointments are suggested; call 914-681-1056.

 

Cancer Resources    

The Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center Library houses periodicals, textbooks, videos and other reference materials on patients and family care, as well as an on-line computer terminal and resources for finding in-depth information on specific forms of cancer.  The Cancer Library is located on the main floor of the Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, 2-4 Longview Ave.,

White Plains, and is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  For additional information, call 914-681-2370.

 

HealthAccess

A wellness program for adults 55 years of age or older, sponsored by the WPHC Department of  Senior Services, offering educational programs, discounts and travel opportunities (both day and over-night) for participating members.  Call 914-681-1249 for membership application.  There is no fee to join.

WPHC / FREE PROGRAMS / JULY – P. 4

 

 

Health Care Proxy

Information is available to anyone wishing to complete a health care proxy or living will.  Forms are available in English and Spanish.  Call Elaine Boylan, Consumer Advocate, WPHC, at 914-681-2150.

 

MallWalkers

Walk for Fitness!  This walking group meets three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 – 10:00 am, at the Galleria Mall, Fashion Level 2.  Participants walk at t heir own pace in an environment supervised by WPHC health care professionals who are available to monitor and pulse and answer questions.  This program is free. For information call 914-681-1249 prior to your first visit.

 

Physician Referral Service

Looking for a new doctor?  “On Call”, WPHC’s multi-lingual physician referral service, has information on more than 500 primary care physicians, specialists, mental health professionals, podiatrists and dentists.  Call 914-681-1010.  We’ll even help you make your first appointment!

 

Sharps Program

For your safety and the safety of others, WPHC collects used hypodermic

needles (sharps) for safe disposal.  Used sharps may be brought to the Security Office, located in the Emergency Room waiting area, daily between 8:00 am

and 4:00 pm.

 

William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center: Expectant Parent Tours

Tours of the WPHC William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center are given daily at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.  Pre-registration is required to ensure available space, call 914-681-1234.

 

Speaker Service

Free health information lectures for business, community, civic and religious groups include hundreds of topics by expert speakers from WPHC. Call 914-681-1229 to arrange for a speaker.

 

Volunteer Services

Come join the WPHC Volunteers Services team! Call 914-681-1225 for details.

 

WPHC Website

Visit the WPHC website, www.wphospital.org, to stay in touch and get important information about the hospital’s services.  While on the site, you can search the list of WPHC physicians to learn about their training, see their photographs and learn how to contact them; fill out a customer service online survey to provide the hospital with feedback; send an email to the hospital’s administrative staff; review updated calendar items and press releases about ongoing events at the Hospital; get in-depth health information from LaurusHealth; take a virtual tour of the William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center; send a gift from the Hospital’s Gift Shop; and make an online donation directly to WPHC.

Hits: 0

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR From Jen Carlo. June 19, 2005: On a beautiful Father’s Day at Hofstra University Stadium, the Juggernaut took the series 3 out of 4 1-run games from the Stratford Brakettes winning game four by 1-0 in the best Juggernaut series since last July’s Texas Thunder and Akron Racer series.  Jodie Cox remains unbeaten on the mound, picking up her season high sixth win of the season and registering the second straight Naut shutout after circlemate Peaches James shutout the Brakettes Saturday night.

Ryan Realmuto, pinch-hitting with 2 dead in the 7th and the winning run on second this afternoon, rifles a single to left to score Kim Ogee with the winning run. WPCNR Photo Capture from New York Juggernaut website.

Cox registered six strikeouts to limit the Brakettes lineup to one hit.  Ryan Realmuto hit the game winning, pinch hit single in the bottom of the seventh inning.  Trena Peel had a great day at the plate going 2-for-3 with a triple.  The Nauts remain 1 game behind the Akron Racers in the NPF standings.

Jodie Cox pitched a no hitter through 4 1/3 innings before allowing the only hit of the day to Callie Piper.  Only three other Stratford players reached base, as Cox had just three walks on the day.  The left hander from California continues to dominate, as opposing hitters are batting only .126 off of Cox.

Brakettes starter Sarah Pauly allowed back to back singles in the fourth inning to Laura Taylor and Jodie Cox, but it was not enough as the Juggernaut could not push a run across the plate.  Peel hit a two out triple off the left centerfield fence in the fifth inning, but Pauly was able to get out of the jam. 

Slim Ogee (Kim), Naut centerfielder singled with one away to start the winning rally. Photo, Courtesy, New York Juggernaut.

The game was scoreless into the bottom of the seventh inning.  Kim Ogee recorded her first hit of the day with a one out single to left field.  Shortstop Chelsea Spencer executed a perfect sacrifice bunt to follow, advancing Ogee to second to set up the winning run in scoring position.  Pinch hitter, Ryan Realmuto, came up clutch with two outs, knocking in her seventh RBI of the season with a single to left field to score Ogee.   

Nauticals — Montville NJ Next Naut Barnstorming Game

The New York Juggernaut head to a neutral site on Thursday, June 23^rd to take on the Chinese National Team.  The game will be played at Montville Municipal Field at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $10 general admission.  The first 500 kids in attendance will receive a free Juggernaut bracelet courtesy of Gary Hoffman and Delta Brokerage. 

New York then returns home to Hofstra University Softball Stadium to conclude the series on Friday, June 24^th at 7:00 p.m.  For more information or tickets, please call 631-385-1634 or visit the Juggernaut online at www.nynjjuggernaut.com.

 

FINAL SCORE                                  R  H  E

Stratford Brakettes……..000 000 0 – 0   1   1

NY Juggernaut…………000 000 1 – 1   7   0

 

WP-Jodie Cox

LP-Sarah Pauly

Hits: 0

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR From Shannon Logan (EDITED) June 17, 2005: Before a sellout crowd On Special Olympics Night,  Jodie Cox picked up her league leading fifth win of the season as the Juggernaut came back to win game two of the series 2-1 against the American Softball Association Champions, the Stratford Brakettes in a honey. Carri “Lightning” Leto went 2-for-4 with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 7th Frame  to get the Juggernaut the win. Leah Nelson, the newest Juggernaut, just signed from Stanford University,  and old Hofstra buddy, Alicia Smith went 2-for-3 in the game to lead the Juggernaut offense against the Brakettes. The Nauts move to 8-2 on the season, evening up the 4-game set at a game apiece on a perfect night for fastpitch on the Island.

Carri “Lightning” Leto Stops the Brakettes. Photo, Courtesy NY Juggernaut. 

Stratford jumped out to a lead early in the game. With two outs in the first inning, Jennifer Owens singled to right center. Germaine Fairchild followed with a walk. An error by Juggernaut first baseman Leah Nelson on the next play allowed Owens to score from second base. Jodie Cox retired the next batter to get out of the inning.

The Juggernaut threatened in the bottom of the second inning. A leadoff single by Chelsea Spencer and a perfectly executed hit and run by Leah Nelson put runners at first and second for New York. Ryan Realmuto then placed a sacrifice bunt down to the third baseman to advance runners to second and third. Brakettes starter Sarah Pauly induced the next two batters into groundouts to shut down the Juggernaut offense.

Nauts to the left, Nauts to the right.

New York put some hits together in the fifth inning but were unable to come across the plate. Back to back singles by Alicia Smith and Kim Ogee put two runners on base. An attempted sacrifice by Peel stopped Smith from advancing to third. Carri Leto followed with a deep fly ball, allowing Ogee to tag up and advance to third. Pauly registered a strikeout to end the inning and the threat for New York.

 A big defensive play by Brakettes right fielder Denise Dennis to rob Leah Nelson of an extra base hit in the sixth inning kept the Juggernaut off the board once again.

Come-from-Behinder Trina Ties it Up.

The Juggernaut tied up the score at one in the bottom of the seventh inning when Ryan Realmuto led off the inning with a single up the middle before being lifted for pinch runner Kaleo Eldredge. Alicia Smith followed with a slapping single of her own to put runners on first and second. Ogee sacrificed the runners over to put two in scoring position.

Trena Peel recorded an RBI single to right field to plate Eldredge. The throw by Brakettes rightfielder caught Smith in a run down, while allowing Peel to advance to third. Then, “The Leto of the Pack,” the diminutive Carri “Lightning” Leto hit a walk off single to end the game, 2 to 1, driving Peel in from third base. Photo, Courtesy NY Juggernaut.

Nauticals

Jody Cox fanned 7 throwing 114 pitches in 7 innings for the complete game victory…the complete box score is on the Juggernaut website.

Katonah’s Alicia Smith (# 23) has written an essay on the Naut website about returning to Hofstra to play with the Juggernaut. Read the Lioness’s reminisces on what it takes to play Division 1 Softball at http://ism.infinityprosports.com/Uploads/209/Return%20to%20Hofstra.pdf Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.

 

Leah Smith, 5 foot 10 Stanford Slugger, Newest Naut Collected 2 hits in her professional debut at First Base. Photo, Video Capture from the Stanford University website.

The NY Juggernaut host the Stratford Brakettes for game three of the four game series Saturday, June 18th at 5:00 p.m.

The game will be broadcast by Telecare on Wednesday, June 22nd at 10:00 p.m. for those unable to attend. WRHU, Hofstra’s very own radio station, presents live broadcast of each home game. Tune in to 88.7 FM or at WRHU.org to listen to your Juggernaut on the radio.

 For tickets or more information on the NY Juggernaut, please call 631-385-1634 or visit the Juggernaut online at www.nynjjuggernaut.com. Directions to the ballpark are on the website.

The Stratford Brakettes Play out of Stratford, Connecticut and have for 50 years. To learn more about the Brakettes, their schedule, and their professional organization and topflight clinics that taught my daughter how to field, hit and pitch, go to www.brakettes.com.

FINAL SCORE
Score by Innings…………………………R H E
Stratford Brakettes….. 100 0000 – 1 1 0
NY Juggernaut………      000 0002 – 2 10 1

WP-Jodie Cox (5-0)
LP-Sarah Pauly

The National Pro Fastpitch Standings June 18, 2005

Team	W	L	%     GB
Akron Racers	9	1	.900  ——
Chicago Bandits	8	2	.800     1
New York Juggernaut	8	2	.800    1-1/2
New England Riptide	5	3	.625       3-1/2
Texas Thunder	3	2	.600       6
Arizona Heat	7	5	.583        6

 

Friday Night Action

New York Juggernaut  2, Stratford 1

Arizona 7, Venezuela-5

Chicago 1,China-0

Akron 13, Peoria 1

New England 10 California 1

Texas 11, Russia 0