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WPCNR SCREEN GEMS. From National Amusements. June 10, 2004: Garfield: The Movie opens up at the movies in downtown White Plains this weekend. Movie fans may also order advance tickets for SpiderMan II, which premiers at the City Center De Lux June 29. The Chronicles of Riddock, The Stepford Wives and Garfield are this week’s new shows. Here is the week’s schedule, and remember, folks, 2 asterisks means the movie is playing in the slightly more expensive, upscale, toney Director’s Hall.
THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK — The adventures of Riddick continue in this sequel to Pitch Black. For the last five years, Riddick has been on the move eluding mercenaries. The fugitive finds himself on Helion, a planet led by the tyrannical Lord Marshal, where he is exiled to a subterranean prison. There he encounters Kyra, the lone survivor from an earlier chapter in his life. In his efforts to free himself and Kyra, Riddick is led to the command ship, where he is pitted against Lord Marshal in an apocalyptic battle. Vin Diesel reprises his role of enigmatic anti-hero Richard B. Riddick in this sci-fi action epic, which also stars Thandie Newton and Colm Feore. Rated PG13.
THE STEPFORD WIVES — Joanna and Walter Eberhart are a modern couple who leave their hectic Manhattan lives behind and move to the upper-class suburb of Stepford, Connecticut. Joanna soon befriends Bobbie Markowitz, a writer with an irreverent sense of humor. Joanna and Bobbie become suspicious of the more than perfect wives who reside in Stepford and discover the men in their town are replacing their wives with compliant look-a-like robots. Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Jon Lovitz, Christopher Walken and Glenn Close star in this sophisticated comedy/thriller. Rated PG13
GARFIELD: The Movie — When a dog named Odie is brought home, Garfield the cat is forced to compete with him for the affection and attention of their owner, Jon Arbuckle – much to Garfield’s disgust. However, when Odie is kidnapped by a mean dog trainer, Garfield feels responsible, so he gets off his favorite spot and gets into action to rescue his fellow pet in crisis. Bill Murray provides the voice of Garfield in this fun family comedy, which also stars Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Rated PG
Hits: 0 WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR From Jen Carlo. June 10, 2004 (Edited): The New York New Jersey Juggernaut fell into a first place with the Texas Thunder in Houston Wednesday night as Peaches James tamed the potent Naut lineup. The Texas Thunder dominated Cougar Field this evening over the New York/New Jersey Juggernaut with a convincing 5-2 win. In the bottom of the third inning the Thunder busted it open. Ryan Realmuto (0-2, BB) got the inning started with a leadoff walk. Jones followed the walk with a double, scoring Realmuto to make the score 3-0. Clare Burnum (1-3, HR, BB) capped off the Thunder scoring for both the inning and the game with a two-run blast that scored pinch runner Laura Leonetti. Tickets for the Juggernaut home stand beginning on June 13th are still on sale by calling the office 973.872.8013 or emailing info@nynjjuggernaut.com. The Nauts take on the California Sunbirds on Sunday, June 13th at 7:35 p.m. on the YES Network. Score by Innings HRE Juggernaut 000 200 0 261 Thunder 023 000 x 570 Hits: 0 WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. From Westchester County Republican Committee. June 9, 2004: Republican County Committee Chairwoman RoseMarie Panio today applauded a Supreme Court decision ruling that White Plains Councilman Glen Hockley should be removed from office and replaced with Republican Larry Delgado, who was denied the race due to a broken voting machine. Panio also congratulated Delgado and praised his tenacity and commitment to public service. “It has been a long road for Larry Delgado,” said Panio. “He rightfully should represent the people of The long process, nearly three years, included court cases and a “quo warranto” legal procedure through the office of the Attorney General. “Justice has truly been served,” said Panio. “We are a democracy. Our representatives are elected by the people, and finally the true people’s choice will once again represent them.” Hits: 0 WPCNR SOUTHEND TIMES. By John F. Bailey. June 9, 2004: White Plains Police confirmed there were sporadic blackouts in both isolated and widespread sections of the White Plains Southend beginning late Wednesday afternoon and lasting up through 11 P.M. As of midnight in the Highlands, power was very dim, then went dead again in certain sections. The Department of Public Safety Desk Officer confirmed to WPNCR at 7 PM this evening that Con Edison was working on the problems which caused the dispatching of police officers to direct traffic at key intersections at Ridgeway and Mamaroneck and Rosedale and Mamaroneck Avenues. The officer WPCNR spoke to did not say what the cause of the blackout was. As of 10 P.M. power was on East of Mamaroneck Avenue and North of Bryant Avenue. The Mayor’s Office did not answer WPCNR calls for an explanation of the situation around 7 P.M. The nature of the blackouts in White Plains was sporadic. Power would come on, then go off again, or come on but not a full- power. Reports filtering in to WPCNR said power was off in parts of Ardsley, Tarrytown, and in Albany. Hits: 0 WPCNR CITY HALL SPIN. From The Mayor’s Office. June 9, 2004: White Plains Mayor Joseph Delfino and members of the White Plains Public Safety Department will announce a new emergency response initiative and formally commission two new emergency vehicles on Hits: 0 WPCNR PRESS BOX. By Fastpitch Johnny & From Juggernaut Reports. June 9, 2004: The New York New Jersey Juggernaut pro fastpitchers took 2 of 3 in Tucson from the Arizona Heat over the weekend and are in Houston this evening to begin a 3-game set with the Texas Thunder. It is the first crucial series of the season with the Thunder just a game behind the Nauts in the National Pro Fastpitch standings. Rabbit Blake, the President of theTexas Thunder told WPCNR this morning, he has received great support from Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros who introduced the Thunder at Edison Field in Houston prior to their home opener. “That really helped us,” Blake said, and he also praised ABC-TV affiliate Channel 13 for covering the his Thunder opener (something no NY television station did for the Juggernaut opener). Blake said the Astros are solidly behind his team and let Houston baseball fans know about the new Fast Pitch Team. Astro President of Operations, Pam Gardner, the only woman CEO in Major League Baseball also threw out the first ball at the Thunder opener. Blake said he expected a good crowd tonight at the University of Houston state-of-the-art softball stadium. Mr. Blake said his quartet of nationally renowned fastpitch arms are set to go, he said, and he said he expected “an old-fashioned Texas whuppin’.” His staff consists of Peaches James of the University of Nebraska, and Houston native Christa Williams, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, neither of whom have surrendered an earned run this season, and each is 2-0. They are backed by Lindsay Chouinard and Marissa Young. The Thunder top bats are Lindsay Gardner who is hitting .571 with 10 Runs Batted In and Kristen Zaleski, hitting .349. Success in the Valley of the Sun On the Nauts Southwest Swing, The Nauts won 5-4 Saturday evening in the Valley of the Sun, behind the combination of “The Leadoff Lynx,” Carri Leto who went 2 for 4, and Jaclyn Pasquerella’s 3 for 3 and 2 RBI’s, and the relief of Amanda Scott. Former Arizona star, Erica Hansen, tripled and scored on the JacPac’s single, and Pasquerella moved to second and scored on Leto’s single for a 2-0 lead. First Sackette Kellie Wilkerson and Catcher Lindsey Collins belted consecutive doubles in the third to put the Juggernaut ahead to stay, and Scott held the Heat to a run over the final four frames. Sunday night, Kellie Wilkerson was the heroine in the top of the 7th. The Nauts trailed 3-2 with 2 out. Jen Smith and Carri Leto singled to begin the Naut 7th, but after two ground outs, the Juggernauts were down to their last one. Wilkerson stepped in the box, Heat Heater Eria Beach slipped over two fast strikes and Wilkerson hit the 0-2 offering over the left field fence for a 3-run dinger, 5-3 Nauts. In the last of the 7th, the Heat tied it up off Kaci Clark on two passed balls to send the contest to extra frames, where the Nauts pushed across the winning run in the eighth. Monday evening, the Heat behind Leigh Ann Walker, handed the Nauts their first loss of the season, 2-1 on 2 unearned runs in the fifth inning on an infield error by Carrie Leto allowing a runner from first when the ball went all the way to the outfield fence. A single by Erica Beach plated the Heat’s second and winning run. Leto had been called out at the plate on a close play earlier in the game in the 4th inning. In the 7th, the Nauts tried to tie it up as catcher Lindsey Collins lead off with a double and scored on a sacrifice fly by Gina Oaks. After six games, Carri Leto is the Nauts’ leading hitter at .458. Kellie Wilkerson is at .400, leading the team in RBIs with 6. Jaclyn Pasquerella is hitting .368, and Jen Smith, .357. Amanda Scott took the loss and falls to 2-1 on the season. The Nauts play three in HouSTUN before returning home Sunday night to face the Sacremento Sunbirds in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. The New York New Jersey Juggernaut is 5-1 on the season and lead the league by 1 game over the Texas Thunder and 2 games over the Sunbirds, and the Akron Racers. National Pro Fastpitch Standings, June 9, 2004 Juggernauts — 5-1 Texas Thunder — 4-2 Sacremento Sunbirds 3-3 Akron Racers 3-3 Arizona Heat 2-4 New England Riptide, 1-5 The Juggernaut Stats as of June 9, 2004: Hits: 0 WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From Michelle Schoenfeld, City School District. June 9, 2004: White Plains One hundred-thirty-one eighth graders — 34% of the class — at the Highlands Campus of the Hits: 0 WPCNR Main Street Journal. June 8, 2004: The new, improved farmers market opened in White Plains Wednesday morning attracting customers as early as 8 A.M. Twenty-two vendors opened for business at a very spacious venue: The City Hall Municipal Parking Lot, temporarily displacing the posh fleet of Commissioner’s cars usually parked in the space there. Goods available ranged from fresh honey, assortments of rich fresh lettuce, corn, apples, pickles, breads, squash, as well as seafood from Hoboken Farms. Sebastian Bensidoun, of Bensidoun, USA, the new management firm in charge of the market was on hand personally to oversee the opening. The market is open until 4 P.M. this afternoon. Vous-tous comme sa va! Mayor Joseph Delfino officially opens the airy market at 1 P.M. today. Farmers Market Returns: More stalls, more space, intriguing selection marked the debut of Bensidoun USA’s International Market in White Plains at City Hall this morning. Photo by WPCNR News. Open for Business: Sebastian Bensidoun, left, Kathleen Gunn Executive Director of the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District, and Paul Wood, City Economic Director, rumored successor to outgoing City Hall Boss, George Gretsas, were on hand putting on the finishing touches. Photo by WPCNR News. CUSTOMERS STROLLED IN, even before 8 A.M., and were impressed with the selection which consisted solely of food items today. Photo by WPCNR News LETTUCE BAR: from upstate New York was impressive. Photo by WPCNR News. PICKLES IN A BARREL at City Hall, fresh from Dr. Pickle in Patterson. Photo by WPCNR News Hits: 0 WPCNR GALLERIA GAZETTE. From Mills Corporation. June 9, 2004: Four part harmonies will take over the Galleria Mall in White Plains, NY on June 12, 2004 as rising stars Chapter Won (Michael Nelson, Kenneth Hall, Courtney Poyser, and Christopher Harte), all of Brooklyn, NY, join Universal recording group Imajin among other talented performers for the launch of TracyVision. TracyVision has partnered with the Mills Corporation, one of the country’s largest mall conglomerates to provide the public with a new media format. The June 12th showcase will air in ten states via 80’ High Definition monitors strategically placed in Mills Corporation Food Courts in 10 states. TracyVision will include national sports, business, and weather along with local and celebrity performance showcases and “Mall News” relevant to all outlets under the Mills Corporation umbrella. “Chapter Won is special to me” noted Tracy Thomas, proprietor of Take II Television Productions, the driving force behind TracyVision. “Our audience has an expectation of quality entertainment” remarked Thomas “and I am sure that Chapter Won can provide them with just that; quality entertainment.” With an anticipated crowd of 3500, Chapter Won will be performing on the Galleria’s main stage at Hits: 0 WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. June 8, 2004: Despite strong objections on the part of two affordable housing advocates, the Common Council voted to approve an affordable housing unit provision plan for developers of condominiums Monday evening by vote of 6 to 1 (Councilman Roach in the negative). The plan offers a developer of condominiums or cooperative apartment units the option of paying cash per units instead of reserving 6% of his condominiums or cooperative apartment units. The cash payments are $30,000 per unit for each studio or one-bedroom apartment required; $35,000 per unit for each two bedroom Affordable Ownership Unit and $40,000 per each three-bedroom unit. In the case of the Cappelli Hotel-Condoplex-Office project approved last night, Mr. Cappelli is required to make payments for 6% of 290 condominium units, or 18 units, requiring a payment of approximately $720,000. Robert Miller, President of Westhab, a building of affordable housing, spoke opposing this plan, calling it “a buyout” that would not supply what the city needs: affordable housing units. He noted that since Mr. Cappelli’s condominiums at 221 Main Street as well as those planned at Trump Tower at City Center (the South residential tower of the City Center, now at the 21-story level, heading to 35), are planned to sell for $1,000,000, which would under the 6% affordable housing law passed two years ago require Mr. Cappelli to make such units available for $200,000. Miller pointed out that if the builder is able to fulfill his obligation to affordable housing by paying $40,000 per unit, he makes a $760,000 profit. Miller added that the city should instead consider Councilman Glen Hockley’s Density Bonus Plan, offering the builder more floors to the project at 221 to provide affordable units without hurting his originally projected business model. Rose Noonan, council of the Housing Action Council said more cash funds to aid persons seeking financial help were not needed because the Housing Action Council cannot find takers for the money they have to lend persons now for affordable housing. What is needed, she said was more units. Councilman Robert Greer countered these positions by saying forcing builders to pay too high a price on renting luxury units for a quarter of their value did not make economic sense for developers to consider, and would chase away potential housing development all together. He pointed out that the monies collected from Mr. Cappelli and future condo developers could be used at the city’s discretion to leverage affordable housing. Councilman Glen Hockley said in future months he would work for the Density Bonus Plan, because he felt it was a “win-win” situation, with the developer, the consumer, and the city all benefitting. In Resolution Action…last night. The council approved a home rule request of the New York State Legislature, clearing the way for Assemblyman Adam Bradley and State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer to push bills abolishing the White Plains Parking Authority effective June 30, allowing the city to carry the attractive $7.5 Million WPPA fund balance on its books for cosmetic makeup for the bond rating agencies. The council approved legislation creating a Department of Parking, setting a hearing on this law for July 6. The council approved a public hearing on dissolution of the Parking Authority for June 23 at 5 P.M. The council approved 4% raises across the board for city commissioners, and a $5,000 raise for the Mayor’s outgoing Executive Officer George Gretsas, rumored to be leaving sometime after the 1st of July. Reports from sources with knowledge of Mr. Gretsas actions say he has signed the contract with the City of Fort Lauderdale and anticipates starting there in mid July. The Council approved a permit for a new cocktail lounge, Vega on Mamaroneck Avenue, next to Lazy Boy Saloon, and approved a permit renewal for the cabaret, Vintage. The council purchased a $300,000 annuity in order to move $700,000 into the city’s general fund from a very old pension fund.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –12:30;1:00;2:50;3:45;4:15;6:00;7:00;7:30;10:10;10:40 pm. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –1:05;1:25;2:05;3:55;4:25;4:55;6:55;7:25;7:55;9:50;10:25 pm. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –12:00;12:30;1:30;2:15;2:45;3:45;4:30;5:00;6:05;6:45;7:15;8:15;9:05;10:35 pm. ;
Troy (R) –12:05;3:30;7:05;9:35;10:30 pm. ;
Soul Plane (R) –12:45;3:00;5:15;7:35;10:00 pm. ;
Mean Girls (PG-13) –12:10;2:30;4:50;7:20;9:45 pm. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –10:00 am;12:00;1:15;4:10;7:10;9:10;9:55 pm. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:15;6:30;9:40 pm. ;
Shrek 2 **(PG) –1:00;3:15;5:35;7:45;10:05 pm. ;
Friday, June 11, 2004
The Chronicles of Riddick **(PG-13) –10:35 am;1:15;4:00;7:00;9:45 pm;12:25 am. ;
The Chronicles of Riddick (PG-13) –11:05 am;1:45;4:30;7:30;10:15 pm;12:45 am. ;
The Stepford Wives (PG-13) –12:30;2:50;5:10;7:40;10:00 pm;12:30 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:20;6:45;10:05 pm. ;
The Stepford Wives **(PG-13) –12:00;2:20;4:40;7:10;9:30 pm;12:00 am. ;
Troy (R) –5:30;9:00 pm;12:25 am. ;
The Terminal (PG-13) –7:30 pm. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;6:15;9:15 pm;12:15 am. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –10:30;11:00 am;12:10;12:45;1:15;2:30;3:05;3:30;4:50;5:45;8:00;9:55;10:10 pm;12:00;12:20 am. ;
Garfield (PG) –10:40 am;12:50;3:00;5:20;7:35;9:50 pm;12:00 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –10:30;11:30 am;12:30;1:40;2:40;3:50;4:55;6:10;7:15;8:20;10:30;11:40 pm. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –10:50 am;1:45;4:35;7:25;9:25;10:20 pm;12:20 am. ;
Saved! (PG-13) –12:25;2:45;5:00;7:20;9:40 pm;12:10 am. ;
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Saved! (PG-13) –12:25;2:45;5:00;7:20;9:40 pm;12:10 am. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –10:50 am;1:45;4:35;7:25;9:25;10:20 pm;12:20 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –10:30;11:30 am;12:30;1:40;2:40;3:50;4:55;6:10;7:15;8:20;10:30;11:40 pm. ;
Garfield (PG) –10:40 am;12:50;3:00;5:20;7:35;9:50 pm;12:00 am. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;9:20 pm;12:15 am. ;
The Notebook (PG-13) –7:00 pm. ;
The Chronicles of Riddick (PG-13) –11:05 am;1:45;4:30;7:30;10:15 pm;12:45 am. ;
The Stepford Wives **(PG-13) –12:00;2:20;4:40;7:10;9:30 pm;12:00 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:20;6:45;10:05 pm. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –10:30;11:00 am;12:10;12:45;1:15;
Peaches James Tames The Juggernaut, 5-2
The action got started in the bottom of the second inning with a solo blast from first baseman and
The Juggernaut fought back in the fourth scoring their only two runs of the game. Gina Oaks (1-2, R) lead off with a walk and later came around to score on an RBI single by Venus Taylor (1-3, RBI). With two outs in the inning Carri Leto (2-4, RBI) singled to score
Peaches James (
With the loss, the Nauts drop to 5-2 on the season. Game two of the three game series will be played tomorrow night at 7:35 CDT, as the Nauts and the Thunder battle it out for first place.
Republican Party Hails Delgado Decision by Judge Francis Nicolai
Blackouts Affect Southend of White Plains West of Mamaroneck Ave.
Mayor to Announce New Public Safety Initiative Thursday
Juggernauts: The Southwest Swing
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R
H
RBI
2B
3B
HR
BB
SO
KL
SB
GDP
HITDP
HBP
SH
AVG
OB%
SLG
Clark, Kaci
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
Collins, Lindsey
24
2
5
1
2
0
0
1
5
2
0
0
0
1
0
0.208
0.269
0.292
Fairchild, Germaine
19
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.105
0.150
0.105
Hanson, Erika
11
1
4
0
0
1
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.364
0.500
0.455
Hershman, Sarah
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
Iancin, Lisa
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
Klein, Lyndsey
17
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.235
0.235
0.235
Leto, Carri
24
5
11
1
2
0
0
3
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0.458
0.519
0.542
Oaks, Gina
20
1
4
3
2
0
0
0
3
1
1
0
0
0
1
0.200
0.200
0.300
Pasquerella, Jaclyn
19
5
7
2
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
4
0.368
0.429
0.368
Scott, Amanda
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
Smith, Jen
14
0
5
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0.357
0.357
0.429
Smith, Michele
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
Taylor, Venus
19
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
0.105
0.190
0.105
Wilkerson, Kellie
20
5
8
6
2
1
1
4
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0.400
0.520
0.600
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L
S
GS
CG
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
SHA
BF
AB
HBP
KL
2B
3B
HR
PB
ERA
Scott, Amanda
2
1
1
2
2
17.2
7
2
0
5
11
2
68
61
0
4
2
0
0
0
0.00
Clark, Kaci
0
0
0
2
0
12.2
14
8
7
6
9
0
59
51
1
2
2
0
0
0
4.02
Smith, Michele
1
0
0
1
1
7.0
3
0
0
1
12
0
25
23
1
2
1
0
0
0
0.00
Oaks, Gina
2
0
0
1
0
13.2
5
4
1
3
14
0
52
48
0
1
0
1
0
0
0.53
Food for Grades Program
Individual academic achievement was rewarded with prizes donated by many businesses, with students recognized at an assembly on May 17th. Donors in addition to Outback and White Plains Bus included Dermirjian Salons, Broadway Pizzeria, Delilah’s Salon, Nails & More, Sam Ash Music Corp., Expressions Hair Design, Salon Savoir, MVP Basketball Camp, Just Bicycles, Mudd Jeans, Les Halles a Les Hall de Cite: White Plains French Market Open Now.
Imajin Performs in Galleria Mall Saturday with Chapter Won of Brooklyn NY
Council Approves Condo Affordable Housing BuyOut Plan Over Build Plan.