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Time for Filing for on-going Children’s Village Alleged Residents’ Abuse Suit Extended to August 14, 2021. 10 More Victims File. 21 in All

Posted on February 22, 2021 by John Bailey

WPCNR WESTCHESTER LAW JOURNAL. From Greenstein & Milbauer, New York. February 22, 2021:

The number of former residents of The Children’s Village who have filed lawsuits accusing the Dobbs Ferry, NY, residential treatment center of physical and mental abuse has doubled.

Greenstein & Milbauer, the New York City law firm representing the men who now range in age from their 30s to their 70s, has filed an additional 10 abuse lawsuits against the residential treatment center bringing the number to 21 since the first case was filed in 2019. The window to file an expired or time-barred case was set to close August 14, 2020, but due to the disruption of the legal system by the pandemic the deadline has been extended until August 14, 2021.

The victims were all young boys when they were placed at the Children’s Village by courts or child welfare agencies. They recount how they were physically brutalized, raped, and humiliated by older residents. Similar sexual abuse was perpetrated by staff, including teacher aides, counsellors, and a former executive director. When the boys complained to social workers or other staff about the physical and sexual abuse, they were either ignored or threatened with violence.

“As our cases make their way through the courts, more men are stepping forward to share their painful histories,” said Robert Greenstein. “It has taken decades for some of our clients to open up about the abuse they suffered at the most vulnerable points in their lives. With the window of opportunity to obtain justice closing in August, we strongly encourage other victims to come forward and raise their voices now while they have this unique opportunity.”

He added: “Even after so many years have passed, these men still carry the burden of the horrendous emotional scars and pain they were so cruelly subjected to as children. Their stories of the culture of abuse that persisted for decades at The Children’s Village not only deserve to be heard, but by bringing them to light, it will hopefully spare future generations of children from being subjected to similar abuses. These courageous men truly deserve to be heard.”

The Children’s Village is a not-for-profit residential treatment center created in 1851 to provide a safe and nurturing shelter for children who are experiencing hardships at their homes. The abuse cases in the lawsuit occurred over a 25-year period from about 1970 to 1995.

The lawsuits accuse The Children’s Village of negligence in its hiring, training, and supervision, among other failures. Among the recent plaintiffs are:

S.D., whose complaint was filed on Feb. 2, said that from 1992 to 1995 he was raped and beaten by older residents.
J.P., a minor whose complaint was filed on Feb. 1, was placed at The Children’s Village in 2013 at the age of 8. During his stay he was beaten and sexually abused by older residents in his room and in the shared bathrooms.
John Doe, whose complaint was filed on Feb. 1, was placed at The Children’s Village at the age of 12 from 1996 to 2001. He was sexually abused by residents and a staffer. During a psychiatric evaluation he told the doctor about the abuse and the doctor interpreted it as a “verbal slip.” Other staff dismissed or ignored his complaints about abuse.
John Doe, whose complaint was filed on Feb. 3, was placed at The Children’s Village from 2002 to 2006 at the age of 12. He was sexually assaulted by older residents in his cottage, the shower and a van when the children were unsupervised. Some of the abuse occurred as night watchmen were asleep on the job. Two female staffers also sexually abused him.

The cases are being heard by Justice Steven M. Jaeger at the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola. The cases were filed under the provision of the Child Victims Act.

In 2019, Governor Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act to ensure survivors of childhood sexual abuse have a path to justice, including the ability to file a case which had already been time-barred or expired for a one-year period.

George Washington. The First and the Best

Posted on February 22, 2021 by John Bailey

WPCNR MILESTONES. Reprinted from the WPCNR ARCHIVES. February 22, 2021:

Today is George Washington’s Birthday.

The time when we remember the first leader and the best. It is instructive to look at our first leader, George Washington, the father of our nation — America — that used to be.

One cannot help be reminded of the snowy winter at Valley Forge, when the bedraggled, poorly equipped rebel army suffered but held together, and attacked the Hessians in Trenton on Christmas Eve, 1776, crossing the Delaware River at night. What kind of man was he that George Washington could inspire his troops against all odds?

Washington was a man of tremendous character. Of principle.

Where did he get this character?

He specialized in self-control at an early age. That congressmen, lobbyists, and pundits and yes, Presidents, means mind-control, reason and responsibility, and humanity.

According to the book, The American President, Washington, at sixteen, had formed a code of conduct. He had written a book of etiquette with 110 “maxims” to guide his conduct in matters. In this etiquette book he had written:

Every action done in company ought to be done with a sign of respect to those who are not present. Sleep not when others speak; sit not when others stand; speak not when you should hold your peace; walk not when others stop;…Let your countenance be pleasant but in serious matters somewhat grave…Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.

The character sketch provided by the authors of The American President, indicates this personal “rulebook” was a book that Washington wrote over the years and referred to it often, for, they write, for the following reasons:

“for self-control, to avoid temptation, to elude greed, to control his temper. Reputation was everything to him. It had to do with his strength, his size, his courage, his horsemanship, his precise dress, his thorough mind, his manners, his compassion. He protected that reputation at any cost.”

Earning respect by example. Quelling rebellion with a few words.

He sets an example today for those who would take advantage of America’s weakness and seize power by opportunism.

Washington inspired by example.

*John Vorperian with “George Washington” at Purdy House where General Washington stayed during the Battle of White Plains.*

He lived with his troops. He shared hardships with them, and there was so much respect for him that he was able to talk them out of armed rebellion at the end of the American Revolution.

Washington had been asked by the army to join them to overthrow the Continental Congress, and make himself King.

Washington had been asked by one of the officers of the rebels to join them, and he wrote them,

You could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable. Banish these thoughts from your mind.

Hearing that the rebels who were planning insurrection against the new country due to not having been paid by the Continental Congress, Washington rode to Newburgh, New York, (not far from White Plains,NY,USA) on March 15, 1783, to meet with the dissident insurgents. Washington spoke to the rebellious group, saying,

“Gentlemen, as I was among the first who embarked in the cause of our common Country; as I never left your side one moment, but when called from you on public duty; as I have been the constant companion and witness of your Distresses…it can scarcely be supposed …that I am indifferent to your interests. But…this dreadful alternative, of either deserting our Country in the extremest hour of her distress, or turning our Arms against it…has something so shocking in it that humanity revolts from the idea…I spurn it, as every Man who regards liberty…undoubtedly must.”

The would-be rebels fell silent, digesting what he had said. Then Washington withdrew a letter from Congress, but could not read the text, withdrawing some eyeglasses from his tunic, remarking,

“Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country.”

The men present were reported to have tears in their eyes at this gesture of Washington’s and abandoned their plot out of respect for their leader.

Washington retired from the military, surprising the entire new country.

His action surprised King George III of England, who was astonished that Washington had refused to hold on to his military authority and use it for political or financial gain.

The defeated King of England, remarked, “If true, then he is the greatest man in the world.”

Seeker of Diverse Views. How to pick a cabinet.

As President, George Washington invented the Presidential Cabinet, whom he referred to as “the first Characters,” persons who possessed the best reputations in fields and areas of the jobs he was filling.

Washington said on political appointments:

“My political conduct and nominations must be exceedingly circumspect. No slip into partiality will pass unnoticed…”

Washington tolerated the relentless clashes between Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State, and Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury, but lectured them on the necessity for tolerance and moving beyond partisanship:

“I believe the view of both of you are pure, and well meant. Why then, when some of the best Citizens in the United States, Men…who have no sinister view to promote, are to be found, some on one side, some on the other…should either of you be so tenacious of your opinions as to make no allowances for those of the other? I have great esteem for you both, and ardently wish that some line could be marked out by which both of you could walk.”

The Constitution Should be Protected

When George Washington left office after two terms, he made a farewell address which warned future generations of Americans about foreign entanglements and partisanship in the republic:

I shall carry to my grave the hope that your Union and brotherly affection may be perpetual; that the Constitution may be sacredly maintained; and that free government…the ever favorite object of my heart…will be the happy reward of our mutual cares, labors and dangers.”

Washington died in 1800, three years after leaving office in 1797. He was saluted on the floor of congress as being

“First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.”

He was the first and best. The ultimate role model for any leader.

Today, February 22, 2021 is a day that tries Americans’ souls.

It is hoped that some of our “leaders” in Westchester, in Albany, in Washington might read the words I have quoted above and take them to heart in future deliberations.

George Washington’s vision of his country is being challenged by those who know not what they do.

But we who remember, and read these words must refocus.

I hear you, Mr. Washington, and we heed.

Note: The American President By Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr., Philip B. Kunhardt III, and Peter W. Kunhardt (Riverhead Books. Penguin-Putnam, Inc.,1999) is the source for this information and quotes on George Washington.

Ice on the Hudson in Peekskill NY USA 40 Degrees and Balmy on Sunday Afternoon

Posted on February 22, 2021 by John Bailey

THE NUMBERS TELL COVID 19 CONTROL UNDER CONTROL 2.99% POSITIVE RATE: Governor Cuomo Announces Infection Rate of Covid Lowest Since November 18 — 606 TOTAL HOSPITALIZED WITH COVID IN MID-HUDSON REGION IN WESTCHESTER, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, ROCKLAND, SULLIVAN ULSTER COUNTIES. HOSP CAPACITY 40% IN I.C.U UNITS FREE.

Posted on February 21, 2021 by John Bailey

WPCNR GOVERNOR CUOMO CORONAVIRUS REPORT. FEBRUARY 21, 2021:

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide positivity rate, now at 2.99 percent, dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.

(Editor’s Note: The Mid-Hudson Region, including Westchester County, Rockland, Dutchess, ORANGE, Putnam, ULSTER, SULLIVAN Counties has a total of 606 Hospitalizations–according to the Hospitalization Chart below, 3% of the population, 40% ICU BEDS AVAILABLE WITHIN 7 DAYS. Westchester County yesterday was reported by the state to have 410 tested positive on Thursday of 9,754 tested for a 4.2% infection rate.

According to WPCNR analysis reported on White Plains Week Friday evening, of Westchester County positive results from Wednesday February 11 through Wednesday, February 17, Westchester County had a daily percentage average 4.1% testing positive each day, the lowest average infection week since November 18, 2020.

Westchester experienced an average of 369 new positive cases a day for a total of 2,585 new covid positives a week. according to the New York State Workbook Covid Tracker reporting positive tests. End Editor’s note. )

The Governor also said the first case of the South African variant has been identified in a resident of New York State. The sequencing, involving a Nassau County resident, was conducted at Opentrons Labworks Inc’s Pandemic Response Lab, a New York City based commercial lab, and verified at the Wadsworth Center in Albany. Last week, a Connecticut resident who had been hospitalized in New York City was found to have the South African variant.

“We continue to see a reduction in positivity and hospitalizations throughout the state, which is good news, and this progress is allowing us to reopen the valve on our economy even further,” Governor Cuomo said. “But with the discovery of a case of the South African variant in the state, it’s more important than ever for New Yorkers to stay vigilant, wear masks, wash hands and stay socially distanced. We are in a race right now — between our ability to vaccinate and these variants which are actively trying to proliferate — and we will only win that race if we stay smart and disciplined.”

Today’s data is summarized briefly below:

Test Results Reported – 221,157
Total Positive – 6,610
Percent Positive – 2.99%
7-Day Average Percent Positive – 3.44%
Patient Hospitalization – 5,764 (-213)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week – -829
Patients Newly Admitted – 602
Hospital Counties – 55
Number ICU – 1,162 (+0)
Number ICU with Intubation – 794 (-7)
Total Discharges – 142,307 (+715)
Deaths – 75
Total Deaths – 37,851

The regional hospital bed capacity and occupancy numbers, including the number of hospitalizations as a percent of the region’s population, is as follows:

Region	COVID Patients Currently in Hospital in Region	COVID Patients as Percent of Region Population	Percent of Hospital Beds Available Within 7 Days Under Surge Plan
Capital Region	168	0.02%	35%
Central New York	95	0.01%	32%
Finger Lakes	213	0.02%	40%
Long Island	983	0.03%	34%
Mid-Hudson	606	0.03%	43%
Mohawk Valley	109	0.02%	36%
New York City	3,130	0.04%	31%
North Country	74	0.02%	57%
Southern Tier	134	0.02%	47%
Western New York	252	0.02%	38%
Statewide	5,764	0.03%	35%

The regional ICU bed capacity and occupancy numbers are as follows:

Region	Total ICU Beds in Region	Total Occupied ICU Beds in Region	Percent of ICU Beds Available in Region (7-day Avg)
Capital Region	236	174	27%
Central New York	262	170	32%
Finger Lakes	397	246	37%
Long Island	857	662	22%
Mid-Hudson	678	394	40%
Mohawk Valley	127	93	29%
New York City	2,609	2,032	21%
North Country	60	29	45%
Southern Tier	126	74	44%
Western New York	545	344	38%
Statewide	5,897	4,218	28%

Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

REGION	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
Capital Region	2.09%	2.00%	1.90%
Central New York	1.41%	1.33%	1.24%
Finger Lakes	2.33%	2.37%	2.32%
Long Island	4.36%	4.31%	4.27%
Mid-Hudson	4.43%	4.14%	4.18%
Mohawk Valley	2.11%	2.11%	2.02%
New York City	4.40%	4.40%	4.41%
North Country	3.91%	3.95%	3.82%
Southern Tier	0.78%	0.76%	0.76%
Western New York	3.01%	2.87%	2.28%
Statewide	3.60%	3.53%	3.44%

Each New York City borough’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

BOROUGH	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
Bronx	6.20%	6.00%	5.67%
Brooklyn	4.57%	4.56%	4.48%
Manhattan	3.01%	2.98%	2.91%
Queens	4.96%	4.95%	4.88%
Staten Island	4.57%	4.47%	4.23%

Of the 1,578,785 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

County	Total Positive	New Positive
Albany	20,392	56
Allegany	2,839	7
Broome	14,228	83
Cattaraugus	4,281	12
Cayuga	5,289	47
Chautauqua	7,185	33
Chemung	6,362	12
Chenango	2,376	17
Clinton	3,390	21
Columbia	3,318	6
Cortland	3,078	4
Delaware	1,448	10
Dutchess	21,565	113
Erie	63,468	220
Essex	1,298	7
Franklin	1,954	19
Fulton	3,202	32
Genesee	4,293	21
Greene	2,582	9
Hamilton	276	0
Herkimer	4,505	6
Jefferson	4,622	40
Lewis	2,005	9
Livingston	3,452	18
Madison	3,765	10
Monroe	51,564	141
Montgomery	3,095	16
Nassau	143,615	546
Niagara	14,984	27
NYC	684,185	3,384
Oneida	19,393	42
Onondaga	31,909	61
Ontario	5,646	20
Orange	35,648	152
Orleans	2,398	4
Oswego	5,894	19
Otsego	2,247	9
Putnam	8,116	31
Rensselaer	8,788	28
Rockland	37,579	101
Saratoga	11,604	44
Schenectady	10,624	31
Schoharie	1,168	8
Schuyler	850	3
Seneca	1,544	12
St. Lawrence	5,233	39
Steuben	5,426	11
Suffolk	158,029	513
Sullivan	4,616	22
Tioga	2,752	12
Tompkins	3,389	13
Ulster	9,754	56
Warren	2,769	6
Washington	2,248	16
Wayne	4,382	12
Westchester	104,400	410
Wyoming	2,756	8
Yates	1,007	1

Yesterday, 75 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 37,851. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence:

Deaths by County of Residence
County	New Deaths
Albany	1
Bronx	5
Broome	1
Delaware	1
Dutchess	1
Erie	1
Kings	13
Lewis	1
Manhattan	6
Monroe	3
Nassau	4
Niagara	1
Oneida	1
Onondaga	1
Orange	2
Queens	14
Rensselaer	1
Rockland	2
Saratoga	2
Schenectady	1
Suffolk	9
Sullivan	1
Westchester	3

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WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE FRIDAY PROGRAM ON RIGHT NOW. RIGHT HERE. RIGHT ON.

Posted on February 20, 2021 by John Bailey

JOHN BAILEY AND THE NEWS.
INTERVIEWS CRYSTAL HAWKINS-SYSKA
OF KELLER WILLIAMS IN WHITE PLAINS
ON REAL ESTATE IN WHITE PLAINS NEW YORK USA.
PLUS THE EXIT OF JOHN KIRKPATRICK FROM THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
STEADILY DECLINE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS CONTINUES
PREMATURE BUDGET FORUMS WHEN THERE IS NO STATE BUDGET. (CLICK WHITE ARROW TO THE ACTION

WHITE PLAINS WEEK OF FEB 19 on Worldwide now on WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG WORLDWIDE

Posted on February 19, 2021 by John Bailey

**JOHN BAILEY AND THE NEWS**
**THE NEWS IN WHITE PLAINS NEW YORK USA**
**20 YEARS OF TRUTH, JUSTICE AND THE AMERICAN WAY**

**COUNCILMAN JOHN KIRKPATRICK**
NOT RENOMINATED FOR THIRD TERM
THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD

**CRYSTAL HAWKINS-SYSKA**
**ON WHITE PLAINS REAL ESTATE**
**EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!**
**THROUGH THE MIRACLE OF ZOOM**
PRESIDENT OF HUDSON GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
BROKER WITH KELLER WILLIAMS IN WHITE PLAINS NEW YORK USA
ON
**REALTY REALITY IN WHITE PLAINS NY TODAY**
**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY**
**THE MARKET IS ON FIRE**

THE LATEST WESTCHESTER COVID TREND! GOOD NEWS!
**LOWEST INFECTION RATE SINCE MID NOVEMBER**

PLUS THE WESTCHESTER STATE SENATORS AND ASSEMBLYPERSONS BUDGET HEARINGS

TEXAS ON ICE — COULD IT HAPPEN HERE? NO. MIKE WELCH OF WESTCHESTER POWER TELLS YOU WHY

NOW THE STATE HOUSE WANTS TO TAKE AWAY GOVERNOR CUOMO’S SUPER POWERS. AFTER 12 MONTHS?

JOHN BAILEY AND WHITE PLAINS WEEK
A WHITE PLAINS FRIDAY NIGHT MUST SEE TV FOR 20 YEARS

From the Start 20 years ago
always from the heart

THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR ON OTHER “NEWS” PROGRAMS
YOU HEAR HERE

Democratic City Committee Taps Mayor Roach to run for a Third Term in Fall. Selects New Candidate for Common Council, Richard Payne to Join Incumbents John Martin and Justin Brasch to run for Common Council in Fall. Incumbent John Kirkpatrick Denied renomination. Latimer endorsed for County Executive, Benjamin Boykin for County Legislator.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by John Bailey

WP Mayor Tom Roach
with NY Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to the Mayor’s left.
The Mayor will run for his Third Term as Mayor Heading the WP Democratic Ticket

John Martin and Justin Brasch
nominated for reelection to Common Council

Richard Payne
Nominated for first time to White Plains Common Council

**John Kirkpatrick**
**Two-term incumbent Democrat Councilman failed in his bid for renomination**

WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2021. By John F. Bailey. February 18, 2021.

At a virtual meeting of the White Plains Democratic City Committee this evening, committee District Leaders nominated George Latimer for County Executive, Benjamin Boykin for County Legislator and nominated Mayor Thomas Roach to run for a third term as Mayor. Incumbents John Martin, Councilman since 2011 was nominated to run for another full term as Councilman, and Justin Brasch to run for reelection to the White Plains Common Council for a second term

A first-time candidate for Common Council, Richard Payne, Organization Chairman of the City Committee was nominated to run instead of John Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick, an incumbent Councilman who has served for two full terms.

The vote officially nominating Mr. Payne took place because Kirkpatrick contested the nomination.

BRITTANY BRANDWEIN TONIGHT AT 8 of WHITE PLAINS BID on HOW WHITE PLAINS STREET BUSINESS IS RECOVERYING ON “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” AT 8. CH 45 FIOS COUNTYWIDE CH 76 OPTIMUM WHITE PLAINS & www.wpcommunitymedia.org

Posted on February 18, 2021 by John Bailey

**Brittany Brandwein**
**Executive Director of the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District**
discusses with John Bailey how BID promotions have revitalized business in the WP Down in January and February, talks about “March Into Self-Care” beauty and personal care promotion in March and tells of the summer promotions coming up. PROMOTIONS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

BRITTANY BRANDWEIN ON

HOW RESTAURANT MONTH LIFTED UP WHITE PLAINS TO A BETTER JANUARY THAN DECEMBER

HOW FITNESS FEBRUARY IS INTRODUCING NEW CUSTOMERS TO 17 FITNESS BUSINESSES –AND THERE IS STILL 10 DAYS TO GO TO GET READY FOR THE BEACH

HOW RESTAURANTS ARE DOING-RESPONDING-KEEPING IN BUSINESS

THE KEY TO ADJUSTING TO THE MARKET: TAKE OUT, DELIVERY, ONLINE PRESENCE

COME ON DOWN, DOWNTOWN

COVID VACCINATIONS KEEPING PACE WITH VACCINE ALLOCATIONS. INDOOR RECREATION SITES, OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT PARKS MAY OPEN IN APRIL AT 33% CAPACITY. SUMMER DAY CAMPS MAY PLAN FOR REOPENING.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by John Bailey

WPCNR GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO CORONAVIRUS REPORT. February 18, 2021:

All of our decisions are guided by science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. With continued decreases in the infection and hospitalization rates, we are able to take steps in our post-COVID recovery and we are now in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with the proper safety protocols in place.

Indoor family entertainment centers will be able to reopen with 25 percent capacity and health protocols starting Friday, March 26th.

Outdoor amusement parks can open with a 33 percent capacity starting Friday, April 9th.

As we’ve said time and time again, our success will be determined by our actions and as long as we stay united and keep carrying this progress forward we will be able to see more and more sectors of our economy reopen.

1. Four major vaccination sites will open in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Yonkers in partnership with FEMA. These four vaccination sites outside of New York City will vaccinate approximately 1,000 New Yorkers each day beginning the first week of March, and appointments will be initially reserved for members of the community in which the sites are located. These sites will help us in our goal of ensuring vaccine access in socially vulnerable communities, and we thank the federal government for their partnership. More details will come soon.

2. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 6,574. Of the 169,963 tests reported yesterday, 6,092, or 3.58 percent, were positive. There were 1,273 patients in ICU yesterday, up two from the previous day. Of them, 854 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 109 New Yorkers to the virus.

3. As of 11am Wednesday morning, 91 percent of first doses allocated to the state have been administered. This represents 2,068,561 first doses administered of the 2,263,960 first dose allocations received from the federal government. So far, 942,833 second doses have been administered out of the 1,231,325 second doses received. To date, NYS distribution sites have administered 94 percent of first doses received for weeks 1-9. See data by region on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.

4. There are now a total of 82 known cases of the UK COVID variant in New York State. Twelve additional cases of the UK variant were identified: Eleven in New York City and one in Broome County.

5. Day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for reopening. The Department of Health will issue specific reopening guidance, including details on timing, in the coming weeks.
Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

WEATHER WHITE PLAINS NY USA

Posted on February 18, 2021 by John Bailey

Today

Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 28. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 33. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.