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WPCNR POLICE GAZETTEFrom the Westchester County Police. May 14, 2019:
Westchester County Police arrested two wrong-way drivers in separate incidents this morning and charged them with driving under the influence of alcohol on the Saw Mill River Parkway in northern Westchester.
In the first incident, which occurred about 1:10 a.m., the wrong-way driver collided with another vehicle near Grant Street in Pleasantville.
The wrong-way driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of travel in a 2013 Honda Civic when he collided with a 2011 BMW, seriously injuring himself and causing injury to the other driver.
The wrong-way driver, who had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, had to be extricated from his car by the Pleasantville Fire Department and was taken to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla by the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries.
The wrong way driver, a man in his 50s, did not have identification in his possession. County Police have a tentative ID and are working to confirm it.
The driver of the other vehicle suffered leg injuries in the crash and was treated at the emergency room at the Westchester Medical Center.
The wrong-way driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Assault 3rd Degree, misdemeanors. He will be required to surrender to county police to be booked on the charges following his release from the hospital.
The second incident occurred about 2:30 a.m. when county police received a report of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes in New Castle. Officers observed the wrong-way vehicle, a GMC Envoy,at the Mount Kisco-Bedford border and were able to stop it at the Route 117 exit in Bedford.
The driver, who also had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, failed a field sobriety test. Matthew Seiter, 36, of Brookfield, CT, was subsequently charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor, and Driving While Ability Impaired and Reckless Driving, violations. He is due to appear in Bedford Town Court on June 5.
COASTER, PLAYLAND’S MASCOT SUPERVISES WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER CUTTING THE RIBBON TO THE NEW PLAYLAND PARK “You have to get it just right the first time, ” sources quote Coaster . COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER WELCOMING THE MULTITUDES TO PLAYLAND PARK SATURDAY. All photos, Courtesy Westchester County Department of CommunicationsAND AWAAAAAAAAAAAAY WE GO!
WPCNR PLAYLAND GO ROUND. From Westchester County Department of Communications May 13, 2019:
Playland’s 2019 Opening Day is going in the record books as having the highest attendance the park has seen on opening day in 7 years. The Park welcomed 8,228 people on opening day, with attendees enjoying the rides, food, musical entertainment and Kiddie Land shows.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “This attendance record shows just how important refreshed marketing, creativity and drive are when promoting an amusement park. The workers at Playland did a fantastic job readying the park – it was spotless and colorful and adorned with our new mascot Coaster.
I thank them for their tireless work. Hearing the roar of the Dragon Coaster coupled with laughter under the warm sunshine was the perfect Saturday at Playland Park. I am excited to see attendance continue to climb as we roll out more of our promotional events at Playland this season.”
Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “Opening day at Playland this season was a dream. I am incredibly proud of the work of the Parks Department and incredibly thankful for County Executive Latimer’s support of Playland. Playland is different this season – you can feel the energy and excitement – and we are looking forward to rolling out all of our new programs and initiatives. It is going to be a great summer at Playland.”
HARD TO TELL WHO HAS MORE FUN AT THE NEW PLAYLAND PARK– THE LITTLE KIDS OR THE BIG KIDS.
Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Deputy Commissioner Peter Tartaglia said: “I want to thank County Executive Latimer for his commitment and vision. People are excited to come out to Playland in a way that has been missing for years. There is an excitement and a buzz, people see us more on television and on social media. Customers know this is a fun and safe place to be and they want to be part of it.”
Playland General Manager Frank Carrieri said: “The 2019 season at Playland is off to a tremendous start – we are proud and excited of all the new programs and events we are running this summer and the public is also. There is an energy and an excitement at this Park we haven’t seen in a long time, and I want to thank County Executive Latimer for believing in Playland and fighting to keep this the people’s park.”
COASTER ARRIVES ON VINTAGE 1928 PLAYLAND FIRE TRUCK
Playland has been Westchester County and the New York Metropolitan areas’ great family amusement park and entertainment center since 1928. For the 2019 season, the Park is welcoming many new, exciting events and promotions – including a collaboration with ArtsWestchester and the Westchester Parks Foundation for a public art display, the first new commercial in 10 years, the welcoming of “Town Days” to promote community and 11 new musical acts.
The 30-sec TV commercial was produced in-house by Catherine Cioffi the Westchester County Director of Communications and her assistant Carl Pagano. Ms.Cioffi told WPCNR more commercials are planned. And you can see the commercial on this link:
Ms. Cioffi turned WPCNR over to Deputy Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, Peter Tartaglia to answer WPCNR’s question about future public information efforts. Tartaglia in a statement said:
“Zanzarella Marketing is our media buyer as well as our consultant. The $850,000 consists of all media including social media- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, television broadcast and cable, New York and Westchester radio, billboards and digital boards in Westchester and the Bronx, area newspapers and area direct mail.”
Latimer continued: “This administration is committed to Playland. We plan to run this park with a level of energy and vitality that has been missing. This is a County park for County people – and whether you live in the far northwest corner of this County in Cortlandt, Peekskill or Buchanan, or down in the southeast portion near Pelham Manor and New Rochelle, or if you are in Yonkers in the southwest corner, or North Salem in the northeast section of the County – Playland is a park for you.”
Among the new features for the 2019 Season: a public art display, Westchester Town Days, the Westchester Loves to Read Program, laser shows, 11 new musical acts, a new coaster mascot, new social media campaign #HeyCoaster, Playland museum, updated commercial and updated webpage (playlandpark.org).
Spectators and Competitors from cities, towns, track clubs from the great Northeast saw performances to remember at White Plains High School Saturday on a memorable day in the sun.A Women’s 100 Yard Dash Heat Saturday morning at the Loucks GamesThe Discus Throwers were flying with efforts that challenged meet and state records.The first of the Men’s Mile Heats–A spectacular race
The Glen Loucks Meet on Saturday at White Plains High School was a spectacular exhibition of exciting, extraordinary competition of champions and aspirants to execellence in crisp cool spectacular weather. The efforts, the disciplined performance and strategic display of race strategies simply stunned in heat after heat, race after race. Discus and Javelin throw. It was youth at its best!
THE 52 NORTH BROADWAY CONFRONTATION AT COMMON COUNCIL, IS IT PROGRESS TO BUILD A LIFETIME ENVIRONMENT ON A TOXIC SITE AND CALL IT PROGRESS?THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BAIL OUT OPTION FOR DEVELOPERSPLAYLAND OPENS SAURDAY. LATIMER DEFENDS PLAYLAND SAFETYTHE SCHOOL BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS IN 3 MINUTES ON WHITE PLAINS WEEKCOMMON COUNCIL WRAPUP
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE EXAMINER.From the City of White Plains May 8, 2019 UPDATED WITH 2019 INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND 2019 AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTS FROM CITY WEBSITE, MAY 9
UPDATED MAY 11, 2019 WITH DEMONSTRATION OF A DEVELOPER BUYOUT (RED BLOCK IN STORY) OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATION. :
The White Plains Common Council passed significant changes to the city’s Affordable Rental Housing Program at their May meeting Monday evening. The changes had originally been proposed in February by Mayor Roach and represent a focused effort and commitment by the Mayor and Common Council to increase the overall number of affordable housing units in the city. With these changes the City of White Plains Affordable Rental Housing Program will become one of the most progressive in the region.
The City of White Plains has
shown a strong commitment to affordable housing. Its program, which has been in
place since 2003, requires multi-family developments to provide a 10% set-aside
of affordable units reserved for those at 80% of the Westchester County Area
Median Income (AMI) range. Alternatively, a developer could seek Common Council
approval to provide 6% affordable units at the lower 60% AMI range. AMI is
determined annually by HUD.
“While this program has
certainly been successful in creating affordable rental housing units in the
city, we recognize that maintaining White Plains as an affordable place to live
for people of all income levels strengthens our city. It also requires our
consistent attention to ensure that our program is meeting the housing needs of
our residents,” said Mayor Tom Roach.
Council Member Nadine Hunt-Robinson said, ‘We
are always looking for ways to improve our City, and the expansion of our
affordable housing program ensures that White Plains remains accessible to
people of varied income levels. This is vital to maintaining the diversity that
makes our City a great place to live, work and play. In addition, after
championing an increase to SCRIE/DRIE protections a few years ago, I am pleased
that we are now raising the income eligibility limit further to the state
maximum.”
The legislation passed on May 6th expands the City’s Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) in several ways. First, it would make the program applicable citywide in areas where multi-family housing with 10 or more units is permitted by the Zoning Code. Currently, the program applies primarily in the downtown area.
Second, the proposal expands eligibility for the program to those whose incomes are 50% of AMI. The City’s current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice reveals that there are few housing options for those in this income range. Subsidized housing exists for those whose income is below the 50% AMI threshold, and the ARHP is available to those whose income is above this threshold. This change would close an important identified gap in the current program.
Third, the proposal would increase affordable set aside amounts to 12% of units at 80% AMI and to 8% at 50% and 60% AMI. Developers would have the discretion to select either the 8% or 12% option.
Fourth, the proposal would establish a buy-out of up to 25 of the required affordable rental units as an option for developers.
The funds generated from the buy-out option would go into the city’s existing Affordable Housing Assistance Fund (AHAF) and would be used to create a range of housing assistance programs and more affordable units.
For example, the funds could be used for down payment assistance, land acquisition or project construction expenses for the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, to defray a portion of the city’s administrative costs associated with management of the program, and other actions taken for the furtherance of increasing affordable housing city-wide.
White Plains Affordable Rental Housing Program:
The City of White Plains Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) provides over 150 apartments in eleven buildings located at various sites throughout downtown White Plains. The purpose of the ARHP is to ensure that the City remains an economically diverse community by filling the need for quality housing that is affordable to moderate income households. To achieve that goal, the ARHP requires developers to rent a portion of the apartments in their buildings to tenants whose annual income is between 60% and 100% of the Area Median Income in Westchester County.
Karen Pasquale, Senior Advisor to the Mayor wrote WPCNR supply this supplemental information below:
“See this link to the Affordable Housing page (under Planning Dept) on city website: https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/719/Affordable-Rental-Housing-Program. It gives the 2019 income eligibility requirements and allowable rents (studio thru 3 BR). These numbers are established annually by HUD and are based on a number of factors specific to our area.
The ARHP is open to everyone who meets the income requirements. There is no residency requirement for participation.”
2019 Income Eligibility Requirements
1 Person
2 Pple
3 People
4 People
Minimum Household Income
$50,550
$57,750
$65,000
$72,200
Maximum Household Income
$84,200
$96,250
$108,300
$120,300
The rent for ARHP apartments is generally lower than rent charged for market rate apartments, but this is not a low-income housing program. Rents for the ARHP apartments are established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are set at three different rates, based on income ranges as follows:
2019 HUD Rents
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
60% AMI
$1,264
$1,444
$1,625
$1,805
80% AMI
$1,684
$1,925
$2,165
$2,406
100% AMI
$2,105
$2,406
$2,708
$3,008
WPCNR has constructed a rough demonstration of how a developer can buy out his or her affordable housing obligation under the new legislation and the effect on the project. It should be noted that this is just a demonstration, any actual buyout would be customized depending on the details of any development proposal. The City of White Plains did not provide any examples when requested. The buyout payment is not due until a project is approved.
A separate proposal also aimed at increasing affordability will be introduced at an upcoming Council meeting.
This legislation will propose increasing the annual income eligibility limits under the Senior Citizen Rental Income Exemption (SCRIE) program and authorizing the city to participate in the Disabled Rental Income Exemption (DRIE) program.
The city has participated in SCRIE for many years. Several years ago the city increased the income eligibility limit under SCRIE to its current $30,000 level.
In an effort to encourage more participation in these programs, the proposal would increase the income eligibility limits to the current state maximum of $50,000/year.
These programs apply to those who live in Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) buildings, of which there are many in the city. Tenants in ETPA buildings who are participating in the SCRIE or DRIE programs are protected from rent increases and building owners receive a tax credit for their participation in the program.
300 Apartments were approved to be built on the 1133 Westchester Avenue site (visible in lower righthand portion of the satellite photograph above.
Closeup satellite shot showing where the new apartments will be built on the 1133 Westchester site, owned by RPW Group. The apartments are anticipated to be built by Spring 2022, being the first apartments to come on the market of the approximately 7,000 proposed rentals approved or in the process of being approved in White Plains NY USA
Robert Weisz, CEO of The RPW presenting The Flats in January.
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. Special to WPCNR from the NRP Group. May 8, 2019:
The 1133 Flats Apartments project was approved Monday night by the White Plains Common Council and Westchester Industrial Development Agency. Construction is intended to begin construction by February 2020, expected to be completed in Spring, 2022.
Below is a statement from The NRP Group, one of the developers on the project (with RPW Group):
“The NRP Group is excited to move forward with the development of 1133 Westchester Avenue, which will be among the most innovative residential developments in the region. Our environmentally progressive vision for the development — which includes solar panels on all three buildings, energy efficient systems, electric vehicle charging stations and future LEED certifications — reflects Westchester County’s evolving needs and trends. We look forward to further collaborating with the White Plains community to deliver this modern, mixed-use campus.”
It’s a Brand-new Playland! County Executive George Latimer Monday at Playland, announcing there will be changes made in what patrons will get on visits to Playland this summer. Park Opens Saturday. Photos, Courtesy, Westchester County Department of Communications
WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. (Edits by WPCNR in Boldface))May 7, 2019:
Playland has been Westchester County and the New York Metropolitan areas’ great family amusement park and entertainment center since 1928.
This morning County Executive George Latimer speaking on the air at WVOX Radio 1460, on the Good Morning Westchester program in an interview with Bob Morrone. Latimer said he was awaiting Standard Amusements response to his decision to terminate the Standard Amusements contract to run Playland, effective May 28.
He also said he expected to be “in the courts” on the dispute.
He said he wanted to bring in “outside management “– an expert to manage the park, an expert to promote ticket sales and group sales, and one for promotion.
He told Morrone safety concerns raised about the park in 2016-17 (made public in the New York Post and The Journal News Saturday) had been corrected before the 2018 season began
He expressed confidence to Morrone that the county would increase park attendance over last year with a series of changes and promotions announced Monday
The county executive made the remarks on the radio this morning, after a news conference at Playland Monday in which he outlined the following plans for Playland this summer.
County Executive George Latimer speaking of the new plans for Playland Monday.
The county summarized yesterday’s news conference:
For the 2019 season, the Park is welcoming many new, exciting events and promotions – including a collaboration with ArtsWestchester and the Westchester Parks Foundation for a public art display, the first new commercial in 10 years, the welcoming of “Town Days” to promote community and 11 new musical acts.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “This administration is committed to Playland. We plan to run this park with a level of energy and vitality that has been missing. On a beautiful day like today, you can envision what it has been like for 90 years, and what it will be during its 91st year.
This is a County park for County people – and whether you live in the far northwest corner of this county in Cortlandt, Peekskill or Buchanan, or down in the southeast portion near Pelham Manor and New Rochelle, or if you are in Yonkers in the southwest corner, or North Salem in the northeast section of the County – Playland is a park for you.”
Among the new features for the 2019 Season: a public art display, Westchester Town Days, the Westchester Loves to Read Program, laser shows, 11 new musical acts, a new coaster mascot, new social media campaign #HeyCoaster, Playland museum, updated commercial and updated webpage (playlandpark.org).
Latimer said: “We are supremely confident, as we get ready to open this park that it is ready to go for the new season. This park is safe, has been safe, and will be safe.”
Art
The public has come forward and requested that Playland have public art and more art displays. The County has identified space on the Boardwalk to be used for an art installation. With the assistance of ArtsWestchester, and with funding being provided by the Westchester Parks Foundation, the County will be issuing an RFP for an art display this summer. The art creation will be available for public viewing and unveiled 1-2 weeks later. The art will remain at the park for the remainder of the summer.
Joe Stout, Executive Director, Westchester Parks Foundation stated: “The Westchester Parks Foundation believes that our parks are to be enjoyed and used by everyone. This public arts initiative is a perfect way to communicate that spirit of welcome and to add another destination at Playland for everyone to enjoy this summer.”
Town Days
Focused on building community and celebrating the unique towns, cities and villages of Westchester County this summer, the County will be featuring “Town Days,” Tuesdays – Fridays, June 25-August 31 (except July 4). From A to Z, Playland will celebrate each town, village and city with their own Town Day. With proof of ID, each resident will receive discount coupons when they arrive at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building. Municipalities will also have a chance to display booths of information and proudly display what makes them unique at the Fountain Plaza on their special day. Discounts include one free mini golf entry, two for one ride admission, one free beach or pool admission, $1 off of one food value meal and a $5 discount for parking on a return visit to the park.
Schedule:
· Tues, June 25 Ardsley Day
· Wed, June 26 Bedford Day
· Thurs, June 27 Briarcliff Manor Day
· Fri, June 28 Bronxville Day
· Tues, July 2 Buchanan Day
· Wed, July 3 Cortlandt Day
· Friday, July 5 Croton-on-Hudson Day
· Tues, July 9 Dobbs Ferry Day
· Wed, July 10 Eastchester Day
· Thurs, July 11 Elmsford Day
· Fri, Jul 12 Greenburgh Day
· Tues, July 16 Harrison Day (Town/Village)
· Wed, July 17 Hastings-on-Hudson Day
· Thurs, July 18 Irvington Day
· Fri, July 19 Larchmont Day
· Tues, July 23 Lewisboro Day
· Wed, July 24 Mamaroneck Day (Town/Village)
· Thurs, July 25 Mount Kisco Day
· Fri, July 26 Mount Pleasant Day
· Tues, July 30 Mount Vernon Day
· Wed, July 31 New Castle Day
· Thurs, Aug 1 New Rochelle Day
· Fri, Aug 2 North Castle Day
· Tues, Aug 6 North Salem Day
· Wed, Aug 7 Ossining Day (Town/Village)
· Thurs, Aug 8 Peekskill Day
· Fri, Aug 9 Pelham Day
· Tues, Aug 13 Port Chester Day
· Wed, Aug 14 Pound Ridge Day
· Thurs, Aug 15 Rye Day (City/Town)
· Fri, Aug 16 Rye Brook Day
· Tues, Aug 20 Scarsdale Day (Town/Village)
· Wed, Aug 21 Sleepy Hollow Day
· Thurs, Aug 22 Somers Day
· Fri, Aug 23 Tarrytown Day
· Tues, Aug 27 Tuckahoe Day
· Wed, Aug 28 White Plains Day
· Thurs, Aug 29 Yonkers Day
· Fri, Aug 30 Yorktown Day
Westchester Loves to Read Program
Open to students County-wide in grades Pre-K through 5, this reading initiative asks students to log their reading time beginning starting Oct. 1, 2018 and ending on May 5, 2019. Students who read 4,000 minutes during that time, or roughly 15-20 minutes a day, will receive a free pass to Playland Park’s Opening Day. It’s as simple as that. Read. Log. Win.
Laser Show
June 8- Sept. 2 the new laser show will be displayed every day at 7:45p.m. and 9p.m. The show is a colorful, wonder-filled extravaganza of music and dancing laser lights that come to life every night.
Concerts
We are proud to be featuring 11 musical performances this season, a 60% increase over years past. The musical performances include many well-known bands from across the tristate area.
· May 11 – Gilbert Band
· June 16 – Mamaroneck’s School of Rock
· June 22- Band Bedrock
· June 28- Tramps Like Us, Springsteen Tribute Band
· June 30 – East Coast School Tour, School of Rock
· July 14 – Playland Palooza: Playland D.J., Penelope Robin, String n’ Skins, Genessa & The Selena Experience
· July 26 – Voyage, Journey Tribute Band
· July 27 – Brandi and the Alexanders
· August 2 – Back to the Eighties Show, Jessie’s Girl
· August 11 – Dr, K’s Motown Revue
· August 23 – Amish Outlaws
Brandi Thompson lead vocalist of Brandi and the Alexanders said: “We are thrilled to come to Playland Park and perform with you guys this summer. We are a funk, soul and rock n’roll ensemble and we’re going bring that energy and vitality [that the County Executive] was talking about before to this park and bring back the glory days we all want to see here.”
Coaster – #HeyCoaster
The Playland mascot Coaster was refreshed this year to appeal to children. Updated for the first time in more than 20 years, the new Coaster is a cartoon figure who children are naturally drawn to. He is being promoted with a social media campaign #HeyCoaster. He can be found popping up all over Westchester County from May 1 until the end of the Playland 2019 season.
Museum
Playland has a rich history that is treasured by the people of Westchester County. The County has now created a special Playland Museum to showcase the park’s rich history. Though small at the moment, the County plans to expand it’s showcase of the Park’s history.
Commercial
For the first time in 10 years Playland has a new television commercial. Focused on promoting Playland as a full day destination, the commercial celebrates youth and joy and stars local children.
The new revamped webpage is easy to navigate and dynamic to look at. The sliders are modern and will change throughout the season.
About Playland Park
Playland has been Westchester County and the New York Metropolitan areas’ great family amusement park and entertainment center since 1928. Playland has the distinction of being America’s first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today’s theme parks. Art Deco structures and symmetrical colonnades are the hallmark of Playland’s singular architectural flow. Playland was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 and is owned by Westchester County and operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. The park offers 50 major and Kiddyland rides and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Playland operates seven original classic rides — the Dragon Caster, Derby Racer, Grand Carousel (currently under restoration, scheduled to reopen in 2020), Whip, Ye Old Mill, Kiddy Coaster and Kiddy Carousel, all of which are National Historic Landmarks. Playland also features lake boating, mini golf, games of skill, arcade games, a variety of food stands, fireworks on Fridays (July and August), laser shows, and concerts on the Music Tower Stage. The Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar, the Westchester Children’s Museum, Playland Ice Casino, beach and pool and art gallery space are located on the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is part of Playland’s Seaside Walk – the largest stretch of public parkland on Long Island Sound in Westchester County. Playland hosts parties for groups of 100 to 10,000 with catered events tailored to the needs of clients. Playland generates $28 million a year for the region through off-site spending, in-park spending and job creation.
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