WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER SETS RECORD VISITS FOR YEAR 7,017,658 VISITS! 2,098,003 VISITORS MADE 6 VISITS A DAY EVERY DAY. 63,330 UNIQUE VISITORS MADE 133,730 VISITS IN DECEMBER. WPCNR AVERAGED 17,284 VISITORS A WEEK, VISITING 31,270 TIMES.

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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From White Plains Performing Arts Center. February 7, 2017:

A fundraiser  this Saturday night for WPPAC showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time

Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country and Jazz. As the tragic character “Lucy” in the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, from composer Frank Wildhorn, Eder blew the roof off of New York’s Plymouth Theatre each night as she belted out signature songs “Someone Like You” and “A New Life”. Her Broadway debut, for which she was rewarded with a Drama Desk nomination, sent her already rapidly rising star blazing across the sky, securing her spot as one of America’s most beloved singers and dynamic live performers.

“What do we mean when we use the word perfection? The question arises every time I watch the pop singer Linda Eder….” Stephen Holden, The New York Times

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WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From the Mayor’s Office. February 6,2017:

The city website posted the following statement (dated January 28) from Mayor Tom Roach on the ongoing immigration issue and the city position:

The City of White Plains is a diverse, vibrant and welcoming community. As Mayor, protecting the rights of all those who live, work, and visit here is paramount.

In White Plains we recognize that immigration is part of our national story.  It was an immigrant, Alexander Hamilton, whose command of artillery held off British and Hessian troops during the Battle of White Plains, allowing General Washington to preserve his army, and ultimately, our nation. The contributions of immigrants to our city and our nation have continued to this day.

The recent executive order issued by President Trump regarding “sanctuary cities” is of great concern. There is no clear definition of what constitutes a “sanctuary city” and therefore we do not adopt that term in White Plains. We believe it is more helpful to discuss our actual policies: 

– Our police officers have not and will not inquire regarding an individual’s immigration status.  

– We believe enforcement of federal immigration law lies with federal enforcement agencies not local police forces and we proceed accordingly.

– We adhere to the practices outlined by Attorney General Schneiderman in his recently issued guidance to local governments. We were pleased to have been consulted during the drafting of those guidelines.

 Our practices represent proper community policing, focused on building and maintaining trust and cooperation between the police and the community. Studies have demonstrated that these policies reduce crime and create a safer environment for all.

All of our policies are in compliance with the law and the Constitution and we are prepared to defend them in a court of law if necessary. We are proud of our policies and will continue to protect the rights of all those within our borders. 

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WPCNR HOMELAND SECURITY NEWS. From the Department of Homeland Security. February 4, 2017;

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would like to clarify the classes of aliens affected by the 90-day temporary pause on travel, with case-by-base exceptions and waivers, as outlined in the President’s Executive Order entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” 

To ensure that the U.S. government can conduct a thorough analysis of the national security risks faced by our immigration system, the Executive Order imposes a 90-day pause on the entry into the United States of nationals from Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen. This pause does not apply to Lawful Permanent Residents, dual citizens with passports from a country other than the seven listed, or those traveling on diplomatic, NATO or UN visas. Special Immigrant Visa holders who are nationals of these seven countries may board U.S.-bound planes, and apply for and receive a national interest exception to the pause upon arrival.

Importantly, these seven countries are the only countries to which the pause on entry applies. No other countries face such treatment. Nor have any other countries been identified as warranting future inclusion at this time, contrary to false reports.

As directed by the Executive Order, DHS is working with the Department of State and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a country-by-country review of the information provided by countries in order for their nationals to apply for myriad visas, immigration benefits, or otherwise seek admission into the United States. This review is needed to ensure that individuals seeking to enter the U.S. are who they claim to be and do not pose a security or public-safety threat.

The results of this review will be provided to the President within 30 days of the Executive Order’s signing. This review, conducted in consultation with our interagency partners, will determine which countries do not provide adequate information on their nationals seeking immigration benefits or admission into the United States. Principally, the goal is to ensure that those admitted to this country do not bear hostile attitudes toward the United States and its founding principles.

Based on that report, the State Department will ask any foreign governments who were determined to not be supplying adequate information on their nationals to begin providing such information within 60 days.

In order to protect Americans, and to advance the national interest, the United States must ensure that we have adequate information about individuals seeking to enter this country to ensure that they do not bear malicious intent toward the United States and its people.

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WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. From a CitizeNetReporter Correspondent. February 2, 2017 UPDATED FEBRUARY 3 2:30 PM:

Three new proposals for residential apartments were presented to the Common Council during a Special Meeting Tuesday.

The Broadstone complex (439 rental apartments, pricepoints undetermined) was proposed for the block between East Post Road and Mitchell Place overlooking Mamaroneck Avenue (see diagram below) that would be comprised of 3 buildings, 16,15 and 6 stories respectively with pocket greenspace parks in the center of the development. The base of the apartment complex fronting Mamaroneck Avenue would be a mix of retail and restaurants. The complex if approved would add to the White Plains Pavilion rebuild of apartments,cinema and retail/restaurants at the end of East Post Road

PROPOSED LOCATION OF BROADSTONE DEVELOPMENT–THE BLOCK FROM EAST POST ROAD TO MITCHELL PLACE ON MAMARONECK AVENUE

440 Hamilton Avenue the former AT & T complex (overlooking North Broadway is proposed to be converted into 245 rental apartments WITH A COMPLETELY REDESIGNED LOOK. (SEE RENDERING BELOW)

Mount Hope A.M.E.Zion Church on Lake Street, asked for a zoning ordinance to convert a portion of their property into an 24-APARTMENT SENIOR living facility.

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WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. January 31, 2017:

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