NOVEMBER 10–WHITE PLAINS VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM

WHITE PLAINS TO HONOR VETERANS at the City Hall Veterans Memorial Garden for Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

White Plains, NY – November 4, 2026. The City of White Plains will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the Veterans Memorial Garden, located behind City Hall at 255 Main Street. The garden can be accessed from the City Hall parking lot or E.J. Conroy Drive.

For more than two decades, the City of White Plains, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Veterans Committee, has hosted this annual ceremony to honor the service, dedication, and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.8.5x11 2026 - Veterans Day

This year’s ceremony will feature guest speaker Matthew Palazola, a U.S. Army Veteran, who will share reflections on his military service and the significance of Veterans Day. Drafted in 1968, Palazola served with the 299th Combat Engineer Company in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, where he was promoted to Specialist Five (E-5).

After one year in Vietnam, he completed the remainder of his military service in Germany. Following his service, Palazola pursued degrees in respiratory therapy and healthcare administration. He dedicated nearly 40 years to White Plains Hospital, serving in various leadership roles before retiring in 2022.

Local community organizations will participate in the ceremony, including the Boy Scouts, who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Musical performances will be provided by the White Plains School District’s Highlands Middle School Band and the Westchester Choral Society. The White Plains Color Guard, comprised of members of the City’s Police and Fire Departments, will present the National Colors. The ceremony will also include the traditional Firefighters’ Ringing of the Bell in recognition of Armistice Day.

Originally observed as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, Veterans Day was officially renamed in 1954 to honor American veterans of all wars. Today, it serves as an opportunity to recognize and express gratitude to all who have served our nation in times of war and peace.

The City of White Plains invites all residents, veterans, and their families to attend this meaningful ceremony as we come together to honor those who have served our country.

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WHITE PLAINS RENDIRÁ HOMENAJE A LOS VETERANOS en el Jardín Conmemorativo de los Veteranos del Ayuntamiento, con motivo de la ceremonia anual del Día de los Veteranos

White Plains, Nueva York – 4 de noviembre de 2026. La ciudad de White Plains llevará a cabo su ceremonia anual del Día de los Veteranos el miércoles 11 de noviembre, a las 10:30 a. m., en el Jardín Conmemorativo de los Veteranos (Veterans Memorial Garden), ubicado detrás del Ayuntamiento, en el 255 de Main Street. Se puede acceder al jardín desde el estacionamiento del Ayuntamiento o desde E.J. Conroy Drive.

Durante más de dos décadas, la ciudad de White Plains, en colaboración con el Comité de Veteranos del Alcalde, ha organizado esta ceremonia anual para honrar el servicio, la dedicación y los sacrificios de los hombres y mujeres que han servido en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos.

La ceremonia de este año contará con la participación de Matthew Palazola, veterano del Ejército de los EE. UU., quien compartirá sus reflexiones sobre su servicio militar y el significado del Día de los Veteranos. Tras ser reclutado en 1968, Palazola sirvió en la 299.ª Compañía de Ingenieros de Combate en las Tierras Altas Centrales de Vietnam, donde fue ascendido al rango de «Specialist Five» (E-5). Después de un año en Vietnam, completó el resto de su servicio militar en Alemania. Posteriormente, Palazola obtuvo títulos en terapia respiratoria y administración de servicios de salud. Dedicó casi 40 años al Hospital de White Plains, donde ocupó diversos cargos directivos antes de jubilarse en 2022.

En la ceremonia participarán organizaciones comunitarias locales, incluidos los Boy Scouts, quienes dirigirán el Juramento a la Bandera (Pledge of Allegiance). La parte musical estará a cargo de la banda de la escuela secundaria Highlands (Highlands Middle School), perteneciente al Distrito Escolar de White Plains, y de la Westchester Choral Society. La Guardia de Honor de White Plains, compuesta por miembros de los departamentos de Policía y Bomberos de la ciudad, realizará la presentación de la bandera nacional. Asimismo, la ceremonia incluirá el tradicional toque de campana de los bomberos, en conmemoración del Día del Armisticio. Originalmente conmemorado como el Día del Armisticio para recordar el fin de la Primera Guerra Mundial, el Día de los Veteranos fue renombrado oficialmente en 1954 para honrar a los veteranos estadounidenses de todas las guerras. Hoy en día, constituye una oportunidad para reconocer y expresar gratitud a todos aquellos que han servido a nuestra nación tanto en tiempos de guerra como de paz.

La ciudad de White Plains invita a todos los residentes, veteranos y sus familias a asistir a esta significativa ceremonia, en la que nos reuniremos para honrar a quienes han servido a nuestro país.

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NOVEMBER 10– COUNTY EXECUTIVE JENKINS SAYS ELECTION DAY HAS UNFINISHED BUSINESS TO TAKE UP– INVESTIGATE HOW ELECTION DAY VOTING SCANNERS FAILURE HAPPENED

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN REVIEW OF ELECTION DAY FAILURES

 

“Days might have passed, however what happened on Election Day in Westchester County remains completely unacceptable.

We are a County of more than one million residents, and voters deserve to have complete confidence in the integrity, security and reliability of our election system.

Following the official certification of the election results, I will convene a bipartisan review to thoroughly examine the decisions, actions and failures that led to this debacle.

This review will focus on determining what went wrong, where accountability lies and what steps must be taken to ensure that a failure of this magnitude never happens again.

“While the Board of Elections does not report to me, my responsibility is to look out for the people of Westchester County, and I share their anger and frustration over what occurred. That is also why on Election Day, I directed County officials, including representatives from our Law Department, to monitor the voting process to help ensure that every voter could cast a ballot without interference and that every vote would be properly and accurately counted.

“This is not about politics or pointing fingers. It is about accountability, transparency and ensuring public confidence in our election process. The voters deserve answers, but, and maybe more importantly, they deserve better and I intend to make sure they get it.”

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NOVEMBER 10– PUBLIC HEARINGS ON COUNTY 2027 BUDGET

On Monday, November 9th, the Board of Legislators received the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget from County Executive Ken Jenkins.

The Board will begin reviewing the budget on Thursday, November 12th.

In addition to the review process, the Board of Legislators will also host two public input sessions and one public hearing beginning this week. Details are below.

Public Input Sessions:

  • Thursday, November 12th at 6 PM
    Doles Center
    250 S. 6th Avenue
    Mount Vernon, NY 10550
  • Wednesday, November 18th at 6 PM
    Ford Administration Building (Auditorium)
    1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566

Public Hearing:

  • Wednesday, December 9th at 7 PM
    Board of Legislators Chamber
    148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor
    White Plains, NY 10601

Information on the FY2027 budget is available in the Budget Dashboard section of the Board of Legislators website. The dashboard includes the full budget meeting schedule, how to participate, and links to view the proposed operating, capital, and special district budgets.

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NOVEMBER 10–COUNTY SALUTES AMERICA’S VETERANS TODAY 2 PM

WESTCHESTER TO MARK SERVICE OF NATION’S HEROES AT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Commemoration Will Be Held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

White Plains, NY – Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Veteran Service Agency Director Joshua Gaccione will lead a ceremony honoring all who served at the County’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, Tuesday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial.

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

Tuesday, November 10

2 p.m.

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial

2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY 10536

Watch Live on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov/

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