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JULY 9– JUST IN 4:30 PM EDT HUDSON RIVER BEACHES CLOSINGS
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TEMPORARY BEACH CLOSURES
(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Department of Health has temporarily closed the following beaches after routine water quality testing detected bacteria levels exceeding New York State health standards.
- Croton Point Park Beach
- Philipse Manor Beach
- Hudson Park East Beach
The beaches have been notified and closed to swimming out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.
The Department of Health will collect follow-up water samples.
If the results meet New York State water quality standards, the beaches could reopen as early as Sunday. Residents are encouraged to check for the latest beach status updates before traveling to any County beach.
JULY 9 — RAINED OUT 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY JULY 10 YOU ALL COME
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Celebrate America’s 250th this weekend at Playland Park!
[Rye, NY] – Playland Park will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special commemorative fireworks display on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, July 11. The event was rescheduled from July 4 due to weather. This larger fireworks display will replace the regularly scheduled Friday evening show.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase ride wristbands and parking in advance for a seamless entry and more time to enjoy the park. Both are available to purchase at playlandpark.org.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Playland’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks are a tradition not to be missed, especially for our nation’s 250th celebration. Although we had to postpone last week’s event, we’re excited to welcome everyone to the park to enjoy the celebration. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors alike to enjoy an evening of family fun in one of Westchester’s most iconic destinations.”
Westchester County Parks Acting Commissioner Peter Tartaglia said: “The date may have changed, but the excitement hasn’t. Playland is proud to host this special celebration, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a classic summer evening and a spectacular fireworks display honoring America’s 250th anniversary.”
The fireworks continue all summer long, every Friday for the remainder of the season. Fireworks displays begin at 9 p.m.
For Playland’s full schedule, hours, tickets and season passes, visit playlandpark.org. Season passes are available to purchase online only.
Playland Amusement Park is at 1 Playland Parkway in Rye, NY.
JULY 6—- GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON THIS WEEKEND’S GUN VIOLENCE AND THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S GUN SAFETY ROLLBACKS
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after a violent Fourth of July weekend in New York City left over a dozen people shot, including several children and one NYPD detective:
“This weekend, a family barbecue in Coney Island turned into a crime scene. Eight people were shot, four of them children as young as six. Hours later, one of our own detectives took a bullet doing his job to keep New Yorkers safe. More than a dozen people shot in two days, in a city that had just posted a record low for gun violence this year. That is not progress we can afford to lose, and it is exactly the moment the federal government should be doing more to keep guns out of the wrong hands – not less.
“Instead, the Trump administration has spent the past year and a half dismantling the very safeguards that make moments like this rarer. They’ve gutted the ATF’s ability to shut down dealers who repeatedly break the law. They’re restoring gun access to people flagged for serious mental illness. They’re rolling back scrutiny of dangerous accessories like stabilizing braces. And they are actively suing states to strike down limits on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. All of these actions defy common sense and make our communities less safe.
“New Yorkers just watched what happens when a gun ends up in the wrong hands on a summer night. The Trump administration’s answer is to make that easier, not harder. I will keep fighting in the Senate for the background checks, dealer accountability, and commonsense restrictions this administration is determined to tear down. The safety of our kids, our families, and our police officers should never be a partisan afterthought.”
JULY 6 — MEALS FOR KIDS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FROM WHITE PLAINS SCHOOLS 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273)
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White Plains City School District offering free summer meals to children
The White Plains City School District will offer free summer meals for children 18 and under this summer. Summer meals will be offered at White Plains High School from June 30 to August 17 and at Post Road School from July 6 to July 31. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m. All kids are welcome! No registration or sign-up is needed.
To find a summer meal site near you, text “food” or “comida” to 304-304. You can also call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273). Use the USDA SUN Meals site finder at https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals
JULY 6—- AFTER OVER THOUSANDS LEFT WITHOUT POWER IN WESTCHESTER DUE TO TREE FALL DOWNED WIRES BURY THE WIRES
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WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER JULY 6, 2026
Saturday night many Westchester residents and customers of Con Ed lost power. The company worked hard to restore service to those impacted.
A few years ago, Con Ed did a test in Greenburgh and in Yorktown placing wires underground on a street in Hartsdale (Birchwood Road).
I think that Con Ed should provide residents with their findings on the success of the test they conducted and advise if placing wires underground would result in fewer outages in the future.
If the experiment worked, I believe that Con Ed should expand the program and annually place more wires underground in their service territory.
. Underground lines are not exposed to high winds, falling trees or flying debris –the leading causes of outages.
Ice accumulation can also snap overhead wires and poles. Cars crashing into utility poles ae also a common cause of outages.
If Con Ed would include this initiative in their capital budget annually – over time there will be fewer outages.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
JULY 5–THUNDER BOOMERS CUT POWER IN GREENBURGH– SUPERVISOR COMMENDS CON ED SWIFT RESTORATION OF POWER
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WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER JULY 5, 2026
Commending Con Ed, Greenburgh Public Works department for response to last night’s storm…
Last night many Greenburgh residents were impacted by heavy rains with gusts up to 60 MPH which pushed trees into overhead wires.
I was very impressed with the Greenburgh Public Works Department.
After I lost power around 8:15 I drove to another location so I could charge my phones and answer e mails. Portions of Ardsley Road were not passable because of downed trees.
By time I got back home around 11 PM the Greenburgh Public Works Department had removed the trees and the road was passable! There were a number of downed trees around town last night and as of 8:00 AM this morning all the roads are passable. Only a small area around 455 Ridge Road was closed to traffic due to a downed wire.
I also want to commend Con Ed for their efforts.
Most people who live in Greenburgh who were out of power last night have had their power restored or will have the power restored today. Compare this to a few years ago when many residents were out of power for up to two weeks –on multiple occasions. Con Ed is doing a much better job.
According to Con Ed -Greenburgh, Elmsford, Dobbs Ferry and sections of Ardsley were hit harder than most other areas.
Stay away from downed wires because they could be live. Con Ed will have staff guard downed wires while making repairs.
Today and tomorrow there could be heavy showers and thunderstorms but according to reports that I received damaging wind threats to trees is lower.
I can always be reached on my cell if there is any emergency. My cell phone is 914-438-1343.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
JULY 4— COUNTY: CON EDISON CUT POWER TO YONKERS SEWAGE PLANT AS A POLICY DECISION TO PREVENT INABILITY TO GENERATE FULL POWER DEMAND
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UPDATE ON THE POWER FAILURE AT THE YONKERS SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM
(White Plains, NY) – As of 1:45 p.m., the Yonkers Wastewater Recovery Facility was fully operational after suffering a complete power failure due to the power reductions by Con Edison from the extreme heat.
The New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation has been communicating closely with Westchester and Rockland Counties, New York City and our partner agencies and advises residents in the following communities to
“refrain from swimming or any other activity that involves the full immersion of the body under water at closed beaches. It is safe, however, to engage in other recreational activities which involve partial contact with the water such as boating, kayaking and fishing:”
• Yonkers
• Hastings-on-Hudson
• Dobbs Ferry
• Irvington
• Tarrytown
• Sleepy Hollow
• Briarcliff Manor
Additionally, Phillips Manor Beach Club remains closed until further notice.
JULY 3—–HUDSON RIVER UNSAFE TO SWIM IN DUE TO YONKERS SEWAGE PLANT FAILURE
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Westchester County Advises Against Recreational Use of the Hudson River Following Yonkers Wastewater System Failure
Residents Urged to Avoid Contact with River Until Further Notice
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Department of Health is advising residents to avoid all recreational use of the Hudson River following a power failure at the Yonkers Sewage Treatment System.
Residents are urged to refrain from swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating with water contact, fishing from the water, or participating in any other recreational activities involving contact with the Hudson River in the following communities:
- New York City
- Yonkers
- Hastings-on-Hudson
- Dobbs Ferry
- Irvington
- Tarrytown
- Sleepy Hollow
- Briarcliff Manor
Additionally, Phillips Manor Beach Club has been closed until further notice.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
JULY 3– WHITE PLAINS WEEK SPECIAL TONIGHT AT 7:30 THE JULY 3 REPORT: HUNGER IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TODAY
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7:30 EDT TONIGHT
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KRISTINE BOROK
NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FEEDING WESTCHESTER
THE STATE OF HUNGER IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY TODAY
THE TEAM EFFORT TO FEED 40% OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY POPULATION HUNGRY EVERY DAY
THE NEED FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR FOOD SUPPLIES
ACCURACY OF FOOD HUNGER COUNTS
HOW YOU CAN ENROLL IN HUNGER SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY
THE FEEDING WESTCHESTER EFFORT TO ENLIST MORE ORGANIZATIONS WESTCHESTER COUNTY HUNGER RELIEF
CAN HUNGER IN WESTCHESTER BE ELIMINATED? HER ANSWER WILL SURPRISE YOU
WHY 40% OF THE POPULATION OF THE COUNTRY’S RICHEST COUNTY IS STILL HUNGRY
HOW ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS CAN HELP
THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERVIEW OF THE YEAR!
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