The Team With No Heart
WPCNR VIEW FROM THE UPPER DECK. By Bull Allen. September 30, 2009: I’m sorry. I have to get this off my chest. I cannot wait for the weekend. It has to be said now. Up here in the mythical … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2009
One Shot City Tax Hike Fix of 60%/24% — Would You Support it?
WPCNR MR. AND MRS. AND MS. WHITE PLAINS SURVEY. September 30, 2009: With estimates of the city deficit from sales tax, mortgage tax, parking revenues down, it is estimated that the city faces a deficit ranging from $3.8 Million to … Continue reading
Astorino Unveils County Austerity Plan
WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2009. From the Astorino Campaign. September 30, 2009: Reform Westchester County Executive candidate Rob Astorino (R-I) today announced a multi-pronged plan to create a more open budget process in the County to eliminate waste and help save taxpayers … Continue reading
Curbside Leaf Vacuuming is Back! City to P/U Leaves Bagged or Piled at Curb
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. September 29, 2009: The Common Council reached a consensus Tuesday evening to reinstate curbside leaf pickup of loose, free-standing piles of leaves on the edge of the owner’s property but not in the street, once every … Continue reading
Fire Breaks Out on McBride Avenue.
WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. September29,2009 UPDATED September 30, 2009 UPDATED WITH CAUSE OCTOBER 1, 2009: The White Plains Fire Department responded to what was reported as a kitchen fire at 14 McBride Avenue Tuesday morning. WPCNR is seeking details from the … Continue reading
Paine to Pain Marathon This Saturday Starts in New Ro
WPCNR SPORTS. September 29,2009: The Paine to Pain Trail Half-Marathon starts this Sunday, October 4th, at Paine Cottage in New Rochelle. Paine to Pain – the longest trail race in Westchester County – made its debut last September when the Colonial … Continue reading
Council to Kill Leaf Bagging, Shorten Leaf Pickup Season.$3.8 M Deficit Running
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. September 25, 2009: The Common Council tonight heard two suggestions from Commissioner of Public Works, Joseph Nicoletti which they will take up Tuesday afternoon at 6 PM to reinstate curbside … Continue reading
Hiked City/School Pension Contributions to Be Paid in Next Year’s Budgets
WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. By John F. Bailey. September 24,2009 UPDATED September 24,2009 4:30 P.M. E.D.T.: Mandatory contributions to the Employees Retirement System required of the city and the school districts will affect the 2010-11 City and School Budgets, the press … Continue reading
Council Meets Thurs. Evening to Take Up Leaf Pickup; the Budget, Cromwell Sale
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. September 23, 2009: The Common Council will meet in a special meeting Thursday night at 6 P.M. Items of interest are a presentation by the Commissioner of Public Works Joseph Nicoletti on how curbside pickup of … Continue reading
In Wee Hours, Fair Housing Deal Approved–2 Hours After Vote Announced on TV
WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From County Board of Legislators. (EDITED) with reporting by John F. Bailey.September 22,2009 UPDATED 1:15 A.M. E.D.T. UPDATED 9:55 A.M. E.D.T.UPDATED WITH SETTLEMENT COPY LINK 4:50 P.M. E.D.T. UPDATED WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMENTS: The Westchester County Board … Continue reading