John Bailey | 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.

Playland: It’s A Brand-New Ballgame. Opens this Saturday, May 11. Latimer Awaits Standard Amusements Response to County Termination Decision Expects Litigation to Come. Plans to Hire Outside Professionals to Run the Park.

Posted on May 7, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 0 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 … Continue reading →

WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE FRIDAY MAY 3 PROGRAM ON YOUTUBE, www.whiteplainsweek.com and wpcommunitymedia.org

Posted on May 4, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 139 ON THE INTERNET NOW WPWeek for 5-3 has been posted the YouTube link is https://youtu.be/h2pFMRU-Tis the whiteplainsweek.com link is http://www.whiteplainsweek.com/ Sunset on the Playland Deal? County Executive Latimer explains the stalemate $125 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPORTS–COUNTY ON THE HOOK. THE APARTMENTS KEEP … Continue reading →

County Exec Signs “Safe Leave” for Victims of Violence Making it Law victims must be given time off without reprisals for court, and other proceedings.

Posted on May 4, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 152 WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Communications My 4, 2019: With leaders in the business and labor communities, advocates who work on the front lines with domestic violence victims and lawmakers, Westchester County Executive George … Continue reading →

Minnow Squad at the Airport Today to combat Mosquitoes in private ponds. Friday-Sat bring buckets to Carry your Minnow Squads Home. Minnow are Free.

Posted on May 3, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 130 MINNOWS ARE PROVIDED IN PLASTIC BAGS WITH OXYGENATED WATER. RESIDENTS NEED TO BRING PAILS TO HOLD THE BAGS TO AVOID BAGS POSSIBLY BREAKING IN TRANSIT IN RESIDENTS’ CARS. WPCNR HEALTH ALERT. From the Westchester County Department of Health. … Continue reading →

TONIGHT SATURDAY AT 7 PM! ROBERT WEISZ AND ANDREW WEISZ OF RPW GROUP ON WPTV “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD 7 PM, CH. 45 FIOS, CH 76 CABLEVISION & wpcommunitymedia.org

Posted on May 2, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 200 JIM BENEROFE AND JOHN BAILEY INTERVIEW ROBERT WEISZ AND ANDREW WEISZ OF RPW GROUP–DEVELOPERS OF 15 SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS IN WESTCHESTER ONTHEIR BREAKTHROUGH FLATS PROJECT AT 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUETHEIR COMMUNITY APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT.HOW THEY EVALUATE A PROJECTWHY THEIR PROJECTS … Continue reading →

Skills to Perform Jobs, Build a Career, Missing in Area High School Graduates. Free Panel May 20 Explores Skills Gap AT WPHS. White Plains Superintendent of Schools Member of Panel.

Posted on May 1, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 142 WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board. May 1, 2019: According to the National Skills Coalition, middle-skills jobs, which require education beyond high school but not a four-year degree, make up the largest part of America’s and … Continue reading →

The Ticks Are Out There. Beware. Avoid Wearing Shorts Hiking.

Posted on April 30, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 423 WPCNR HEALTH ADVISORY. From the Westchester County Department of Health. April 30, 2019: Health Department staff identify trends in Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and other tickborne diseases through reports received annually from physicians and laboratories. These reports assure that the … Continue reading →

County Executive Faces Reporters on Standard Amusements Policy. Cites Lack of Enthusiasm; Failure to Add Rides So Far; Failure to Invest; Questions Expenses. Will Meet with Standard Amusements Nick Singer anytime. COMPLETE REPORTERS’ Q & A RIGHT HERE

Posted on April 29, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 2 WPCNR PLAYLAND GO ROUND. April 29, 2019: Westchester County Executive George Latimer held a news conference Monday morning going over his reasons for announcing his intentions to terminate the Playland agreement with Standard Amusements negotiated by the Robert … Continue reading →

FLASH! LATIMER BACKS OUT OF STANDARD AMUSEMENTS PLAYLAND AGREEMENT. Expected PLAYLAND OPERATOR IS OUT OF THERE as of May 28. WITHOUT STANDARD INVESTMENT, PLAYLAND “FIX” WILL COST COUNTY $125 MILLION.

Posted on April 28, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 425 WPCNR PLAYLAND GO ROUND. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. April 28, 2019: Westchester County has notified Standard Amusements’ legal counsel that the County has elected to terminate the agreement with Standard Amusements. This decision comes after … Continue reading →

LABOR SKILLS GAP SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE MAY 20 at WPHS. Superintendent of Schools Ricca, a Panelist

Posted on April 28, 2019 by John Bailey

Hits: 390 WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From the Westchester Putnam Work Force Development Board April 28, 2019: According to the National Skills Coalition, middle-skills jobs, which require education beyond high school but not a four-year degree, make up the largest part … Continue reading →