HEY MOM!

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(This is for all you Moms out there. We know what you go through!)   “HEY MOM!”   Hey Mom– Bring me two waters so I’m set? Where’s my underarmor? And my visor? Are my tights washed? My skates are dull. Hey Mom, can you call the advisor?   Hey Mom,  I wasn’t yelling at you. I didn’t mean to! You were yelling at me! You never let me do anything my friends do Hey Mom, would you chill, lighten up, just do!   Hey Mom, I don’t like the way this looks for the prom – I don’t like the color, how could you think this was me? I just can’t wear this, it’s this, it’s that it’s…Oh, Mom!?!    Hey Mom, I’ve been studying all morning getting knowledge. Can’t I go out, I’ll be back by ten? But, I know the material, gone over it again and again. Oh, Mom – I hate my life! I can hardly wait until college.   Hey Mom – But I did call and let you know Don’t you understand, I couldn’t call at that time. No, you can’t not let me go – it’s a great band Oh, Mom – I hate you! You never understand!   Hey, Mom, please don’t embarrass me at the game By screaming so loud, it’s just so tacky But, hey mom, I like that you’re over there in the stand Watching me play, you know that don’t you Mom, you understand?   Hey Mom, can you get me to the rink At 5 – I know you have to take off from work early? Thanks, Mom, I’m so sorry but the team has a special thing I have to be there, thanks Mom – I love you—really.   Hey, Mom, please when you pick me up at the dorm Don’t come inside. Just wait outside, call me on the cell I’ll be right down — it’s the norm. Don’t ring the bell!   Hey, Mom, I’ve read the classifieds There are no jobs, I can’t make all those calls. Well, OK, I guess  I can send that resume you made for me (sigh). OK, I’m lost, where’s the post office, down Lexington to what?   Hey Mom, well I’m bringing my friends by, Don’t let Dad embarrass me with his jokes, OK? I’ll just die if he’s silly again — you won’t let him do that? You’ll talk to him about that?   All right, Mom I’ll take that extra course. But I’ve just been going to school for months it never ends! Can’t I have a little vacation, I don’t know what’s worse Can’t I spend a little time with my friends?   You do like him, Mom? Oh, I hoped you would. Yes, I really do I am so glad you do too!   Hey Mom, can you take care of the kids this weekend? We’re going to Vermont with a friend. And Mom, the cats get kibble in morning and meat at night, We love you mom, sorry for the short notice, talk to you tonight.   Hey Mom, I’m sorry I can’t see you Mother’s Day. Are you all right, what will you be doing today? Going to a play – great – you know we love you in every way? Though we may not show it you’re always with us even when you’re away.
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A FEINER FIND: OPENING TODAY: “WOOPS! MACAROONS AND GIFTS” AT THE WESTCHESTER WHITE PLAINS NY USA

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WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER fROM PAUL FEINER MAY 11, 2024

Edgemont resident Sylvia Emmer was a guest on my cable TV show and discusses her new business Woops! Macarons & Gifts.

https://youtu.be/iwU-ZnrH2ks

Woops! Macarons & Gifts Westchester, offering delectable macarons and charming gifts, is having its grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 11 from 2-4pm (just in time for Mother’s Day!).

The boutique kiosk offers a wide variety of French macaron flavors, including classic favorites and seasonal specials, such as birthday cake, red velvet, cookies and cream, blueberry cheesecake, and honey lavender. Customers can also explore beautifully packaged macaron gift boxes, perfect for any occasion.

LOCATION:

The Westchester Mall

125 Westchester Ave.

White Plains, NY 10601

The kiosk is across from the Apple Store on Retail Level 3

Mall parking garage entrance closest to kiosk: 62 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY

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COFFEE WITH WHITE PLAINS WEEK SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. THE DEC 10 “CITY BUDGET REPORT” ON FIOS CH 45 AND OPTIMUM CH 76 & WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG

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 THE CITY PRESENTS, DEFENDS $212 MILLION 2024-25 BUDGET

THE WHITE PLAINS  LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SCHOOL  BOARD FORUM FULL HOUSE. CRACKLING DEBATE

PLAYLAND OPENS MAY 18

 

WHITE PLAINS IN THE MONEY SALES TAX DOLLARS SURGE–9% AHEAD THROUGH 9 MONTHS

 

GHOST GALLERIA TRANSIT DISTRICT SCOPING DOCUMENT CLEARS COMMON COUNCIL

LEXINGTON AVENUE EYED FOR WIDENING TO RELIEVE WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL AREA TRAFFIC CONGESTION

JOHN BAILEY AND THE NEWS

THIS WEEK AND EVERY WEEK

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ROCK THE BLOCK IS GOIN ON

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Downtown White Plains Business Improvement District is so excited to launch Rock the Block, their new signature summer concert series. Think: FREE Wednesday night live music (2nd Wednesday of each month through August), street closed to traffic and open instead to outdoor dining, family fun, yard games (badminton, ping pong or cornhole anyone?).

Eight restaurants will pull out all the stops with outdoor dining, expanding their serving area into the road bed of Mamaroneck Avenue between Maple Avenue and Post Road. The Arts Mobile will be there too, delivering fun to youth in attendance with an activity to craft handmade maracas! Don’t miss “La Playa,” our own answer to the Mexican Rivera. We’ve found a workaround to get you a palm tree and sand beach fix, right in the heart of White Plains. Just throw on some shades and pretend you’re on vacation, sans a flight!

Hope to see you there!

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El Distrito de Mejora de Negocios del Centro de White Plains está muy emocionado de lanzar Rock the Block, su nueva serie de conciertos de verano distintiva. ¡Imagina: música en vivo GRATIS los miércoles por la noche (el segundo miércoles de cada mes hasta agosto), calles cerradas al tráfico y abiertas en su lugar para cenar al aire libre, diversión familiar, juegos de patio (¿alguien para jugar al bádminton, ping pong o cornhole?).

 

Ocho restaurantes sacarán toda la artillería con cenas al aire libre, expandiendo su área de servicio hacia el lecho de la carretera de la Avenida Mamaroneck entre la Avenida Maple y la Calle Post. El Arte Móvil también estará presente, entregando diversión a los jóvenes asistentes con una actividad para crear maracas artesanales. ¡No te pierdas “La Playa”, nuestra propia respuesta a la Riviera Mexicana! Hemos encontrado una solución para ofrecerte una dosis de palmeras y playa de arena, justo en el corazón de White Plains. ¡Solo ponte unas gafas de sol y finge que estás de vacaciones, sin necesidad de tomar un vuelo!

¡Esperamos verte allí!
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PLAYLAND AMERICA’S AMUSEMENT PARK SINCE 1928 OPENS MAY 18 FOR 2024 SEASON

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Playland, the historic amusement park and waterfront destination, recently announced the opening date for the 2024 season.

WELCOME BACK OLD FRIEND! (WPCNR ARCHIVE PHOTO)

The park will re-open for families on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

This iconic location is home to stunning panoramic views of the Long Island Sound. This has been a family favorite destination since 1928.

Here, you’ll find a range of offerings such as recreation, leisure, dining options, shopping, and entertainment. This includes entertaining and family-friendly shows at the park’s entry plaza, a serene lake with paddle boats, a spacious zero-depth entry pool, and access to the beach.

Additionally, families will find over 1.5 miles of public boardwalk, scenic walking paths, a fishing pier, various dining establishments, fun events, and activities all year-long. Some entertainment options include weekly fireworks,  live music, interactive stories, a pirate show, and much more.

This year, Playland introduces new offerings and activations. This includes new rides such as Jack the Puppeteer, new games, new dining experiences with the debut of the fast casual Burger Barn, and so much more. Additionally, they can enjoy over 50 rides and attractions.

Playland is also introducing a Season Parking Pass for $45 at https://playland.com/tickets. For guests interested in an inclusive summer of endless memories, the “2024 All Access Season Pass” gives unlimited admission to the amusement park’s rides and attractions, pool, beach, lake paddle boats, parking, and 10% off select products – available only at $150 for a one-time cost.

 

All of Playland’s hours for the coming season is available on https://playland.com/plan-your-visit/park-calendar/

Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, the park is open from 11 am to 9 pm. Same with Memorial Day weekend.

You’ll see the hours of the park in June on the website too.

We’ll announce more details on the opening festivities.

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MAY 7–WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

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(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions. This move expands eligibility criteria by excluding social security income from the adjusted gross income calculation for benefits.

Latimer said: “This legislation marks a step towards ensuring our senior citizens receive the support they deserve. By excluding social security income from the calculation, we are providing substantial relief to seniors on fixed incomes, enabling them to better manage their expenses and maintain their homes. It’s crucial that we prioritize the well-being of our elderly residents, and this adjustment reflects our commitment to their financial security and comfort.”

The legislation, which was recently passed unanimously by the County Board of Legislators, aims to alleviate financial strain among senior citizens, empowering them to age in place with dignity and ease.

Department of Senior Programs and Services Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Enhancing senior citizen property tax exemptions is a vital aspect of supporting our aging population. This adjustment not only provides much-needed financial relief but also reinforces our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all residents.”

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May 7: 67 YEARS AGO THIS NIGHT IN 1957: FATE STALKED THE GREAT HERB SCORE AS IT STALKS EACH OF US. MR. SCORE SHOWED US HOW TO DEAL WITH FATE

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WPCNR VIEW FROM THE UPPER DECK. By “Bull Allen” May 7, 2024:

It was a sultry night in Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium 1957 with baseball’s hottest pitching talent scheduled to pitch against the New York Yankees. I will never forget this night.

I was listening to the game on WINS which carried the Yankees that year and Herb Score was on the mound for the Tribe.

He was smoke. As a rookie he went 16-10 in 1955 as a rookie southpaw, fanning 245 batters in 227 innings pitched, a strikeout an inning,  and 20-9 in 1956, striking out 263 in 249 innings. His fastball was overpowering, curve devastating, changeup you were never ready for.  He was first pitcher in major league history to average a strikeout an inning. His 245 strikeouts as a rookie was broken by Dwight Gooden of the Mets.

Score’s pitching motion was electric, compact and swift, landing on both feet ready to field.

As an 12 year old I was tuned in as the baseball season had just been 3 weeks old. I like to think it was Mel Allen at the mike. Score got the first Yankee hitter, then Gil McDougald stepped to the plate. McDougald lined a pitch right back at Score that hit him in the face, squarely in the eye.

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McDougald said he heard the thud of the ball he had hit as it struck Score in the face, saw the blood streaming out. McDougald started to go to the mound, shattered by what his hit had done. 

Score was 24 at the time with a great future in baseball. But in an instant, his career was shattered.  He took the mound again in 1958, but was not nearly as effective. Never winning more than 9 games in one year.  ,

The reason Score said was  that he tore a tendon in his arm while pitching on a damp night against the Washington Senators and sat out the rest of the season.

In 1959, he had shifted his pitching motion in a bid to avoid another, similar injury. “The reason my motion changed”, Score told the author of The Curse of Rocky  Colavito, “was because I hurt my elbow, and I overcompensated for it and ended up with some bad habits.”

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He stayed with the game he loved though, returning as play-by-play man for the Tribe (Cleveland Indians).

In 1964 he became a broadcaster for the Indians where he stayed behind the mike to 1998. His last broadcast was the 7th game of the 1997 World Series, the only Series the Indians had been in since 1954.

Score died in 2008. He is remembered as a reminder of how fate deals you a bad break, and Mr. Score showed fans how to accept one’s fate with grace and perseverance.

Score was a beloved figure in Cleveland, voted a member of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.  

Baseball is a hard, poignant, unfair game. 

You have to be mentally tough to play it and its bad hops.

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OUTBREAK OUTLOOK THE NORTHEAST FROM “FORCE OF INFECTION” DR. CAITLIN RIVERS

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MAY 6 WHITE PLAINS SATURDAY NIGHT! 50 YEARS OF THE WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATED AT FESTIVE ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE WHITE PLAINS LIBRARY FOUNDATION CELEBRATING THE JOY OF READING

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WPCNR AROUND WHITE PLAINS. By John F. Bailey. May 5, 2024:

The White Plains Library Foundation whose mission is to promote and expand services and attractions and community involvement in the continued growth of the White Plains Library celebrated the “Joy of reading” last night.

Where else–but among the books and welcoming atmosphere of thousands of –books!

The Foundation created an elegant dining room festooned with green plants on the tables and even secluded tables in the beckoning shelves where colorful titles of books jump off the shelves saying “Read me! Look me over. Take me home!”

Some 70 persons (exact counts of  guests  not available at press time),  mingled and greeted each other to hear author Mariah Fredericks (above) fascinate a rapt audience with the fascinating life of Edith Wharton,  the first woman author to win the Pulitzer Prize.  Wharton turns detective  to investigate a notorious murder in 1920 of  controversial author, David Graham Phillips, in Ms. Fredericks’ The Wharton Plot. 

Addressing a crowd packing White Plains Library Auditorium Studio, Ms. Fredericks said she was attracted to writing about the Phillips murder because of the controversy over book banning and attacks on authors in our present day and the parallel to the violence of the Roaring Twenties. Describing Wharton’s Gilded Age background fasicnated the gathering making real life writer from history one you wanted to know more about.

Ms. Fredericks said that in attending an author’s conference recently attended by published authors and young persons dedicated to publish books or novels where they have something say, encouraged her how important it is that no voices be denied, in view of the moves to censor books today. She concluded saying it is her mission to make sure by writing that children as they grow up will have their eyes in books and not their I-phones.

Supporters of the Library bought chances for wine collections, Mets tickets, hotel stays, restaurants and bundles of book collections at the Raffle Auction

 

Brian Kenny, Library Director recalled the efforts and great business relationships in building The Trove, modernizing the auditorium into a studio, creating The Edge and the welcoming spacious high interior. He gave a shout out to previous Library Director Sandy Miranda for starting the project of redesigning the library. He introduced the honoree of the evening the builder and designer of the spaces.

 

Rai Fernandez, Partner, Bermello Ajamil Architects

(Photo by Graham Trelstad, Courtesy White Plains Library Foundation

 

Mr. Fernandez, (Debonair in tuxedo)   remarked to the crowd how  challenging the project was and how cooperative the community was with their ideas. The foundation website wrote the end product was a mutual collaboration, that has worked splendidly in building patronage and involving the community,noting:

With creativity, technical skill, and appreciation for our grand old building, Rai Fernandez and his team have transformed almost all of the Library’s spaces, improving the user experience for thousands of people every year. The Trove (children’s area), Edge (teen area), entire first floor, Auditorium, and Gallery are stunning renovations created through a multi-year partnership with Bermello Ajamil Architects. Rai Fernandez has over 30 years of experience in managing, coordinating, designing, and master planning a variety of award-winning projects including hotels, airports, residential buildings, ports and libraries.

Caperberry presented its elegent buffet  with salads, vegetables, meats(superbly prepared) easy to access serving, with a round of rotating delicious appetizers  with servers circulating among the mingling multitude with unigue treats featuring salmon, figs, and most creative combinations refreshing and tasting fresh-served.

 

The great surprise was encountering a warm inviting  complete dining room refreshed by  realfresh green centerpieces, spacious with plenty of room to circulate to tables. This should be continued in some fashion. There were even secluded spaces among the engaging alluring shelves. We used to call them stacks back in the days.

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The Auction Raffle

Celebrities

 

THE CITIZENETREPORTER  and BRENDA STARR  You’ll never know what will jump off the shelf out you in the Library.

50 YEARS OF  History of the Library 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WHITE PLAINS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PRESENTS THE 8 CANDIDATES FOR 3 SEATS ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL BUDGET & BOARD ELECTION MAY 21

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WPCNR, courtesy of  the White Plains League of Women Voters presents the 8 candidates running for three seats on the Board Of Education in the School Board Budget and Elections May 21. They will be appearing at the Candidates Form at 7 PM  for the Forum, to be held May 9  in the  White Plains High School Library. The Forum will be zoomed and retelecast on FIOS Channel 46 and Optimum Channel 77. The information is published as received from the League and there may be some errors in fonts. Addresses and contact information excluded for privacy. 

Information Sheet for Board of Education Candidates

 

Name:                         Ferenc Tasnady

 

Education:      SUNY Oneonta, class of ’99. Econ/Business double major

Profession:      Technology Sales

 

Questions

  1. Do you currently have children in the White Plains Schools or have you had children in the schools in the past?

I have 3 children and all attend WP Schools. My oldest daughter is a freshman and basketball/volleyball player in WP High. My younger daughter attends the Highlands and plays basketball and lacrosse. My youngest (son) is a 1st grader at Ridgeway and he’s in the chess club.

  1. There are many ways individuals can serve the community. Why have you chosen to run for the school board?

I will be a voice and true representative for the people of White Plains – students, taxpayers, and teachers. I’d also like to see more transparency in the way decisions are made. If elected I would be a true public servant, expressing and fighting for the will of the people and doing my best to enact policies that support it.

  1. What particular skills or experiences qualify you to serve as a school board member? In what school or district activities have you been involved?

As a sales executive I’m essentially a professional communicator. In managing complex transactions I work closely with different constituencies within large organizations. They typically  have competing goals and interests and I have to navigate them to produce an outcome everyone is happy with. I have limited school experience although I have coached youth sports and teach jiu jitsu.

  1. What do you think is the most important role of a school board member?

The primary role of school is to educate and enrich the lives of our students. The board needs to ensure this is the focus of the administration and ecosystem around our schools. We need to make the best possible use of the finite resources we have to produce the best outcomes for the kids.

  1. What are 2-3 strengths of which the White Plains Public Schools can be proud?

We have excellent extracurricular programs and activities for those who choose to participate. We also have great resources for those with special needs. We also have great programs for our gifted students.

  1. What are the White Plains Schools’ greatest challenges?

These are challenging times and the school system (budgets in particular) are under a lot of stress. I anticipate more strain in the coming years and allocating resources properly will become more difficult and contentious. Additionally our high school is ranked as the 326th best school in NY, tied for 491st place in graduation rate. This needs to be improved. This data is from US News and World Report.

 

  1. At the end of your term on the School Board, what would you hope to have been the
    accomplishment you are most proud of!

I would want my constituents to say that their voice was heard during my tenure. Additionally, and more importantly I’d hope they’d say they were more informed and aware of what was going on within our schools while I was serving.

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