Spano Testifies at Hearing on Civil Commitment Law.

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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. July 26, 2005: Westchester County Executive Andy Spano will testify Tuesday morning at Concordia College at Senator Jeffrey Klein’s hearings on the need for a Civil Commitment Law for sexual predators once they are released. Here is the text of Executive Spano’s planned remarks:

Testimony of


Westchester County Executive


Andrew J. Spano


Before the New York State Senate


July 26, 2005


Concordia College


 


 


Good morning.  Thank you, Senator Klein, for inviting me to testify before you and your honorable colleagues on the issue of civil commitment of sex offenders.


 


Here in Westchester, the recent, tragic death of Concetta Russo-Carriero has served as a severe and painful reminder of the dangers of sex offenders who reside within our communities.  I firmly believe that if New York State had a civil commitment law on the books, Mrs. Carriero would be alive today.  Phillip Grant, her killer, was a registered Level 3 sex offender who served 23 years in state prison on multiple rape and assault convictions and was denied parole nine times before his mandatory release in 2003. With a civil commitment law in place, Phillip Grant would have been a prime candidate for it based on his history. As you are well aware, Level 3 sex offenders are the least likely to be rehabilitated and the most likely to commit their crimes again. With civil commitment, these predators would be confined in a secure facility and could not leave without an escort.


 


In Westchester, I have been doing everything I can to keep our residents safe. Earlier this year, I initiated electronic monitoring of sex offenders on probation.  Using GPS technology, the County is now able to monitor the movements of these offenders 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, so we know where they are, and can stop them from being where they are not supposed to be (such as near schools). This, plus the added fact that these sex offenders know that we are watching them, makes this program a strong deterrent to committing future crimes. 


 


Because recidivism is generally high among sex offenders, the County instituted the “Relapse Prevention Program,” which includes individualized counseling, intensive probation supervision and surveillance for sex offenders.  This program has successfully resulted in a recidivism rate of zero for those who have participated. 


 


My other initiatives include an executive order to keep known sexual predators away from children at county-owned parks.  Through our “Protect the Kids” initiative, we have reached out to hundreds of parents, teachers and child care providers on how to teach our young children to protect themselves from sexual predators.


 


I have never wavered in my commitment to protect Westchester’s families, especially our women and children.


 


However, civil commitment will do more than all of these initiatives.    What the State Legislature and the Governor must do now is enact a Civil Commitment law.  That is why I have called for a special session of the Legislature.   


 


As a condition of probation, the Westchester County Probation Department conducts polygraph exams of sex offenders.  The results have been startling, but at the same time, have reinforced what we know: the high rate of recidivism among sex offenders.  Polygraph exams of over 100 convicted sex offenders, who were convicted of one crime in Westchester, revealed over 5,000 other incidents that went unreported.  On average, these offenders had over 50 unknown victims each. The polygraph has also revealed a lot of “cross-over” conduct among sex offenders: For example, pedophiles who have also raped adult women, or who have also committed incest or acts of public lewdness. Conclusion: At sentencing we know very little about the sex offender’s past.  It is only through mandatory, intensive supervision and treatment that we learn the truth.  And that supervision and treatment should occur in a secure facility so that the public, particularly women and children, are not put at risk.


 


In conjunction with a Civil Commitment law, we need to strengthen our monitoring of sex offenders.  As far as I’m concerned, sexually violent offenders have given up their right to be unsupervised.  We owe it to our children to ensure that they are monitored at all times.  That’s why a secure civil commitment facility is vital.  However, if and when they are released into the community, laws need to be in place to ensure that strict monitoring continues.  That is why I developed a legislative package earlier this year that includes requiring all sex offenders, not just Level 3 offenders, to be registered (on the Megan’s Law directory) for life and for certain sex offenders, in particular, those who have been convicted of molesting children, to also be monitored for life.  I have called for creating a new crime of damaging or tampering with electronic monitoring equipment or removing it without permission, as well as for criminal penalties for those who harbor a sex offender who has failed to register. 


 


Thank you, Senator Klein, for sponsoring two of these bills in this legislative package.


 


I have also written to the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) requesting that Westchester County be granted a waiver allowing us to confine any Level 3 sex offender or Level 2 sex offender whose victim was a child under the age of 16 who resides in a temporary housing shelter to said facility at all times.


 


Furthermore, there should be State legislation to deny parole to all Level 3 sex offenders, and a requirement that  these offenders serve out their full sentences on consecutive (not concurrent) terms. Additionally, all Level 3 sex offenders currently on parole should be required to wear electronic monitoring bracelets. 


 


Protecting children and families has been a priority of my administration, as exemplified by the local initiatives already detailed, plus many others.   My advocacy for a Civil Commitment law, has been part and parcel of these efforts.  But Westchester, obviously, cannot pass this law by itself. We need State action, and we need it now.


 


Thank you for this opportunity to address the panel and especially for your support for strengthening our laws pertaining to sex offenders.  I look forward to working with you during the upcoming weeks and months to pass Civil Commitment legislation.


 

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Power Says City Has Ignored Infrastructure. Last Week’s Rains Prove It.

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WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2005. From Dennis Power, Candidate for Mayor of White Plains. July 25, 2005: In a statement this afternoon released to the media, Dennis Power charge the City Administration had ignored its own water quality report, and has been too busy approving projects and not paying attention to the city’s infrastructure.



Dennis Power Campaigns! Dennis Power of Doyer Avenue, accepting the Democratic Party nomination for Mayor in June. Power issued a statement on the rain storm that flooded White Plains one week ago, saying it showed the city infrastructure had been neglected. Photo, WPCNR News.


Mr. Power said in his statement:


“Last week’s thunderstorm brought problems to people across the city, with dramatic impact to homes and businesses small and large.  Residents of single-family, multi-family and high-rise buildings were all affected, as were shoppers and visitors who bring revenue to White Plains.


 


That raises a key question for the citizens of White Plains: Has the city administration been paying enough attention to the implementation of Federal- and State-requirements to mitigate the results?


 


The evidence seems unlikely.


 


The White Plains Spring 2005 Water Quality Report describes a Stormwater Management Program, but reveals that no real progress has been made since the filing of the city’s application more than two years ago.


 


 




Increased development and areas of impervious surface means water does not soak into the ground. Stormwater runoff —possibly polluted— floods basements, garages and roadways in addition to our streams, rivers and reservoirs. This poses a public health threat to local residents and to the area’s drinking water supplies.


One example: The 221 Main Street construction site, appearing to be under 6 feet of water after the storm, is a “brownfield site” and may have contained oil and gas contaminants, antifreeze and transmission fluids. If that water were contaminated, did it find its way down a city drain and into the Bronx River? Did the city have a code enforcement officer on site to monitor? 


 


Given this, the people have a right to know if the city administration’s focus on downtown development has left other important infrastructure planning for another day.


 


There are several ways White Plains can take advantage of modern techniques to channel and reduce the flow of the stormwater. To name a just a few: By building roads that allow percolation instead of sheet run-off and ‘road rivers.’  Also, retrofitting the stormwater drain system to “slow the flow.” Sidewalks can be made semi-permeable in places.


 


In December 2004, Westchester County Dept. of Planning gave the city a detailed analysis of shortcomings concerning stormwater management. It is my hope that these model ordinances and zoning regulations, which represent the current best practices in the field, will be incorporated into White Plains ordinances and zoning regulations to help us control flooding and erosion problems.


 


If we do not make the proper provisions for successful stormwater control, as we are now mandated to do, we will continue to see uplifted pavement, construction site debris and other materials picked up and swept away by the force of the stormwater.


 


Toughening our stance, especially with new development, is vital. Critical to that success is a higher level of cooperation with other government partners, developers and informed, concerned citizens. The city needs to tighten regulations, enact new codes, and most importantly, enforce existing codes in order to enhance environmental quality. Our government needs to reorder priorities. “


 


That concludes Mr. Power’s statement.


 


City Hall has released no official statement on how the Department of Public Safety handled the storm, nor has it had a comment on the rainstorm/flood which burst a pipe at Target, due to a two foot over flow above the storm drains on Martine Avenue; damaged the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel; flooded The Westchester lower parking level; burst 15 to 20 manhole covers in the heart of the downtown; flooded the Bronx River Parkway, the North White Plains Railroad Station and turned Bloomingdale Road into a river.


 


Privately, city officials have been fuming about the uproar over the storm, and claiming last Monday’s weather event (unpredicted by the National Weather Service) is a 100 years’ storm and any infrastructure would have been overrun.


 


Five days before the storm the Commissioner of Public Works. in a detailed power point presentation made a report to the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee that all was well with the infrastructure, the stormwater drains and the sewers.


 


 


 


 

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Oscar Sales, Jr. Longtime P.R. Voice of Helen Hayes Theatre Co & WPPAC Leaves

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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. July 24, 2005: Oscar Sales, Jr. has written WPCNR thanking us for our support of the White Plains Performing Arts Center. Oscar writes that he’s taking a new position in Vero Beach Florida, and announces that Christin Seidel has taken his position as Director of Public Relations at both the Helen Hayes Theatre Company and White Plains Performing Arts Center. Here is Oscar’s kind letter:



Good Morning!

I just wanted to take a short bit of time to thank you for the support and help given me in my job at both Helen Hayes Theatre Company and White Plains Performing Arts Center. It is with sadness that I leave knowing that incredibly wonderful things are coming up at both theatres. However, it is with gladness that I move on to my new job in FL, which is closer to family.

You ideas and suggestions will surely be missed, but I’m sure your will help Christin as much, if not more because of the premieres coming up.

Thank you for making my job easier and enjoyable. Good luck to you all. I wish you all the best in all your endeavors.

Sincerely,
Oscar

PS – I’ll be in the office until Tuesday and will move to Vero Beach, FL on Thursday.

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NPF — Fastpitch Softball Hope — Will Host 2012 Softball Championships.

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WPCNR PRESS BOX. From National Pro Fastpitch. July 24, 2005:  The National Pro Fastpitch League (NPF) has announced plans to host the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch International Championship. Bill Conroy, President and CEO of NPF and the owner of the Chicago Bandits will spearhead this event which will coincide with the Gold Medal phase of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

The series of games will be hosted in NPF cities and stadiums and will feature the top international teams who will compete for the NPF International Championship. Mr. Conroy’s vision is to help keep the dreams and aspirations of all young female athletes whose goal is to play beyond the collegiate ranks and realize their dream of one day competing in the Olympic Games in 2016 and beyond.


In 2005, Mr. Conroy began his quest in solidifying the international partnerships by inviting National teams from China, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, Russia, and Australia to compete against NPF teams this season. Every series was well played and drew thousands of fans who welcomed each team with enthusiasm and respect for each team’s sportsmanship and ability.

“We are very excited as a league and as a nation to perform a necessary function and help foster growth and demand for fast pitch softball. Our mission is to promote the sport in every country around the world and bring the sport back into prominence for the 2016 Olympic Games and beyond”, said Conroy. “We will be vigilant in reaching our goal and look forward to the 2016 Olympic Games with great anticipation,” Conroy added.




 

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Nauts Split with New England, 7-0,0-2 — 22-4 on Season

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WPCNR PRESS BOX. From the New York Juggernaut Website. July 22, 2005: The Juggernaut with half their season complete stand 22-4 on their 50-game schedule, after splitting a pair with New England Friday night, after battling the elements last week. The team has had a solid July, sweeping the Texas Thunder in Hempstead, taking one from Venezuela after rains washed out the other games in the series, sweeping New England. Getting back to business Friday evening in Hempstead, the Nauts split a pair of games,


In game one, a complete of Thursday evening’s suspended game due to a light failure, Ryan Realmuto’s three run dinger was all the margin the Nauts needed. With the game suspended after three innings Thursday, it was resumed Friday evenging and the Nauts completed the rout.


In game two, the Riptide turned the tables, whitewashing the Nauts, 2-0, behind newcomer Tammy Nielson will kept the hard-hitting Nauts off balance on 5 hits, beating Peaches James. Former Naut, Kellie Wilkerson homered in the first off the Peach for a 1-0 lead, and other former Naut, Lisa Iancin drove in the second run in the seventh on a sacrifice fly.


Nauts fans await the Chicago Bandits who come to town next weekend for a showdown. The Bandits behind Jennie Finch, lead the league.

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This week at the City Center Cinema De Lux

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WPCNR SCREEN GEMS. From National Amusements. July 23, 2005: Back from National Amusements, after a short absence is the weekly movie schedule for the City Center Cinema de Lux at the City center. Here are the rundowns on the films in the City Center theatres this week, Saturday through July 30. Scroll down after the previews.





























In Theatres Now
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience ’Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a tale about an eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka, and Charlie, a good-hearted boy from a poor family who lives in the shadow of Wonka’s extraordinary factory. Long isolated from his own family, Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky children, including Charlie, draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in fifteen years. (PG ) Dark Water Dahlia Williams is starting a new life; newly separated with a new job and a new apartment, she’s determined to put her relationship with her estranged husband behind her and devote herself to raising her daughter, Ceci. But when the strained separation disintegrates into a bitter custody battle, her situation takes a turn for the worse. Her new apartment — dilapidated, cramped, and worn–seems to take on a life of its own. (PG-13) Wedding Crashers A pair of divorce mediators spends their weekends crashing weddings in a search for Ms. Right? for a night. But, when one of them falls for the engaged daughter of an influential and eccentric politician at the social event of the year, they get roped into spending a wild weekend at the family’s palatial waterfront estate and quickly find themselves in over their heads. (R )







Coming Soon To Theatres
Bad News Bears Morris Buttermaker, a former pro baseball player, was ejected from the game for attacking an umpire and now works as an exterminator. More interested in boozing and broads than baseball, Buttermaker is lured back into the game by Liz Whitewood, an attorney whose class action suit has forced the Little League to accept all players, regardless of their abilities. As the new coach of the Bears, the most losing team in Little League history, Buttermaker has his work cut out for him. (PG-13) Hustle & Flow DJay, a streetwise Memphis hustler tries to find a voice and realize his long-buried dreams. Though DJay has always had a way with words, that gift has long been misused; this philosopher-hustler lives a dead-end life at the fringes of society. Anything more feels out of reach. (R ) March of the Penguins (La Marche de L’Empereur) Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of one year in the life of a flock — focusing on one couple in particular — as they trek across the Antarctic on an annual journey that invokes just about every major life experience: from birth to death, from dating to mating, from comedy to tragedy, and from love to fighting for survival. (G ) The Devil’s Rejects Ambushed at their isolated home by Sheriff Wydell and a squad of armed men, the Firefly family wakes up one morning with guns blazing — yet only Otis and his sister, Baby, manage to escape the barrage of bullets unharmed. Hiding out in a backwater motel, the wanted siblings wait to rendezvous with their errant father, Captain Spaulding, killing whoever happens to stand in their way. But as the body count mounts higher, Sheriff Wydell decides to take the law into his own hands. (R ) The Island Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly utopian but contained facility in the mid-21st century. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to the “The Island” — reportedly the last uncontaminated spot on the planet — until he makes a terrible discovery that everything about his existence is a lie and that he is actually more valuable dead than alive. Together with a beautiful fellow resident named Jordan Two-Delta, Lincoln makes a daring escape to the outside world he’s never known. (PG-13)






 








































Saturday, July 23, 2005
Bad News Bears (PG-13) 10:30 am 1:15 4:00 6:50 9:45 pm 12:20 am.
Batman Begins (PG-13) 3:15 9:45 pm 12:35 am.
Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) [IMAX;IMAX Reserved Seating] 9:25 pm.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG ) 11:15 11:45 am 1:55 2:25 4:35 5:05 7:15 7:45 9:55 10:25 pm 12:40 am.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (PG ) [IMAX;IMAX Reserved Seating] 10:45 am 1:25 4:05 pm 12:20 am.
Dark Water (PG-13) 6:20 9:05 11:35 pm.
Fantastic Four (PG-13) 10:25 am 1:00 3:45 6:35 9:20 11:55 pm.
Herbie: Fully Loaded (G ) 10:55 am 1:20 3:40 pm.
Hustle & Flow (R ) 11:05 am 1:50 4:30 7:20 10:05 pm 12:45 am.
Madagascar (PG ) 10:50 am 12:55 pm.
March of the Penguins (La Marche de L’Empereur) (G ) 10:50 am 12:50 2:50 4:50 6:55 9:00 11:10 pm.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG-13) 10:40 am 1:30 4:15 7:05 9:50 pm 12:25 am.
Must Love Dogs (PG-13) 7:30 pm.
The Devil’s Rejects (R ) 10:55 am 1:25 3:55 6:40 9:15 11:50 pm.
The Island (PG-13) [RWC/DVS] 12:10 3:20 6:30 9:35 pm 12:30 am.
War of the Worlds (PG-13) 10:15 am 1:05 4:10 7:10 10:00 pm 12:35 am.
Wedding Crashers (R ) 10:35 am 1:10 4:05 7:00 9:40 pm 12:15 am.
Wedding Crashers (R ) [Director’s Hall;Reserved Seating] 10:00 am 12:40 6:25 9:10 11:45 pm.








Sunday, July 24, 2005
Bad News Bears (PG-13) 10:30 am 1:15 4:00 6:50 9:45 pm.
Batman Begins (PG-13) 3:15 7:00 9:55 pm.
Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) [IMAX;IMAX Reserved Seating] 9:25 pm.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG ) 11:15 11:45 am 1:55 2:25 4:35 5:05 7:15 7:45 9:55 10:25 pm.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (PG ) [IMAX;IMAX Reserved Seating] 10:45 am 1:25 4:05 pm 12:20 am.
Dark Water (PG-13) 6:20 9:05 pm.
Fantastic Four (PG-13) 10:25 am 1:00 3:45 6:35 9:20 pm.
Herbie: Fully Loaded (G ) 10:55 am 1:20 3:40 pm.
Hustle & Flow (R ) 11:05 am 1:50 4:30 7:20 10:05 pm.
Madagascar (PG ) 10:50 am 12:55 pm.
March of the Penguins (La Marche de L’Empereur) (G ) 10:50 am 12:50 2:50 4:50 6:55 9:00 pm.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG-13) 10:40 am 1:30 4:15 7:05 9:50 pm.
The Devil’s Rejects (R ) 10:55 am 1:25 3:55 6:40 9:15 pm.
The Island (PG-13) [RWC/DVS] 12:10 3:20 6:30 9:35 pm.
War of the Worlds (PG-13) 10:15 am 1:05 4:10 7:10 10:00 pm.
Wedding Crashers (R ) 10:35 am 1:10 4:05 7:00 9:40 pm.
Wedding Crashers (R ) [Director’s Hall;Reserved Seating] 10:00 am 12:40 6:25 9:10 pm.








Monday, July 25, 2005
Bad News Bears (PG-13) 10:30 am 1:15 4:00 6:50 9:45 pm.
Batman Begins (PG-13) 3:15 7:00 9:55 pm.
Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) [IMAX;IMAX Reserved Seating] 9:25 pm.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG ) 11:15 11:45 am 1:55 2:25 4:35 5:05 7:15 7:45 9:55
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Mayor Delfino Suffers From Pneumonia. Resting Comfortably at Home

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WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. July 22, 2005: Sources close to the Mayor of White Plains, a councilman and an acquaintance have confirmed that White Plains indefatigable Mayor, Joseph Delfino, has pneumonia, for at least the last two weeks. Questions buzzed around City Hall the last few days wondering where the Mayor was as he was not there with his steady hand on the city’s helm. He was present at the Common Council special meeting Thursday evening on the plumbing matter, and is available to come in for certain functions. He is being treated for the condition. City Hall had no comment on the matter to WPCNR when asked twice to confirm the Mayor was ill. Get well cards may be addressed to the Mayor’s Office, 255 Main Street, White Plains, N.Y.



Mayor Joseph Delfino of the City of White Plains at the last Common Council Meeting.  Photo, WPCNR News Archive.

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Con Ed Unit Explodes on Westchester Avenue At the Westchester

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WPCNR TRAFFIC TRACK. July 22, 2005: Traffic was flowing by 10 P.M. Friday evening, with two Westbound lanes of Westchester Avenue Westchester Avenue blocked off for Con Edison repairs (in front of the Key Cadillac dealership. The Con Ed crews were making repaires to a Con Edision Transformer that exploded according to The Department of Public Safety desk about mid-afternoon. A portion of Westchester Avenue was damaged by the blast. As of 5:30 P.M. yesterday, the intersection of Bloomingdale Road and Westchester Avenue was cordoned off in all directions and a Con Edision crew was making repairs.

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Heavyweight Boxing Returns to Foxwoods Casino

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WPCNR PRESS BOX. special to WPCNR from  Foxwoods Resort Casino. July 23, 2005: Foxwoods will play host to yet another knockout night of boxing, as ESPN 2’s “Friday Night Fights” returns Friday, August 5th at 8 PM.  Fight fans will experience two of boxing’s most exciting heavyweight performers, as Hartford’s own “Lawrence Clay Bey” (18-4-0, 15 KOs) battles Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant (21-3-0, 16 KOs) from Philadelphia.


 


Another Connecticut native, “Delvin Rodriguez” (15-1-1, 8 KO’s), will battle Luther “Sugarman” Smith (22-3-2, 12 KO’s) from Washington, DC.  This 10-round co-feature bout, which promises to be a fight to remember, will be shown live in primetime on ESPN2 and seen nationally.  The action-packed card is presented by Northeast Promotions, in association with ESPN2 and Foxwoods Resort Casino.


 


 



 


“We take great pride in bringing the best in championship boxing to Foxwoods Resort Casino and this fight card in particular will be a must-see for local fans” said Tom Cantone, Vice President of Entertainment at Foxwoods.  “We’ve worked closely with Northeast Promotions to showcase two of Connecticut’s rising stars.”


 



 


The remainder of the fight card will be announced closer to the event.  Tickets, priced at $65, $50 and $30, are available by calling Foxwoods at 1.800.FOXWOODS or by visiting the Foxwoods box office.  More information is also available at www.foxwoods.com. 


 


About Foxwoods


 


Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is the world’s largest casino resort with nearly 5 million square feet of exhilarating entertainment, gaming, dining, shopping, and resort experiences, all under one roof. Honored with 47 “Best Of” awards by the readers of Casino Player Magazine as well as AAA 4-Diamond awards for both its Paragon Restaurant and Grand Pequot Tower Hotel, Foxwoods is recognized as an incomparable entertainment destination.


 


With more than 50 restaurants, retail shops and nightclubs throughout its airy glass enclosed concourse, every imaginable amenity is available for leisure and business guests.  Foxwoods features 1,400 luxury hotel rooms and suites, 55,000 square feet of superior meeting space as well as world class entertainment in its 1,400 seat Fox Theatre. Six distinctive casinos with over 7,400 slot machines, 380 table games, the largest poker room on the East Coast, High Stakes Bingo and the Ultimate Racebook offer visitors the gaming experience of a lifetime


 


Foxwoods is the premier resort destination in the Northeast and recently completed a $300 million expansion adding a visually stunning Hard Rock Cafe, the first legendary Amy Ruth’s restaurant outside of New York City, a world-class golf destination, Lake of Isles, featuring two Rees Jones designed courses as well as clubhouse facilities and private villas, and additional gaming, retail, nightlife and dining experiences.


 


An additional $700 million expansion was recently announced that will add a new 825 room hotel tower with an expanded spa, 150,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, more restaurants, nightclubs and retail, as well as a new 4,000 seat multi-purpose theater.   This expansion will be completed during the summer  of 2008.


 


Conveniently located only 8 miles from Long Island Sound and Mystic, Connecticut, Foxwoods is easily accessible from Boston, New York, Hartford, Providence and Newport, R.I.


 


For more information call 1-800-FOXWOODS or visit FOXWOODS.com.

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WPCNR Photograph of the Day: How Much Rain Was It?

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WPCNR ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER. July 21, 2005: The Tales of the Deluge continue to be received at The CitizeNetReporter News Headquarters in White Plains. Today, “The Flash” sends this photograph of the 221 Main Street construction site Tuesday afternoon almost a full 24 hours after the 60-Minute Monsoon engulfed the heart of  White Plains.



WPCNR PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DAY: This photo was taken on July 19th, in the afternoon.  You are looking south, down into the construction site known as 221 Main Street. Notice the crane covered in about 5 -6 feet of water. Photo, Courtesy “The Flash”

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