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KICK-OFF BREAKFAST HELD FOR WESTCO’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Posted on June 13, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Westco Productions. June 13, 2004: Westco Productions’ 25^th Anniversary Gala Committee met at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford this week for a kick-off breakfast and planning session. There are 35 community and business leaders on the committee. The breakfast was sponsored by Stop & Shop Supermarkets and the Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Westco is a non-profit professional theater company based in White Plains which specializes in family entertainment, as well as providing numerous community service programs such as a theater workshop for children with Down Syndrome and tours to entertain children in hospitals and institutions.

The 25^th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Westchester Broadway Theatre on September 28, 2004. Susan Katz, Executive Director of Westco, told the Gala Committee that two prominent celebrities have agreed to entertain at the event. Citing “show business superstition about naming names too early,” she said that a formal announcement would be made later, while noting that one of the celebrities has won both Tony and Emmy awards and currently is starring on Broadway, and the other celebrity also is known for appearances on Broadway, television, and at the major casino-hotels in Atlantic City and elsewhere.

Gala Committee members determined that the evening of festivities will begin with a cocktail party and silent auction, followed by dinner, ceremonies, and the evening’s entertainment.

The event will honor three long-time supporters of Westco. They are: Marsha Gordon, President & CEO of the Business Council of Westchester (formerly the Westchester Chamber of Commerce); Ronald McDonald House Charities through ALPS Management (fanchisee of 12 McDonald’s Restaurants in Westchester and the Bronx); and, The John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust.

Westco recently concluded a run of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. The organization also performs at the Rochambeau Theater in White Plains, the Antrim Playhouse in Suffern, and the Town Hall Theater in Irvington. During its 25 years, Westco has presented more than 1,750 performances of more than 250 different shows to more than 500,000 audience members. Shows have included Broadway musicals, comedies, dramas, and children’s classics. In addition, Westco has visited more than 50,000 children in hospitals and critical care facilities with its shows and performers, at no charge to the institutions or children. Westco also has produced performing arts workshops involving more than 1,000 children from low income families.

Co-Chairs of the Committee are: Carol Greenberg (President/CEO of CONCEPT:CARE); Steven Sledzik, Esq. (Jones Sledzik Garneau Nardone, Attorneys); Gordon Marshall, Esq. (Attorney); and Judith Perrin (Director of Development for American Lung Association).

WP Explosion Spring Blast Tournament Attracts Hundreds.

Posted on June 13, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. By John F. Bailey. June 13, 2004: Total Kaos of Harrison outduelled White Plains Explosion Orange, 3-0, to win championship of the First Annual Explosion 12-and-Under Spring Blast Fast Pitch Softball Tournament at Ridgeway Field today, but the real winners were the girls of White Plains who will be playing fastpitch softball in the years to come for the Explosion organization. Another “professional” Fast Pitch organization has established itself in White Plains with a tournament competition featuring 2 White Plains Explosion teams, Scarsdale, Harrison, Taconic, Mount Pleasant, Yorktown and Chappaqua that Harrison’s coach Neil Marino said was “fantastic, good play, good competition and good sportsmanship.”

CHAMPIONS AND RUNNERS UP HANG OUT: Total Kaos of Harrison coached by Neil Marino, upper left back, in powder blue and White Plains Orange, coached by Larry Giordano second row, far right mingle after the tense 3-0 final today. Photo by WPCNR Sports

Larry Giordano, Coach of White Plains Explosion Orange, said the Explosion’s first tournament was “extremely successful, we had about 300 to 400 people attending.” Many White Plains local businesses supported the tournament with donations of food, soda and services.

CROWDS HANG OUT AFTER THE GAME: Sponsors donated foods and services, making the tournament a financial success for the Explosion. Snack bar was handled by many Explosion parents and parents attending the action in a great community softball effort. Photo by WPCNR Sports

THE BRAIN TRUST: Looking like those old shots of Casey Stengel and his coaching staff in the 1950s, the White Plains Explosion coaches pose after the successful Tournament. Photo by WPCNR Sports.

Kaos Coach, Neil Marino, talks about the action with White Plains Explosion’s Joe Pizzarello. Marino complimented his pitcher, 11- year-old Ashley Marino, who pitched 14 innings in the Tournament, who has mastered a fastball, drop, curve and “the beginnings of a riseball.” Ashley, named the MVP of the Tournament struck out 8 White Plains batters in the championship, in the 3-0 win and 6 White Plains Black batters in the first Semi-Finalm where she beat the Black, 7-1. Marino praised his entire team for their “team defensive effort” in the final game. Larry Giordano, White Plains Orange Coach, said “The play of the White Plains Orange defense was excellent, superb. This was a learning experience.” He singled out Charlotte Zietel for great play at the hot corner (third base), and praised the efforts of Lauren Sputo, whom he said pitched “superbly” giving up only 3 runs on the day. Photo by WPCNR Sports

GET BEHIND THE EXPLOSION WHEN YOU GET AN EXPLOSION BUMPER STICKER: Gabriella Durante’s Mom, Lorraine, designed the distinctive White Plains Explosion Bumber Sticker that stylish bumper chutes will be sporting this summer. To get one or find out more about playing with White Plains own travel-team organization next year, call 288-9526. The organization sponsors, 1-unders, 12-unders, and 14-under teams. The Explosion 12-and-unders start a 25 game WPBA Schedule next week, and will play another tournament this summer. Photo by WPCNR Sports

WHITE PLAINS BUSINESSES LOVE THE WHITE PLAINS EXPLOSION! White Plains merchants and services who supported the Spring Blast Tournament and the Explosion organization made the success of the tournament possible. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. White Plains Business! Photo by WPCNR Sports

Senator Hillary Clinton on the Indian Point Drills.

Posted on June 13, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR CAPITOL HILL SPIN. From Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Office. June 13, 2004: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), who has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure that federal authorities adequately integrate the risk of terrorism in emergency planning at Indian Point, issued a statement today on her initial thoughts on this week’s emergency response exercise at the facility. While welcoming the fact that Federal authorities had initiated an emergency response exercise based on a terrorist attack at the nuclear plant, she criticized what appeared to be unrealistic assumptions in the exercise.

Here is the Senator’s statement:

“I am pleased that the NRC and FEMA have finally heeded our many calls to address local concerns by incorporating terrorist scenarios into their planning at Indian Point,” said Senator Clinton. “I am also grateful to the first responders and many others who worked diligently for months to prepare for the drill. While final judgment must be reserved until after a review of the final report from the NRC and FEMA, I feel strongly that despite the strides that have been made, additional steps must be taken to make future drills more realistic. For example, future exercises should model emergency response to a fast-breaking incident.”

In 2002, Senator Clinton pressed the owners of Indian Point and the NRC to adopt a security response exercise that included a new post 9-11 design basis threat. This security exercise took place in 2003. After release of the Witt report in 2003, she again pressed FEMA and NRC to develop an emergency response exercise that included a terrorist component. Today the Senator reiterated her call to implement the recommendations made in the Witt report last year.

“This exercise demonstrates that we need to redouble our efforts to ensure adequate emergency preparedness at Indian Point, and other nuclear plants around the state and across the country. A plant like Indian Point must be held to the highest standards for safety and security, and ensuring the safety and security of those who live around it is paramount. This exercise is a step in the right direction, but important further steps are needed to improve emergency preparedness around Indian Point, which is critical to the millions of New Yorkers potentially impacted.”

Thompson & Bender Designs New Logo for Westchesta County Association.

Posted on June 12, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR County Clarion-Ledger. From W.C.A. June 12, 1004: The Westchester County Association (WCA), Westchester’s leading business organization, today unveiled its new branding image and logo at its Annual Spring Meeting at the Rye Town Hilton. The new blue and silver global logo replaces the green and gold checkered logo that has been in use for more than 30 years, and signals the beginning of a new era for the organization that traces its roots back to 1950.

”Our new branding is a visual representation of the revitalization of The Westchester County Association,” said Andrew G. Robel, Association Chairman. “As we change course to take a more proactive approach that will focus on advocacy issues directly impacting business here in Westchester, it was an appropriate time to look at our overall image. We felt a new branding image was worth exploring and we are pleased that we have come up with a look that is significantly changed.”

Designed by Thompson & Bender of Briarcliff Manor, the new global logo is the result of more than six months of evaluation, and emerged from the distillation of more than 20 different design concepts. The WCA chose the global look not only to position the group as a more forceful business advocate, but also to convey the strong international business interests of many of its members.

As part of its restructuring, the WCA will become more assertive in taking positions on issues of concern to its members, and will actively seek to work with comparable organizations in neighboring counties to help shape regional perspectives on issues of importance to business.

“Our intention is to renew our focus to insure that this organization has the impact that our members expect and deserve,” said Mr. Robel. “We wanted a brand that would not only stand out, but would also convey the new vitality, energy and scope of the organization.”

The new design will be incorporated into all of the Association’s printed materials, its Website and all other outreach materials.

The Westchester County Association, www.westchester.org, is the preeminent business membership organization in Westchester County, NY. It is committed to business advocacy, economic vitality and to providing a strong and clear voice for the interests of Westchester businesses on a regional, national and international level. The three major objectives are: economic development of the region, business development, and providing access and interaction with key public and private sector individuals, agencies and organizations.

Flag Day Ceremonies Scheduled for Monday, Renaissance Plaza.

Posted on June 12, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR CITY HALL SPIN. From The Mayor’s Office. June 11, 2004:White Plains Mayor Joseph Delfino and local veterans will honor Flag Day with a ceremony in Renaissance Plaza on Monday, June 14 at 11:00 am. The ceremony will include the raising of the American Flag and a POW/MIA flag donated by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16. Veterans will speak about the meaning of the American Flag, the importance of Flag Day and announce a new program for the proper handling of old and worn flags.

Police Fire Get Two New Batmobiles to Deal With Emergencies.

Posted on June 11, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. June 11, 2004: They don’t look like Batmobiles, and they were not requestioned from “Q,” however the Emergency Services Unit and Fire Rescue 88 introduced Thursday by Mayor Joseph Delfino give the White Plains Department of Public Safety on-the-scene first-response equipment to deal quickly with serious emergencies where lives hang in the balance.

Housed together at one of the fire houses in the city, the white Emergeny Services Unit and Fire Rescue 88 carry equipment to deal with hazardous gases, weapons of mass destruction, cave-ins, and trapped victims without waiting for special equipment to arrive at the scene from other localities. Each unit is staffed with their own police and fire specially trained squads to furnish and operate the tools of rescue.

TWO NEW BEAUTIES ON DUTY: The police Emergency Services Unit, left, and Fire Rescue 88, right, were introduced by Mayor Joseph Delfino and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety, Charles Jennings at Fire Headquarters Thursday morning. The police truck carries equipment to handle “situations” as the police like to call them, including special weapons, assault aids, medical equipment. Previously the police did not have an all-purpose incident response vehicle. (Equipment had to be located, and called in.) Fire Rescue 88 carries special rescue equipment such as the PowerHawk back pack to cut victims out of automobiles; contains equipment for monitoring and decontaminating hazardous waste; it refreshes firefighters’ oxygen tanks on the scene, and is even equipped with a winch to hall vehicles out of ditches, with devices to aid in rescues at cave-ins, shore up building floors in collapses. Photo by WPCNR News

The Police ESU unit (the white truck) cost $145,000, which was paid for with asset forfeiture funds. Fire Rescue 88 was purchased for $298,000 through a bond.

The Police ESU unit is sataffed by six volunteers from the police department Special Response Team, a sergeant and five officers. The six trained for seven weeks at a training school sponsored by the Yonkers Police Department. Fire Rescue 88 is staffed by firefighters who received special training.

The Big Red 88 & Crew. The unit carries about 15 equipment bays, plus an air-conditioned crew cab to cool down firefighter’s body temperatures in the course of fighting a fire. On the left rear of the unit is the oxygen tank refresher unit, enabling White Plains firefighters to carry an hours’ worth of oxygen on their backs and to refresh tanks at the firescene. This unit would have come in handy at the Temple Bet Am Shalom fire in 2002. Photo by WPCNR News.

Fire Rescue 88 has a list of incidents where it will automatically be dispatched. Both vehicles will be housed together and operate as a Police-Fire emergency first-on-the-scene team in response to catastrophes, violent threatening situations, or terrorist incidents.

Thunder’s Chouinard Whitewashes Juggernaut, 2-0, Take 1st Place

Posted on June 10, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. June 10,2004: The vaunted pitching of the Texas Thunder handed the New York New Jersey Juggernaut its third straight loss Thursday evening in Houston, behind the 4-hit pitching of Lindsay Chouinard who outduelled Kaci Clark before 632 fans in Cougar Stadium at the University of Houston. Texas broke through against Kaci in the sixth inning on a walk to Lindsay Gardner, a double by Clare Burnum and a single by Amanda Buchholz to plate the 2 runs Chouinard needed. The Nauts stranded 7 runners. Jaclyn Pasquerella went 3 for 3 for the Nauts and Gina Oaks had the other Naut knock. The Nauts will attempt to salvage the final game of the series tonight before heading home to play the California Sunbirds Sunday evening. The Thunder takes over first place in the National Pro Fastpitch league with a 6-2 mark. The Nauts are sitting on 5-3.

The Fat Cat Lounges at the City Center De Lux: Garfield Saunters In.

Posted on June 10, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCREEN GEMS. From National Amusements. June 10, 2004: Garfield: The Movie opens up at the movies in downtown White Plains this weekend. Movie fans may also order advance tickets for SpiderMan II, which premiers at the City Center De Lux June 29. The Chronicles of Riddock, The Stepford Wives and Garfield are this week’s new shows. Here is the week’s schedule, and remember, folks, 2 asterisks means the movie is playing in the slightly more expensive, upscale, toney Director’s Hall.

THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK — The adventures of Riddick continue in this sequel to Pitch Black. For the last five years, Riddick has been on the move eluding mercenaries. The fugitive finds himself on Helion, a planet led by the tyrannical Lord Marshal, where he is exiled to a subterranean prison. There he encounters Kyra, the lone survivor from an earlier chapter in his life. In his efforts to free himself and Kyra, Riddick is led to the command ship, where he is pitted against Lord Marshal in an apocalyptic battle. Vin Diesel reprises his role of enigmatic anti-hero Richard B. Riddick in this sci-fi action epic, which also stars Thandie Newton and Colm Feore. Rated PG13.

THE STEPFORD WIVES — Joanna and Walter Eberhart are a modern couple who leave their hectic Manhattan lives behind and move to the upper-class suburb of Stepford, Connecticut. Joanna soon befriends Bobbie Markowitz, a writer with an irreverent sense of humor. Joanna and Bobbie become suspicious of the more than perfect wives who reside in Stepford and discover the men in their town are replacing their wives with compliant look-a-like robots. Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Jon Lovitz, Christopher Walken and Glenn Close star in this sophisticated comedy/thriller. Rated PG13

GARFIELD: The Movie — When a dog named Odie is brought home, Garfield the cat is forced to compete with him for the affection and attention of their owner, Jon Arbuckle – much to Garfield’s disgust. However, when Odie is kidnapped by a mean dog trainer, Garfield feels responsible, so he gets off his favorite spot and gets into action to rescue his fellow pet in crisis. Bill Murray provides the voice of Garfield in this fun family comedy, which also stars Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Rated PG

Thursday, June 10, 2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –12:30;1:00;2:50;3:45;4:15;6:00;7:00;7:30;10:10;10:40 pm. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –1:05;1:25;2:05;3:55;4:25;4:55;6:55;7:25;7:55;9:50;10:25 pm. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –12:00;12:30;1:30;2:15;2:45;3:45;4:30;5:00;6:05;6:45;7:15;8:15;9:05;10:35 pm. ;
Troy (R) –12:05;3:30;7:05;9:35;10:30 pm. ;
Soul Plane (R) –12:45;3:00;5:15;7:35;10:00 pm. ;
Mean Girls (PG-13) –12:10;2:30;4:50;7:20;9:45 pm. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –10:00 am;12:00;1:15;4:10;7:10;9:10;9:55 pm. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:15;6:30;9:40 pm. ;
Shrek 2 **(PG) –1:00;3:15;5:35;7:45;10:05 pm. ;

Friday, June 11, 2004
The Chronicles of Riddick **(PG-13) –10:35 am;1:15;4:00;7:00;9:45 pm;12:25 am. ;
The Chronicles of Riddick (PG-13) –11:05 am;1:45;4:30;7:30;10:15 pm;12:45 am. ;
The Stepford Wives (PG-13) –12:30;2:50;5:10;7:40;10:00 pm;12:30 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:20;6:45;10:05 pm. ;
The Stepford Wives **(PG-13) –12:00;2:20;4:40;7:10;9:30 pm;12:00 am. ;
Troy (R) –5:30;9:00 pm;12:25 am. ;
The Terminal (PG-13) –7:30 pm. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;6:15;9:15 pm;12:15 am. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –10:30;11:00 am;12:10;12:45;1:15;2:30;3:05;3:30;4:50;5:45;8:00;9:55;10:10 pm;12:00;12:20 am. ;
Garfield (PG) –10:40 am;12:50;3:00;5:20;7:35;9:50 pm;12:00 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –10:30;11:30 am;12:30;1:40;2:40;3:50;4:55;6:10;7:15;8:20;10:30;11:40 pm. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –10:50 am;1:45;4:35;7:25;9:25;10:20 pm;12:20 am. ;
Saved! (PG-13) –12:25;2:45;5:00;7:20;9:40 pm;12:10 am. ;

Saturday, June 12, 2004
Saved! (PG-13) –12:25;2:45;5:00;7:20;9:40 pm;12:10 am. ;
The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) –10:50 am;1:45;4:35;7:25;9:25;10:20 pm;12:20 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) –10:30;11:30 am;12:30;1:40;2:40;3:50;4:55;6:10;7:15;8:20;10:30;11:40 pm. ;
Garfield (PG) –10:40 am;12:50;3:00;5:20;7:35;9:50 pm;12:00 am. ;
Raising Helen (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;9:20 pm;12:15 am. ;
The Notebook (PG-13) –7:00 pm. ;
The Chronicles of Riddick (PG-13) –11:05 am;1:45;4:30;7:30;10:15 pm;12:45 am. ;
The Stepford Wives **(PG-13) –12:00;2:20;4:40;7:10;9:30 pm;12:00 am. ;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban **(PG) –12:00;3:20;6:45;10:05 pm. ;
Shrek 2 (PG) –10:30;11:00 am;12:10;12:45;1:15;

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Peaches James Tames The Juggernaut, 5-2

Posted on June 10, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR From Jen Carlo. June 10, 2004 (Edited): The New York New Jersey Juggernaut fell into a first place with the Texas Thunder in Houston Wednesday night as Peaches James tamed the potent Naut lineup. The Texas Thunder dominated Cougar Field this evening over the New York/New Jersey Juggernaut with a convincing 5-2 win.
The action got started in the bottom of the second inning with a solo blast from first baseman and Alabama alumnae Ginger Jones (2-2, HR, 2R, BB, RBI). Shortly following, former Texas Aggie, Selena Collins (1-2, HR, BB) kept the rally going with the team’s second solo blast of the inning.

In the bottom of the third inning the Thunder busted it open. Ryan Realmuto (0-2, BB) got the inning started with a leadoff walk. Jones followed the walk with a double, scoring Realmuto to make the score 3-0. Clare Burnum (1-3, HR, BB) capped off the Thunder scoring for both the inning and the game with a two-run blast that scored pinch runner Laura Leonetti.

The Juggernaut fought back in the fourth scoring their only two runs of the game. Gina Oaks (1-2, R) lead off with a walk and later came around to score on an RBI single by Venus Taylor (1-3, RBI). With two outs in the inning Carri Leto (2-4, RBI) singled to score Taylor for the final run of the inning.

Peaches James (Nebraska) got the start on the mound for the Thunder and continued her early-season dominance. James allowed just two runs on six hits over seven innings pitched. James also struck out 10 hitters increasing her league-leading total to 30. James also now leads the NPF with a 3-0 record. Oaks took the loss for the Juggernaut, dropping her to 2-1 on the season. Amanda Scott (2-1) who pitched in relief for Oaks, had four strikeouts for the Nauts in three scoreless innings.

With the loss, the Nauts drop to 5-2 on the season. Game two of the three game series will be played tomorrow night at 7:35 CDT, as the Nauts and the Thunder battle it out for first place.

Tickets for the Juggernaut home stand beginning on June 13^th are still on sale by calling the office 973.872.8013 or emailing info@nynjjuggernaut.com. The Nauts take on the California Sunbirds on Sunday, June 13^th at 7:35 p.m. on the YES Network.

Score by Innings HRE

Juggernaut 000 200 0 261

Thunder 023 000 x 570

Republican Party Hails Delgado Decision by Judge Francis Nicolai

Posted on June 9, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. From Westchester County Republican Committee. June 9, 2004: Republican County Committee Chairwoman RoseMarie Panio today applauded a Supreme Court decision ruling that White Plains Councilman Glen Hockley should be removed from office and replaced with Republican Larry Delgado, who was denied the race due to a broken voting machine.

Panio also congratulated Delgado and praised his tenacity and commitment to public service. “It has been a long road for Larry Delgado,” said Panio. “He rightfully should represent the people of White Plains, and I look forward to seeing him re-seated on the Common Council.”

The long process, nearly three years, included court cases and a “quo warranto” legal procedure through the office of the Attorney General.

“Justice has truly been served,” said Panio. “We are a democracy. Our representatives are elected by the people, and finally the true people’s choice will once again represent them.”