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Comment on FASNY Situation After NY Post Article:What the Neighborhood Wants on the Former Ridgeway Property

Posted on September 7, 2017 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. September 7, 2017:

Dear Mayor and Common Council:

In case you missed the September 4th NY Post article titled “Mariano Rivera join’s fight against ritzy prep school’s sprawling construction” . . .here’s the link: http://nypost.com/2017/09/04/mariano-rivera-joins-fight-against-ritzy-prep-schools-sprawling-construction/

Of interest the FASNY people still specialize in factual inaccuracies. . .such as ” the pre-K-through-grade-12 institution cut its number of students from 1,200 to 650 in an effort to appease the opposition”. The truth is that FASNY has not made any “permanent cuts”. . .all it did was submit an “incomplete” plan for only Parcel A and its Upper School. . .leaving out Parcels B, C & D and FASNY’s Lower and Nursery Schools.

And how would FASNY know if nearby residents “want a free back yard and want to keep it that way”. . .if no one from FASNY over the past 6 years ever asked what residents like ourselves want in the first place.

Unfortunately FASNY showed up in WP with the bad habit, like some of our elected officials, of telling residents what’s good for them. . .before ever asking residents in the first place.

Personally we would like to see a development on the old golf course property that. . .fits in with the WP Comprehensive Plan, the Character of the Neighborhood, the property’s current R1-30 residential zoning and follows NYS and WP Land Use Laws. . .where the property is well-maintained and respected similar to the surrounding tax-paying private residences. . .without bringing FASNY’s well-documented excessive Traffic Safety Issues, 10-year Construction, Flooding Problems and the massive loss of Open Space by building on 50+ acres.

FASNY’s current sub-standard maintenance, including their inability to remove algae from their 2 ponds, and a demonstrated lack of interest in acting like good neighbors says it all about how well FASNY will fit into White Plains. . .particularly when as a non-profit they are not contributing any tax revenues to help pay for City Services.

By the way. . .when can we expect a final FASNY vote?

Marie and Ron Rhodes

Ending DACA: “A disgusting act of cowardice and cruelty.” SEIU Reaction to Trump DACA Decision

Posted on September 5, 2017 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. From Hector Figueroa, President, 32BJ, Service Employees International Union. September 5, 2017:

The following statement is attributable to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU

“President Trump’s decision to deport nearly one million Dreamers is a disgusting act of cowardice and cruelty. Repealing DACA is a low in a Presidency marked by discrimination and the removal of rights for people of color.

Deporting nearly one million young people will not create a single job or make America better for anyone. It will harm our economy and further erode the values holding our nation together.

It will compound the problems of an already broken immigration system and will needlessly put at risk of deportation people who love this country and are committed to its future.

“President Trump’s decision today, after promising that Dreamers could ‘rest easy,’ is yet one more reminder that he is not a man of his word.

“Dreamers who have worked hard, gone to school, served in the military and have shown bravery in speaking out for their rights, in stark contrast to the cowardly way President Trump announced this decision.

The President should be embarrassed that he does not have the courage to look these young people in the eye and tell them that he is tearing them away from the only country they’ve ever known.

The President betrayed the Dreamers just as he’s betrayed his supporters by falsely convincing them that their own problems would be solved by destroying the lives of immigrants.

‘We demand that Congress passes a permanent and clean legislative fix that isn’t used as bait to win anti-immigrant measures.

We will also continue to call on our elected officials at all levels of government to build sanctuary spaces and deportation defense networks to keep millions out of Trump’s deportation machine.

“Finally, this act of outright cruelty from the Federal Government offers further proof that Westchester needs the Immigrant Protection Act. We call on the Board of Legislators to override County Excutive Astorino’s veto with all due haste.”

With more than 145,000 members in 11 states and Washington DC, including over 4,000 in Hudson Valley, 32BJ is the largest building service workers union in the country

Church Street and Barker Nursing Home Will Break Ground Thursday

Posted on September 5, 2017 by John Bailey

The Congress Companies to break ground on $60 million White Plains Institute for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, White Plains, NY

Cedar Hill Groundbreaking

WPCNR DOWNTOWN UPDATE. From The Congress Companies Peabody, MA September 5, 2017: White Plains Healthcare Properties I, LLC has selected The Congress Companies as Developer and the joint venture Congress/Consigli JV as the Construction Manager for its 110,000 s/f Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. Design for the facility is by The Architectural Team (TAT), Chelsea, MA.

The $60 million dollar facility consists of 160 beds of Skilled Nursing, including 76 specialized rehabilitation beds, 42 Alzheimer’s secure beds, and 42 long-term care beds, each on specially designed nursing units.

Congress’ strong track record in the Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing sectors includes more than one hundred SNF and AL projects. Over the past 45 years, Congress has completed over 9,000 beds and 5 million square feet of Health Care and Long-Term Care construction throughout the eastern United States. Congress’ recent Senior Living and Health Care projects include a 110-unit Assisted Living facility in Hillsborough, NJ; a 120-bed SNF in Hope, NJ; a 74-unit, 86,000 s/f Assisted Living facility in Easton, MA; a 45-bed, 45,000 s/f Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Windsor, VT; and an 83-bed, 76,000 s/f Assisted Living facility in Ipswich, MA

William Nicholson, CEO of Congress, said, “We are excited to have completed our work with the NY Department of Health, our construction financing, and our work with the City of White Plains for this project. Congress’ unique Design/Build/Turnkey delivery method was perfectly suited for the tenant, EPIC Healthcare. EPIC CEO Lizer Jozefovic and his team are committed to the future of Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. We are also pleased to continue our relationship and collaboration with TAT, which has been successful for more than three decades and thirty projects.”

Congress/Consigli JV worked with TAT and EPIC to bring the project through preconstruction to the construction phase, providing scheduling, line item budgeting, value engineering, cost estimating, and evaluations of alternative building system options. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site on September 7, 2017 at 11:00AM will celebrate the project‘s commencement of on-site activities.

Headquartered in Peabody, MA, The Congress Companies serves clients in New England, New York, New Jersey, and beyond. To learn more about The Congress Companies, visit: www.congresscompanies.com.

Lecuona reminds White Plains Democrats, request Absentee Ballots Tuesday. Also Announces Salsa Fundraiser

Posted on September 4, 2017 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. From the Lecuona Campaign. September 4, 2017:

First things first, if you need an absentee ballot application, you can request one here. Just fill out the form, mail it by Tuesday, September 5 and you will be sent a ballot. The ballot needs to be postmarked by September 11 or can hand deliver it to your polling place or the Board of Elections on primary day.

There are less than ten days left until the Democratic Primary and as the clock quickly winds down we need your help now more than ever. We have one last fundraiser before the 12^th, our Salsa and Fuego event on Wednesday, September 6. One $25 ticket includes a salsa dancing lesson at the event, a glass of wine, and a night of fun.

Purchase tickets here to support my campaign and have a little fun too.

The next night, Thursday, September 7 is the League of Women Voters debate. It will be held at Rochambeau School’s Auditorium at 228 Fisher Avenue. It begins at 7pm. I hope you can join.

I want to share so many new ideas I have for White Plains such as:

A new comprehensive plan for White Plains that encompasses sustainable economic development in all of our city’s neighborhoods.
New legislation regarding transparency and good governance in city government.
Community benefit agreements that include 10% affordable housing citywide.

If you support these ideas, donate to my campaign today.

As I talk to voters all around this city I hear their frustration but I believe we can build a better White Plains together. It won’t happen without your help and a lot of hard work. We’ve already reached out to thousands of voters. There are just a few days left to make the commitment to vote and encourage others to do so.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of the events this week and on Tuesday, September 12 for the Democratic Primary.

Sincerely,

Milagros