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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY: THE WINGS OF FREEDOM AIRCRAFT ARRIVE AT WESTCHESTER AIRPORT FOR TOURS OF ACTUAL AIRCRAFT THAT FLEW MISSIONS IN WORLD WAR II

Posted on October 1, 2015 by John Bailey

The B-25 Medium Range bomber is welcomed by the CitizeNetReporter at Westchester County Airport today along with its squadron of the Ghost Planes of World War II.

Peter Katz, White Plains Week anchor, pays his respects to “Tondelao” Note the missions and raids marks on the nose of the aircraft

The B-17 Flying Fortress saunters in — taxing to Million Air at Westchester Airport at High Noon today menacing, magnificent– filled with memories of the brave men who flew them and died in them to destroy the Nazi ability to make war.

A P-51 Mustang–Mainstay of the Pacific Air War –jaunty, firey master of the Japanese Zero

The B-24–“WITCHCRAFT” arrives last–When I was waiting for the planes to arrive this morning, I thought back to the airfields of England and what it must have been like waiting to see what bombers would return from their raids over Germany. A sense of deep melancholy took hold of me –and the veteran warplanes I saw today that did come back are immortal memorials of the airmen who did the job who did not come back.

The Flying Legend– The B-17 Flying Fortress. One of only 8 flying B-17s in the world

Participating in the Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber, B-25 Mitchell “Tondelayo” mid bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter, flew into Westchester County Airport in White Plains at noon today for a visit from through October 4. This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history.

The B-17 is one of only 8 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Full Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the World.

Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out – $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft.

WWII Veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost. Discounted rates for school groups. Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft.Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest fighter! P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.

WINGS OF FREEDOM AIRCRAFT are on display at Westchester County Airport in White Plains NY, at the Million Air facility.

WHEN: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR arrived at Westchester County Airport at 12:00 PM on October 1 and will be on display at main ramp at Westchester County Airport until the aircraft departs October 4 after 5:00 PM. Hours of ground tours and display are:12:00 PM through 5:00 PM on Thursday October 1; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on October 2,3, & 4 . The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS BY SUNDAY NIGHT

Posted on October 1, 2015 by John Bailey

Today

Cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers. Low around 45. Northeast wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

State Senator Stewart-Cousins Attends President Obama Briefing for 53 state legislators–Gridlock to Continue Obama Predicts

Posted on September 30, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR CAPITOL GO-ROUND. Special to WPCNR by Peter Katz. September 30, 2015:

The White House advises that State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins who represents the 35^th District which includes White Plains was among the 53 Democratic state legislators from around the country who were addressed by President Obama this afternoon at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex.

In speaking to the state legislators, Mr. Obama said that he expects gridlock to continue in Washington for the remainder of his term. He said, “…there’s not going to be the kind of action on a wide range of issues that we’d like to see coming out of Capitol Hill, that puts more of a burden — but also a great opportunity — on state legislatures all across the country. Because you can act when Washington won’t.”

The President also told the Democrats,

“We haven’t won every fight. We’ve got a lot more work to do. But all across America, there are people who have jobs today that didn’t have them because of the work that we did. There are people who have health insurance today who didn’t have it before because of the work that we did. There are students who are going to college for the first time because we’ve made that possible. There are veterans who served tour after tour who are now home with their families and are getting help that they have not only earned but that will help make our country stronger.”

FASNY WILL NOT ENTERTAIN OFFER TO BUY THE OLD RIDGEWAY COUNTRY CLUB. LETTER A “SIDESHOW” SCHOOL SPOKESMAN SAYS.

Posted on September 30, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR SOUTH END TIMES. By John F. Bailey. September 30, 2015:

A spokesman for the French American School of New York denied today that the letter reported by the Journal News today as offering to buy the former Ridgeway Country Club from the school would be considered.

Queried by WPCNR this afternoon on who OR what entity revealed the letter, Geoff Thompson, spokesperson for the organization issued this statement:

“We have received a number of unsolicited inquiries about the property, including from a major affordable housing developer. FASNY is not selling the property and, as you know, is actively pursuing its case against the City for the arbitrary and capricious action taken by a minority of the Common Council members that blocked the plan.

We are confident that we will prevail in court and that our school will be built and become a valued member of the White Plains community. The letter to FASNY that was copied to the Mayor and apparently provided to members of the news media is a sideshow.”

WPCNR asked for a copy of the letter, and Mr. Thompson sent us the copy and answered these WPCNR questions

WPCNR: Has the Chairman of the FASNY BOARD told International Hospitality Management the company is not considering any offers?

THOMPSON: Yes, the letter writer will be so informed.

WPCNR: Did the Chairman directly give the letter to The Journal News, was she a victim of theft from her office…did she share the letter and the offers with the Board?

THOMPSON: FASNY had NOTHING to do with the circulation of this letter. Clearly the letter writer and/or his “agent” distributed it. Interesting that the so called real estate “agent” listed in the letter, Garry Klein, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Gedney Neighborhood Association and a vehement opponent of FASNY.

WPCNR: Will the Board meet to consider entertaining offers for the property?

THOMPSON: No, the property is not for sale.

WPCNR: Could you ask the attorney Mr. Zarin how the unwinding of the Article 78 Suit affects marketability of property…would suit have to be withdrawn? And a new suit filed for damages against the city instead of reversal of the decision as the suit now asks?

THOMPSON: Moot point. The property is not for sale.