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Beacon Air Inaugurates Convenient Flights to Boston From Westchester Airport

Posted on September 15, 2015 by John Bailey

Beacon’s first flight received a special salute from water canons atop the airport’s fire/rescue tankers as it taxied out for takeoff. It’s a tradition in aviation for an airline’s first flight to receive such a salute. Photo by Peter Katz, NTSB Reporter
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WPCNR FRIENDLY SKIES. Special to WPCNR from Peter Katz, NTSB REPORTER. September 15, 2015:

A new air service was launched today at Westchester County Airport. It offers travelers who can afford the $2,000 monthly fee unlimited flights between Westchester and Boston. Called Beacon, the service uses Beechcraft King Air B200 twin-engine turboprop airplanes which typically are configured to hold seven passengers. Three of Beacon’s four founders were involved in starting a similar operation in California called Surf Air.

The first flight departed Westchester at approximately 11:30 this morning from Landmark Aviation West, which is on the opposite side of the airport from the commercial passenger terminal.

Passengers flying Beacon will not have to pass through TSA screening each time they board, but will be prescreened by Beacon.

Beacon plans to market its service to corporations, law firms, and others who have personnel traveling frequently between the New York area and Boston.

Beacon’s CEO Wade Eyerly, who at one time worked for former Vice President Dick Cheney, said that they plan to expand service from Westchester to include Washington. They also offer seasonal service from Westchester to the Hamptons and Nantucket.

Beacon’s first flight received a special salute from water cannons atop the airport’s fire/rescue tankers as it taxied out for takeoff. It’s a tradition in aviation for an airline’s first flight to receive such a salute.

The water cannon salute also is given to retiring airline captains after they’ve landed on their final flight. Their web site address is flybeacon.com and additional information can be found there.

CNA FORCED TO POSTPONE SUPERINTENT OF SCHOOLS, SCHOOL BOARD PROGRAM DUE TO CONFLICT WITH OTHER EVENTS.

Posted on September 13, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From the Council of Neighborhood Associations. September 13, 2015:

Due to holidays and other events in September, WPCNA was not able to hold our regular monthly meeting on the usual second Tuesday.

We attempted to schedule it for Wednesday, September 16, but after sending out the notice with this date, several people contacted us to say they have to attend other event(s) that evening. It seems there are a multitude of other events scheduled for September 16 that will keep many of our usual attendees from our meeting.

Rather than having the new superintendent, school board and PTA co-presidents address what looks like it would be a very small audience, the WPCNA Board of Directors has decided to regrettably cancel the September meeting.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to re-schedule the Education Forum for a future meeting..

WHITE PLAINS WEEK On 9/11–TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE PROGRESS VIEWED FROM 1,500 FEET; FASNY SUIT SIGNIFICANCE; THE CITY ELECTRICITY RATE INITIATIVE TONIGHT AT 7 FIOS 45 AND CABLEVISION 76 AND THE INTERNET AND ON THE INTERNET NOW

Posted on September 11, 2015 by John Bailey

KATZ BAILEY AND BENEROFE ARE ON IT:

IS THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE 50% “DONE”?YOU BE THE JUDGE: WHITE PLAINS WEEK FLIES YOU OVER IT FROM 1,500 FEET IN THE AIR–DRAMATIC, REVEALING DISTURBING PHOTOS RAISE EYEBROWS

PETER KATZ AND JIM BENEROFE ON 9/11’S EFFECT AFTER 14 YEARS.

FASNY GOES A FILING. THE NEWSBOYS POINT OUT THE SIGNIFICANT PRECEDENTS AT STAKE.

CABARET LICENSING TAKES OFF. AND LOOK WHO’S APPLYING.

MAYOR MOVES TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON ELECTRIC RATES BY BUYING IN BULK FROM INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS–IN SURPRISE LEGISLATION.

HOPE AND GOMEZ SWORN IN.

JOHN BAILEY GAVELS

AN ALL NEW WHITE PLAINS WEEK

TONIGHT

7:30

CHANNELS FIOS 45 AND CABLEVISION 76

AND ON THE INTERNET AT

www.whiteplainsweek.com

Emergency Medication Distribution Drill September 30 — 500 Volunteers Needed.

Posted on September 10, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR HEALTH ISSUES. From Westchester County District 5 Legislator Benjamin Boykin. September 10, 2015:

The Westchester County Health Department is seeking 500 volunteers to participate in an emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center.

People of all ages, including parents with young children and people with disabilities, college students and faculty, community groups, seniors, members of faith-based communities, businesses and the public are encouraged to register in advance.No special training or experience is needed. Playing the part of residents, volunteers will walk through a simulated medication distribution exercise and learn which medication they would be given if they had been exposed to anthrax. No actual medicine will be handed out.

The purpose of the drill is to test the emergency response capabilities of the Westchester County Health Department, including the ability to dispense medication quickly and accurately to a large group of people. Holding the exercise is required by the state.

To join, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/Go2Clinic and click on Westchester to register. Don’t forget to print out the free parking pass. If you need help registering, call 914-995-7425. Walk-ins are also welcome. Everything you need to know to participate will be provided to you the day of the exercise.