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Winbrook’s First New Building Accepts Applications for Apartments — to Open in August.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR WEST SIDE STORY. By John F. Bailey. March 24, 2015:

The Winbrook Revitalization Project is expected to open its first new building in August for present residents of the Winbrook complex. Applications for the apartments from residents were expected to be filed with the White Plains Housing Authority this past Saturday.

Mack Carter the Executive Director of the White Plains Housing Authority told WPCNR in a statement last week, every household of the 450 families were given a survey to determine their interest in renting a new unit in the new building on the corner of Fisher Avenue and South Lexinton across from the Federal Courthouse.

Carter said the final selection of applicants for the first building will be conducted by a lottery and every Winbrook applicant (returning the survey ) will be considered.

Carter assured that “those applicants not selected who defer to a later moving date will be kept on the list for available units in future phases,” (4 more buildings are planned for construction.

WPCNR asked if a number of the units in the new building would also be made available to the general public at market rates. This is not clear.

In his written statement, Carter said “criteria – means of selecting applicants above the 450 families will be determined on future funding and requirements.”

He emphasized to WPCNR “We (the Housing Authority) are consistently communicating the particulars of the process with our residents and will continue to do so as the process continues.”

It is not clear yet when the lottery will take place and when selected residents will be announced.

Governor Gives State of the Budget Report

Posted on March 23, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From the Governor’s Communications Director.March 23, 2015:
The Governor and the legislative leaders are in the midst of ongoing budget discussions which have intensified as we have gotten closer to the budget deadline. As rumors swirl in the Capitol, several issues should be clarified.

The Governor has stated repeatedly and clearly that ethics reform was a top priority and that he wouldn’t sign a budget without ethics reform. Nothing has changed. A budget done with both houses must include ethics reform. The Governor believes that the concerns of legislators who have outside employment such as a law practice have been addressed consistent with his program for increased ethics disclosure and transparency. The Assembly obviously has already agreed with the Governor’s ethics package and has numerous members with outside employment. The Governor said he would not sign off on a budget that doesn’t include the ethics reforms he outlined, and he meant it.

Education reform is another top priority in this budget. The key education reforms are dealing with the epidemic of failing schools, improvement to the teacher evaluation system, tenure reform, teacher performance bonuses and scholarships to attract new teachers. If those reforms are passed, the Governor will support a significant funding increase. The Governor believes these changes will be transformative to our education system.

The DREAM Act is supported by the Assembly and the Education Tax Credit is supported by the Senate. Last year, neither initiative was passed. The Governor believes at this point, that either both will pass or neither. The Governor supports passage of both and included them in his budget. If they don’t pass in the budget, they could still pass in regular session.

The Governor supports a pay commission and included it in his original budget. The charter cap and mayoral control for New York City are issues that can be addressed in the budget, or more likely in the remainder of the session. Regardless, both should be addressed before the conclusion of the session.

Other top priorities in the budget include raising the minimum wage, a small business tax cut and real property tax relief, the Governor’s $1.5 billion Upstate Revitalization Initiative, statewide broadband, a Thruway stabilization fund and a substantial increase in funding for affordable housing.

Pre-K Registration Open until April 24

Posted on March 23, 2015 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAY. March 23, 2015:

White Plains Public Schools

Universal PreKindergarten

In Partnership with

Family Services of Westchester – Fisher Avenue & No. Broadway
Little Disciples Learning Center – So. Lexington Avenue
United PreSchool Center – North Street
YMCA – Mamaroneck Avenue

A Limited Number of Full Day Classes Available

Half Day Morning and Afternoon Classes Available

A Free Program for Four-Year Olds Born in 2011

A Quality

Early Childhood

Program

For information see the School District Website www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us, call 422-2038, or pick up an application at one of the sites listed above or the Family Information Center located at 500 North Street.

Applications requested by Friday, April 24, 2015

(The White Plains PreKindergarten adheres to the regulations of the New York State Education Department

New Times for Water Olympics at High School Due to Snow

Posted on March 20, 2015 by John Bailey

City of White Plains

JUMP IN AND SWIM

Water Olympics – Beginners

Due to snow storm postponed to

Saturday, March 21st, 2:15pm

Water Olympics – Intermediate/Advanced

Saturday, March 21st, 2:15 pm

Aqua Zumba Pool Party – All Welcome

Saturday, March 21st, 3:30 pm

Free

White Plains High School Pool

550 North St.