MOTORIST REPORTS MAPLE AVENUE TRAFFIC LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING BETWEEN BLOOMINGDALE ROAD AND MAMARONECK AVENUE.
THE LAST STAND: City Should Follow Its own Law and Deny FASNY Permit
WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. December 8, 2014:
The Rhodes, the “Truth Police,” are sending the Mayor and Common Council a series of mailings in a Last Stand to convince the city they have standing to deny a Special Permit to the French American School. Here is the first in a series:
Dear Mayor and Common Council,
When FASNY first appeared on the scene almost 4 years ago a few of you were mentioning in public. . .”that we cannot deny a Special Permit to a school”. Years later at the conclusion of the SEQR Findings meeting last December the Mayor was stating that the Common Council is “bound by the law”.
Now we have all learned that the FASNY “regional private school campus” is not eligible for a Special Permit according to WP law “Section 5.2 List of Use Regulations for District: R1-30”. What would be eligible for a Special Permit are one family dwellings, churches or other places of worship and public schools. . .also private elementary or private secondary schools would be eligible. . .however not both together. . .and certainly not a “regional private campus that combines nursery, elementary, middle and secondary schools”.
And even eligible uses, such as public schools, would have to be in compliance with WP law “Special Permit Use 6.5.1” which says projects have to be in harmony with the areas they are located in. . .and FASNY’s massive Traffic, 10-Year Construction, Water Issues, Risks to School Children, Seniors and other Citizens, Fire Safety Risks and decrease in Property Values are certainly not in harmony with our residential neighborhood.
Now that we all have learned the WP laws. . .doesn’t the Mayor stating that the Council has to follow the “Rule of Law”. . .mean you are all bound by the laws that currently exist in White Plains?
We report. . .you decide. Your Truth Police, Team Rhodes
Marie and Ron Rhodes
P.S. For those interested in the exact wording of “Section 5.2 List of Use Regulations for District: R1-30” here is the link on the City’s website:
The Day of Infamy–73 years ago. About Midday on the East Coast
Out of the Sun
A Memorial Poem
Out of the sun on the quiet Sunday morning they came
Birds of death blazened with red suns raining fiery havoc on Battleship Row.
One by one, ruthless planes dove, destroyed wantonly to their nation’s eternal shame.
Thunderous explosions scattered fiery death in Sunday dawn’s glow.
Flames belched from bowels of stricken Arizona, America’s pride,
On Hickam Field pilots raced to planes to defend
As their birds were crippled on ground by Zeros’ glide
Gunners in turrets on ships floundering filled skies with flack’s din.
In search of carriers, marauders could not find
Ruthlessly strafed and bombed leaving Pearl
In smoking ruin. Ships sunk, burning as raiders flew into the Sun
The day of infamy had been ignited in the Zeros’ swirl.
As America listened a world away, somber FDR
Spoke of this day that will live in infamy.
America must never forget that Pearl Harbor Scar
When an unsuspecting America slept in complacency.
To the 2,403 perishing that day under merciless bombs
Hails of bullets,terror of torpedos out of nowhere
America must remember forces against our freedoms
Relentlessly work always to surprise with deadly bombs’ glare.
Vigilence is the price of freedom always to be defended
Against those who would destroy our republic from within
By dark forces in far off places we have offended.
The answer is not curtailing freedom at home rather it to champion.
The USS Arizona lies today in Pearl’s waters, bleeding the lives
Of her men through the eerie eternal slick marking the rusting hulk.
Beneath Pearl’s waters, the blood of free people oozes from the shadowy bulk,
Bleeding forever, freedom’s spirit living eternally in lost lives remembered.
She never rests.
Note: The Pearl Harbor attack which took place 73 years ago today at 7 A.M. Honolulu time –just about 12 noon Eastern Standard Time. Its aftermath is dramatically depicted at
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm
White Plains Police and Demonstrations.
WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. December 7, 2014:
The following was sent in by the President of the White Plains Police Benevolent Association:
Dear Mr. Bailey,
On behalf of the White Plains Police Benevolent Association, I would like to thank you for your recent article on your site entitled, Interacting With The Police Is Common Sense.
I would also like to give credit where credit is due and that would be to the City of White Plains Police Department. Over the past few weeks we have seen some horrible riots and destruction to personal property and the burning of not only businesses but also police vehicles over the largely broad casted decisions of the Michael Brown and Eric Gardner cases.
Since these decisions, the City of White Plains has had two demonstrations. One was a large group of White Plains High School students who marched from the school to downtown White Plains. The other was a “Die In” at Fountain Park. They were both peaceful and orderly, with no unruly acts of violence. The White Plains Police Department provided for a safe environment for the protesters in both instances. During and after the demonstrators were finished marching, they shook hands with many of our Officers thanking them for doing their job and keeping them safe.
I can truly say that this is a true testament to the training, training, and more training that the White Plains Police Department gives its officers. Officers have been instructed for years on how to interact with emotionally disturbed people, cultural diversity, verbal de-escalation, and also dealing with people as human beings. We are taught one of the most important rules in life, and that’s to treat people the way we would like to be treated. Our Department leaders have set a very high standard on the way Officers are to deal with the public.
Again I would like to commend all of our men and woman for their outstanding dedication and hard work in keeping our residents and visitors safe on a daily basis, especially during these peaceful protests.
I would also like to thank Commissioner Chong, Chief Bradley, and Assistant Chief Fitzsimmons for providing the classes and resources that we need to get the job done and keep everyone safe. I would also like to thank the Command Staff and Police Supervisors responsible for the Protest Detail, who were on the ground and handling the safety of all involved.
Mr. Bailey, in closing, I would also like to add to your article that there are three things the public needs to know about contacts with the police.
1. Be courteous
2. Be cooperative
3. Be compliant
These three things will foster a better experience with the police.
Robert T. Riley
President
White Plains Police Benevolent Association
“Our Strength Lies In Our Unity”