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FASNY CONSTRUCTION COULD LAST 10 YEARS. SITE PLAN: NEEDS TO “REPLENISH” FINANCING. BUILD 2, THEN 3

Posted on August 4, 2014 by John Bailey

The new French American School of New York proposed structures for the former Ridgeway Country Club property (in green shading) are anticipated to be opened by 2016 if construction begins this fall. The site plan has revealed that construction of the three additonal structures (in orange) could take until 2025 to complete because of the need to “replenish” financing.

WPCNR SOUTH END TIMES. By John F. Bailey. August 4, 2014:

The new site plan of the proposed French American School of New York indicates the school does not have enough financing already in place to build the campus in one continuous sequence.

WPCNR notes the site plan is the first time the school has indicated the project may take 10 years to complete. In Section 10, page 4 of the site plan under the heading “Deferred Phasing of the Elements,” the site plan states:

And Phase II is hoped to be completed by 2025, but the start could be delayed until 2025:

Another issue which has not previously been disclosed is that the school does not have capital sources in place to pay for three of the buildings proposed in Phase II of the project, according to this statement in the site plan, it will need to “replenish its capital funds” and appears to hold the city responsible for hurting its fund-raising efforts:

You can drink the tap water in Ossining now.

Posted on August 3, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR HEALTH LINE. From the Westchester County Department of Health. Manual pdf August 3, 2014:

The boil water advisory for residents of a section of the Village of Ossining and the unincorporated area of the Town of Ossining who are served by the Village of Ossining Water Department has been lifted by the Westchester County Department of Health. Water sample results were satisfactory. Manual pdf

Since Friday, approximately 5,000 people in the affected area, which included streets as far west as Route 9; as far east as Morningside Drive; as far north as Hawkes Avenue at Bridle Path Road and as far south as Macy Road at Wolden Road, were strongly advised to boil their water before drinking it or using it to prepare food.

The boil water advisory was in effect until now as a precaution to protect from any contamination caused by potential ground water infiltration into water mains as a result of the reduction in water main pressure caused by a water main break. Manual pdf

For more information, residents can contact the Village of Ossining Water Department at 914-941-4661 or 914-941-4660 or visit their website at www.villageofossining.org or the Town of Ossining website at www.townofossining.com.

Sorry doesn’t excuse it, Ray. Not Enough, Roger. Not Acceptable, Stephen. My Sister’s Place Comments on the Rice-NFL Aftermath

Posted on August 1, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. A Statement on Domestic Violence from My Sisters Place, White Plains. August 1, 2014:

The recent events surrounding Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, and the NFL’s lack of response and accountability is bigger than the NFL.

In fact the NFL is simply reflecting the views of our larger society which too often demonstrates a lack of respect for women and girls.

Moreover, our society excuses the violence and abuse men inflict on women as witnessed by both the criminal legal response as well as the response from the NFL. Even in the aftermath, we see the entitlements and privilege many men believe they have which were glaring within the ignorant and inappropriate comments by Stephen A. Smith, and, show total disregard for the lives and safety of women.

It is 2014 and My Sisters’ Place will continue to give voice to this issue.

It bears repeating—domestic violence is a serious, life threatening issue, not to be demeaned or discounted because “she didn’t leave”.

We hope the NFL will commit to significant change in their policy around intimate partner abuse and send a clear message of zero tolerance. A two game suspension isolates all victims who have not been taken seriously.

My Sisters’ Place and our Project Team On! initiative have been working to educate athletes of all ages on healthy relationships and respect. We work to redefine strength and manhood so everyone can engage in safe and equal relationships.

It is important to teach young men the distinction between their “on field” and “off field” relationships. MSP is immensely proud of Project Team On! and the athletes that affirm that violence is neither a sign of strength nor a solution.

Join us– Take the Pledge! A world of respect starts today and it starts with us.

Take The Pledge at www.mspny.org.

132 Subsidized Day Care Slots Unfilled, DSS Commish Says. Urges Persons Needing Day Care in September to Inquire.

Posted on August 1, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators. August 1,2014:

Kevin McGuire, Commissioner of the County’s Department of Social Services (DSS), noted in his presentation to the Board of Legislators Community Services Committee that as of June 2014 only 67 children were enrolled in the Title XX program, although there is funding for 199 slots for the same period of time in the 2014 County Budget, 132 slots are unfilled.

McGuire is urging persons interested and needing Day Care beginning in September, to apply now.

Projections presented to the BOL yesterday show 261 available Title XX slots for December 2014, but the rate of enrollment only generating 145 children for those slots.

Several day care professionals have voiced displeasure with the enrollment process this year. A number of Westchester residents reported having trouble enrolling into the program, with many applicants turned away for minor and nettlesome reasons.

Invitations to use the program first went out to people on a waiting list, many of whom had already aged out of the program. Short deadlines for supporting documentation in the application process apparently discouraged others from following through, as they were required to start from scratch once the deadline was missed.

“I’m disappointed that more than a hundred young Westchester residents and their parents are missing out on this important day care program,” said Legislator Williams. “Working families struggling to make ends meet need the help that programs like Title XX provide, and the children benefit from being in a safe and nurturing environment. These slots should all be filled.”

Williams pointed out that families should contact Westchester County at (914) 995-2294 to speak with the application supervisor or visit online www.socialservices.westchestergov.com/adult,-child,-family-services/day-care-services for more information about signing up for the child care subsidy.

Residents having problems applying for the subsidized child care program are requested to contact Legislator Williams by phone: (914) 995-2833 or email: [email protected].

The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. is also ready to help: call (914)761-3456, email [email protected] or visit online www.childcarewestchester.org for more info.