THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER — 8,324,077 VISITS IN ONE YEAR | 2,905,611 VISITORS VISIT 8,324,077 TIMES 3 TIMES EVERY DAY IN ONE YEAR. HIGHEST ACTIVITY IN WPCNR HISTORY.White PlainsCitizeNetReporter lifted its worldwide visits from unique visitors to wpcnr.com to 8,324,077,a 1,306,419 increase in visits in one year from 7,017,658 visits to the site last year which covers White Plains and Westchester County. The 8,324,077 visits were made by 2,005,611 unique visitors who visited wpcnr an average of 3 visits a day. ON JULY 20- -2026 visitors have accessed wpcnr and made 3,072 visits an average of 1.6 visits. In the last week 33,495 individual vistors made 54,458 visits, averaging 1.6 visits. In the last month, 152,940 visitors recorded 229,338 visits (1.5 visits)

AUGUST 26– THE SENATOR ADDS UP THE TRUMP IMPACT ON NEW YORKERS. GILLEBRAND COUNTS IT UP

Posted on August 26, 2026 by John Bailey

NEW STUDY: FAMILIES IN NEW YORK HAVE HAD TO SPEND $5,000+ MORE BECAUSE OF TRUMP

JEC Report: The Average Household In New York Has Had To Pay An Additional $5,000+ For Goods And Services Due To Rising Costs Under President Trump

Washington, D.C. — Today, a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report found that as of July 2026, the average household in New York has had to pay an additional $5,000+ for goods and services due to rising costs under President Trump. When campaigning in 2024, candidate Trump promised, “Starting on day one of my new administration, we will end inflation, and we will make America affordable again.”

In response to the new report and Republicans broken promises, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:

“President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised to lower costs and end inflation, instead they’ve made life $5,000 more expensive for New Yorkers,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Look at what they have done: they gutted Medicaid and cut Medicare and health care subsidies to fund tax breaks for billionaires, launched a war that increased gas prices, and supported tariffs to make groceries and essentials more expensive. I will not stop fighting to lower New Yorkers’ costs and hold this administration accountable for hurting working families and small businesses across our state.”

Additional breakdowns of the JEC report:

Housing Costs

New York families have had to spend an additional $1,078 on housing costs such as rent and mortgage payments since President Trump took office.

Grocery Costs

Americans paid an additional $310 for groceries in President Trump’s first year than in 2024, and grocery prices are now more than 4 percent higher than when Trump took office.
Beef and coffee prices are hitting Americans especially hard. Since the President took office, the average price of ground beef has risen almost every month to a record high of more than $7 per pound. Coffee prices also spiked and are now nearly $10 per pound.

Energy Costs

Gas prices have soared since the start of Trump’s Iran War. In total, people across New York have spent an additional $3 billion on gas since the beginning of the Iran war. That has cost the average family in New York an additional $521 in gas costs
Families in New York spent an additional $190 on electricity in 2025 under President Trump than they did in 2024. And, in just the first six months of 2026, they are expected to spend an additional $225 on electricity than they did in the first half of 2024.
New York families who use heating oil paid an additional $248 to heat their homes this March compared to last year.

Health Care Costs

Because of Trump and Republicans’ refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax cuts that help people afford their health insurance, monthly premiums for ACA plans rose over 50 percent on average in 2026 compared to last year. Meanwhile deductibles surged to record highs, increasing by more than $1,000 on average.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index and Average Price Data, Joint Economic Committee– Republicans, Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Walmart.com, AAA.com, Edmunds.com, Federal Highway Administration, Energy Information Administration, National Weather Service, heatable.com, Kaiser Family Foundation. Gas cost calculations are current through August 17, 2026.

AUGUST 26—– NEW!WHITE PLAINS DPW AT YOUR SERVICE!

Posted on August 26, 2026 by John Bailey

DPW At Your Service – Report an Issue

You can now report issues on public property such as pot holes, sidewalk defects, flooding, street light issues, dead animals in the road, etc., by one of three ways:

Use the DPW At Your Service Report an Issue link
Use the Report an Issue function on your White Plains DPW At Your Service APP, or you may call 914-422-1202

AUGUST 26—NEW! WELLNESS FESTIVAL DEBUTS SEPTEMBER 26–BE THERE FOR A FRIENDLY HEALTH CHECK UP

Posted on August 26, 2026 by John Bailey

Family Fun, Health and Community Come Together at the Wellness Festival

Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

White Plains, NY – August 26, 2026.

The City of White Plains Youth Bureau is excited to host the Family Fun Wellness Festival on September 26 at Tibbits Park from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This annual festival brings families and the community together for an afternoon filled with health-focused activities, fun, educational opportunities and community connection.

The Wellness Festival educates our residents about taking care of themselves and their families through fun activities and on-site experts sharing knowledge on topics ranging from fitness and nutrition to substance abuse and mental health.

This vibrant event offers something for everyone! There will be music and dancing to our upbeat DJ and our featured teen bands. Attendees can join in on Zumba, cardio and yoga sessions, learning about the health benefits while having fun and maybe even working up a sweat. Activities for kids and teens include arts and crafts, face painting and henna tattoos.

Multiple free health screenings, wellness checks and vaccinations for COVID and flu will be offered. EMS professionals will provide demonstrations on life-saving techniques that could make a critical difference in an emergency. Dozens of vendors will be on hand sharing information about products and services that support healthy living for the whole family. The Wellness Festival teaches that everyone can get involved in making healthy choices and having a positive impact within our community.

The Wellness Festival recognizes that being healthy means considering an individual holistically. There will also be mental health resources on-site to discuss how to support your family’s emotional well-being. Substance Abuse Prevention Education and Certified Prevention Specialists will be available with materials on preventing substance abuse.

This event is the perfect day for families to enjoy quality time together while engaging with the local community. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Wellness Festival is a celebration of health, wellness, and community, made possible through the generous support of our premier health partners. We are proud to partner with White Plains Hospital, our Community Health Sponsor, and with NewYork-Presbyterian, our Youth Mental Wellness Sponsor. We also extend our deep gratitude to Westchester Medical Center and the Hospital for Special Surgery for their dedication to the health and vitality of our White Plains families. Attendees are encouraged to stop by these organizations’ booths throughout the day to meet their experts and access invaluable wellness resources.

For more information, please contact Helena Marescot, Program Director at the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, at 914.422-1378.

AUGUST 26–GOVERNOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL STATEMENT ON SHERIFFS’ SUIT TO STOP POLICE COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Posted on August 26, 2026 by John Bailey

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after 15 county sheriffs filed a lawsuit challenging the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’s ban on 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):

“As we have said from the start, the ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’ keeps New Yorkers safe by ensuring public safety resources go toward combating crime in our communities, not carrying out the work of ICE. The federal government claims they are going after the ‘worst of the worst,’ but every American has seen the reality: ICE is terrorizing communities and families with indiscriminate raids, detaining people without regard for criminal record, and using local law enforcement to deliver on the administration’s mass deportation agenda.

“Many of the 12 entities with these agreements have complied without incident, and the vast majority of New York’s law enforcement agencies were already successfully protecting their communities without any collaboration with ICE. The claim that these sheriffs cannot do the same says more about them than it does about the law.

“This lawsuit is nothing but a frivolous waste of taxpayer dollars. The courts have already declined to block this law once, and we are confident they will do so again. In the meantime, we expect all law enforcement agencies in New York to uphold state law.”