One Good Man: John Tychyn

WPCNR PERSONALITIES. From Lisa Andrade. April 25, 2014:

A 29 year native of White Plains, NY, John Tychyn is the epitome of what it means to accomplish and live the American Dream through perseverance and a sheer determination to do what it takes to make it as a Fireman and a Police Officer.

While most kids were dreaming of becoming either a Fireman or a Police Officer, John was determined to become both. In this day and age when all you hear about is negativity plaguing our society, I thought it would be refreshing to highlight not only one good man willing to go above and beyond the call of duty, but one who is an exemplary role model for others to follow in pursuit of their own happiness and dreams.

Last summer he completed all of the extensive training necessary in order to become a Fireman. And the last few phases before officially becoming a NYS Police Officer will happen once he finishes his upcoming Boot Camp this summer and is (hopefully) accepted into the Academy.

Though a bit challenging at times, John would never give up his dream to settle for something less. He has worked way too hard to get to where he is now. It’s been a long journey, but that road to opportunity has been one paved with never-ending success.

And because of his unwavering faith and characteristic traits of endless dedication to his success, I believe John Tychyn is deserving enough to be named a Hometown Hero. He is certainly someone worthy enough to look up to because of how graceful he makes it seem while juggling a full-time and part-time job, attending a local business college, making a career as a Fireman, and building a promising career of becoming a Police Officer.

What an honor it will be to see one of our own as being a part of such elite teams who is looking forward to serving the White Plains and surrounding communities with dignity and justice for all.

CONGRATULATIONS JOHN… you are ONE GOOD MAN and an inspiration to all.

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 LOVE AFFAIR WITH A ONE-ARM GARBAGE TRUCK 

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THE HOUSE FORECLOSURE FACTOR

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Calling All PRE-K children — White Plains Pre-K Seeks Signups–Applications due May 30

White Plains Public Schools

Universal PreKindergarten 

In Partnership with

 

  • Family Services of Westchester – Fisher Avenue
  • Little Disciples Learning Center – So. Lexington Avenue
  • United PreSchool Center – North Street
  • YMCA – Mamaroneck Avenue
  • YWCA – North Street

 

Morning and Afternoon Classes Available

A Free Half Day Program For Four-Year Olds Born in 2010

 

         A Quality

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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, May 30, 2014

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686 New Foreclosure Filings in County in 1st Quarter: County Clerk. Pace of 2013 new foreclosure actions appears to continue. No Explanation of What Unabated New Foreclosure “Filings” Mean to Touted Real Estate Recovery. Foreclosure Sales INCLUDED in 19% Westchester County Home Sales 1Q Increase

WPCNR HOMESIDE. From the Westchester County Clerk Office. (EDITED). April  22, 2014 UPDATED 9:45 A.M.EDT April 23, 2014:

The Office of the Westchester County Clerk reported six hundred and eighty six (686) foreclosure actions started between January 1st and March 31th of 2014, equaling the first quarter of 2013.

WPCNR also has learned from the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors that the Westchester County home sales increase of 19% touted for the first quarter includes sales of foreclosed homes.

WPCNR contacted the County Clerk for a statement on the source of these continuing trend in new actions initiated against owners– which come on top of news of a 300%  increase in first quarter judgments settling foreclosure actions.

Mr. Idoni, as he did when he first put out the news of the spectacular rise in  foreclosure judgments in January,  told the Journal News yesterday, the same thing he said on White Plains Week on January 17 two months ago.

On the judgments, he is quoted by The Journal News: “Rather than a rash of all new filings, we are seeing a clean-up of situations where homeowners have been in trouble a long time.”

However, Mr. Idoni, though requested by WPCNR,  did not address the 686 new foreclosure filings that are essentially the same as the first quarter of 2013, though, and what they meant. Do increased filings mean the real estate market prices are being held down by the foreclosure bargains? (Just one thought that comes to mind.) 

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors told WPCNR that the increase in Westchester home sales of 19% in the first quarter includes the sales of foreclosed homes put back on the market, after judgments,  but did not have a figure on the percentage of the lift in sales that those foreclosure sales provided. They are working to develop that figure. 

The County Clerk office did not respond to WPCNR’s request for the number of foreclosed homes that were sold in the county during the first quarter. Perhaps they are working on that.

The new fore closure filings for the first quarter are in addition to  the number of foreclosure judgments in the first quarter of 2014  being almost three times the number from the first quarter of 2013 reported Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni who serves as Clerk of the Westchester County Supreme Court where foreclosure actions are heard.

“These first quarter judgment numbers are the largest we’ve seen since historic highs in 2008 and 2009,” continued Idoni. . (in addition to the 686 new filings).

Foreclosure Judgments Filed

Year

January

February

March

Total

2006

29

25

28

82

2007

55

33

47

135

2008

83

84

76

243

2009

76

56

100

232

2010

42

26

67

135

2011

6

10

16

32

2012

14

15

19

48

2013

26

14

22

62

2014

28

86

66

180

 

Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), a non-profit housing agency with offices in White Plains and Mount Vernon, conducts Mortgage Default Orientation sessions most Wednesday’s in their White Plains Office.  Trained counselors are available to help at (914) 428-4507 or by visiting www.wroinc.org.

For more information on the Office of the Westchester County Clerk, please visit WestchesterClerk.com or call (914)995-3081.

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