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Clean Up Those Curbs, Guys! BID Reminds Downtown Businesses of Snow Removal Obligations

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR DOWNTOWN DAILY.From the Downtown Business Improvement District. February 6,2014:

SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS

City Streets and Sidewalk Maintenance

Snow and ice storms are not just inconvenient, they can affect everyone’s safety.

As such, City snow regulations must be strictly enforced.

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL: Sidewalks and cross walk curb-cuts are to be kept clear of snow and ice with a path at a minimum of TWO FEET WIDE for safe passage including, if applicable, a clear pathway to adjacent parking meters.

WHEN A STORM ENDS AT NIGHT:

– Walkways abutting businesses and multifamily residences are to be clearer BY 10 AM.

– Walkways abutting single family residential homes are to be cleared by NOON.

WHEN A STORM ENDS DURING DAYLIGHT:

– Walkways abutting businesses and multifamily residences are to be clearer within 2 hours.

– Walkways abutting single family residential homes are to be cleared within 10 hours.

PARKING LOT & DRIVEWAY SNOW REMOVAL:

– Property owners are responsible for the acts of anyone they may hire to clear snow.

– Private operators of snow plows and snow blowers who are clearing driveways,sidewalks and/or parking lots may not push snow into or across public streets. When cleaning private or commercial driveways, operators of snow plows must push;snow to the rear of the property being cleared; NOT into the street or on or blocking a sidewalk.

NO “ON STREET” OVERNIGHT PARKING DURING SNOW or ICE EVENTS

– Due to snow plowing activity at night, it is illegal to park your car overnight on City streets. Cars left parked illegally may result in your vehicle receiving a ticket and being towed at the car owner’s expense.

Please direct any questions or concerns regarding snow regulations to:

Department of Public Works

Code Enforcement Office

422-1208

Zoning Board Continues Hearing on Sunrise Detox Facility Aimed at DeKalb. Light Turnout. Null: ZBA has no right to Interpret NY Mental Health Laws.

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR ZONING ZONE. By Claudia Murphy.. February 6, 2014:

The White Plains Zoning Board of Appeals continued their proceedings on the Sunrise Detox proposal to turn the former Nathan Miller Nursing Home at 37 Dekalb into a detox center last night and did not make a decision on whether to reverse or uphold Commissioner of Building Damon Amadio’s interpretation that the proposed facility did not meet the city definition of a community residence.

Claudia Murphy reports on the action::

“There was a very light turnout. Basically, the public hearing was continued and lasted about 40 minutes.

Bill Null, attorney for Sunrise spoke first. His argument is that the zoning board has no authority to apply or interpret NYS mental health law regarding the decision of whether an alcoholism facility is a community residence and if Sunrise can operate a community residence in White Plains that does not meet the NYS definition of a community residence.

Ken Kristal and I both spoke after Bill Null. We pointed out the transient nature of this facility and the fact that Sunrise treats addicts as well as alcoholics.

The Zoning Board adjourned for a 10 minute executive meeting and returned to announce they would review all transcripts and materials and make a decision at next months meeting.”

Governor: Delay Any Moratorium on Common Core/Teacher Evals Until Task Force Completes Study.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office. February 4, 2014:

Governor Cuomo believes that the best long term economic development strategy is ensuring New York State has the strongest possible education system. Common Core is an issue about which there has been a lot of dialogue. The Governor believes that we need to set real standards for our students and have a meaningful teacher evaluation system, and continues to support the Common Core agenda.

However, the Governor believes that the way that Common Core has been managed by the Board of Regents is flawed, leading to too much uncertainty, confusion and anxiety among students and their parents. The strength of public education in New York is dependent on a rational system that is well administered.

Two weeks ago, the Governor announced that he will assemble a panel that includes education experts and members of the legislature to identify flaws in Common Core’s rollout and take corrective action by the end of this session.

The Governor believes there are two issues – common core and teacher evaluations – and they must be analyzed separately. It would be premature to consider any moratorium before the panel is allowed to do its work.

Nadine Hunt-Robinson Selected to fill Benjamin Boykin’s Seat on the Common Council

Posted on February 3, 2014 by John Bailey

Nadine Hunt-Robinson, being congratulated by Councilman Dennis Krolian after her swearing in to Benjamin Boykin’s former Council seat. She will serve through 2014, and if she wishes to serve in 2015,(the last year in Mr. Boykin’s current term, she must run in a special election.

WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. February 3, 2014:

Councilman John Kirkpatrick nominated Nadine Hunt-Robinson of Fisher Hill in White Plains to fill the Common Council seat vacated by Benjamin Boykin.

Ms. Hunt-Robinson coming up to be sworn in by Mayor Thomas Roach Monday night.

Ms. Hunt-Robinson was approved by the Council and will fill the seat until a special election can be held.

Ms. Hunt-Robinson, with her husband, being sworn in by Mayor Thomas Roach

According to Liz Shollenberger. Chair of the White Plains Democratic City Committee, Ms. Hunt-Robinson grew up in Mount Vernon, graduated from Villanova Law School in Philadelphia, and is employed by Zurich American Insurance Company, specializing as an Environmental Team Manager who handles remediation of toxic and environment-damaging incidents and disasters.

She is active in the Big Brother Big Sister program, and a Board member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Ms. Hunt-Robinson, speaking to WPCNR this evening said “I’m very honored to have the opportunity to serve my fellow citizens.”

She said her main objective on the council would be “to preserve our city for the next generation and leave a legacy, preserve the character of the city.”

She described herself as “I’m a very open person” who analyzes and examines the issues.

Asked whether she sought the nomination, or was approached she explained she was definitely approached by the Ministers Fellowship Council of White Plains, an organization of ministers of the city who asked her to accept the position replacing Mr. Boykin if offered.

She said she was interviewed by all of the White Plains Councilmembers who tonight voted her in to fill Mr. Boykin’s shoes.

She described her present position with Zurich American Insurance as handling claims from clients faced with traumatic environmental emergencies , liaisoning and aiding them in putting together the services needed to get the client functioning normally again.

Ms. Hunt-Robinson has two decades of experience in the insurance business, joining Zurich in 2005. She was appointed Assistant Director of Environmental Claims in 2008. She was inducted into the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel in 2010.

Mr. Boykin, her predecessor on the Council was elected to County Legislator of District 5, in November of 2013, replacing William Ryan, creating a vacancy on the Council. The Charter provides the Common Council may choose an interim appointee to the seat who is subject to run in a special election the following fall, to win the seat for the 2015 year of Mr, Boykin’s unexpired term.

The White Plains Common Council is now made up of three men (John Martin, John Kirkpatrick, and Dennis Krolian) and three women, (Milagros Leocuona, Ms. Hunt-Robinson, and Beth Smayda) and the Mayor, Thomas R. Roach