Philosopher’s Board has been added to Renaissance Fountain Ambiance by the City to Invite Passersby to Reflect and the Meaning of Life, the Joy of Living and Their Futures
The Before I Die Board is modelled after a board created during a hurricane which encouraged residents to hope anew
The CitizeNetReporter wants to go to California and Surf, Hang Ten, and Live for the Sun
City Plans to Clear and Open the Greenway from Sam’s Parking Lot shown above from Gedney Way to Mamaroneck Ave Have Drawn Ire of residents living along the former tracks of the Weshester New York and Boston Railway, Long overgrown and impassable
Signs on Pleasant Ave Around Corner from Roosters, adjacent the planned Greenway expansion take a leaf from the anti-FASNY signs on Ridgeway
City Response to the Protest is Being Sought. WPCNR is seeking City Reaction
Dear Editor
Each year dedicated volunteers of White Plains Beautification Foundation (WPBF), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, spend countless hours raising funds, planning and consulting with local nurseries, and overseeing the planting, maintenance and watering of about 60 gardens in the city of White Plains.
Donations from generous sponsors in the form of small businesses, corporations and individuals have allowed the foundation to continue its work since 1965. This year the gardens are especially lovely, bursting with vibrant colors and textures.
So, it is with much sadness that we have discovered a recent rash of thefts from several of our gardens, including as many as 40 plants from one garden. The thieves may assume the city’s Department of Public Works or Recreation and Parks will simply replace the lost plants, but that is not how it works.
In order to maintain the gardens at the level expected by our sponsors, WPBF must assume the cost of replacing what’s been stolen or vandalized. What makes the crime more heinous is the fact that many of WPBF’s gardens are memorial gardens planted to honor sponsors’ loved ones.
Those who steal plants from the gardens defile their memories and belittle the passion of the WPBF volunteers who endeavor to bring beauty and areas of quiet respite to our bustling city.
To all those who contemplate stealing from our gardens, please show some respect for the labors of others, visit one of our local nurseries and pay for your own plants. Going forward, WPBF gardens will be under increased surveillance; vandals will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
– Deborah Donahoe, President, White Plains Beautification Foundation
– Jean M. Bello, Co-Chair, White Plains Beautification Foundation Adopt-a-Park Program
White Plains Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong told WPCNR today:
” As far as damaging property, depending on the monetary amount of damage, the
charge would be criminal mischief as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If
someone stole items, we would charge them with larceny. We have arrested people
in the past for vandalism and will continue to arrest them as this type of crime
will not be tolerated in this city.”
WELCOME BACK, CONNORS! Interim Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors Deskside at Education House today.
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. July 2, 2013:
Timothy Connors reported for duty Monday as Interim Superintendent of Schools in White Plains, while the Board of Education begins a national search for a new permanent Superintendent. Mr. Connors replaces Dr. Christopher Clouet who began Monday as Superintendent of the Tarrytowns school district.
Mr. Connors was Superintendent in White Plains from 2002 through 2009.
He told WPCNR via telephone today, “It’s nice to know you’re out there, John, I look forward to working with you coming in.”
He said, “I’m excited to be here. This is a great school district and there are a lot of people who want to do the right things for children. We’re going to start to plan for going forward. At the beginning of August I’ll give you a view of where we think we are as a district. We’ll talk about anthing you want to talk about.”
“I think the smart thing I can do right now is to make sure I get input from everybody, where they think they are, where they think we can enhance what we’re doing, and collectively come up with a plan to move forward and insure all of our kids are maximizing their potential to learn.”
On the teacher negotiations that have been stalled for six months, Connors said , “We’re going to be going to fact-finding in the fall and once we complete that I’m optimistic we’ll start to move forward.”