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Central Ave Spa Robbery Suspect Apprehended, Charged

Posted on December 6, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the White Plains Department of Public Safety. December 6, 2011:

On November 11 at approx 1837 hrs, a male black subject entered the Bluebay Spa, located at 239 Central Avenue 3rd floor, brandished what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from the owner.

The victim turned over approximately $800 in cash and the unknown gunman fled on foot in an unknown direction.

During the subsequent investigation, Detectives were, with the assistance of NYPD Detectives from the 112 Precinct, able to positively identify

Andrew Tate, 9/9/81 of 66-23 Austin St #2C of Queens, NY as the subject responsible for the Bluebay Spa robbery. Tate was subsequently arrested and charged with Robbery in the First degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.

CSEA VP Reads Off Alleged Astorino Patronage Appointments, Protesting C.E. Cuts

Posted on December 6, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. SPECIAL TO WPCNR FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY ROVING CORRESPONDENT NANCY KING. DECEMBER 6, 2011:

Some 500 CSEA union members descended on the Michaelian Building this evening for the last County Legislature hearing on County Executive Rob Astorino’s proposed 2012 budget. Ms. King reports the hearing was “a circus,” highlighted by a CSEA official reading off the names of alleged Astorino political hires over the last two years as a way of protesting the over 100 layoffs of union employees that Astorino has proposed in his $1.7 Billion budget.

King reports that the legislators have already restored a number of job cuts but does not specifics yet.

More detailed report from Ms. King later on WPCNR.

City Honors 25-year Employees of the City

Posted on December 6, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. December 6, 2011:

The city took the time Monday evening to honor employees of the city, employed for 25 years..

They are:

City of White Plains

25 Year Service Award Recipients

City Clerk

Elisa Parisi Principle Clerk

Finance Department

Carol Endres Deputy Commissioner

Housing Authority

Edward Robinson Maintenance Mechanic

Parking Department

Patricia Colucci Account Clerk

Planning Department

Susan Habel Commissioner

Department of Public Safety

Kevin Heffernan Fire Lieutenant

Lawrence Toglia Fire Lieutenant

Margaret Motts Police Officer

Joseph Palmiotto Police Officer

Kenneth Smith Police Officer

Department of Public Works

Joseph Nicoletti, Jr. Commissioner

John DiPilato Street Lighter

Thomas Amadeo, Jr . Assistant Engineer

Harry Bozier Skilled Laborer

Great Gift Idea! City Creates Off-Peak Parking Pass for Residents for Garages

Posted on December 6, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE PARKING NEWS. December 6, 2011:

The Common Council Monday night created the first parking relief for long-suffering White Plains residents in years at the mercy of White Plains crack team of vigilant White Plains Parking Enforcement Officers.

They voted to create the Residential Off-Peak Parking Permit that enables residents of the city to park in city municipal garages free from 6 PM to 12 midnight Monday through Friday; on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 A.M. to 12 Midnight. The fee for the permit is $75 per vechicle and may be used in all city garages, except the City Center garage.

The Off-Peak Permit holders may only park in spaces marked “Permit-Only,” except in the Library Garage

The garages free with the permit evenings are Chester-Maple, Hamilton-Main, Lexington-Grove East and West, Longview-Cromwell, Trans Center and the White Plains Library Garage.

Mayor Thomas Roach issued this statement: “This new permit is designed to give our residents more affordable parking options within their own city, By significantly reducing the price of parking, we are encouraging residents to patronize the businesses, restaurants and theaters in our downtown. We believe this will have a positive impact on our local economy as well.”

Proof oF residence, proof of vechicle registration is required to purchase a ROPPP (RESIDENTIAL OFF PEAK PARKING PERMIT).

They are available at city parking offices at Chester-Maple Garage; Hamilton-Main Garage, Lexington-Grove-West and East Garages,