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Alcohol/Detox Center Eyed for DeKalb Avenue Neigborhood.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR DEVELOPER NEWS. By John F. Bailey. September 14, 2011:

Attending church can be a wonderful thing. You never know what you’ll learn.

A resident of Paladins Keep, the DeKalb Avenue condominium complex on DeKalb Avenue in White Plains, while attending church in early July heard from a friend in church that Sunrise, a national operator of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers was planning to buy the abandoned Nathan Miller Nursing Home across the street from the Paladin complex and establish a neighborhood drug /alcohol detox center.

Nathan Miller site 37 DeKalb Avenue Considered for drug/alcohol rehabilitation center.

Ken Kristal, of the Carhart Neighborhood Association told the Council of Neighborhood Associations this last night prior to the start of the CAN County Legislator Candidates Debate. Cristal asked the CAN to support the neighborhood in its effort to prevent the Sunrise facility from coming to the neighborhood for the sake of neighborhood safety and the property values. Cristal said a person seriously considering purchasing a Paladin unit has serious reservations about purchasing there due to safety concerns.

Former Nathan Miller Nursing Home is on the corner of DeKalb (left), and Paladins Keep Condominium is across DeKalb on the right.

Robyn McDonnell of Paladins Keep, told WPCNR after the debate that Sunrise had met with her. McDonnell said Sunrise was planning a private placement facility at 37 DeKalb, and was “in contract” to buy the property if they could obtain a special permit to operate a detox center there from the White Plains Common Council.

Kristal and McDonnell noted to WPCNR that Sunrise does not need a zoning variance, but did need a special permit to run the facility.

McDonnell said Sunrise specializes in expensive, privately funded placements, and does not accept government-funded placements through Medicaid. She added it was her understanding the residents may leave the facility at any time during the day.

WPCNR notes that the Nathan Miller Home location is within walking distance of the Mamaroneck Avenue restaurants and bars, known for their popularity in the tri-state region.

Councilman Benjamin Boykin said he first became aware of this when a resident of the neighborhood addressed the Common Council on the Sunrise plan during Citizens To Be Heard September 6.

Coincidently, the French American School of New York is also seeking a special permit to run a private school on the former defunct Ridgeway Country Club, another unpopular development plan resolutely opposed by the Gedney Farms Neighborhood.

The Carhart Association plans another speakout to the Common Council during Citizens To Be Heard on October 3.

8 WPHS Latino Students Conduct Symposiums on Their Summer Internships Next Week.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From Michele Schoenfeld, White Plains Schools. September 13, 2011:

The Eighth Annual Summer Field Experience academic symposia at White Plains High

School, by students of Proyecto BBRAVO, begin next week, with sessions on September 20^th, (6 P.M.), October 6^th, (8:30 A.M.), October 12^th (6 P.M.), and October 14^th (8:30 A.M.). This program is a dual celebration of the students’ experiences and Latino Heritage Month. The events are held in the school’s Library/Media Center.

Participating students are: Bianca Acuna, Maria Bautista, Claudia Benitez, Sara Espinoza, Maria Camila Gomez, Emily Huapaya, Ricardo Martinez and Lilibeth Ramos.

Proyecto BBRAVO (translated stands for Bilingual/Bicultural, Supporting, Ascending toward Virtues and Opportunities) is a multi-faceted program for Latino students that culminates with a summer field experience component.

Eight students participated this year, at various sites including El Museo del Barrio, New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s Multicultural Office of International Affairs, White Plains Hospital, the Edelman Company, Latina Magazine, Bikkal & Associates, Hudson Peconic, and the Westchester County Legislature.

In order to be selected for the program, students must write an essay in Spanish, stating their interest, and then be interviewed by a panel comprised teachers, Guidance Counselors, representatives from different site partners, and the Director/Advisor of Proyecto BBRAVO, teacher Alberto Minotta.

Following acceptance the students must fulfill a minimum of 200 hours at the site, write a research paper, keep a journal BLOG in Spanish, and present an academic symposium before the White Plains High School community on their experiences.

162,000 Gallons of Raw Sewage Flows into Mamaroneck Harbor

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR SEWER TIMES. From the Westchester County Department of Health. (EDITED) September 13, 2011:

It has happened again. A sewage plant pump breakdown released a day flow of raw untreated sewage into Mamaroneck Harbor, the Health Department announced today.

The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a boater and beach advisory due to a sewage discharge at the West Basin Pump Station next to Harbor Island Park. The discharge was discovered Monday evening and ended this morning after the county Department of Environmental Facilities repaired a pump that had failed.

The advisory, along with telephone notification to the marinas and beaches, is being made because an estimated 162,000 gallons of untreated sewage entered Long Island Sound due to the pump failure.

As a precaution, Mamaroneck beaches have been advised to remain closed and people who use the waters for recreational purposes should avoid direct contact with the water until further notice at the following Mamaroneck locations: Harbor Island Park Beach, Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, Shore Acres Club, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, Derecktor Boat Yard, Brewer Post Road Boat Yard Marina, Mamaroneck Municipal Marina, Nichols Yacht Yard, Mamaroneck Boat and Motors, and McMichael’s Boat Yard.

The county health department is sampling the water today. Once results are received and evaluated, the health department will determine whether to reopen the beaches and lift the advisory.

2nd Lake Street Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the White Plains Department of Public Safety. September 12, 2011:

2nd Shooting Suspect Turns Self In

Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong announced Monday that Dominique Hospie, (above) the young man wanted as a possible suspect in the Lake Street shooting of a 16 year old September 2, turned himself in to White Plains police Friday. The Commissioner’s statement:

“On September 9th at approximately 5PM, Dominique Hospie DOB 12/23/92 wanted in connection with the September 2nd shooting on Lake Street in White Plains surrendered to White Plains detectives in the company of his attorney.

Mr. Hospie was charged with Assault first degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, all felonies.

I believe that Mr. Hospie felt the pressure and our pursuit of him was relentless. For him to turn himself in was for the best.

The victim is recovering from his wounds. Commissioner Chong’s comment on what caused the dispute was, “no details, just dumb.”

One Suspect Charged

The other suspect arrested in the shooting, was Juan Jose Gell ,18, of 120 #10C Lake Street, White Plains. He was charged with Assault 1st, a Class B Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony; and Criminal Use of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony.

Commissioner Chong after the shooting said that the first aid administered to the victim, saved the sixteen year old boy’s life. Here is a recap of WPCNR’S previous report 9 days ago.:

“In every story there are many times unsung heroes. As tragic and unusual as the shooting of the teenager was on Friday, I can report that the victim is expected to survive. His condition has been upgraded from critical to serious and he has been stabilized.

As you know, less than 24 hours later we captured and charged one suspect. This is directly the result of a community who cares and will not tolerate these crimes.

During the incident, a few eyewitnesses have told me that Police Officer Michael Dawson of our Emergency Services Unit performed life saving techniques that probably contributed to the victim’s survival.

Officer Dawson, a trained Paramedic with numerous years of experience in the ambulance services before he became a White Plains Officer, recognized the gravity of the wound and large blood loss and his training kicked in as he applied a tourniquet.

This was no easy task because at the time the perimeter had not been secured or cleared of the possible gunmen. His brave actions will be recognized but I just wanted the White Plains residents to know the quality of professionals we have enlisted in both our Police and Fire Bureaus.