OCTOBER 27–FLASH! FARRELL ESTATES ON FORMER RIDGEWAY COUNTRY CLUB HOUSING PROPOSAL MOVES AHEAD AT PLANNING BOARD

 

PLANNING BOARD APPROVES FARRELL BUILDING COMPANY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AS “COMPLETE” FOR 109 HOME SUBDIVISION.

PREPARATION OF FINAL  ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS RESOLUTION NEXT

WPCNR  PLANNING PROGRESS. By John F. Bailey. October 27, 2026:

Eileen McCarthy, of the White Plains Planning Department, Secretary to the Planning Board confirmed to WPCNR that the Planning Board has approved the FEIS (Final Environmental Impact Statement) prepared by the Farrell Building Company on its Farrell Estates  proposed for the former Ridgeway Country Club,  answering concerns raised in the Planning Board Scoping Document.

The vote by the Planning Board was taken October 20 by a unanimous vote.

The public has 10 days from the October 20 date to make written comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement. The comments are due October 30 (Friday).

Ms. McCarthy stressed the Planning Board has jurisdiction on subdivisions.  It would be the body on either approving the project or declining it.

Next in the progress, she said, would be the Planning Board preparing a Final Environmental Findings Resolution which would she pointed out possibly include conditions that would have to be met as the project moves forward.

After the Board prepares on the Final Environmental Findings Resolution,  McCarthy said  a public hearing or hearings would be scheduled for public comment.

The Final Environmental Impact Statement approved last week may be read on the city website under Planning Board agenda for October 20. The complete Final Environmental Impact Statement is located completely under  the agenda so be sure to scroll down.

 

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OCTOBER 27– WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK IN GREENBURGH COUNTY SAYS

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED IN GREENBURGH

 

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Health Department has lifted a Boil Water Advisory that was in effect since Friday, October 23 due to a loss of water pressure following a significant water main break in the Town of Greenburgh.

Water quality samples collected by the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 over two days and reviewed by the Westchester County Department of Health have met state and federal drinking water standards.

Residents with any further questions are encouraged to contact Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 at (914) 989-1900.

 

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OCTOBER 26–GOVERNOR HOCHUL SAVES FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO CONTINUE SNAP SERVICE

GOVERNOR HOCHUL PROTECTS NEW YORK’S FREE SCHOOL MEALS FROM TRUMP’S CUTS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State will continue to fully fund its universal free school meals program despite President Trump’s nationwide cuts to federal food assistance programs. By ensuring New York’s program remains fully funded, Governor Hochul is protecting approximately 2.5 million free school meals per school day for kids across the state – and helping their families save up to $1,600 per child per year on groceries.

This past week, new reports revealed other states across the nation are now facing declines in free school meal participation due to the impacts of federal cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are leading to Americans, including families with children, losing SNAP as a result of the Republican-led HR 1 bill that was passed last year and enacted by President Trump. However, those troubling impacts will not prevent New York schools from accessing the funds needed to continue providing free school meals. By continuing to fully fund the universal meals program that she launched last year, Governor Hochul is protecting millions of kids and their families from losing access to the free school meals they rely on.

“It’s shameful that President Trump and Washington Republicans are trying to take free school meals away from our kids – and that’s why I took action to ensure kids across New York won’t lose access to the free school meals they rely on,” Governor Hochul said. “While Trump keeps finding new ways to raise costs for hardworking families, I’ll never stop fighting to protect our kids and help New Yorkers keep more money in their pockets.”

New York’s universal free school meals program was enacted by Governor Hochul last year and ensures that 2.7 million students across the state have access to free school breakfast and lunch. That law requires all school districts, charter schools and nonpublic schools that participate in the national school lunch and breakfast program to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all students regardless of their families’ income.

This year, Governor Hochul fought for and secured a $395 million statewide investment in universal free school meals as part of New York State’s FY27 Enacted Budget – representing an increase of $55 million above the previous fiscal year. Due to this increased State funding and Governor Hochul’s commitment to continue fully funding the program, the federal government’s cuts to food assistance will not result in any New York schools receiving less funding for free meals – ensuring that no New York student would lose access.

With approximately 2.5 million free meals served per school day, State officials estimate that schools across New York have already served approximately 75 million free school meals since the current school year started in September. Free school meals are estimated to help families save up to $1,600 per child per year on grocery costs.

Children whose households participate in SNAP and Medicaid are directly certified for free school meals. Those who are not enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid can still apply for the program. For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the program, families are encouraged to visit https://www.cn.nysed.gov.

Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas said, “Universal free school meals is an issue I care deeply about, and I fought to make this legislation a reality because no child should go hungry and no family should have to struggle to put food on the table. As a mother, I know how important it is to make sure our children have what they need to learn, grow, and thrive. I am proud that we fought for and won universal free school meals in New York, and I applaud Governor Hochul for fully funding the program and protecting it from the Trump administration’s cruel cuts to food assistance. At a time when families are being squeezed by the rising cost of groceries, this investment puts money back in parents’ pockets and ensures millions of children can count on a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. Feeding our children is a responsibility we all share, and I will never stop fighting to make sure no child is left behind.”

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OCTOBER 26– PERSPECTIVE 26: TRANSCRIPT OF JOHN BAILEY’S COMMENTARY ON THIS WEEK’S WHITE PLAINS WEEK

 

NOW TONIGHT’S ERIC SEVEREID MOMENT PERSPECTIVE ‘26

 

THE SURPRISE:11 MILLION AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEED MONEY WITH ALL QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED IS WHERE IS THE REST OF THE MONEY COMING FROM THE DEVELOPER? THE CITY?  THE STATE? THIS IS THE THIRD  AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT PROJECT OFFERED UP FOR THIS NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE 19 YEAR REBUILD OF WINBROOK CONTINUING AT A SNAIL’S PACE. THE CAPPELLI ORGANIZATION HAS BUILT MORE BUILDINGS IN THIS CITY THAN THE 5-BUILDING WINBROOK PROJECT. THE SELECTING OF THE

WHY BUILD 154 MORE AFFORDABLES HERE ON THIS STREET WHICH IS STILL MOSTLY WAREHOUSES. WHAT IS THE OVERALL VISION FOR THIS STREET IS THIS PART OF ANOTHER URBAN RENEWAL EFFORT

 

THE MEASLES ARE BACK IN NEW YORK STATE. VACCINES MUST BE SOUGHT OUT BECAUSE THIS IS REALLY BURDENING THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND WHO KNOWS WHAT COVID THEY HAVE?

THE OTHER SICKENING THING THIS WEEK IS THE APPALLING  SOPHIST  ARTICLES BLAMING  THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE OF LITTLE BOYS BEHAVING BADLY BEHAVIOR AWAY BY BLAMING THE WOMAN.

ATTACKING OF WOMEN HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 5,000 YEARS OF OUR TRIBAL EXISTEENCE. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR DECADES. IT IS A TRADITION IN FRATERNITIES. LACK OF ACTION AND CODDLING OF THE COLLEGE PARTY CULTURE CONSISTENTLY SOFT ON  THESE OUTRAGES WHILE IMMATURE STUDENTS AT SUPPOSEDLY BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WHINE THE WOMAN CONSENTED.

THESE UNIVERSITIES CONSISTENTLY SOFT ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE  ARE NOT GREAT UNIVERSITIES AND THEY ARE NOT WELL MANAGED. THEY SADDLE STUDENTS WITH USURUS LOANS UNABLE TO PAY OFF. THEY ARE NOT VERY SECURE AND THEIR REACTIONS TO ACCUSATIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ASSUME THE ACCUSER DESERVED IT AND IS LYING. TYPICAL OF THE WAY SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN SWEPT UNDER THE RUG AND INVESTIGATIONS UNPROFESSIONAL AT BEST. HOW ABOUT A TOP 10 LIST OF PROCEDURES TO BRING A CHARGE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, RAPE OR WHATEVER.

HERE IS MY LIST THAT CAMPUS POLICE ANY SECURITY SERVICE AN INSTITUTION HIRES SHOULD HAVE. (i HAVE LONG ASSUMED SECURITY ON CAMPUS ALREADY DO.

  1. VIOLENCE MUST BE REPORTED TO CAMPUS SECURITY WITHIN 24 HOURS (ALLOWING THE VICTIMIZED ABILITY TO COUNSELING AND A LAWYER WITHIN THE 24 HOURS.
  2. CAMPUS SECURITY HAS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A RAPE KIT AND THE VICTIM TESTED FOR EVIDENCE OF INTERCOURSE AND DNA OF THE ALLEGED ATTACKER AGAIN WITHIN 24 HOURS (THIS IS SO BASIC)
  3. CAMPUS SECURITY MUST REQUIRE THE ACCUSED ATTACKER TO PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE OR SAMPLES. IF THE ATTACKER REFUSES HE OR SHE MUST POST BAIL (A SUBSTIANTIAL AMOUNT)TO AVOID BEING CHARGED OR BE JAILED.
  4. THE ATTACKER OR ATTACKERS MUST BE ROUNDED UP AND STATEMENTS FROM THE ATTACKER(s) NEED TO BE TAKEN.
  5. THE NAMES OF THE ALLEGED ATTACKERS WILL BE RELEASED TO THE MEDIA.
  6. PARENTS OF THE ATTACKER IF HE/SHE IS A STUDENT AND UNDER 21 WILL BE NOTIFIED.
  7. PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTION OF ANY KIND IF ACCUSED WILL BE SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY UNTIL THE CHARGE IS DROPPED OR RUN ITS LEGAL COURSE. IF CONVICTED OF ASSAULT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THEY WILL BE TERMINATED, STRIPPED OF PENSION AND TENURE.
  8. PERSONS ARRANGING ALLEGED SEXUAL VIOLENCE SCENARIOS WILL BE (IF STUDENTS OR FACULTY OR COLLEGE OFFICERS) WILL BE PROSECUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY TO THE FULLEST EXTEENT OF THE LAW, IF STUDENTS THEY WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY EXPELLED WITH NO REFUND OF TUITION.
  9. THE UNIVERSITY WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PAY FOR LEGAL COUNSEL OR DEFEND FACULTY OR EMPLOYEES OF ADMINISTRATION IF THEY ARE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE OR FELONIES AND SUCH INDIVIDUALS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED WITHOUT APPEAL.
  10. THE INSTITUTION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE ANY EMPLOYEE REGARDLESS OF TENURE OR STATURE TO DISMISS SAID EMPLOYEE FOR PATERNS OF BEHAVIOR ENDANGERING OR CONTRIBUTING TO LURING STUDENTS INTO BEHAVIOR CONTRIBUTING TO COMPROMISING THEIR HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND MENTAL HEALTH, THIS WOULD INCLUDE FLIRTING OR ROMANCING. STUDENTS INITIATING ROMANTIC LIAISONS WITH UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A WARNING OR SUSPENSION.

 

ON THE MATTER OF THE ELECTRIC SHUTTLE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM.  JUDGING BY THE MANY ATTEMPTS TO HAVE GOVERNMENT TRANSIT OPERATIONS IMPROVE GETTING AROUND THE COUNTY AND WHITE PLAINS, THE NEW ELECTRIC SHUTTLE FOR BATTLE HILL, BY FAR THE CLOSEST NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE TRAIN STATION CANNOT BE THE ONLY BENEFACTOR OF THIS SHUTTLE.

 

THE SHUTTLE HAS TO BE PLANNED BY AN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN ANALYZE COSTS, ROUTES, TIMES. IT DESERVES PLANNING.

PLANNING IN WHITE PLAINS THE LAST 14 YEARS HAS BEEN BASED ON HOLDING MEETINGS AND LISTENING SESSIONS FROM PERSONS WHO TELL YOU WHAT THEY LIKE AND THE CITY DOES IT AND TWEAKS THE “LIKES” INTO PLANS THEY THINK ARE GOOD.

UNFORTUNATELY NONE OF THE PLANS CREATED  IN THE LAST 14 YEARS FOR TRAFFIC, DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN PLANNED WELL. THERE WAS I BELIEVE SOME  TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS SPENT ON A TRANSIT STUDY IN WHITE PLAINS. WE NEVER SAW THE RESULTS OF THAT.

COULD WE SEE A TRANSIT PLANNING INDIVIDUAL WHO CAN FIT THIS SHUTTLE TO THE CITY PROBLEMS OF UNCONTROLLED TRAFFIC JAYWALKING PEDESTRIANS, U-TURNS ON MAMARONECK AVENUE BE TAMED. I DOUBT IT.

 

PLANNING MY FRIENDS IS IMPORTANT. WHEN PLANNING IS POOR AND NOT ADEQUATELY MARKET RESEARCHED THE FINAL PROJECT DOES NOT ACHIEVE WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO ACHIEVE.

 

THIS IS JOHN BAILEY REPORTING FOR WHITE PLAINS WEEK….GOOD NIGHT AND THANK YOU

 

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