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Rollover on Broadway

Posted on April 14, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR BUMPER TO BUMPER. April 14, 2011 UPDATE FROM THE POLICE 10:40 P.M. E.D.T.:

Three cars were involved in a collision on North Broadway at the intersection of Park Avenue this afternoon which closed the southbound lanes of Broadway for the better part of the rush hour. One vehicle rolled over, according to a WPCNR correspondent, and emergency workers had to cut the injured person out of the vechile. Our correspondent reports two persons were hospitalized. WPCNR awaits details.

Shortly after 10:30 P.M., White Plains Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong issued this statement on the accident to WPCNR:

This evening at 5:59 PM a call came over of a three vehicle accident with a woman pinned in a rollover. Police and Fire responded with seconds and found the collision had occurred in front of 52 North Broadway across from Good Counsel.

Three vehicles were involved, with three drivers. One vehicle a SUV operated by a 57 year old female was rolled over on its side and the female was pinned in the vehicle. The fire department stabilized her, balanced the vehicle, and had to cut the windshield to get her out.

They did a terrific job having her out in minutes and she was brought to WP Hospital complaining about arm pain. A second female driver, 17 years of age was also taken to the hospital for observation. Both injuries at this time are reported to be not serious. The male driver of auto #3 did not request medical attention.

This accident is being investigated by our Traffic Division.

The Accident Scene 6:45 P.M.

One of the vehicles involved– believed to be the vehicle that rolled over.

Vehicle being towed.

Earth Day Luncheon with The Mayor

Posted on April 13, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR GREEN NEWS. from The Mayor’s Office. April 13, 2011:

Mayor Thomas Roach invites you to join in the City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Senior Center “Earth Day Luncheon” on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at the White Plains Recreation & Parks Senior Center, 65 Mitchell Place, White Plains.

Join the Mayor for a delicious lunch and a fun afternoon as we recognize and honor the importance of sustaining our Earth’s resources. After lunch there will be a special unveiling ceremony of our new Bingo machine followed by free Bingo with prizes. Senior Center bus transportation is available. There is a $2.50 lunch contribution. Advance reservation is required. For more information call, 422-1423.

Tax Cap Bill Languishes in Assembly. Castelli Says: Let Us Vote.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From Assemblyman Robert Castelli, 89th Assembly District. April 12, 2011:

In the wake of passing historic rent-control legislation, Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R,C-Goldens Bridge) today joined his senate and assembly colleagues at a press conference calling on the leadership of the Assembly Majority conference to bring the governor’s property tax cap bill to the floor of the Assembly for a vote. Assemblyman Castelli noted that the governor’s bill, which was passed earlier this year in the Senate, would cap property tax increases at 2 percent.

“The Assembly Majority argued vigorously yesterday that rent control was needed in order to provide meaningful relief to renters during these difficult economic times. While I agree, I find it unfair that this same body would not vote to provide similar relief to suburban homeowners, such as those in Westchester County,” Castelli said. “Rising property taxes continue to drain the incomes of families and seniors, making owning a home in Westchester County extremely difficult for middle-class families.”

In fact, Westchester homeowners pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation, with the median property tax bill in Westchester County equaling $8,474 a year.

Castelli’s call comes a day after the Assembly Minority attempted to bring the governor’s property tax bill to the Assembly floor through the amendment process. While the amendment was defeated, Assemblyman Castelli is hopeful that by keeping pressure on the Assembly Majority conference, lawmakers will be able to send a property tax cap bill to the governor’s desk before the conclusion of this year’s legislative session.

“A tax cap is needed and would represent the first step toward delivering lasting relief from some of the highest property taxes in the nation,” Castelli said. “Once a tax cap is instituted, lawmakers can focus their energy on providing local governments and school districts with relief from the unfunded mandates that cause our region’s skyrocketing property taxes.”

Library Foundation Salutes Benerofe,Libe System,WCC.Launches The Edge Teen Space

Posted on April 10, 2011 by John Bailey

WPCNR East Side West Side, South End, North End. April 10, 2011:

The White Plains Library Foundation saluted Suburban Street founder, White Plains internet innovator, and the White Plains Week television personality, James C. Benerofe Saturday evening as a “Community Partner” for his fifteen years of support of the library through the Shirley G. Benerofe Foundation.

Jim Benerofe, Speaking at the Library Foundation Gala Saturday evening

Honored with Mr. Benerofe were the Westchester Library System, and Westchester Community College for their partnering in the library New Americans Resource Center, that provides basic English instruction for persons speaking 31 different languages.

The affair was held at the library and officially commenced their campaign for funds to build an elaborate self-contained section on the main floor, catering to teens the library is naming “The Edge.” Sandy Miranda, Library Director said the library is now ready to move forward with “The Edge,” with the city . The Edge is a natural progression, she said, following on the Library’s creation of The Trove, where a silent auction and entertainment was provided for over a hundred supporters and members of the Library Foundation.

Benerofe has been a board member since the Libarary Foundation began in 1995. In his remarks Benerofe described a good book as a resource “that never wears out,” acidly remarking how computers do. He stressed the importance of the library as an education resource for the community as the driving force for his involvement in his sixteen years commitment to helping the library grow.

Ms. Miranda complimented Mr. Benerofe as one of the many community leaders, many of whom were in attendance who were behind the development of The Trove, the state-of-the-art children’s library, that opened in 2005 which involves young readers, listeners, and computerists daily in books, and media like no other facility in the metropolitan area. The city contributed $2 Million to building the Trove on the second floor of the library, while the Library Foundation raised $1 Million to complete the Trove.

Conceptual Drawing of The Edge, new teen work center planned for the first floor of the White Plains Library.

Sandra Miranda, Library Director, with Mr. Benerofe, explain the concept of The Edge

The Edge, Miranda told WPCNR, has been designed based on conversations with White Plains young people. It will provide space for laptop as well as six basic computer stations, books and resources in a design and teens-only area that will be inviting to the city’s young adults.. Miranda said the library will be working with the city on The Edge as part of a new Capital Project will be starting specific design and engineering work with Commissioner of Public Works Joseph Nicoletti shortly.

Dr. Joseph Hankin, President of Westchester Community College noting that a 10^th century Persian King traveled with his collection of 1,700 books with in a camel train caravan (organized in alphabetical order) , said that the White Plains Library housed more than double that number of books, underscoring the value of the Library to the community and county. Hankin introduced a number of WCC teachers and administrators in attendance who help make the WCC New Americans Resource Center a reality, helping persons speaking 31 languages learn English at the White Plains Library.

Westchester Library Systems Executive Director Terry Kirchner accepted the Foundation Award, too for its role in beginning the New Americans Resource Center with the WCC at the Library.

David Tobey, violinist with the Westchester Symphony Orchestra performed with his accompaniest, Kirk Ehrenreich, finishing the program with a spirited tango selection.

Judith Nevins,President of the Foundation closed the ceremony honoring the Community Partners saying earnestly that the White Plains Library was an education resource that was needed now more than ever and needed community monetary support to continue that mission.

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A light moment was enjoyed by all when newly elected Mayor Tom Roach won the raffle prize of a makeover, which would make him “A Brand New You” in 2011. This brought down laughs from all

Because, Mr. is already “brand-new.”

Mr. Roach confided to WPCNR was just certified Friday by the Board of Elections as the winner of the White Plains Special election for Mayor. He told WPCNR he will be officially sworn in Thursday evening at 6:30 P.M.at City Hall.