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Friends of Joseph Delfino Issues Refunds to Organizations Which Over-Contributed

Posted on June 15, 2009 by John Bailey

WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2009. By John F. Bailey. June 15, 2009, UPDATED June 17, 2009 6:30 A.M.: The Friends of Joseph Delfino political organization has issued $7,763.50 in refunds to 25 political contributors who had exceeded the state limit on the amount they could contribute ($1,483), according to New York State Board of Elections reports through January 2009.

Paul Wood, the Mayor’s Executive Officer confirmed this to WPCNR this afternoon. Wood said the remaining dollars in the Mayor’s campaign coffers could be given to another political organization, or the Mayor could use them to run for another office. To date, the Mayor has not made a decision.

Wood also said Tuesday that the overpayments were discovered by the Mayor’s campaign fund treasurer and that there were similar overpayments in previous years.

Friends of Mayor Joseph Delfino issued the following refunds:

Contributor Amt of Donation Refund

Byram Concrete and Supply, Inc…..$550 (July 17, 2007)

Benerofe Properties Corp…………….$116 (August 29, 2008)

Belway Electrical Corp………………..$906 (August 29, 2008)

Bennett Kielson Storch Desantis Corp….$111 (August 29, 2008)

I.U.O.E. Local 137 Political Edu. Fund…$106 (August 29,2008)

Saccardi & Schiff, Inc………………………..$156 (August 29,2008)

Delbello,Donnellan, Weingarten,L.L.P…..$106 (August 29, 2008)

169 White Plains Restaurant Inc…………..$106 (August 29, 2008)

RPW Group, Inc………………………………$91 (August 29, 2008)

McCullough Goldberger & Staudt, L.L.P…..$156 (August 29,2008)

Painters and Drywall Industry Adv Fund…….$716 (August 29, 2008)

C.W. Brown, Inc…………………………………..$131 (August 29, 2008)

Healy Electric Contracting……………………….$156 (August 29, 2008)

Markey Realty, Inc………………………………..$156 (August 29, 2008)

P.F.F.A. Local 271, I.A.F.F……………………$156 (August 29,2008)

Group 5 Ltd…………………………………………$156 (August 29, 2008)

GTL Construction LLC………………………….$86 (August 29,2008)

The College of Westchester…………………….$516 (October 29, 2008)

Other Expenditures

The College of Westchester……………………$1,000 (January 14, 2009)

WP Beautification Foundation…………………$250 (January 14, 2009) Conservation

NCAAD/Westchester, Inc……………………..$150 (January 15, 2009) Conservation

Friends of Amy Paulin…………………………….$99 (January 14, 2009) Contribution

Antonio Meucci Lodge 213…………………….$200 (January 15, 2009) Conservation

Tigers Fan Committee……………………………$200 (January 14, 2009) Conservation

Holtzman Vogel PLLC…………………………..$1,387.50 (January 14,2009) Consultation

As June 14,2009, The Friends of Joseph Delfino organization reported a closing balance of $105,457.44.

WPPAC Looks to Next Year

Posted on June 15, 2009 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. June 15, 2009: Plans for the 2009-10 season of the White Plains Performing Arts are not clear yet according to the Chairman of the WPPAC Foundation, John Ioris in a statement issued to WPCNR this afternoon.

According to Mr. Ioris, “We are currently in the process of formulation of the WPPAC operating budget for 2009-10 for presentation to the Board. There have been no firm decisions made at this time regarding anything to do with the theatre. Decisions aregard the (theatre) staff, are directly related to our operating budget.”

Asked if the WPPAC would break even for this year, Ioris said, with two weeks to go, it was still too early to call: “We are still in tghe 2008-2009 operating year which will conclude on June 30. At this time, it appears as though we will be at a break even or show a surplus.”

Homeland Security Launches Website to Communicate to Country

Posted on June 15, 2009 by John Bailey

WPCNR SECURITY STANDARD. From Department of Homeland Security. June 15,2009: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today launched The Blog @ Homeland Security, a new addition to the Department’s web presence designed to increase transparency and facilitate the dialogue between DHS and the American public.

“The Blog reflects our ongoing commitment to communicate directly with the American people about the Department’s efforts across the country and around the world,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano.

The Blog will include frequent updates on the Department’s activities, including breaking news, public events and new initiatives.

The inaugural post, found at http://www.dhs.gov/theblog, features a video message from Secretary Napolitano outlining the Department’s five overarching responsibilities and an invitation for visitors to comment on and provide suggestions for The Blog.

White Plains Sales Tax for New Year In Place: Bradley. Hotel Tax Waits Gov Sig

Posted on June 15, 2009 by John Bailey

WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. Special to WPCNR. June 15, 2009: Assemblyman Adam Bradley confirmed to WPCNR this morning that the City of White Plains sales tax extension of for another two years has already been passed by both houses of the state legislature and signed by Governor David Paterson. Therefore, White Plains revenues for 2009-10 will not be affected by the current senate leadership dispute playing out in Albany today.

Bradley said that the rate of the tax and the sunset provision have been consolidated at his suggestion, so no longer does the city have to work the extension of the sales tax and any alteration of the sales tax rate separately through the legislature.

The hotel sales tax, a home rule request by White Plains, Bradley said has also been passed by both houses and awaits the Governor’s signature. The 2-1/2% hotel tax is expected to begin in July and bring about $300,000 in revenues to the city in 2009-10.