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WHITE PLAINS WEEK NEWS NOW THE MARCH 21 REPORT WITH JOHN BAILEY AND THE NEWS ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG

Posted on March 21, 2025 by John Bailey

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BANKRUPTING NEW YORK BEGINS

DOT DEMANDS MTA MAKE SUBWAYS SAFER OR ELSE

STARVING HUNGRY WESTCHESTER

37 YEARS OF A WESTCHESTER THAT GOES HUNGRY EVERY DAY

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUTS FUNDS

FOR THE HUNGRY 25% OF 2025-26 BUDGET

ALBANY ADOPTS WAIT AND SEE IF THEY HAPPEN ATTITUDE ON CUTS

YONKERS TAKES CON ED RATE INCREASES TO COURT

CONSIDERS GOOD CAUSE EVICTION LAW –THE EFFECT

WHILE WHITE PLAINS COMMON COUNCIL MULLS SAME LAW

AND MORE

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March 20—Administration Rejects Alternative Social Security Office Location in White Plains

Posted on March 20, 2025 by John Bailey

COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS BLASTS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ABANDONING WESTCHESTER RESIDENTS

BY REJECTING BIPARTISAN PLAN TO KEEP SOCIAL SECURITY HEARING OFFICE IN WHITE PLAINS

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is slamming the Trump administration’s decision to reject a bipartisan effort—led by Jenkins, U.S. Congressman George Latimer, and U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler—to keep the Social Security Hearing Office in White Plains open. Despite the County’s offer to house the office in County-owned space to ensure continued access, Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek turned his back on Westchester residents.

In a letter to Latimer, Dudek stated that residents seeking Social Security services could instead travel to Lower Manhattan, New Haven, CT, the Bronx, or Goshen. Jenkins said the Trump administration is indifferent to seniors, individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable residents who depend on these services.

Jenkins said: “This is a disgraceful decision that prioritizes bureaucratic indifference over the well-being of Westchester residents. The Trump administration is effectively cutting off access to Social Security resources for those who need them most. Westchester County will not stand by while Washington abandons our communities. I will continue fighting alongside Congressman Latimer and Congressman Lawler to ensure our residents are not left behind.”

With the lease on the current Hearing Office at 75 S. Broadway in White Plains set to expire on May 31, Jenkins said they are exploring more options.

MARCH 20–NEWCOMER TO WHITE PLAINS REACTS TO THE WHITE PLAINS OF TODAY, DEVELOPMENT.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. MARCH 20, 2025:

Dear White Plains Week:

I would like to suggest that you interview neighborhood association representatives about the communities of White Plains. I had no idea that there were so many! And I don’t know where they are all located and the area they encompass. It would be interesting to hear how developments impact each community.

I’ve been in contact with Martin Berger about the project on Westchester Ave. I live on Franklin Ave. and I’m President of the co-op board where I live. Until I saw the Common Council meeting a couple of years ago, I had no knowledge of what was proposed. I contacted Mr. Berger, and he was very receptive to speaking with me, met with the board, and reached out to me again when changes to the development were going to be proposed.

I am not a fan of the Galleria property proposal.

I think that it is too much for that space and talk about congestion! As you presented a few years back when bus and bike lanes were going to be part of the Tarrytown Rd. corridor, and as mentioned over the years, there is one primary way in and out of White Plains (Main St. and Hamilton Ave)….

can you imagine what it is going to look like when 5,000 people are added to that two block area!

Not everyone works in NYC and will take Metro North.

Not everyone wants to walk where they have to go or have business in the area which makes it a sensible alternative to walk.

And the high-end restaurants that are proposed! As Councilman Brasch mentioned, there are lower income families in White Plains.

Do you realize that we don’t have any fast-food restaurants in downtown White Plains? No McDonalds, Burger King, Tocco Bell, Wendy’s. Or even restaurants like Olive Garden and Apple Bee’s. Maybe these types of restaurants should be considered.

Signed (A new Resident of White Plains recently moved to White Plains.)

MARCH 20–FEEDING WESTCHESTER FACES $2 MILLION LOSS OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING– 25% OF NEW YEAR BUDGET

Posted on March 20, 2025 by John Bailey

A Feeding Westchester breadline on a 30 degree morning last year. Inflation and defunding threaten the food supply.

INFLATION FROM TARIFFS, BIRD FLU SKYROCKET COSTS OF SUPPLYING MEALS TO COUNTY

WPCNR THE HUNGER STORY. By John F. Bailey. March 20, 2025:

Feeding Westchester announced last night it faces a $2 Million loss of government funding .

Ryan Brisk Vice President of Operations and Procurement addressing the audience including many politicians and representatives reported the lost $2 million dollar reduction on the zoom last night. And, there could be more government cuts by July the start of the next fiscal year, Feeding Westchester does not know.

He cited two other situations aggravating the loss of operating funds:

Planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be expected to create commensurate inflation prices on foods imported from those two countries.

One example is the cost of eggs. He cited a truck of eggs $50,000, but the latest contracted order was raised to $150,000 for a truck of eggs, and Feeding Westchester did not have the financial resources to pay 200% hike.

The spread of bird flu further complicates staples because of the rising cost of eggs (now $6 a dozen).

Karen Erren, CEO of Feeding Westchester said Feeding Westchester ability to feed county residents that currently makes 229,000 Neighborhood visits each month that deliver 19.3 million months and distributes 23 million pounds of food would be impacted and the organization was planning how to replace the as of now 25% loss of funds for the 2025-6 fiscal year.

When Feeding Westchester was founded in 1988 the organization fed between 175,000 and 140,000 a month. Today that has grown to 275,000 monthly. Westchester County population is 1,000,400 persons.

Other non profits that distribute food will be similarly affected.