THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER — 8,324,077 VISITS IN ONE YEAR | 2,905,611 VISITORS VISIT 8,324,077 TIMES 3 TIMES EVERY DAY IN ONE YEAR. HIGHEST ACTIVITY IN WPCNR HISTORY.White PlainsCitizeNetReporter lifted its worldwide visits from unique visitors to wpcnr.com to 8,324,077,a 1,306,419 increase in visits in one year from 7,017,658 visits to the site last year which covers White Plains and Westchester County. The 8,324,077 visits were made by 2,005,611 unique visitors who visited wpcnr an average of 3 visits a day. ON JULY 20- -2026 visitors have accessed wpcnr and made 3,072 visits an average of 1.6 visits. In the last week 33,495 individual vistors made 54,458 visits, averaging 1.6 visits. In the last month, 152,940 visitors recorded 229,338 visits (1.5 visits)

Rat Cozies Up to Transformer. Short Circuits Gannett Complex for 16 Hours

Posted on January 17, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE POWER NEWS. January 17, 2007: Con Edison spokesperson Mike Clendenin reports that power has been restored as of 5: 50 P.M. this evening to office buildings 2, 3, and 4 in the Gannett office complex in Harrison on Westchester Avenue which have been without power since 1:45 A.M. Wednesday morning.

The common black rat. A similar rodent blacked out Gannett Wednesday.

Con Edison reports that a large rat had intruded into a ground level transformer, causing a short-circuit to a feeder line early Wednesday morning cutting power to three office buildings. The Journal News, reporting on their website lohud.com said the three buildings closed and employees were sent home. Alex Philippidis of the Westchester County Business Journal said he worked from his home all day and his company has been delayed publishing one day as a result of the outage. Mr. Clendenin of Con Edison reports Con Edison had to replace the equipment.

The Journal News, according to Clendenin had backup power and was not affected. Clendenin said the rat was found dead in the equipment box when crews arrived.

City Announces Fire Fighter Exam June 2. Hiring to Fill Budgeted Vacancies.

Posted on January 17, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR Public Safety Gazette. January 17, 2007: The City of White Plains is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for the June 2nd Fire fighter written exam. The salary range is $48,982 – $76,836 and the exam is open to Westchester County residents. According to Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Daniel Jackson, number of fire fighters in the Department is not being increased: “Any hires are strictly to fill vacancies.”

White Plains Fire Fighters in Action, September 2003. The Department ability to get to scenes quickly within four minutes has resulted in “saves”

of three apartment building fires and the Temple shown here. Its safety inspections have resulted in safer buildings, less fires. Photo, WPCNR News Archive.

Interested applicants must submit an application no later than Thursday, March 15, 2007 to be eligible. Application materials and announcements can be obtained by logging onto www.cityofwhiteplains.com or by calling the City of White Plains Personnel Department between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at (914) 422-1258.

Free training is offered to help candidates prepare for the written exam.

For more information please contact the Personnel Department at 914-422-1258.

School District Asks Residents to Give Opinions on State of Schools On Line

Posted on January 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. January 16, 2007 COPY OF SURVEY INCLUDED: White Plains residents were called to give their opinion today — literally — on the state of White Plains schools. A recorded message from Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors was delivered on home telephones via the School Community Calling System, advising homes receiving the call that as part of the school district Strategic Planning Process, residents are being asked to complete a survey which appears to be designed to determine residents’ present satisfaction with the school district.

Residents may take the survey, starting today, January 16 and continuing through Friday, January 26 at 5 P.M. by going to www.whiteplainspublicschools.org., clicking on “Strategic Planning”.

The survey is the first step in the “Strategic Planning Process” that will include a community-wide meeting, “TheWorld Cafe'” that takes place Wednesday evening, January 24, 7 PM at White Plains High School.

Participants will participate in a lightning round of discussions, moving from table to table to offer their reactions on key district issues, under the leadership of facilitators provided by Transformation Systems, Ltd.– the worldwide consulting firm hired by the district to lead them in the preparation of a Strategic Plan for the next decade. The Survey consists of the following questions:

Looking to the Future

INDICATE YOUR LEVEL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS

1. Classes are small and allow individual attention to students.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

2. School facilities are an asset.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

3. Our curriculum encourages critical thinking and provides a solid academic program

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Stongly disagree

4. Our extra-curricular an atheltic programs provide enrichment opportunities for students.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

5. Overall, White Plains Schools’ services and programs are high quality and well managed

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

6. For any statement with which you disagreed, please give specific reasons so we can work to improve.

Adam on Albany: The Governor’s First Two Weeks

Posted on January 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR’S ADAM IN ALBANY. By Assemblyman Adam T. Bradley. January 16, 2007: In his first week Governor Spitzer issued four Executive Orders and continued his call for broader reforms. I am pleased that the Assembly now has a partner in the executive branch who will work with us to push forward reforms that I have fought for. Actions, not words, are needed, and the Orders announced on Day One are just the beginning.

The Executive Orders provided a snapshot of what the governor wants to accomplish statewide – increase transparency of government operations and ensure that the public’s interest comes ahead of special interests. Briefly, the Orders prohibit employees of state agencies and public authorities from:

· Accepting gifts when the intent of the offer is to influence government business;

· Being involved in hiring decisions of family members;

· Lobbying former state employees within two years of exiting state employment; and

· Asking for party affiliation during the interview process for state employment applicants.

Last summer, the Assembly passed legislation (A.11900-B) I supported that:

· Banned gifts from lobbyists;

· Prohibited elected officials from getting paid for speaking engagements;

· Put teeth into the “revolving door” ban for legislative employees; and

· Instructed the State Board of Elections to spell out to candidates for elected office that they cannot use their campaign funds for personal use.

The Executive Orders and A.11900-B are actions needed to put teeth into the reform rhetoric. Governor Spitzer is advocating for fundamental changes and I stand ready to work with him to continue improving the way Albany operates.