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Feiner Celebrates Sunshine Week in Gov. By Proposing Televising Work Sessions

Posted on March 13, 2006 by John Bailey

WPCNR’S THE FEINER REPORT. By Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. March 13, 2006: March 12-18 is Sunshine week in NYS. It’s an opportunity for governments to highlight the need for open government. Open government is vital to a healthy democracy. Public scrutiny of our government should be encouraged, not discouraged.

I would like to propose that work sessions of the Greenburgh Town Board be televised. I made the formal request at last Wednesday’s Town Board meeting. We, in government, should explore new ways of reaching out to our citizens. It’s important that residents understand that most decisions are not made at Greenburgh Town Board meetings but at work sessions. We should install a camera in the conference room- the room the Board meets at.

We never have more than a few people from the community out of a population of 90,000 at work session meetings. Televising work sessions will also provide the public with the chance to understand the give and take that takes place at meetings – the reasons why we make the decisions we do.

In recent months the Town Board has worked extremely hard monitoring proposed legislation, reviewing recommendations, scrutinizing budget issues. Most of our work sessions, which begin at 3:30 PM, end after 11 PM –one meeting continued till 2 AM. Residents should know that this Board works hard – we may disagree at times—but we all are putting in the time. I think that televising meetings of our work sessions will give people a positive feeling.

In addition, if we televise our work sessions it will provide viewers (residents) with the chance to call elected officials before the actual votes take place to discuss various issues that we are reviewing — we might be able to get some additional input from residents about issues that we are reviewing before we cast our votes. This will help us avoid mistakes.

It’s important that we reach out and encourage the maximum number of residents of the town to participate in our decision making processes. In addition, I would like to suggest that we consider again the proposal to have live streaming of our Town Board meetings on the web. Currently, residents who do not subscribe to cablevision, cannot watch our Town Board meetings live on TV —they can watch archived meetings on the web. Inasmuch as we allow residents to call in during meetings (Dial democracy) – live streaming of Board meetings would provide more residents with the chance to observe their government in action.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Commander Corcoran Takes Helm of the Westchester Power Squadron.

Posted on March 13, 2006 by John Bailey

WPCNR ANCHORS AWAY. From Westchester Power Squadron. March 13, 2006: On March 12, 2006 at 1230, White Plains’ Candyce Corcoran was sworn in by District /Lt/C Suzanne Nentwich, AP, as the new Commander of the Westchester Power Squadron. This was the squadrons 68th Annual Change of Watch. The Squadron consists of hundreds of local boating enthusiasts from Westchester and CT. The Change of Watch took place at the Valhalla Crossing Valhalla Train Station Valhalla, New York.

Commander Corcoran’s new Bridge, (Lto R), Secretary : Lt/C Efrain Hernandez, White Plains, NY;Squadron Education Officer: Lt/C Frank E. Palmieri, AP,White Plains; Treasurer: Lt/C Douglas R. Ratford, AP,White Plains; Ms. Corcoran; Executive Officer: P/C Ron Gabel, AP, White Plains, NY Administrative Officer: Lt/C Norwood Beveridge, Scarsdale; David Corcoran, and District /Lt/C Suzanne Nentwich.(Photo, Courtesy, Westchester Power Squadron

Commander Corcoran Takes the Westchester Power Squadron Colors from Ron Gabel . Photo, Courtesy, Westchester Power Squadron.

With the warmer weather just a few weeks ahead, Commander Corcoran notes it is time to think about becoming a Member of one of the most prestigious Power Squadron Chapters:

The Squadron is made up of a Network of Friends and Families who:

Enjoy friendship and camaraderie on-the-water and off with fellow members who are skilled in boating.
On-the-water activities include: Cruises and Rendezvous.
Activities ashore include: Marine Programs, Parties, Dinner-Dances, Picnics and Educational Programs.
All Westchester Power Squadron Members are entitled to further their education by taking courses on Seamanship, Piloting and Position Finding, Celestial Navigation, Marine Electronics, Weather, Sailing, Engine Maintenance, Cruise Planning and much more.
In addition, because of the excellence of their boating courses, members are entitled to discounts on most boat insurance policies and a membership in Boat/US.

For more information on the United States Power Squadron, or the many boat courses that the Westchester Power Squadron offers, contact Candyce Corcoran at [email protected].

Rocky Dell/ Reynal Park Will Fight Common Council on the Railside Ave Lot Sale.

Posted on March 12, 2006 by John Bailey

WPCNR RIDGEWAY REPORT. March 12, 2006: The Rocky Dell/ Reynal Park Association has filed this letter with WPCNR:

March 12, 2006

The White Plains CitizeNetReporter
1 Mansfield Road
White Plains, NY 10605

Dear Mr. Bailey:

A meeting of the Rocky Dell/Reynal Park Neighborhood Association was held on Wednesday evening (3/8/06) at Ridgeway School to discuss the pending sale of open space on Railside Avenue by the City of White Plains.

As a result, the Neighborhood Association has taken a position to oppose the sale and is embarking on an immediate and active campaign to try and block the sale. We respectfully ask for public coverage of our organization’s position on the Railside open space proposal.

Very truly yours,

Anthony Solimine, Vice President

Rocky Dell/Reynal Park Neighborhood Association

Lots on Railside Avenue adjacent the Greenway (not visible) the city plans to sell to meet 2005-2006 budget revenue projections. Photo, WPCNR News.

Syren Dance Company Performs at WPPAC

Posted on March 11, 2006 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. March 11, 2006: The Syren Modern Dance company, an “emerging” New York City Company will present “a lushly physical evening of dance, featuring Guest Artist Megan Williams on stage at the White Plains Performing Arts Center Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 8 P.M. For information, contact the WPPAC at 914-328-1600

“The Weight” Photo Courtesy, Syren Modern Dance

The choreography of Co-Artistic Directors Kate Mehan and Lynn Peterson will be presented in the ninety-minute concert. The concert will include six pieces performed by the eight members of the company. Through highly physical and musical choreography, the directors explore human themes and translate them into honest and forthright dances. The music for the concert will include works by Dave Brubeck, Antonin Dvorak, Keith Jarrett, Moondog, Otis Redding, as well as original music performed live by composer Lauren Cregor.

“Geography” Courtesy, Syren Modern Dance Company

Guest artist Megan Williams will premiere a new solo, “Half Full”, to Shostakovich’s Trio No. 2 for Violin, Cello, and Piano. Best known as a former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group, with which she performed worldwide from 1988-1997, she is currently on the faculty of the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase.

The mission of SYREN is to create, produce, and share dance with the public. SYREN’s goal is to produce and perform dance as a means of true human conversation. The company is dedicated to creating high caliber dance to spark and continue an interest of the public in modern dance. The directors believe modern dance can be understood by all who choose to witness it, both dancers and non-dancers alike. It is to create, produce, and share dance that drives SYREN to exist.