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COUNTY ORDERS INSPECTION OF KEY BUILDINGS: MICHAELIAN, 112 E. POST ROAD AND OTHERS.
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. June 30, 2021:
(ON CELLPHONE) IN FRONT OF THE MICHAELIAN BUILDING, 148 MARTINE AVENUE,THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING MARCH 2018., ONE OF THE COUNTY OWNED BUILDINGS SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION (WPCNR NEWS ARCHIVE)
In light of the tragedy in Surfside, Florida, County Executive George Latimer has directed the County Operations Team to review the most recent inspections of all major County-owned office buildings to assess the structural status of each building. These inspections include buildings on 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains, 112 E. Post Road. in White Plains, 100 E. First Street in Mt. Vernon and others.
Where no inspection has been recently conducted – meaning within the last three years – Latimer has tasked crews to determine if a new inspection is warranted. The mission clearly is to identify any underlying problems and address them as quickly as possible.
The County does not believe there are any such dangerous issues at hand, and the circumstances of the Florida incident are very different from County structures, but that tragedy is a wake-up call to all entities to ensure the safety of the people who work in any such building.
Once the review is complete, the County will ask our Administration representatives to report to the Board of Legislators and all such findings will be released for public information.
JOHN BAILEY’S TUESDAY WHITE PLAINS REPORT ON WVOX 1460 ON THE “DENNIS AND TONNY GOOD MORNING WESTCHESTER” THIS MORNING
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REPORTS EVERY TUESDAY LIVE AT 7:50 AM ON WVOX.
HERE IS THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS MORNING’S REPORT
” GOOD MORNING DENNIS AND TONNY FROM WHITE PLAINS NY USA, WHERE IT’S 85 SUNNY WPCNR DEGREES.
FIRST THE GOOD NEWS. WESTCHESTER EMPLOYMENT IS UP. 448,500 ARE ON THE JOB ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN WHITE PLAINS, 22,600 ARE UNEMPLOYED, ONLY 4.8%.
IN WHITE PLAINS, 30, 101 OF OUR WORK FORCE IS BACK ON THE JOB AND ONLY 1,200 WORKERS ARE UNEMPLOYED THAT’S 4% OF THE WORKFORCE BUT LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME WHITE PLAINS HAD 11% UNEMPLOYED .
IN AN EFFORT TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT PAY THE RENT, STATE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER, ASSEMBLYMAN CHRIS BURDICK AND STATE SENATOR PETER HARCKHAM HELD A ZOOM FORUM ON THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PERSONS CAN FIND OUT ABOUT BY DIALING 2-1-1. THE PROGRAM IS FOR THOSE EARNING UNDER 80% THE MEDIAN INCOME WHICH IS $80,000 AND ENABLES YOU TO RECEIVE UP TO 12 MONTHS OF RENTAL PAYMENTS IN ARREARS, 12 MONTHS OF ELECTRIC OR GAS UTILITY PAYMENTS AND 3 MONTHS OF ADDITIONAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE IF THE HOUSEHOLD IS EXPECTED TO SPEND 30% OR MORE OF THEIR GROSS MONTHLY INCOME. IF YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR APARTMENT, CALL 2-1-1 TO SEE IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL HELD THE MOST MEMORABLE GRADUATION FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AT LOUCKS FIELD. SEVERAL THOUSAND PARENTS ATTENDED IN THE STANDS AND THE STUDENTS WERE SOCIALLY DISTANCT SPREAD ACROSS THE FIELD AND GIANT SCOREBOARD SCREENS SHOWED CLOSEUPS OF THE GRADUATES AS THEY RECEIVED THEIR DIPLOMAS AND THE WHOLE SPECTACULAR WAS SIMULCAST BY ZOOM SO THOSE WHO COULD ATTEND COULD SEE IT. IT WAS NFL HALFTIME QUALITY AND THE SMILES OF THE GRADUATES WERE BREATHTAKING TO SEE
ROSMARIE ELLER, PRESIDENT OF THE WHITE PLAINS BOARD OF EDUCATION IN HER ADDRESS SAID
“YOU HAVE ALL DEVELOPED A RESILIENCY THAT ENABLED YOU TO PERSEVERE. YOU DID NOT LET THE PANDEMIC DESTROY YOUR SPIRITS OR TALENTS. YOU FOUND WAYS TO BRING JOY AND INSPIRE EACH OTHER. YOU VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL, YOU SHARED YOUR POETRY, MUSIC AND ARTIST TALENTS. THIS CLASS WAS UNSTOPPABLE. YOU GAVE US HOPE THAT OUR WORLD WILL BE A BETTER PLACE. USE YOUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO HAVE THE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN LIFE. IT WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER. STUDENTS, YOU HAVE INSPIRED US WHILE WE NURTURED YOUR DREAMS AND YOU CONTINUALLY LEARNED EVEN WHEN THE WORLD AROUND US SUDDENLY CHANGED. YOU ARE READY TO PURSUE YOUR ASPIRATIONS AND WE ARE CONFIDENT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THIS DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC WORLD.”
SHE COULD NOT HAVE SALUTED THIS REMARKABLE GENERATION OF GRADUATES MORE GLOWINGLY—ON HYBRID LEARNING FOR A YEAR AND A HALF OF SCHOOL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DYNAMIC AND RESILIENT CLASS OF 2021 – EVERYWHERE.
THEN CAME THE WEEKEND WHEN PLAYLAND OPENED AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF AND DESPITE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WEATHER, COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER AT HIS COVID BRIEFING YESTERDAY ANNOUNCED PLAYLAND CAME BACK BIG TIME THIS WEEKEND WITH 7,100 ATTENDING SATURDAY—THE TOP NUMBER FOR PAST ONE DAY ATTENDANCES, AND 6,800 ATTENDED SUNDAY 2,000 ATTENDED THE BEACH AT PLAYLAND …OVER TWO DAYS PLAYLAND ATTRACTED OVER 14,000 PEOPPLE. THIS REWARDS COUNTY EXECUTIVE LATIMER’S VISION THAT PLAYLAND CAN COME BACK. LATIMER CALLED IT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND. IT WAS AND PROOF THAT PEOPLE MISSED IT.
THE PIECE OF UNPLEASANT NEWS IS THAT GOVERNOR NED LAMONT OF CONNECTICUT ANNOUNCED IT&T HEADQUARTERED AT 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE IN WHITE PLAINS IS MOVING TO STAMFORD BY THE END OF THE YEAR GIVING MORE INCENTIVE FOR MORE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE OFFICE PARKS HURTING ALONG WESTCHESTER AVENUE. CONNECTICUT PAID ITT 2 MILLION DEPENDING ON WHETHER THEY KEEP THEIR 57 EMPLOYEES; THIS ADDS PRESSURE TO THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE 701 WESTCHESTER 5 STORY ADDITION TO APPROVE IT. LAST NIGHT THE COMMON COUNCIL HEARD ABOUT THE SITE PLAN FOR RENOVATING THE ESPLANADE WHICH IS 5 YEARS IN GETTING GOING AFTER THE CITY ALLOWED THE ELDERLY RESIDENTS TO BE MOVED OUT PENDING RENOVATION. THEY ARE ALSO ADOPTING SOME CAPITAL PROJECTS TO UPGRADE POLICE TECHNOLOGY, SEWERS AND MORE.
STATE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER SAID IN AN INTERVIEW ON PEOPLE TO BE HEARD LAST WEEK THAT EVEN THOUGH THE GOVERNOR HAS LIFTED THE COVID STATE OF EMERGENCY HE STILL HAS THE POWER TO INVOKE RESTRICTIONS ON CITIES AND TOWNS IF THE EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT COVID OUTBREAKS. SHE ALSO SAID THE LEGISLATURE NEEDS TO RECEIVE MORE DATA FROM THE GOVERNOR ON COVID DECISIONS. YOU CAN SEE THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM.
FATHER THOMAS COLLINS, PRESIDENT OF ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL IN WHITE PLAINS IS CELEBRATING HIS 10 TH YEAR AS PRESIDENT IN JULY A MILESTONE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE SCHOOL.
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES IT&T IS LEAVING WHITE PLAINS AT END OF YEAR TO STAMFORD. $2 MILLION GRANT GIVEN.
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WPCNR WHITE PLAINS DOWNTOWNER. June 27, 2021.
THE COMPANY WILL LEAVE THE COMPLEX FOR STAMFORD CONNECTICUT THIS YEAR
APARTMENTS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED ON PORTION OF THE SITE. (SATELLITE PHOTO FROM MAPQUEST)
The Hartford Courant reported Friday that Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced IT & T is moving its headquarters to Stamford from White Plains office campus complex, 1133 Westchester Avenue.
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is giving ITT a $2 million grant contingent on ITT creating and keeping the full-time jobs of the 57 people ITT employs in the White Plains location.
The Courant quotes ITT Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi as saying “ (Stamford) will provide the perfect home for our new global headquarters and will allow us to grow and build upon ITT’s long history.”
STATE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER ON “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” RIGHT NOW ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG
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APPEARING ON THIS WEEK’S WPTV PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
WESTCHESTER’S MOST RELEVANT INTERVIEW PROGRAM
ON
WHAT THE GOVERNOR CAN DO AND CANNOT DO
HANDLING POTENTIAL COVID OUTBREAKS IN THE NEW YORK RECOVERY
LEGALIZING ANYTHING GOES GAMBLING CASINOS IN NEW YORK/
ONLINE BETTING THE ODDS THIS YEAR
RENTAL RELIEF EFFORTS
EDUCATION FUNDING THE NEXT THREE YEARS AND BEYOND
WHICH DISTRICTS WIN, WHICH LOSE
BRINGING BACK STATE ASSESSMENT TESTS WHEN AND HOW
MAKING BAIL REFORM SAFE
STRAIGHTENING OUT NEW YORK UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS
MORE ANSWERS ON ISSUES
GEORGE LATIMER ON THE NEW PLAYLAND 2021
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PAINTS THE PICTURE OF WHAT WESTCHESTERITES WILL SEE WHEN THEY COME TO PLAYLAND TODAY IN A RIBBON CUTTING ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
PLAYLAND 2021 SEASON OPEN AT NOON. DERBY RACER RIDES AGAIN. CAROUSEL TAKES YOU BACK TO YESTERDAY ONCE MORE. DRAGON COASTER THRILLS ARE BACK IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY USA WITH SUN SAND SURF HAPPY DAYS
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WPCNR SUMMER TIMES. From the Westchester County Department of Communications . June 26, 2021:
After being closed to the public for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Playland Park in Rye is officially open for the 2021 season. Patrons are welcomed back for rides, entertainment, food and fun through Labor Day; Wednesday through Sunday, and Mondays July 5 and September 6. For the season’s full schedule go to PlaylandPark.org or call the park at (914) 813-7000.
The celebration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the historic Grand Carousel and Derby Racer, where the horses are finally riding again. Joyful children hopped onto the completely restored historic wooden horses, and joined Westchester County Executive George Latimer for the first ride on the Grand Carousel at Playland Park in four years.
WITH FRIEND ON THE NEW READY AND ROLLING CAROUSEL YESTERDAY
Latimer said: “I was devastated by the news of the carousel fire in 2017 – the historic carousel is one of the crown jewels of the park. Since I came into office we have worked hard to restore the ride to its original splendor, and this is another example of motivated County government at work. The employees at Playland have done a fantastic job readying the park for the 2021 season, and I look forward to hearing the roar of the Dragon Coaster coupled with laughter under the warm sunshine this summer.”
The 106-year-old Mangels-Carmel carousel, originally built for an amusement park in Connecticut, has been a staple at Playland Park since it opened in 1928. Flames, smoke and water caused significant damage to the roof and 66 hand-carved horses in 2017.
Across the Great Lawn lies the Derby Racer, the Grand Carousel’s rougher, faster big brother – one of only three steeple chase rides still in existence. Built in 1927 for Playland by Prior & Church, the horses move back and forth as well as up and down, simulating a true gallop as it races around the track.
Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said: “We are elated with the restoration of the Carousel and Derby Racer, two of our original, classic rides, as we open Playland for the 2021 season.”
Playland Park is welcoming back visitors at a lower admission price this season. Rider wristbands are $20, and Junior Rider wristbands are $15, per person. Spectator wristbands are free for Westchester County residents (proof of residency required) and $10 for non-residents. Parking is $10 per car.
New this year, save time – buy online. Make your Playland visit a seamless experience this season by purchasing wristbands online ahead of time the day of your visit. Visitors who have not been fully vaccinated are responsible for wearing masks.
The 93-year old park is currently undergoing an over $100 million historic reconstruction including the pool, towers at all three entrances and cross axis, administration and adjoining buildings, main and cross axis restrooms, and switch gear. Additional reconstruction around the Fountain Plaza and the Park will begin in September.
WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE JUNE 25 REPORT SEE IT NOW AT www.wpcommunitymedia.org JUST SCROLL DOWN THE VIDEO WALL TO “WHITE PLAINS WEEK” WITH JOHN BAILEY ALL THE NEWS THAT CHANGES YOUR LIFE
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21 YEARS WESTCHESTER’S ONLY NEWS ROUNDUP
FROM WHITE PLAINS WEEK AND WHITE PLAINS COMMUNITY MEDIA’S RITA SANTOS —
A GRADUATION THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER-
WATCH FOR IT AT THE CLOSE OF THE PROGRAM
ON REMAINING POWERS GOVERNOR CUOMO HAS
HE CAN INVOKE NOW WITHOUT LEGISLATURE APPROVAL, TO KEEP COVID FROM GOING OUT OF CONTROL.
EDUCATION AID SUSTAINED AT NEW LEVELS FOR BEYOND THREE YEARS
COVID NEW INFECTIONS CONTNUE AVERAGING JUST A QUARTER A PERCENT
WHITE PLAINS AND WESTCHESTER EMPLOYMENT IS UP! IN MAY
BERKELEY COLLEGE WEBINAR ON LONG TERM EFFECTS OF COVID JUNE 29 AT NOON
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   As people across the country, deemed “long haulers,” have been experiencing brain fog and other cognitive deficits after their initial infection from COVID-19, the Berkeley College Office of Disability Services and the National Rehabilitation Association’s Metropolitan New York Chapter offer a free webinar to learn about the long-term effects of COVID-19. This presentation will discuss the effects of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome and how to find the resources and support to address memory and executive functioning difficulties. Admission is free, but registration is required. WHEN: Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 12 p.m. SPEAKERS: Sharon McLennon-Wier, PhD, CRC, LMHC Berkeley College Director, Disability Services (above, left) Michael J. Smith President of Berkeley College, Chris Kempski Co-President of the National Rehabilitation Association’s Metropolitan New York Chapter, Wendy Hersh Co-President of the National Rehabilitation Association’s Metropolitan New York Chapter, Bonnie Marks, PhD, CRCSenior Psychologist in the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program at Rusk Institute (above) Tracie DeFreitas, MS Principal Consultant, ADA Specialist at Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (above, right) To register Click here or go to: “Long Haulers: Post-Acute Covid-19 Syndrome: The Aftermath of Cognitive Disability” For more information Click here or go to: Long Haulers: Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome: The Aftermath of Cognitive Disability |
STATE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER OF THE 37TH TONIGHT AT 8 ON “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” ON CH. 45 COUNTYWIDE ON FIOS AND IN WP CH 76 OPTIMUM & ANYTIME ON www.wpcommunitymedia.org (Scroll to PEOPLE TO BE HEARD on the VIDEO WALL)
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ON WPTV’S “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” ON WHAT’S AHEAD IN ALBANY ON THE ISSUES