WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2004. From Democrats for Kerry. July 12, 2004: On Wednesday, July 21, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright and former Ambassador to Norway, Robin Chandle Duke will join the Westchester for Kerry Victory 2004 to have a conversation about foreign policy and Iraq. The event will be held in Chappaqua from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Event chairs include Doni Belau, Betty Cotton, Barbara Offenhartz, Jennifer Ryan Safsel, Robin Schlaff and Jane Silverman. Pelham residents as hosts include Judith and John Coyne, as well as Hon. Audrey Hochberg, Hon. Amy Paulin and other state and local leaders.
Madeleine Korbel Albright served as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States. She was the first woman Secretary of State and is the highest ranking woman in the history of the US government.
The general reception suggested donation is $250. For more information or to rsvp, please contact Kerry/Edwards Westchester Coordinator and National Finance Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Ryan Safsel at 914-738-7108.
Hockley Takes Charge of Judge Shopping Up to the Court of Appeals.
WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. July 12, 2004: WPCNR has learned that Glen Hockley has opened a second front in his fight to keep his council seat. He has filed a separate appeal of quo warranto skirmish to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals protesting the Appellate Division denial of the Hockley contention that the case be given to the Clerk of the Supreme Court for random assignment, instead of Judge Francis Nicolai, whom the Attorney General’s office suggested. Hockley’s attorney at the time, referred to the Attorney General Office request that the case be returned to Hockley as “judge shopping.”
The Appellate Division ruled 4-0 against them when they sued Nicolai and the Attorney General to have a judge randomly assigned, that it was a separate and new case, and a random judge be assigned.
Meter Make-Over to Be Complete by July 19. Period of Grace Then the Tickets.
WPCNR METER MONITOR. July 12, 2004, UPDATED 1:40 P.M. E.D.T.: The City of White Plains confirmed Friday that the make over of the White Plains on street parking meters and garage parking meters and lot meters is going well and on schedule. The expected target date for all meters to be converted with new stickers and rate information copy is one week from today, July 19.
MOBILE ELECTRIC BILLBOARD WARNS OF PARKING CHANGES ON MAMARONECK AVENUE FRIDAY. Photo by WPCNR News.
At that time, residents will be expected to pay by the new city rates, 75 cents an hour at all on-street meters, and 50 cents an hour for garage meters. After July 19, it will be the Department of Parking policy to issue “Ooops” warnings for a short period of time, but the Department of Parking says this will be a short-lived grace period.
STICKER SHOCK: White Plains “One Slot Bandits” are being outfitted with new stickers calling parkers’ attentions to the new parking fee schedule. Consumers note: You are limited to a 2 Hour stay at this meter on Mamaroneck Avenue opposite Rader’s between the hours of 9 A.M. and 6 P.M. However, after 6 P.M. you can stay in the spot as long as 6 hours, however it will cost you 18 quarters. The fine print in the meter makes a friendly suggestion that White Plains parkers invest in a cash key, rather than horde quarters. Photo by WPCNR News
THE FINE PRINT: Parkers should take time to read the fine print within the newly “made-over” parking meters. You will note that a dime buys you 8 minutes, a quarter 20 minutes. To say an hour, you have to deposit 75 cents in quarters, dimes, and nickels (at meters that will take all change). A cash key is recommended. Cash Keys are for sale for any amount of cash at Department of Parking garages throughout the city, the Department of Parking Offices sell Cash Keys in The Galleria garage, the City Hall/Hamilton Avenue garage, and the City Center Garage. Photo by WPCNR News.
Just to update Mr. and Mrs. White Plains on what you face one week from today, here are the DOP’s summary of changes in parking rates and hours:
* Meters on-street will be enforced 9 A.M. to Midnight, including Sundays. There will be no parking allowed beyond the hour limits, except after 6 P.M.
* Meters in lots will be enforced 24 hours a day, 7 Days a Week. This is a KEY change!
* Summonses will increase from $10 to $15.
* Overtime Notices in Garages will Cost you $2 for each hour or Part of Hour you park overtime.
* Payment of Summons if you miss Appearance Date will be $15.00. Meaning if you mail in your summons payment after the Appearance Date it will cost you $30, not $25.
Rates in all garages are also going up for Permit Holders, check your garage or the Department of Parking for the bad news.
Circuit Riders Christian Rock Group Performs at Memorial UMC
Put on picnic clothes and come to church July 18 to see the Christian rock group the Circuit Riders play during a rock-and-roll outdoor worship service at Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by an energetic concert and potluck spread in the courtyard. Everyone is invited!
The popular Mamaroneck-based band will perform quieter acoustic worship music during the 10 a.m. outdoor service, even teaching the kids a couple of songs during the children’s moment. When worship is finished, around 11:30 a.m., the courtyard will be transformed into a party atmosphere as the Memorial church family and neighbors enjoy a potluck fest, kids games and fun summer fellowship.
Bring the kids! This crowd favorite offers something for everyone: a little rock and roll and a lot of spirit. The kids love to dance to the Circuit Rider beat and the adults enjoy the unique mix of foot-stomping rock favorites and original, inventive Christian tunes.
Admission is free. The concert caps off Memorial’s “Hero Quest”-theme Vacation Bible School weekend for all ages, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The $20 donation includes dinner Friday and lunch Saturday.
The Circuit Riders deliver a ministry of encouragement and love by sharing their faith and love of Christ through music. The band has performed at Playland, the New York City Marathon, Hofstra University, the Emelin Theater, the Mamaroneck Harbor Festival, area churches, schools, and pubs, among other notable venues. The Circuit Riders recently released its second CD, “All Things New.”
MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – A Welcoming Community
250 Bryant Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-949-2146
Website: www.memorialmethodist.org
Email: [email protected]
Memorial UMC, a welcoming community, is located on Bryant Avenue between North Street and Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. Its congregation strives to welcome and respect persons of every race, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental ability, gender, family status, sexual orientation, age, theology, and economic circumstance. The pastor is Rev. Joseph Agne. Memorial has a diversity of regular cultural offerings, including the “Music at Memorial” series, monthly original plays performed by Innovative Stages, and occasional art shows.