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Defeating Identity Theft. A Rueful Lawyer Now Knows Better.

Posted on June 21, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From Candyce Corcoran. June 20, 2004: A White Plains resident passes along this helpful advice that she advises citizens might follow should they ever have their identity papers stolen. The advice was prepared by an attorney who learned from painful experience the what-not-to-do’s when preparing your personal papers that you carry with you.

Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it some day. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company:

– The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them.

– If someone takes your check book they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name but your bank will know how you sign your checks.

– When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the “For” line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won’t have access to it.

– Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!) you can add it if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it.

– Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine, do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel.

– Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad.

– We’ve all heard horror stories about fraud that’s committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards, etc.

– Unfortunately I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month.

– Within a week, the thieve(s) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from BMV to change my driving record information online, and more.

– But here’s some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:

– We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them easily.

– File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where it was stolen, this proves to credit providers you were diligent, and is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).

– But here’s what is perhaps most important: (I never even thought to do this).

– Call the three national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Security number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name.

– The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.

– By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done.

– There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves’ purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend.(someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them in their tracks.

The numbers are: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742

Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289

Social Security Administration (fraud line):

1-800-269-0271

White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season

Posted on June 21, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Oscar Sales, Jr., WPPAC. June 21, 2004: The White Plains Performing Arts Center announced its 2004-05 season today. Starting its second year, the White Plains Performing Arts Center is the newest venue for live performances in Westchester and in a very short time has established itself as a major component in the revitalization of Downtown White Plains. The 2004-05 season features the revival of Broadway’s longest running comedy, a literary classic for the holidays, two powerhouse actors in a new play and the Tango Swing musical, SWANGO.

THE SEASON!

Born Yesterday

By Garson Kanin

Junk tycoon Harry Brock uses his ignorant and naive mistress, ex-chorus girl Billie Dawn, a “dumb but savvy blonde,” as a front for his shady deals but finds himself embarrassed to travel in Washington society with his illiterate paramour. Brock hires a journalist who agrees to educate Billie. You will delight at her transformation to a woman of intellect and culture; the Pygmalion-like story is filled with laughs and sexual innuendo. Billie is an apt pupil and the brutish Brock is the loser in the love game in this appealing, deft play.

October 29 – November 7, 2004

Single Tickets: $30.00 – $42.50

A Christmas Carol

Adapted by Del Tenney

Music by Jordan Rudess

Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

The spirit of the holidays comes to vivid life in this colorful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The whole family will be thrilled by the glorious sets, stunning costumes and eye-popping special effects in this spectacular production. Travel back in time on an enchanted journey to Victorian England as Ebenezer Scrooge faces his past, present and future. A magical night of music, dancing, ghosts and spiritual redemption your family will never forget. Bring the children, bring the grandchildren and share with them one of the most powerful stories of all time.

December 3-19, 2004

Single Tickets: $32.50 – $45.00

Jack Klugman and Louis Zorich in

The Value of Names

By Jeffrey Sweet

The Value of Names is an intriguing look at the aftermath of the Hollywood blacklisting of the 1950’s. Set on the patio of a beachside home in Malibu in 1981, Jack Klugman (The Odd Couple, Quincy) plays actor Benny Silverman, star of the hit situation comedy Rich But Happy, whose career was interrupted by the blacklist. His daughter, Norma, has just been cast in a play to be directed by Leo Greshen, the man who testified against Benny before the House Un-American Activities Commission. Suddenly, Benny must deal with the troubling history he has tried to forget. At Norma’s urging, Benny meets Leo, played by Louis Zorich (Mad About You, Brooklyn Bridge). The two men, who were once great friends, but have not spoken to each other in thirty years, are forced to confront eachother. The Value of Names explores issues of culpability, forgiveness, and how the next generation must deal with the mistakes from the past through a provocative and passionate exchange of ideas. Made possible with special funding by the David Schwartz Foundation.

March 4 – 13, 2005

Single Tickets: $32.50 – $45.00

Swango

Conceived and Choreographed by Mariela Franganillo & Robert Royston

Script by Rupert Holmes

Argentine Tango! West Coast Swing! Two exciting dance forms clash against one another and dance around each other in an exciting, sensual, breathtaking event. With a script by Tony Award-winning playwright, Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Swango explores the intriguing love story between two dancers from different worlds and exposes the odds each must face. Four-time International Swing Dance Champion Robert Royston (Swing!) and Forever Tango choreographer/performer Mariela Franganillo portray the young lovers whose mutual attraction emboldens them to defy their worlds and create a new and thrilling dance form fusing Argentine Tango and West Coast Swing. Performed by the best National and International Tango and Swing Dancers, the show has received raves by all who have seen it.

April 29 – May 8, 2005

Single Tickets: $32.50 – $45.00

Subscriptions for the 2004-05 Season are now on sale and start as low as $104. Senior Discounts are available for most subscriptions. Subscribers not only save up to 25% over single ticket prices, but also have ticket exchange privileges, free ticket insurance, advance notice on special events, subscriber only performances, and also receive 15% discounts on the purchase of tickets to other events.

For information on subscription packages, call the box office at (888) 977-2250 or www.wppac.com. Single tickets go on sale August 1, 2004.

White Plains Fireworks Display to Blast Off July 1, 6 PM.

Posted on June 21, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR CITY HALL SPIN. From the Mayor’s Office. June 21, 2004: The Mayor’s Office announced today that the annual White Plains fireworks display at White Plains High School will be held Thursday evening, July 1, at 6 P.M., with fireworks commencing at dusk. The raindate is Friday evening, July 2. The annual display attracts some 10,000 persons to the White Plains High School natural amphitheatre on the WPHS campus. Sponsors and festivities will be announced shortly.

THE WHITE PLAINS FIREWORKS BEGIN, July 3, 2002. Photo from WPCNR News Archive.

Collins Blast and Lisa’s Liner Rip Tide, 3-2 Before 1,100 On Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESSBOX. Special to WPCNR From Kristen Zimmerman. (Edited) June 20, 2004. In the sixth inning, Juggernaut catcher Lindsey Collins tripled on the left field line with one out, when New England Riptide leftfielder Ashley Moore dove in vain for her liner and missed stopping it. Moore had no chance, as the scorcher hit the foul line. As the ball bounced into the corner, Collins wheeled around to third in a tie game to set the table for Lisa Iancin’s gamer.

IT’S IN THERE! Designated player Lisa Iancin, after taking 2 balls, caught a Dana Sorensen pitch up with nothing on it and drove a hump back liner just to the left of RipTide’s Dana Sorensen shown lunging desperately for the shot, and to the right of the shortstop to give the New York New Jersey Juggernaut a 3-2 win over the Tide before 1,100 fans on Father’s Day family crowd at Montclair State University Softball Stadium. The Nauts, New York’s National Pro Fastpitch team snapped a two-game skid and moved to 10-6 on the season. WPCNR Video Capture from the YES Network.

JUGGER KNOCK! Shortstop Lyndsey Klein homers in the first inning, high, far and gone to left with a Juggernaut aboard for the first 2 Naut runs.The 2-run dinger was Klein’s third homerun of the season and she finished 1-for-2 with two RBI and a run scored. WPCNR Video Capture From The YES Network

The Riptide tied the score at two with four straight singles off of starter Amanda Scott in the first of the fifh Leftfielder Ashley Moore and designated player Emily Krueger each picked up an RBI in the inning. But those would be the only runs the Riptide would score as Scott got leadoff batter LaDonia Hughes to ground out and second baseman Nicole Thompson to fly out to right. Scott pitched a complete game, giving up two earned-runs on five hits, one walk, and four strikeouts.

Right fielder Lauren Bauer and left fielder Gina Oaks led the Nauts offensively. Bauer went 3-for-3 and Oaks went 2-for-3 with a run scored.

New England starter Dana Sorenson went six full innings, giving up three earned-runs on nine hits, two walks and two strikeouts.

YES does it better, needs more cameras. Misses two Key Plays.

The game was the second of four to be aired live on the YES Network, which in WPCNR’s opinion, did a much better job of covering the game and showing the family atmosphere that prevails at Juggernaut games, actually even showing some shots of fans in the stands, (but with no ballpark panoramas. The Juggernauts still have not bought a bumper slide ad on YES to showcase their Box Office Phone Number which is inexplicable.

YES still needs to spring more jing for more cameras, though, since they missed closeup replays of two key plays (something that never happens in a Yankee telecast) : Moore’s failure to stop Collins triple down the (the big break in the game), and Jackie Pasquerella’s backhand glove stop to choke off the Riptide rally in the 5th. (The YES summer intern producing the telecasts is learning.)

Still no fan interviews were offered, and no interview with the Juggernaut owner, or the new manager, Dana D’Aquino. (Come on, YES, you have to interview the new manager — unless to be fair — they asked and the new manager declined.)

The next game to be aired on YES will be on July 11^th at 7:35 pm against the Arizona Heat. The third-place Juggernaut now improve to 10-6 on the season and the Riptide drop to 6-10.

AIR PASQUERELLA: Bay Shore Long Island’s Jacklyn Pasquerella airborne in Pete Rose classic headfirst slide to first in an attempt to beat a 2-out throw to first on a deflection in the second inning. They got her and saved a run. WPCNR Video Capture from The YES Network

Upcoming Schedule

Monday Nite…Tonite vs. NE Riptide, 7:35 pm (home) (Montclair State University Softball Stadium)

June 22^nd vs NE Riptide, 7:35 pm (home) (Montclair State University Softball Stadium).