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FROM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DR. JOSEPH RICCA: The @wplainsschools will follow a Remote Learning day for all students today (2/9/21), due to the predicted winter weather. The official K12 will follow soon. Stay safe and #WPProud
MAYOR ROACH MONDAY WHITE PLAINS COVID REPORT. ACTIVE CASES DOWN 90. WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL NEW CASE LOAD STEADY
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WPCNR MAYOR TOM ROACH COVID-19 REPORT. FEBRUARY 9, 2021:
The data is continuing to show a decline in active COVID cases in White Plains. There are currently an estimated 490 active cases in our City, down 96 from our call last week. At White Plains Hospital, the number of COVID patients has remained steady.
The reduction in new cases that we are now seeing is good news, but we are not out of the woods. Please do not let down your guard! Wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequently washing or sanitizing your hands continue to be effective safety measures, and remain our best means of preventing the spread of this virus until the vast majority of the population is vaccinated. Keep wearing your masks whenever you are out!
The state will be adding individuals with certain comorbidities to the list of those eligible to receive a vaccine effective February 14. You will be required to provide proof that you have a qualifying condition and appointments can be made through the NYS website. For further information please see the City of White Plains website. Although you may be eligible for the vaccine the demand far exceeds supply and as a result appointments remain difficult to secure. Eligible residents should continue to check the state website or call the state Hotline to check for new openings. You can also sign up for alerts about vaccine eligibility from the Westchester County Department of Health. Go to cityofwhiteplains.com to find out more.
Calvary Baptist Church at 188 Orawaupum Street in White Plains will be offering Free Covid-19 and Antibody testing on Monday February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Walk in’s are welcome, but you can also pre-register. Go to cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
Our next call is on Tuesday, February 16th. Until then remember, we’re standing together by staying apart.
SPANISH:
Las estadísticas continúan mostrando que los casos activos de COVID en White Plains están disminuyendo. Actualmente hay un estimado de 490 casos activos en nuestra ciudad, 96 menos que cuando lo llamamos la semana pasada. En el hospital de White Plains, el número de pacientes con COVID se ha mantenido estable.
La disminución de casos nuevos es una buena noticia, pero aun no podemos cantar victoria. ¡No baje la guardia! El uso de una mascarilla, el distanciamiento social y lavarse o desinfectarse las manos frecuentemente siguen siendo medidas de seguridad eficaces para prevenir la propagación de este virus, hasta que la gran mayoría de la población esté vacunada. ¡Sigue usando tu mascarilla cuando salgas!
El estado agregará personas con ciertas condiciones a la lista de personas que cumplen con los requisitos para recibir una vacuna a partir del 14 de febrero. Se le pedirá que proporcione prueba de que tiene una enfermedad que califica. Podrá programar citas a través del sitio web del Estado de Nueva York. Para obtener más información, consulte el sitio web de la ciudad de White Plains. Aunque puede ser que cumpla los requisitos para la vacuna, la demanda supera con creces la cantidad de vacunas disponibles y por eso es muy difícil conseguir cita. Siga visitando el sitio web del estado o llame a la línea directa del estado para verificar si hay nuevas vacantes. También puede inscribirse para recibir las alertas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Westchester. Vaya a cityofwhiteplains.com para obtener más información.
La Iglesia Bautista Calvary localizada en 188 de la calle Orawaupum en White Plains ofrecerá pruebas de Covid-19 y anticuerpos el lunes 15 de febrero y el martes 16 de febrero, de 9:00 a.m a 5:00 pm. No necesita cita previa. Vaya a cityofwhiteplains.com para obtener más información.
Nuestra próxima llamada es el martes 16 de febrero. Hasta entonces y recuerde que estamos más juntos manteniéndonos más separado
WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS OPPOSE NEWBURGH FOSSIL FUEL PLANT.
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WPCNR THE POWER STORY. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators. February 9, 2021:
The Westchester County Board of Legislators is formally voicing its opposition to a proposal that would turn a little used power plant on the banks of the Hudson into a fully-operational fossil fuel power plant operating day in, day out, year round.
By a unanimous vote on Monday, February 8, the Board passed a resolution opposing the proposal for the Danskammer Generating Station in Newburgh.
On July 10 and October 7, 2020 all 17 Westchester County Legislators signed onto letters in opposition to the plan, addressed to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Public Service Commission, respectively. The decision to pass a resolution adds the force of legislative action to the opposition.
Legislator Catherine Parker (D – Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rye), chief sponsor of the resolution and chair of the Board’s Planning, Economic Development and Energy Committee said, “New York State’s recently passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act establishing programs, obligations and targets to meet zero emissions by 2050. Expanding the Danskammer plant to a full time, fossil fuel facility is exactly the wrong thing to do if we’re serious about a clean, sustainable future, and about meeting those goals.”
Legislator Ruth Walter (D-Bronxville, Yonkers), chair of the Board’s Environment and Health Committee, said, “Although this plant will not be in Westchester, pollution and climate change do not observe County lines. The plant’s expansion would add 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually to our atmosphere, drastically harming air quality in the region and exacerbating climate change and with gallons of diesel fuel and aqueous ammonia are proposed to be stored on-site, there’s a significant threat to the water quality for all of us downstream on the Hudson.”
County Exec Latimer: 38,678 Vaccinations in County as of Today. Active Cases Down 3,000 in 3 Weeks. Hospitalizations Drop 10% to 491. Temporary Vac Sites opened by Governor in Yonkers, Mount Vernon Peekskill to Stymie Relentless Rate of Infections in Dense Housing.
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WPCNR COVID-19 GEORGE LATIMER REPORT. By John F. Bailey. February 8, 2021:
News on covid growth is Westchester County continues positive
Westchester County Executive George Latimer reported a continued decline in active coronavirus cases in the county today, noting active cases number 8,416 in the county as of today, down from 10,278 a week ago, 11,494 two weeks ago, and 11,300, three weeks ago. This a cumulative decline of 3,000 les actives, indicating the spread of infections is declining steadily from its peak in January, he said.
He said 38, 678 vaccinations have been administered at the two County locations , where the Westchester County Center facility is vaccinating 1,100 a day. County deaths from Covid are 1,976.
Hospitalizations from Covid have declined to 491 as of Saturday, down 517 and 564 over three days, a decline of 10%.
Mr. Latimer said that the long lines at the Westchester County Center encountered Sunday were caused by persons arriving way ahead of their vaccination time due to the forecast of snow, which started at 9 AM Sunday. The County Executive warned persons with appointments not to arrive early for their appointments. He assured that if you have a vaccination appointment that you will get your shot when you are scheduled, and you will not be taken early. “This is not a first-come, first-served situation.”
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins (above) reported that three Temporary Vaccine Centers have been opened by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, based on concerns of state representatives from Mount Vernon, Peekskill and Yonkers, to administer vaccinations to residents living in densely populated public housing, over-65. The locations have not been disclosed and Mr. Jenkins said the persons getting the shots are being determined by public housing authorities.
Yonkers has been averaging over 1,000 new active cases a week for weeks. Yonkers is leading the county in infections as of Friday with 2,312 new infections the last two weeks. Mount Vernon is a averaging 350 a week, and Peekskill, 122 a week.
DESIGN THE BUS TRANSIT ROUTES YOU WANT IN YOUR WESTCHESTER
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| WPCNR COUNTY CLARION JOURNAL. From Benjamin Boykin, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators. February 8, 2021: en Español To improve Westchester’s transportation and mobility network, the Westchester County Planning Department is working on a Mobility and Bus Redesign Study.The Department is inviting your input .To help us better serve you, please complete the Department’s interactive online survey, where you can tell us where you go, how you get there and how the County can help you get there better. The survey, in English and Spanish, can be found at https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/9862/. For more information about the Westchester County Mobility and Transit Plan please visit https://www.westchestermobility.org/Please forward this E-News to family and friends who may be interested in this information. en EspañolAyúdenos a mejorar el transporte y la movilidad en WestchesterPara mejorar la red de transporte y movilidad de Westchester, el Departamento de Planificación del Condado de Westchester está trabajando en un Estudio de Rediseño de Movilidad y Autobuses.El Departamento invita a sus comentarios.Para ayudarnos a brindarle un mejor servicio, complete la encuesta interactiva en línea del Departamento, donde puede decirnos adónde va, cómo llega y cómo el Condado puede ayudarlo a llegar mejor.La encuesta, en inglés y español, se puede encontrar en https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/9862/..Para obtener más información sobre el Plan de transporte y movilidad del condado de Westchester, visite https://www.westchestermobility.org/Envíe estas E-News a familiares y amigos que puedan estar interesados en esta información. |
SNOW WEEK BEGINS WITH A 16 DEGREE COLD SLAP. SNOWBIRDS HUNKER DOWN ON BEACHES IN SOUTHERLY CONFINES. FEELING COLD JUST LOOKING AT IT.
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5 INCHES OF SNOW AS OF 2 PM. 32 DEGREES, SNOW CONTINUING.
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY
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GOVERNOR CUOMO NOTES 59 VARIANTS OF COVID-19 CASES in 13 COUNTIES, INCLUDING WESTCHESTER. NEW POSITIVE COVID INFECTIONS IN NY–DROPS TO 4.31% OF 230,000 TESTED. LOWEST IN 2 MONTHS.
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WPCNR GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO CORONAVIRUS REPORT. February 5, 2021 8 PM EST:
Fifteen additional cases of the UK variant of the COVID-19 virus were identified in New York State. To date, there are 59 known cases of the variant in New York State in the following counties: Jefferson, Niagara, Allegany, Tompkins, New York City (multiple boroughs), Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Saratoga, Ulster, Onondaga, Warren and Essex Counties.
As has been clear during this pandemic, people with comorbidities and underlying conditions are more likely to succumb to COVID-19. With that in mind, adult New Yorkers of any age with qualifying conditions will be eligible for the COVID vaccine beginning February 15.
Eligible conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), heart conditions, pregnancy, obesity, sickle cell disease, liver disease and more.
We’re committed to vaccinating vulnerable populations that have suffered the most as we distribute a vaccine that is still in extremely limited supply. We are asking local governments to begin getting ready now to vaccinate New Yorkers with these conditions. The full list of comorbidities and underlying conditions is available here.
Photo of the Day: The vaccination site at Yankee Stadium opened its doors this morning (by appointment only) to eligible Bronx residents. (Photo by Don Pollard) Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Yankee Stadium opened today as the first mass vaccination site reserved for Bronx residents. I thank our partners SOMOS, the City of New York, the New York National Guard, and especially the Yankees for stepping up to the plate. If you’re an eligible Bronx resident, call 1-833-SOMOSNY or visit somosvaccinations.com to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required.
2. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 7,937. Of the 203,627 tests reported yesterday, 8,777, or 4.31 percent, were positive. This is the lowest daily positivity rate since November 28, 2020. There were 1,516 patients in the ICU yesterday, up 10 from the previous day. Of them, 1,000 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 153 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am this morning, 93 percent of first doses received by the State have been administered. This represents 1,539,355 first doses administered of the 1,661,290 first dose allocations received from the federal government. So far, 413,512 second doses have been administered out of 794,650 second doses received. See data by region on the State’s Vaccine Tracker.
4. Watching the Super Bowl? Celebrate smart. I’ve said before that we can’t ever be cocky with COVID. I encourage New Yorkers who are planning to watch the Big Game on Sunday to take precautions and to not attend or host large Super Bowl parties. As a reminder, private gatherings in residences remain limited to no more than 10 people. The safest way to watch the Super Bowl is with your immediate household only.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: After a pelican got lost and ended up in the cold waters of Connecticut, a local flying club helped the bird find its way south. Pelicans are seldom seen north of Virginia, so it was a surprise when a pelican was found, half-frozen and injured, in a Connecticut marina—perhaps having been blown too far north in a storm. Fortunately, the pelican, named Arvay, was rescued and given care that saved its life. A pilot at a Connecticut flying club then flew the bird to Florida in her small plane. “I just love animals and do anything I can to help animals, so when I saw this and saw he needed to get to his new home, I figured why not help out,” said the pilot, Arianna Strand. Arvay is now recovering at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE FEB 5 SNOW EDITION WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG –OR ON YOUTUBE INSTANTLY-CLICK WHITE ARROW BELOW
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THE MAYOR ON THE CITY FINANCIAL CONDITION AT MIDYEAR
THE CITY SALES TAX RECEIPTS AT MIDYEAR CROSSROADS
THE INTERNET GRABS MONSTER SHARE OF BUSINESS
ANALYSIS: HOW MUCH DOLLARS HAVE CLOTHING STORES, DEPARTMENT STORES, RESTAURANTS AND BARS LOST TO INTERNET ORDERING
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COMES BACK IN WHITE PLAINS
