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Esy’s Kafe Closed.

Posted on April 20, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR MAMARONECK AVENUE AMBLER. April 20, 2004: Esy’s, the corner anchor lunch spot for over two decades on Mamaroneck & Post in White Plains was closed this morning by the City Marshall. Silverman Realty Group did not have anyone who could tell why the restaurant was closed, though a sign in the window said, “Closed water damage.” There were also “For Rent” signs on the windows. The Silverman Realty Group was interested when WPCNR called in knowing whether I was interested in renting the space.

CLOSED TODAY: Esy’s, under a different owner twenty-five years ago, popularized the health food, grange style of eating in White Plains when light, on-the-run health food featuring avocados and eggplants and food you never knew of before first became in vogue in the 1980s. Photo by WPCNR News.

The sandwiches were always tasty, (I liked the proscuitto, eggplant and avocado on black bread), the service fast, and the salads crisp, the garnishes zesty! The acoustics allowed you to hear what you were saying to your companion. You could eat in 40 minutes (something you cannot do at the White Plains High School Cafeteria), and it was a restaurant where you could linger sit and watch the girls walk by on Mamaroneck Ave. Once highly popular with the downtown legal crowd and the ladies who go to business, word is Esy’s was not doing as well lately and the crowds were no longer there. Esy’s served the greatest kosher pickles.

Identified Avian Influenza Strain Less Severe Bug According to Health Dept.

Posted on April 20, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR HEALTH BULLETIN. From Westchester County Department of Health. April 20, 2004: The Centers for Disease Control on Friday confirmed type H7N2 Avian Influenza in a Westchester County resident who was sick in November 2003 but has since recovered. H7N2 is less severe than the strain of Avian Flu that sickened people in Asia earlier this year.

“At this time, it is not known where or how this individual may have been exposed to H7N2 or to what extent any underlying medical condition contributed to his illness, though we are conducting an on-going investigation,” stated Dr. Joshua Lipsman, Commissioner of Health for Westchester County. “None of the patient’s immediate family members are known to have contracted the infection. At present, there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission or risk of infection to the general public. The Centers for Disease Control, the New York State Department of Health and Westchester County Health officials are cooperating in the investigation,” he said

Influenza viruses that infect birds are called “avian flu viruses.” These viruses are genetically distinguishable from influenza viruses that normally infect people. Birds that are infected with avian influenza viruses release virus in saliva, nasal secretions and feces. Disease spreads to other birds when susceptible birds have contact with contaminated excretions.

H7N2 Avian Influenza has been observed on numerous occasions in poultry in the United States, but is rarely associated with human illness. Only one other human case is known to have occurred in this country, in a Virginia poultry worker in 2002. It is unusual for a human to contract H7N2, but there is no indication of any

increased risk to members of the general public. It is believed that most cases of avian influenza infection in humans result from contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms experienced by persons with H7N2 influenza have included conjunctivitis (eye infections) and influenza-like illness with cough, fever and muscle aches.

For more information about H7N2 Avian Influenza, call the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000 or visit www.westchestergov.com/health.

Greenburgh Passes Capital Budget, Approves Mobile Emergency Command Post

Posted on April 20, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE FEINER REPORT. By Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. April 20, 2004: The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously approved the 2004 capital budget of $2,844,000. The budget includes $284,645 for the purchase of a mobile command post where representatives of the various responding emergency agencies can coordinate disaster operations while providing complete communications interoperability between the line units from the various agencies and command centers.

It will also provide alternate means of secondary communications utilizing satellite telephones and wireless internet connections. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner noted that this vehicle will enable first responders to better communicate with each other. NYC officials were criticized after 9/11 because police and fire departments were not always able to communicate with each other during that terrorist attack. This vehicle enables the town to be proactive.

Other highlights of the capital budget include:

*A parking/space study to be performed by an independent consultant at the Town Court. A locker room study of the police department –the locker room is very inadequate. There is a great need for additional space at the court. ($30,000)

*Bullet proofing of windows-desk area of police department. ($20,000)

*Construction of a disabled accessible walkway to the new interactive pool and main pools at Anthony Veteran Park ($40,000).

*Purchase and installation of light switches with sensors with an automatic shut off at Town Hall (energy conservation).($15,000).

*Emergency generator will be purchased for the multi purpose center at Anthony Veteran Park. The facility will be used as a central location in the event of a blackout or similar emergency as a place where residents may come and have a short term place to stay which has electricity, heat and air conditioning. ($75,000)

*Speed humps—This project will partially fund the purchase of approximately 12 prefabricated speed humps to be placed on 3 streets in the town to be determined by the Chief of Police and Commissioner of Public Works ($17,000).

*Video conferencing equipment for Town Hall to enable town officials to communicate more effectively with high level officials, agencies and organizations ($8,000). This equipment, Feiner said, might also be rented out to the private sector.

*Additional sidewalks-A few years ago Feiner added a line in the capital budget for sidewalk rehabilitation ($125,000). This is part of an on going maintenance program. The Town Board voted to increase the funding by an additional $50,000.

The capital budget is on Greenburgh’s web site: www.greenburghny.com.

Tipi Hedren Makes an Appearance at Fortunoff Saturday, 1 to 3

Posted on April 20, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR WHITE PLAINS PEOPLE. April 20, 2004: Tipi Hedren, Director Alfred Hitchcock’s ingenue and “innocent blonde” of the 1960s, the star of The Birds makes a personal appearance in White Plains Fortunoff store Saturday to promote acquisitions of the sculpture Spirit of Shambala at the Fortunoff Lladro Gallery.

Spirit of Shambala was created in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces to benefit Ms. Hedren’s Shambala Preserve, which provides homes for abandoned, abused and homeless animals, including over 60 wild cats and an African elephant. Fortunoff has acquired the only remaining pieces in this edition and will offer them exclusively during this event.

At the conclusion of the event, Lladro will present Ms. Hedren with a proceeds check for $50,000 In support of her foundation. The mission of the Shambala Reserve is to provide sanctuary for exotic animals who have suffered from gross mistreatment and neglect so they can regain their physical and mental health and live out their lives in dignity; to educate the public about exotic animals; and to advocate for legislation to protect them.

A selection of Lladro wildlife sculptures will be on display. In addition, a raffle will be held to win the sold-out limited edition Lladro sculpture, The Pelicans, valued at $1,200.