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White Plains Police Will Promote 5, Swear In 20 New Officers Tuesday at WPPAC

Posted on January 15, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From WPPD Media Services. UPDATED January 16, 2004, new start time: The White Plains Police Department will conduct a Swearing In Ceremony Tuesday morning at 11:30 A.M. at which Mayor Joseph Delfino and Commissioner of Public Safety, Dr. Frank Straub, will preside over the induction twenty new officers into the Department and announce promotions for five distinguished veteran officers.

In addition to the swearing-in of the twenty new police officers, promotions will be announced and recognized for the following White Plains Police veteran officers:

Sgt. Elizabeth Seit will be promoted to Lieutenant,

Det. Stephen Fottrell will be promoted to Sergeant,

P.O. Harry Pino will be promoted to Sergeant, and

P.O. Jerome Roache is being promoted Detective 3^rd grade.

The ceremony will be held in the White Plains Performing Arts Center from 11:30 to 12 Noon according to Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong. Chong told WPCNR 5 of the officers are being hired through the COPS grant, and the remaining 15 officers are being hired as replaements (already provided by the Department of Public Safety Budget). Chong said the ceremony would bring the compliment of the Police Department to full strength, 210 men and women. Chong said, to his knowledge, it was the largest contingent of hires since the 1980s.

The ceremony also marks the debut of the White Plains Performing Arts Center as a venue for private corporations and organizations to rent the luxurious appointed theatre in the City Center for corporate shows, presentations, meetings and seminars. The WPPAC may be contacted regarding rental of its space for private functions at 328-1600, Extension 10.

The White Plains Roving Reporter

Posted on January 15, 2004 by John Bailey

THE WPCNR ROVING REPORTER. January 15, 2004: Presenting the White Plains Photo of the Day. The Photo of the Day is a new feature presented every day at this time, endeavoring to deliver portraits in the life of White Plains, your home town.

Snow Hazard. Third Hole, Ridgeway Country Club. Photographed Tuesday, 4 P.M. Photo by The White Plains Roving Reporter

Weather Scoop: White Plains Schools CLOSED!

Posted on January 15, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From White Plains City School District & National Weather Service. January 15, 2004, UPDATED 6:50 A.M. E.S.T. : 40 minutes after reporting the schools were to be in a 2-hour delay, the City School District has decided to close schools for the day due to the snow storm affecting the White Plains-Westchester area. There will be no morning kindergarten or pre-kindergarten classes. The National Weather Service is predicting the snow will end between 9 A.M. and 10 A.M. this morning. As of 6 A.M., snow accumulation at the WPCNR News Center had slightly exceeded 4 inches overnight. The complete National Weather Service forecast:

THE SCENE AT 7:45 A.M. OUTSIDE WPCNR NEWS on Havilands Lane. The White Plains Department of Public Works had groomed the roads of the fluffy dry snow and was in process of freeing outer neighborhood side streets. The temperature was sitting on 8 degrees F. Photo by WPCNR News WeatherDog.

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until 9 AM… …Wind Chill Warning In Effect Tonight Into Friday Morning…

The Accumulating Snow That Has Been Falling Overnight Will Come To An End This Morning. By The Time The Morning Rush Ends…2 To 4 Inches…With Local Amounts Up To 5 Inches Will Have Fallen. This Will Make For Very Slippery Road Conditions For The Morning Rush Hour.

Winds Will Increase From The North This Morning And May Cause Considerable Blowing And Drifting Snow. Visibilities May Be Cut To Under A Half Mile At Times…Even After The Snow Has Ended.

Health Department Advice on Cold Weather

Posted on January 15, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Health Department. January 15, 2004: The Health Department issues this sound advice in dealing with temperatures expected to be in the single digits Thursday and Friday. Of particular interest is turning down the thermostat effect on infants.

As temperatures plummet again, the Westchester County Department of Health warned residents to take precautions against hypothermia and frostbite.

“Heating bills can prove costly, but if you choose to save money by turning down the thermostat, keep in mind that low temperatures can be dangerous, putting senior citizens, infants and people who are ill at an increased risk for hypothermia,” stated Westchester County Health Commissioner, Joshua Lipsman, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Lipsman strongly urged residents of households with elderly occupants over 65 to keep the thermostat set at no less than 68 degrees in the daytime. “The problem with low household temperatures is that older and ailing persons are particularly susceptible to accidental hypothermia, a life-threatening condition that causes the body temperature to drop.”

Accidental hypothermia can occur even with temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees. Infants less than one year of age should never sleep in a cold room and should be provided with warm clothing and a blanket to prevent loss of body heat.

Warning signs of hypothermia in adults include shivering, confusion, memory loss, drowsiness, exhaustion and slurred speech. Infants who are suffering from hypothermia may appear to have very low energy and bright red, cold skin.

“If you know of an elderly or ailing person who lives alone, be sure to check on him or her every day,” Dr. Lipsman continued.

Frostbite is another cold weather concern, and is especially dangerous because it often happens with little warning. Numbness can occur so quickly that the individual, unaware of being frostbitten, may remain outside, increasing the chance of permanent damage. Older persons, and those with diabetes, are especially vulnerable to frostbite because of impaired circulation.

To prevent frostbite and hypothermia, it is important to dress warmly in windproof clothing and to go indoors when you begin to feel cold. Wear several layers of loose-fitting clothing to trap body heat. Fasten buttons or zippers and tighten drawstrings securely. Don’t forget gloves, mittens and a hat that covers the ears.

“Since snow is expected tonight and tomorrow,” Dr. Lipsman added, “remember that cold weather puts an extra burden on the heart. If you have cardiac problems or high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s advice about shoveling.”

If you suspect that someone is suffering from hypothermia or frostbite, call a medical provider immediately.

For more information on hypothermia and frostbite, contact the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000 or visit our website at www.westchestergov.com/health.