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Republicans to Rally Around The Bar Building?

Posted on January 3, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR MAIN STREET TODAY. By John F. Bailey. January 4, 2004: WPCNR has learned that the Republican City Committee is considering voting on a resolution that would ask the Common Council and the Mayor’s Office to take a position that would in essence, urge the Bar Building, 199 Main Street, be saved and preserved as part of White Plains historic heritage. The policy, not yet voted on by the Republican leaders, asks specifically that the council not use eminent domain to take the Bar Building to make way for the 221 Main Street Cappelli Hotel project.

THE BAR BUILDING (on right) LOOMS OVER RENAISSANCE PLAZA IN EARLY NOVEMBER: According to Michael Seymour, President of the White Plains Historical Society, The New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Office advised the owner of The Bar Building in October that it could be considered for historical landmark status, but as of yet the owner has not applied for that status. Now some Republican District leaders are urging the party to endorse its preservation. Photo by WPCNR News.

Jonathan Rodney, a District Leader proposed the policy at the December 15 meeting of the Republican City Committee at Clayton Park, according to WPCNR sources. WPCNR has obtained a transcipt of the proposal that Mr. Rodney proposed at that meeting, and this is what it says:

Whereas the Bar building, at 199 Main Street, White Plains, is one of few remaining architecturally distinctive structures in downtown White Plains which predate Urban Renewal;

And whereas the White Plains Republican City Committee recognizes the essential role of our physical history in the city’s continued vitality and growth;

And whereas the Committee recognizes that a community cannot thrive absent a sense of its own heritage, and a city bereft of links to its past will lose key attributes which make it a community;

And whereas the loss of physical links to our history will relegate White Plains to becoming a “cookie cutter” city, comprised of homes, shopping centers, office towers, and apartment structures architecturally indistinguishable from contemporary developments across the nation;

And whereas the destruction of the Bar building will constitute a rapid step toward the city’s transformation into a mere “place,” and the irrevocable loss of White Plains’s cherished urban identity;

Therefore, the Republican City Committee appeals to the Council and Mayor to embrace the value to White Plains of our history in general and the Bar building in particular; to recognize the preservation of our urban heritage as a mission parallel to that of preserving open space; to resolve decisively against the use of eminent domain power for any purpose which will lead to the Bar building’s destruction; and to act proactively if necessary to preserve this building and similar monuments to White Plains’s heritage.

Calling All Cars: WPPD Goes to a New Look Police Car in 2004

Posted on January 2, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. By John F. Bailey. January 2, 2004: The White Plains Police Department is driving a new look this week with the delivery of the first two new Police Cars of 2004. The sleek, low slung “Impalas” made their debut on the streets this week under cover of darkness and deliver a whole new look, departing from the traditional “Blue-Yellow & Whites” so familiar from I-287 to Route 22, from Central Avenue to the Hutch.

NEW IMPALA POLICE CAR, shown in its pinup photo, sports the traditional WPPD badge on the tailfin, and the legend “City of White Plains” on the front fender. Inspector Daniel Jackson said the department will be replacing its rolling fleet at the rate of two a year with this new style, one of two certified police cars departments can buy in bulk in New York State. Right now, Jackson reports, the cars are being tested by the officers for size and performance. Inspector Jackson advised WPCNR that depending on how the officers rating the cars feel, the department will be going to the new “NYPD North” look on future police cars. Photo From White Plains Police Department.

THE BEAUTY ON DUTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE: Here’s how the “fastback” look views at night. Reflector paint on the “911” and the “POLICE” really snaps to attention when it is caught in headlights, and increase police car recognition. Photo by WPCNR News.

ANOTHER LOOK AT THE ROLLING ROOKIE. Photo from White Plains Police Department.

WHITE PLAINS WEEK Reviews The Big Stories of 2003 on Channel 76 Monday.

Posted on January 2, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR TV. January 2, 2004: White Plains Week, the City News Roundup Show, on WPPA-TV, White Plains Public Access Television on Channel 76, “The Spirit of 76” will rundown the highlight stories of the city in the year 2003 Monday evening on Channel 76 at 7:00 P.M. Alex Philippidis, Editor of Westchester County Business Journal, and John Bailey, The White Plains CitizeNetReporter will do the honors. Commentary on what lies ahead in 2004 will be lively.

Mary Jane Denzer Ltd., Fortunoff, Sholz Cadillac and WPPAC Dress to Thrill

Posted on January 1, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Oscar Sales, Jr. White Plains Performing Arts Center. January 2, 2003: Mary Jane Denzer Ltd., Fortunoff, Sholz Cadillac, and the White Plains Performing Arts Center present Dressed to Thrill, a Broadway-style fashion show to benefit the WPPAC and celebrate the opening of the musical comedy Fashion, The Musical. Dressed to Thrill will take place at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 1^st at 7pm preceded by a champagne reception at 6pm and a post-show dessert reception supplied by Trotters Restaurant.

The excitement and sex appeal of the fashion runways of Paris and Milan merge with the passion and dazzle of the Broadway stage to create a unique and thrilling event. Dressed to Thrill will feature New York’s most beautiful models and Broadway’s hottest young actresses in elegant designer collections from Westchester’s premier couture boutique, Mary Jane Denzer Ltd.

Bedecked in fabulous jewels from Fortunoff and with an original score by Jordan Rudess, keyboardist with the internationally known rock band, Dream Theater, Dressed to Thrill will offer the latest fashions from the leading design houses of Europe and the United States. And, don’t be surprised when you hear the fashionable actresses perform a few show-stopping songs during the evening. Scheduled to appear as of this writing: Broadway’s Rupert Holmes as the emcee and Felicia Finley from Aida.

Jordan Rudess, composer of the score for DTT, entered the prestigious Juilliard School of Music at the age of nine for classical piano training. At age of nineteen, he began to include the rapidly developing world of synthesizers in his recordings and Performances. Today, Jordan is a recording artist, composer, producer and performer and is the newest member of the group Dream Theater. Jordan has recorded tracks with David Bowie and he has toured internationally with fellow keyboardist, Jan Hammer and legendary drummer Tony Williams, has appeared in concert with Enrique Iglesias, and regularly performs and records with Grammy award winners the Paul Winter Consort.

Denzer Finds an Affinity Between Broadway and Fashion

“I’ve always compared the Paris fashion shows to the beauty and excitement of Broadway productions,” said Mary Jane Denzer. “The skill and detail that must be applied to make all the pieces come together and achieve an exceptional product is the same in the fashion industry as it is the entertainment industry.”

Mrs. Denzer should know. She has been clothing the female power elite of the tri-state area for over 23 years building from a modest clothing shop into a couture fashion boutique with over $3 million dollars worth in annual sales. “Showcasing those beautiful gowns in a new and innovative way is truly exciting. Accessorizing the gowns with the gorgeous jewels from the Fortunoff collection will be outstanding.”

Louis Fortunoff Joins Fashion Forces

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Fortunoff, with a new 185,000 square foot store in White Plains, has been a New York legend for over 80 years and is considered one of the premier specialty retailers in the Northeast. With six retail stores specializing in fine jewelry and home furnishings in New York and New Jersey, Fortunoff has earned a reputation for its unparalleled selection, remarkable prices and legendary integrity.

“We are excited to participate in an event such as this,” said Louis Fortunoff, Executive Vice-President of Fortunoff and Founding Board member of WPPAC. Mr. Fortunoff, at center of picture is shown at the WPPAC Gala on November 9. “Fortunoff is renowned for its fine associations and we look forward to working with Mary Jane, Sholz Cadillac and the White Plains Performing Arts Center in showcasing these glamorous gowns and fine jewelry and infusing them with a little Broadway magic.” Photo by WPCNR StageCam

Buicks Included in the Show.

“It’s a pleasure for Sholz Cadillac to provide our newest models (Standard of the World) to help Mary Jane Denzer, Fortunoff and the White Plains Performing Arts Center present this exciting Broadway-style fashion show, “ said Bob Sholz, President of the Sholz Auto Group.

Family-owned and operated in White Plains for nearly 60 years, Sholz enjoys an enviable reputation for honesty, superior customer satisfaction and fair prices. A full-service dealership, Sholz provides both new and factory certified pre-owned cars and truck sales as well as superior mechanical and collision repair services. Large new and factory certified pre-owned inventories permit a full selection and immediate delivery. In January 2003, General Motors chose Sholz to take over representation of its luxury line, Cadillac, in White Plains. The Sholz Auto Group is now the largest Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, GMC Truck, Kia and Isuzu dealership in the tri-state area.

“Where else can you get an incredible fashion show and a stunning Broadway production at the same time?” says Tony Stimac, (Right, with Jeffrey Rosenstock, his partner, at the WPPAC Gala Opening November 9) Producing Director of the White Plains Performing Arts Center. “It will be quite thrilling to see a gorgeous woman stop in mid-runway and belt-out a show-stopping song from a Broadway show. We are thrilled to be partnering with Mary Jane Denzer, Fortunoff and Sholz Cadillac for this event. And we are equally happy that this event will serve as a grand precursor to Fashion, The Musical.” Photo by WPCNR StageCam

Dressed to Thrill will take place at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 1^st at 7pm. There will be a champagne reception at 6pm and a dessert reception after the event supplied by Trotters Restaurant. Tickets to Dressed to Thrill are $250 and include the event, the pre- and post receptions to the event and one ticket to the performance of your choice to Fashion, The Musical. (The ticket to Fashion, The Musical also includes dinner prior to the performance at either: Papa Razzi, Trotters or the Vintage Restaurants.) Fashion, The Musical, with Book by Mr. Stimac, premiers March 20.

To order tickets to Dressed to Thrill, call the Box Office at 888-977-2250. To make reservations to Fashion, The Musical and dinner prior to the performance, call Melinda O’Brien at the WPPAC office at 914-422-1376.