WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2003 CIRCUIT. From the Westchester County Democratic Committee. November 5, 2003: Westchester Democrats hailed the results from Election 2003, reflecting significant Democratic gains made across Westchester this year. “Democrats offered voters a strong team of candidates – and the voters responded very positively”, stated George Latimer, Westchester County Democratic Chairman. Latimer cited a number of impressive victories by Democrats:

       · Democrats retained 11-6 control of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, with all 11 incumbents winning re-election by significant margins;

       · Two countywide judicial posts, previously held by Republicans, were captured by Democrats: Kathie Davidson in her win for Family Court, and one seat on the County Court, where Democrat Robb DiBella is ahead;

       · Victories at the local level, where Mt. Kisco’s Mayor-elect Michael Cindrich led a Democratic sweep; Lewisboro elected Democrat Jim Nordgren to the Supervisor’s post, along with two running mates for Council and Justice; re-elected sweeps by Democrats in New Castle, Ossining Town, Mt. Vernon, Greenburgh and Rye Town;
re-electing New Rochelle Mayor Tim Idoni and retaining a Democratic majority in that city; maintaining a 6-1 Council majority in White Plains, and the majority in Yorktown and Cortlandt; winning a key Town Judge post in Mamaroneck;

       · Gains in various Republican strongholds: Democrats winning a second seat on the Peekskill Common Council; capturing the Town Justice post in Bedford; adding a Yonkers City Council seat;

       · Competitive races in Republican areas, including Somers and Pound Ridge

“Democrats did not win because they had the most money; in many, many races, we were outspent”, Latimer noted. “But we had the issues and the energy on our side, and we are well positioned locally to make an impact in the 2004 Presidential year”.

Latimer, a member of the Westchester County Legislature, was re-elected to his 7th term with 68% of the vote, and highlighted the exceptional races by Democrats John Nonna of Pleasantville, Andy Pecunia of Somers, Mike Kane of Peekskill and Peter Borrok of North Castle as further examples of energized campaigns that fell short on Election Day.

“We’re waiting to hear the final news on the 9th Judicial Race – a five county contest – that may add one more winner to our lists”, Latimer concluded.

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Oscar Sales, Jr., White Plains Performing Arts Center Media Relations  (Edited) November 4, 2003  – Ten stars from Broadway’s biggest and best shows will be coming out on Monday, November 10 in our downtown, as WPPAC has released the latest role call of confirmed performers coming on up from Broadway to White Plains to give us all a show to celebrate the opening of the area’s newest theatre.  Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event may be purchased by contacting the White Plains Center for the Performing Arts at 1-888-977-2250. Here is the latest lineup of the flamboyant and famous.

On November 10^th the air will be electric with the shining stars of Broadway all in one place, gracing the brand-new WPPAC stage at the City Center with their extraordinary talent. The exciting lineup includes:

Jessica Snow Wilson, Little Shop of Horrors – Jessica is a Broadway veteran having also appeared as Eponine in Les Miserables, and Philla in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Jonathan Rayson, Little Shop Of Horrors – Jonathan came straight to join the cast of Little Shop… after appearing in Broadway’s A Year with Frog and Toad.

Bob Cuccioli, Jekyll & Hyde – Bob made his Broadway debut Les Miserables as Javert and was honored with a prestigious TONY Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for Jekyll & Hyde.

Rita Harvey, Phantom of the Opera – Rita played the coveted role of Christine in Phantom…. She just completed her first solo album and is currently working on the Broadway bound, Take Flight.

Robert Royston, Swing! – Robert is a 4-time World Champion Swing Dancer who brought his amazing talents to the Broadway show Swing! He is currently working on the Broadway bound Swango. He and his dance partner Ms. Katie Boyle bring you dazzling Swing choreography.

Mariela Franganillo, Forever Tango – Born in Argentina, Mariela made her Broadway debut in Forever Tango. She and her dance partner Mr. Robert Royston bring original choreography from their Broadway bound Swango.

Felicia Finley, Aida – Felicia appeared on Broadway in the hit shows Smokey Joe’s Café and The Life before winning rave reviews as Amneris in Aida.

Patrick Sullivan, 42^nd Street – Patrick starred as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Barrett and Farrall in Titanic. Now he gets to sing the title song every night in the hit show 42^nd Street.

Anastasia Barzee, Henry IV – Anastasia has graced the stages of London’s West End and New York’s Great White Way. Credits include starring roles in Miss Saigon, Jekyll and Hyde, and Sunset Boulevard.

Joel Vig, Hairspray – Joel won rave reviews in the original New York production of Ruthless!. He is making an even bigger splash in Broadway’s biggest hit Hairspray.

And more to be confirmed!

Broadway Salutes White Plains plays the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Monday, November 10^th at 7pm as part of the WPPAC opening weekend. Tickets are $35 – $45 and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 1-888-977-2250, between 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.