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JPI Gets It! Closes on $20 Million in loans with 4 banks. Starts Shoveling Tues

Posted on June 2, 2003 by John Bailey

WPCNR MAMARONECK AVENUE BEAT. From The Mayor’s Press Press Office. The Mayor’s Executive Officer, George Gretsas, reported today that JPI, the developer of The Jefferson, the 281-unit apartment and retail complex approved for 300 Mamaroneck Avenue that has had construction suspended for about a year, pending additonal financing, closed on that financing May 29.

Gretsas said JPI reported closing on a loan with four banks: Wells Fargo, National Association, National Citibank, and KBC Bank. In addition Gretsas disclosed construction would begin on the site Tuesday, June 3, tomorrow.

Hickey To Primary GOP Council Slate.

Posted on June 2, 2003 by John Bailey

WPCNR Evening City Star Reporter. By John F. Bailey. June 2, 2003: WPCNR has learned that former Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Hickey will begin circulating petitions Tuesday in an effort to stage a primary challenge of the Republican Common Council slate of Jeffrey Binder, Timothy Sheehan, and Rosa Munoz.

GOP City Committee Chairman Frank Cantatore confirmed that it was his knowledge that Hickey intended to primary, and said that Mr. Hickey had gone through the nominating committee process, was not selected, and he respected his right to primary.

Mr. Hickey attended Monday evening’s Council Meeting, however, left before media could interview him on his plans.

Common Council Makes it Official: Rosenstock & Stimac to Run Theater.

Posted on June 2, 2003 by John Bailey

WPCNR Main Street Journal.June 2, 2003, UPDATED 11:00 P.M.: The Common Council this evening met at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall, 255 Main Street, and completed business by 8:20 P.M. in a record-settingly brief monthly meeting. They approved unanimously the Memorandum of Understanding reached last week between the Common Council and theatrical producers Tony Stimac (of the Helen Hayes Theatre Company), and Jeffrey Rosenstock (of the Queens Theatre in the Park) to manage the White Plains Performing Arts Center.

Neither Mr. Stimac nor Mr. Rosenstock attended the formal vote approving their appointment.

The council also voted to increase towing fees for scofflaw vehicles to $125. Eileen Earl, former Budget Director, was saluted for her service to White Plains by Mayor Delfino, Benjamin Boykin, Robert Greer, Rita Malmud, Tom Roach, and Mr. Hockley and Mr. King, though Ms. Earl was not in the audience.

Northeaster Washout.

Posted on June 1, 2003 by John Bailey

WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. June 1, 2003: As of early Sunday afternoon, 2.10 inches of rain has fallen in White Plains thanks to the tropical Low that has buffeted the Northeast with 20 knot winds and steady heavy rain, washing out art shows, ballgames, and weekend outdoor activities. A blot of rain still lingers and is moving east from the Harrisburg area. The weather service predicts sunny and clear Monday.