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JOIN WESTCHESTER POWER BY DEC. 31 TO LOCK IN LOWER GREEN ENERGY AND STANDARD OPTION ELECTRIC RATES FOR 2 YEARS. SMALL BUSINESSES CAN SAVE 20% OFF OTHER COMMERCIAL RATES. CALL 914-242 4725 , TO CHOOSE YOUR RATE NOW
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DID YOU GET THIS LETTER? YOU HAVE UNTIL DEC. 31 TO COME ON BOARD
WPCNR THE POWER STORY. By John F. Bailey, December 18, 2018.
White Plains residents and small businesses and those of the other 23 Westchester Power/Sustainable Westchester coalition have until December 31 to tell Westchester Power they want the lower rates.
If you are already receiving your power from the Westchester Power/Constellation NewEnergy the last two years or less, you do not have to do anything.
You will automatically be continued at the new Green Energy option (totally renewable energy generated,the City of White Plains choice)at 7.96 cents per kwh for the two years to January 2021.
The Standard option that supplies fossil fuel, nuclear, and some renewable energy) beginning January 1 is 7.7 cents per kwh. (For the last 12 months the average Con Edison rate was 8.2 cents per kwh.)
John Bailey interviewing Dan Welsh of Westchester Power. To see this entire interview click on this link:
Dan Welsh of Westchester Power, speaking on WPTV’s People to Be Heard,(ABOVE) announced Small Businesses(EL2) will, by selecting either the Green Option or the Standard Option 7.7 cents per kwh will save 20%, since Con Edison commercial rates were as high as 10 cents per kwh. Small Businesses in the 24 towns in the consortium opting to join Westcheser Power can obtain the Green Energy option at 7.96 cents the same rate as residential owners.
For residents and small businesses (EL2) in White Plains still receiving power from other suppliers, and who want the price advantage of locking in these low Westchester Power rates for two years, (and avoid the wild demand-driven summer and winter fluctuations in electric rates), they should call 914-242-4725, to come on aboard the Westchester Power program. You will begin receiving your power from Westchester Power/Constellation NewEnergy January 1.
The new rates above contain the nuclear power subsidy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo imposed last spring to subsidize the nuclear plants in upper New York State that were going to close, (if they did not receive aid).
The towns in the Westchester Power consortium whose residents and small businesses are entitled to these new low rates are: White Plains, New Rochelle, Bedford, Greenburgh, Lewisboro, Town of Mamaroneck, New Castle, North Salem, Town of Ossining, Pound Ridge, Somers, Ardsley, Croton-on-Hudson, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Village of Mamaroneck, Village of Ossining, Mount Kisco, Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye Brook, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown.
GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO ANNOUNCES JUSTICE AGENDA TO COMPLETE IN FIRST 100 DAYS
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WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. December 17, 2018:
In the face of the federal government’s assault on New York, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled his “2019 Justice Agenda,” urging the legislature to act in the first 100 days of the next legislative session. The Governor’s agenda represents a suite of ambitious proposals to ensure the promise of full, true justice for all, including economic justice, social justice, racial justice.
Governor Cuomo announced the agenda in a speech hosted by the Roosevelt Institute. This year, in the face of the nation’s biggest social crisis, and with the federal government seeking to undo generations of progress, Governor Cuomo broke with tradition, laying out his legislative agenda in December 2018 instead of waiting until the State of the State address to enable the Legislature to commence action on these top priorities immediately upon convening.
“Let this agenda be New York’s Declaration of Independence. We declare independence from this federal government’s policies. We disconnect from the nationalism, and the racism, and the chaos, and the xenophobia, and the misogyny, and the discrimination, and the dissembling of this Washington administration,” Governor Cuomo said. “We proclaim our Federal Government’s policy not only regressive, not only repugnant to New York values, we declare it un-American. Let us pass this ambitious progressive agenda as New York’s restoration of true democracy, restoring fairness, progress and pride.”
The 20-point agenda includes:
Ensure a Progressive Tax System: While the federal government prioritizes tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, Governor Cuomo believes in a just, progressive tax system that taxes its citizens based on their ability to pay. The Governor will maintain the state’s progressive income tax with a millionaire’s tax, while permanently capping regressive local property taxes at 2%.
Cut Middle Class Taxes while Fighting to repeal SALT: The federal government’s cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions was a devastating and targeted assault on New York that has increased taxes on New Yorkers and reduced home values. Governor Cuomo will continue to lead the fight to repeal the cap on SALT while in New York continuing tax cuts for middle class families.
Protect Quality, Affordable Health Care: While the federal government and radical judges continue to roll back the Affordable Care Act and tear away health care from millions of Americans, Governor Cuomo will take action to make sure New Yorkers are protected. The Governor will work to codify the health exchange into law and pass a law to ensure pre-existing conditions continue to be covered by insurance companies regardless of what happens at the federal level.
Codify Reproductive Rights: In the face of the federal assault on women’s reproductive rights, including a Supreme Court that threatens to roll back Roe v. Wade, Governor Cuomo will fight to pass the Reproductive Health Act and the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act within the first 30 days of the new session.
Enshrine Gender Equality into Law: Nearly a century after it was first proposed, New York State has still not passed the Equal Rights Amendment to protect against discrimination on the basis of sex in our State constitution. To right this decades-old wrong, Governor Cuomo will push to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to add sex as a protected class.
Combat Gun Violence: 2018 was by far the worst year for school shootings in American history. To once again lead the nation on gun safety, Governor Cuomo will push to pass the Red Flag Law, ban bump stocks and extend the waiting period for purchasing a gun from three days to 10 days.
Launch a $150 Billion Infrastructure Plan: While the federal government fails to make progress on an infrastructure plan, Governor Cuomo will expand on New York’s nation-leading $100 billion infrastructure plan — building new airports, bridges and train stations all across the state — by investing an additional $150 billion in our infrastructure that will create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Fund and Restructure the MTA While Easing Traffic in New York City’s Business District: After decades of neglect and diffused responsibility, the MTA is in dire need of funding and reorganization. Governor Cuomo will fix the MTA by passing congestion pricing and overhauling the outdated structure of the authority in order to build a reliable, state of the art mass transit system with a steady funding stream and a structure that supports operational excellence.
Ensure Education Equity: After requiring data on how local schools distribute funds in last year’s budget, it’s clear that poorer schools too often do not receive an equitable share of funding from their school districts. Governor Cuomo will fight for an education system where districts distribute funding based on need and fairness to ensure that every child receives a quality education.
Pass the Dream Act: While the federal government has declared war on new immigrants, New York is standing up for our immigrant communities. This year, New York will pass the Dream Act once and for all to ensure a higher education system that opens the door of opportunity to all of our children.
Launch the Green New Deal: The federal government still denies climate change, remarkably turning a blind eye to their own government’s scientific report. New York will be the most progressive state in the nation in moving to renewables and growing the new sustainable green economy. The Green New Deal will make New York’s electricity 100% carbon neutral by 2040 and put the state on the path to eliminating its carbon footprint.
Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for All: Industrial toxins have infiltrated many of our communities’ drinking water systems, but the federal Environmental Protection Agency has been slow to test and regulate chemicals and to regulate pollution. Governor Cuomo will invest in our water infrastructure and clean our water for our children and our children’s children.
Improve Our Democracy: To continue New York’s progressive path of justice for all, Governor Cuomo will protect our democracy to make sure our government truly represents the people. While the federal government works to disenfranchise voters, Governor Cuomo will encourage citizens to engage in the democratic process by allowing voting by mail, enacting early voting, instituting same day and automatic voter registration, synchronizing federal and state elections and make Election Day a State Holiday to ensure as many people as possible participate in the democratic process.
Increase Trust in the Democratic System: To ensure our government is for the people, by the people, Governor Cuomo will close the LLC loophole, ban corporate campaign contributions, overhaul our campaign finance system and end outside income for lawmakers.
Protect Public Sector Unions: While the federal government is waging an all-out attack on the labor movement in both the public and private sector and seeks to undermine the right to organize and collective bargaining, Governor Cuomo believes that the labor movement is a force for social justice and the middle class. The Governor will expand the Janus protections to cover public sector labor unions at the local level and ensure workers have labor rights in the gig economy.
Keep Housing Affordable for New Yorkers: The lack of affordable housing is a crisis across the state and nation. While the federal government has abandoned its constitutional and moral responsibility dictated by the 1949 Housing Act, under Governor Cuomo’s leadership New York will invest more in affordable housing than ever before. Governor Cuomo will reform rent regulations, including ending vacancy decontrol, repealing preferential rent and limiting capital improvement charges to protect affordable housing and respect tenants’ rights.
Pass the Child Victims Act: Governor Cuomo will fight to ensure our society holds those who abuse our children accountable criminally and civilly by passing the Child Victims Act once and for all.
Protect LGBTQ Rights: New York was the first large state to pass marriage equality, but as the federal government still seeks to discriminate against the LGBTQ community, Governor Cuomo will codify the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act into New York State law and end conversion therapy.
Legalize Adult Use of Recreational Marijuana: Governor Cuomo will end the disproportionate criminalization of one race over another by regulating, legalizing and taxing adult use of recreational marijuana.
Ensure Fairness in the Criminal Justice System: Governor Cuomo will work to address injustice in the criminal justice system by ending cash bail and enacting speedy trial and discovery reforms.
WHAT A GREAT DAY TO DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE. BELA THE CAT GETS BRENDA STAR STARTED
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THIS TREE NEEDS CAT’S TOUCH
BRENDA STAR APPROVES!
PRINT THIS OUT AND POST IT ON YOUR REFRIGERATOR, MOMS! ALL WEATHER HOLIDAY SKATE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED AT THE HAPPY RINK GOOD OL’ EBERSOLE–FRESH AIR, SNAPPY INVIGORATING EXERCISE FOR THE KIDDIES IN THE HOLIDAY WEEK
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Holiday Public Skate Sessions next week begin at 1 PM and last until 3:45 PM.
Admission is $8 for kids, skates $5; adults, $10 Skate Assist, $10 and Seniors Young at Heart, $5.
During Christmas Week there will be 7 Special Holiday Sessions:
Wednesday, Dec. 26; Thursday, Dec. 27; Friday Dec. 28; Saturday, Dec. 29; Sunday, Dec 30. Each session skates from 1 PM to 3:45 PM
SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE NIGHT:
DEC 28TH FROM 8 TO 10 PM
SKATE IN THE NEW YEAR ON
NEW YEARS DAY,JAN 1, 2019: 1 TO 3:45 PM
EBERSOLE RINK IS CLOSED DECEMBER 24 AND 25 AND DECEMBER 31
Woman’s Club of White Plains Presents Abbott House with $5,000 Donation
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Lauren Candela-Katz Abbott House Chief Development Officer (center) accepting $5,000 donation from the Women’s Club of White Plains from Maryann Martin (right)President of the Woman’s Club of White Plains Foundation, and (left) Elizabeth Buonamici – Women’s Club Committee Members at the Annual Corks N Forks Dinner at the Woman’s Club this week. Photo, courtesy The Women’s Club of White Plains
WPCNR DOINGS DOWNTOWN. From the Woman’s Club of White Plains. December 16, 2018:
Each year The Woman’s Club of White Plains Foundation donates funds to local non-profits in our area. The recipient of proceeds from this year’s Corks & Forks event was Abbott House, an organization that helps children in foster care and displaced, struggling families, as well as children and adults with developmental disabilities.
“Working together we can make a difference in strengthening our community for everyone”, remarked Maryann Martin President of the Woman’s Club Foundation. “Being able to continue our mission of supporting local philanthropies such as Abbott House is paramount to The Woman’s Club “, she added.
“We are very grateful for the support of the Woman’s Club and appreciate all of their efforts on our behalf “said James Kaufman President & CEO of Abbott House, “as we continue to provide services for children, families and adults with complex needs. These funds will enable us to continue to help us in providing numerous services for this segment of the community”.
The 6th Annual Corks & Forks event was a spectacular evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the garden of the CV Rich Mansion, followed by fabulous dinner fare in the ballroom. GuestS enjoyed food and wine from local restaurants and specialty purveyors.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will also help to pay for renovation projects to the historic home of the Woman’s Club, the CV Rich Mansion where many volunteer and community events are held.
Now in its 102nd year the Woman’s Club continues the tradition of serving the community. In this holiday season alone club members have boxed packages for service members overseas, baked cookies for the Salvation Army, donated to The Hudson Valley Honor Flight and collected holiday toys for children in our area. To join us, please see our website www.womansclubofwhiteplains.org
HOW DOES THE WHITE PLAINS LIBRARY CHANGE LIVES?
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WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From the White Plains Library Foundation. December 15, 2018:
Editor’s Note: The White Plains Library Foundation has launched its annual fund drive. To underscore the new White Plains Library contribution to changing people’s lives through its new facilities and cutting edge technology availability they have printed some comments from citizens who use the new White Plains Library:
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SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION HORRIFIED AT BORDER PATROL ROLE IN REFUGEE’S DEATH
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WPCNR WATCH ON THE RHINE. From SEIU 32BJ. December 14, 2018:
Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU has issued this statement:
“We are horrified, angered and deeply saddened by the death of the 7-year-old girl from Guatemala in the custody of Border Patrol announced last night.
The Border Patrol needs to account for the 8-hour delay between apprehension of the girl and her father and the administration of medical care, and for the week long delay in releasing news of this tragic incident.
As the ACLU noted, the child’s death offers more evidence that a culture of cruelty has grown at the Border Patrol, highlighting the urgency of stopping the administration’s request for billions of more dollars in enforcement funding.
Instead, we need an immediate inquiry into this tragedy, and the adoption of reforms to prevent any future harm to migrants.
“As one of the largest unions in the United States representing immigrant workers, we feel that this girl’s tragic death is one more shocking example of the mistreatment of immigrants that the Trump administration has fostered with its brutal and racist nativism over the past two years.
The outcome of the midterm elections proved the majority of Americans reject the administration’s anti-immigrant fervor.
Our members stand with all those who protest the mistreatment of defenseless migrants, the inhumane restrictions on asylum procedures, the separation of children from their parents, the attempts to restrict legal immigration, the unnecessary and harmful push for billions of dollars for a border wall, and the administration’s myriad other forms of anti-immigrant cruelty.
We speak up for this nameless 7-year-old girl, and for the millions upon millions who daily suffer from the administration’s assault on the foreign-born.”
WHITE PLAINS WEEK DEC.18 REPORT ON YOUYUBE AND WHITE PLAINS WEEK DOT COM NOW
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A LITTLE REALITY NEWS….AND AWAY WE GO!
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GEORGE LATIMER’S 2019 UNCONTESTED BUDGET
UNRESOLVED: PLAYLAND, THE AIRPORT, THE REVENUES.
WHAT DID THEY DO WITH THE SALES TAX DOLLARS WINDFALL? ANYONE?
THE WESTCHESTER POWER/SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER SUCCESS STORY–
STILL TIME BROTHER TO CALL TO NAIL DOWN ONE ELECTRIC RATE-LOWER THAN CON ED’S FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS WITH THE SMART CONSORTIUM TOWNS
WESTCHESTER POWER CONSORTIUM LETS YOU CONTROL HOW MUCH YOU PAY FOR ELECTRICITY
CAN THE FACEBOOK GROUPS BE OVER-THE-TOP LOCAL AND END THE NEWS DROUGHT?
PETER KATZ REMINISCES ABOUT JOURNALISM IN WESTCHESTER THE WAY IT ONCE WAS.
JOHN BAILEY QUIBBLES ABOUT THE 2019 BUDGET AND LACK OF ANSWERS
AND COFFE TABLE SIDE ON THE BIG RED RUG IN THE NATION’S CAPITOL
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE LATIMER FORMS CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. December 13, 2018:
Speaking to the crowd gathered at a workshop entitled “Confronting Climate Change: What To Expect In Our Region,” County Executive George Latimer announced the creation of a Climate Crisis Task Force tackling actions needed to reduce Westchester’s carbon footprint and make us more resilient to climate change.
Steered by Sustainability and Energy Conservation Director Peter McCartt, the Task Force led by Janet Harckham, Beth Sauerhaft and Anjali Sauthoff will be creating short-term action initiatives the County can take, while in parallel working on an updated long-term Climate Action Plan. Both of these moves will help shape Westchester’s climate future both now and going forward.
Latimer said: “Westchester County is one part of a very large puzzle in the Country – and we all must work together to make a big impact on stopping climate change. While certain levels of government might down play its impact – and even say its fiction – I don’t. We are going to fight for our climate’s future – we are going to do it together – and it starts right here at home.”
McCartt said: “I am proud of the work we are doing here in Westchester County under County Executive Latimer’s leadership. Global warming is real and we need to address our critical infrastructure to withstand rising waters on both sides of the county. Devastating storms and flood surges are going to be much more intense and frequent, we need to build resilience in addition to being proactive on long term sustainability.”
This task force joins an already extensive list of actions taken by the Latimer Administration aimed at combatting global climate change. A few of these actions include:
· Entering into a Demand Response Program that eliminates the chance of brown-outs and black-outs and the subsequent need for more expensive infrastructure repairs and upgrades;
· Solarizing County properties and facilities while creating energy savings and minimizing expensive and non-sustainable infrastructure construction;
· Electrifying County Fleets which will result in savings on repairs and fuel costs, reducing reliance on fossil-fuels and reducing pollutants;
· Expanding electronic vehicle infrastructure, creating a network of charging stations across the county.
· Expanding recycling measures, including new programs for textile and food scrap recycling which minimizes waste disposal expenses including incineration;
· Initiating a teleconferencing system which minimizes travel expenses as well reducing vehicle emissions; and
· Installing 30,000 LED bulbs County-wide that maximizes energy savings and lowers the cost of maintenance of lighting.