THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER — 8,324,077 VISITS IN ONE YEAR | 2,905,611 VISITORS VISIT 8,324,077 TIMES 3 TIMES EVERY DAY IN ONE YEAR. HIGHEST ACTIVITY IN WPCNR HISTORY.White PlainsCitizeNetReporter lifted its worldwide visits from unique visitors to wpcnr.com to 8,324,077,a 1,306,419 increase in visits in one year from 7,017,658 visits to the site last year which covers White Plains and Westchester County. The 8,324,077 visits were made by 2,005,611 unique visitors who visited wpcnr an average of 3 visits a day. ON JULY 20- -2026 visitors have accessed wpcnr and made 3,072 visits an average of 1.6 visits. In the last week 33,495 individual vistors made 54,458 visits, averaging 1.6 visits. In the last month, 152,940 visitors recorded 229,338 visits (1.5 visits)

REHAB OF 92- YEAR OLD PLAYLAND STARTS! PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY

Posted on October 17, 2021 by John Bailey

PLAYLAND SUNDAY: The admissions windows building has been leveled, and the rehab of the arcade, shown below is well underway.

Interior of the first arcade–former site of cafeteria and Burger King is being gutted of rotten wood and interior. How much of the look and purpose of the interior of structure will be retained or duplicate the “art deco original” from 1928 is the challenge.

Overhead spectator protection from weather and their supporting pillars have been removed ( remains of which are clearly visible in center of photo). Signs indicating asbestos removal have been posted. The train tracks of the KiddieLand “Playland Express” are also be relaid and new ties put in; The challenge: complete the rehab needed after 93 years to open the park again in 7 months (Memorial Day 2022).

Here is where the projects involving Playland are, according to the Westchester County website:

RP02A-Playland Ice Casino Improvements II

COVID-19 Mitigation Measures for Main Rink HVAC systems are in construction.

RP006-Playland Various Rides and Components

Rehabilitation of the historic Grand Carousel and Derby Racer Pavilions construction complete.

RP23B-Playland Colonade Rehabilitation

Colonnade reconstruction to begin construction shortly.

RP23F-Playland Tower Rehabilitation

Reconstruction of the Playland Towers underway.

RP025-Playland Shoreline Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of the Bathhouse and South Bathhouse storefronts are under construction.

RP028-Playland Structural Restoration

Restoration of structures for games and food vendors, employee areas, arcades and restrooms – Phase 1 and 2 are in construction, Phase 3 is designed.

RP031-Playland Switchgear Building

Construction of new switchgear facility is in construction.

RP033-Playland Fire Suppression System

Upgrade of sprinkler systems is in construction.

RP040-Playland Administration Buildings Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of the North and South Administration Buildings are under construction.

RP042-Playland Site Improvements

Rehabilitation of the Fountain plaza is in construction.

RP047-Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement

Rehabilitation of the Pool Parking Lot under construction.
Rehabilitation of the Main Parking Lot in design.

RP053-Playland Pool Rehabilitation

Reconstruction of the Playland Pool and Central Bathhouse under construction.

RP054-Playland Bathhouse Canopy Replacement

Replacement of bathhouse canopy is complete.

GREENBURGH (NEXT DOOR TO WHITE PLAINS) SCHEDULES TOWN MEETING OCT 27 TO DISCUSS MARIJUANA

Posted on October 16, 2021 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE FEINER REPORT. By Greenburgh Town

Earlier this year the NY State legislature approved legislation to legalize marijuana for anyone 21 years or older. Municipalities can opt-out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and/or on-site consumption licenses (cannabis lounges) from within their borders before the December 31, 2021 deadline. If a municipality does NOT opt-out by 12/31, it CAN NOT opt-out in the future, but if a municipality DOES OPT-OUT before 12/31, it CAN always opt back in at a later date by repealing the local law. Other options include regulating locations -only allowing locations in some sections of town (example: industrial areas, not near schools, downtown business areas).

The Greenburgh Town Board will hold a public discussion at our Town Board meeting on Wednesday evening, October 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Town Hall. Your participation and input is welcome. We will hear presentations and be provided with more info re: options available to the town. If you are unable to attend but want to express your thoughts please e mail [email protected]. We will discuss the format of the meeting at our work session on Tuesday.

Westchester towns that have opted-out:
Eastchester
North Salem
Yorktown
Lewisboro
Larchmont
Bronxville
Ardsley
Rye Brook
Somers
North Castle
Mt. Kisco

Towns considering opting-out:
Harrison
Rye
Mamaroneck
Scarsdale
Dobbs Ferry

WHITE PLAINS WEEK OCTOBER 15 REPORT ON www.wpcommunitymedia.com instantly

Posted on October 15, 2021 by John Bailey

**JOHN BAILEY INTERVIEWS 3 OF 4 COMMON COUNCIL CANDIDATES**

**COUNTY EXECUTIVE LATIMER COVID BREIFING** TELLS COVID HAS RUN ITS COURSE– THE NUMBERS PROVE IT

THE CASE OF THE MISSING MARIJUANA RULES AND REGULATIONS.
COMMUNITY LACKS INFORMATION, UNDERSTANDING OF HOW MARIJUANA WILL COME INTO WHITE PLAINS–CITIES GET SMALL PORTION OF REVENUES.

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“PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG, YOU’VE GOT ALLAN GRAFMAN CANDIDATE FOR WHITE PLAINS COMMON COUNCIL

Posted on October 14, 2021 by John Bailey

JOHN BAILEY INTERVIEWS ALLAN GRAFMAN ON WHY HE’S RUNNING, HIS ISSUES AND ANSWERS ON THE FUTURE OF WHITE PLAINS