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3 | Rt. 9A | Trees and wires | 0715 | ||
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10 | Stadium Road | Flood | Open | 0905 | |
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12 | Old | Flood | 0715 | ||
13 | Old Kensico | In area of | Flood | 0715 | |
14 | I-287 Bridge | Flood | 0715 | ||
15 | Flood | 0845 | |||
16 | Rt. 9A – | Trees and wires |
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OUTAGES UP! 2,025 of 23,054 customers W/0 Power in WP . 14%OF COUNTYHits: 0 WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. From Con Edison and the Mayor’s Office. August 28,2011 UPDATED 2:30 P.M E.D.T.: Con Edison Storm Center is reporting multiple power outages in White Plains with 2,069 city customers out, of that number 1,533 are in the Highlands area along West Post Road. CitizeNetReporter readers have told WPCNR the county is impassable with many main roads closed. The latest information on the county website is as of 5 A.M., but is still current. The northern bands of Hurricane Irene worked into the area at Tropical Storm Force (50 to 73 miles per hour) with higher gusts this morning.Rain has stopped, there are now light winds crossing the city. It appears the number of outages continue to grow because of the impassable nature of the county roads, and Con Edison crews being unable to reach many areas. Alphonse Quiroz, Con Edison spokespersons told WPCNR earlier today at 10 A.M. the company cannot send its crews in bucket lifts up to fix pole damage until the gusty winds die down. The company has 1,708 crews, but Quiroz says the crews are hampered reaching areas throughout the county because of downed trees. Meanwhile as of 2 P.M. the number of customers without power in Westchester County have risen to 47,079 of Con Edison’s 348,198 customers, 14% of Con Ed’s customers in Westchester are without power. Con Edison website is estimating power restoration in the county by 7 P.M. Monday afternoon The White Plains website reports: Many city streets are closed due to flooding and tree debris. Residents are advised to stay off roadways. Here is an up-to-2:30 P.M. count of the outages, Mt.Kisco, Mamaroneck and New Castle are hardest hit: Ardsley: 141 Bedford: 531 Briarcliff: 1,073 Bronxville: 1,505 Cortlandt: 1,353 Croton: 185 Dobbs Ferry: 192 Eastchester: 214 Elmsford: 477 Greenburgh: 3,065 Harrison: 1,487 Larchmont: 1,018 Mamaroneck Town & Village: 6,369 Mt. Kisco: 3,454 Mt. Pleasant: 1,673 Mount Vernon: 1,934 New Castle: 4,054 New Rochelle: 963 North Castle: 3,411 N. Pelham: 31 Ossining: 333 Peekskill: 73 Pelham Manor: 96 Pelham Village: 64 Pleasantville: 580 Port Chester: 856 Rye Brook: 460 Rye: 993 Scarsdale: 585 Tarrytown: 186 Sleepy Hollow: 510 Tuckahoe: 41 White Plains: 2,069 Yonkers: 5,773 Yorktown: 2,926
The city website reports the shelter at Post Road School, 175 W. Post Road, is now open for those who cannot stay in their homes.
Public Safety: No serious Damage to White Plains in Earthquake TremorHits: 0 WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the White Plains Department of Public Safety. August 25,2011: White Plains was lightly shaken by the 5.9 earthquake that centered in between Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong noted to WPCNR, “The city is fine, no reports of major damage or any injuries. Many of the bigger buildings in the City self evacuated and people acted in a very orderly manner. Police vehicles and fire vehicles were immediately dispatched into the streets as a precaution but no one approached or reported injuries. “ Chong in a statement to WPCNR observed that most of the folks (after the tremor) returned to their buildings or left the city. There were no major traffic issues in the City. Chong advises residents and property owners to call Public Safety if they suspect any structural damage to their residences. WP Performing Arts Center Announces Sept. 27 Gala OpeningHits: 0 WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Kathleen Davisson. August 25, 2011: White Plains Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees and the Honorable Thomas M. Roach, Mayor of White Plains, announce that the annual Season Opening Celebration will be held at the theatre on Tuesday, September 27. The Chair of the evening’s event is Councilman John M. Martin, Esq., Vice President and General Counsel of All New York Title Agency, Inc. The evening begins at 6:30pm with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. At 7:30 pm, the entertainment portion of the evening features a preview of the upcoming Mainstage Season and Conservatory Theatre productions. Musical selections include songs from: Spring Awakening, The Drowsy Chaperone, CATS, Lend me a Tenor, The Secret Garden and several surprise performances. Tickets to the event are priced at $100. Sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $5,000. Proceeds from the event will support the Conservatory Theatre, an educational youth theatre program of the White Plains Performing Arts Center. For more information about the event, ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please access the theatre’s web site at www.wppac.com, visit or call the box office at (914) 328-1600. County Legislators Override County Exec Vetoe. Approve Children’s Museum PlaylanHits: 0 WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Tara Martin, County Legislature. August 25, 2011: The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted Wednesday evening to override the County Executive’s veto of a ten year lease agreement for the operation of a children’s museum in a historic building on County property at Playland. The unanimous vote, held at the special meeting of the Board, received bi-partisan support. Legislators approved the bill on August 8th in a unanimous bipartisan vote.
The North Bathhouse, Playland, June 2011. Photo,WPCNR NEWS ARCHIVE. “This lease reaffirms the continuing resurgence of Playland as both an important family destination and strong economic engine for the residents of Westchester,” said Board Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers). “Because it such a real ‘win-win’ situation for the people of Westchester, I am extremely glad that it has been passed by my colleagues on the Board, and now I strongly urge the County Executive to give it his approval.” Under the terms of the lease, the Westchester Children’s Museum will occupy about half, or approximately 21,390 square feet, of the former men’s bathhouse on the Playland boardwalk and make $6,441,300 in interior and exterior renovations in exchange for a yearly rent of one dollar ($1). “The reuse of a portion of the Playland bathhouse as a children’s museum is consistent with the family-oriented concept and mission of this wonderful County resource,” said Majority Whip Judy Myers (D-Larchmont), who sponsored the lease bill in the Budget & Appropriations Committee.
“The museum will serve as another attraction at Playland during the summer months, and will bring visitors out through the rest of the year as well.”
Majority Whip Myers noted that over 870,000 children under 11 years of age live within a 15-mile driving radius of the future museum site at Playland Park in Rye. “This will be a great educational and recreational resource for kids and families in the region,” said Legislator William Ryan (D-White Plains), chairman of the Board’s Committee on Public Works, Parks, Labor & Transportation.
“The additional revenue the museum will bring to the County is an added benefit. Under the lease agreement, the Westchester Children’s Museum will be responsible for making capital improvements to the bathhouse, all of which will be subject to approval of the Westchester Department of County Parks, Recreation and Conservation, along with the Department of Public Works because of the Playland’s National Historic Landmark designation. If the Westchester Children’s Museum is not open a year after signing the lease, the property reverts back to Parkland. All of the parking fees collected for visitors to the museum will go into the County’s coffers,” Ryan said. To date, the Children’s Museum has raised over $8 million for the project. Tracy Kay from the Children’s Museum expects to have 198,000 visitors per year and 50,000 cars over the course of a year. Tribute To USN Ret. Vietnam Veteran Captain Thomas B. BrennerHits: 0
WPCNR MILESTONES. From Carl Albanese. August 22, 2011: On May 25, 2011 Captain Thomas B. Brenner 87, of Winterville, North Carolina, died peacefully at home in the arms of his daughter Lisa; Captain Brenner had been battling an illness for several months and was looking forward to attending his 65th Naval Academy reunion in June before he died unexpectedly.
Captain Brenner was preceded by death by his wife Jean Brenner in 2006 and his daughter Deborah Brenner in 1998. He is survived by his loving daughter Lisa Brenner, son-in-law Bruce Wilhelmsen, granddaughter Anna Wilhelmsen and grandson Jon Wilhelmsen, nieces Susan Bailey, Lisa Rice, Julie Gagne, dear family friend Clara Black. Memorial services were held on May 30th at the home of his daughter Lisa Brenner and son in-law Bruce Wilheimsen. Internment will be held at the The family requests contributions may be sent to Spay Today Inc. www.spaytoday.net respectively. (Family obituary excerpt) Captain Brenner born on April 20,1924 in
Before his retirement in 1975 U.S. Vietnam Veteran Naval Captain Brenner served our country honorably during the Vietnam Campaign 1969 – 1970 commanding the USS White Plains AFS-4. West Pacific – South China Sea History USS White Plains AFS-4 Ship Under the Command and leadership The USS White Plains AFS-4, a Mars class combat stores ship, was commissioned on 23 November 1968. USS White Plains served her country for 26 years, 4 months and 25 days, until decommissioned on 17 April 1995. USS White Plains was built in
Early deployments were bound for South China Sea USS White Plains AFS-4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Class: Mars-class combat stores ship Named for: Complement: 42 Officers and 445 Enlisted Displacement: 17500 tons Length: 581 feet Beam: 79 feet Flank Speed: 21 knots Final Disposition: Sunk as target 2002 History of the The City of
On October 23, (wikipedia research) In honor and memory of the Battle of White Plains 1776 the USS White Plains AFS-4 was named after General George Washington’s famous revolutionary battle in the In Memory Shipmates Capt Brenner was the epitome of the classic sea captain. He looked the part (ruggedly handsome), spoke with authority, was wise in his judgment, and even-handed in dealing with subordinates. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember a small plaque he had in his in port cabin inscribed with a quote by a Greek philosopher “A collision at sea can ruin your whole day.” Indeed. It was a great pleasure to have served with Capt Brenner on the commissioning crew. Bruce Hopkins, Cdr, Supply Corps, USN Ret. USS AFS-4 I remember him as an officer that you could be proud to serve with. He brought calmness to the deck whenever he appeared. Later I came to know of his good sense of humor from emails he sent to many of the crew. He will be missed. I’m sure the golden gates were opened wide for a man such as he. And he was from One of my memories of Capt. Brenner is that when the White Plaines was anchored out in Al Ballok USN Ret. USS AFS-4 I can say that I served with pride under Captain Brenner. I was assigned to the Joseph Fleming Plank Owner USN Ret. USS-AFS-4 In honor, respect and memory we pay tribute to U.S. Naval Captain Thomas B. Brenner, first commander of the USS White Plains AFS-4 Vietnam Veteran. I deeply thank Captain Brenner for serving our nation. Placing himself in harms way, defending and protecting our American democracy across the blue-waters of the It is with great honor we pay our respects and offer our deepest condolences to the Brenner family, relatives and friends in this time of sorrow and loss. Many prayers thoughts and love for the Brenner family. Captain Thomas B. Brenner will forever be honored and remembered as an American Veteran who served his country proudly.
Police Resume Citizens AcademyHits: 0 WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From The Department of Public Safety. August 22, 2011: The White Plains Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the continuation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Academy. This nine-week program is intended for people in our area who want to learn more about the White Plains Public Safety Department. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The academy is open to both the business and private communities. Offered FREEof charge, this hands-on, interactive, behind-the-scenes program is taught by experienced police officers and firefighters. This Citizen’s Academy will include an opportunity to ride along with experienced police officers while on patrol. After the class has been completed, a graduation ceremony is held to recognize each participant. Why the Citizen’s Academy?
The concept of the Citizen’s Academy involves opening up the White Plains Public Safety Department to the public and showing citizens exactly what we do and how we do it. As a result, graduates are better equipped to assess safety issues, and share with others their knowledge of law enforcement practices and policies. Given our commitment to the community and proactive problem-solving, we see the Citizen’s Academy as an effective way of bringing police
Four Arrested for Car StrippingHits: 0 WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From www.wppublicsafety.com . August 22, 2011: On 8/3/11, the White Plains Police Department arrested four (4) individuals and charged them with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Auto Stripping 3rd, Conspiracy 5th and Possession of Burglars Tools. Oscar A. Rizik (DOB 11/6/89) Bronx, NY The four individuals were observed removing lug nuts, four tires and rims from a 2007 Dodge Charger, which was parked in a residential parking structure. At the time of their arrest, they were operating a tan colored 2004 Jeep Liberty. Located inside the suspects vehicle were: car jack, lug nut wrench, white gloves and a cinder block. Nunez and Abreu have no criminal history, while Rizik and Bermudez have limited criminal histories for unrelated offenses. CITY CRACKS DOWN ON ROGUE LEAF-BLOWERS!Hits: 0 In an effort to reduce loud, unnecessary and unwanted noise in our neighborhoods, the Mayor and Common Council recently amended the City’s local ordinance on leaf blowers. The new ordinance states: The use of gasoline‐powered leaf blowers will now be allowed during the Spring (March 15 TO May 15. In the Fall, gasoline-powered leaf blowers will now be allowed between October 1 – December 15 ONLY Gasoline‐powered leaf blowers may be used during the clean‐up periods at the following times only: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, Sunday, Legal Holidays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Gasoline‐powered leaf blowers that produce a sound level greater than 70 decibels are prohibited. Gasoline‐powered landscape maintenance equipment other than leaf blowers (lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, etc.) that produce a sound level greater than 85 decibels are prohibited. Simultaneously operating more than one gasoline‐powered leaf blower on property measuring less than 5,000 square feet is prohibited.Penalty may be a fine up to $250.00 Violations of this ordinance will be vigorously enforced. For further information, please see City of White Plains Municipal Code of Ordinance – Noise Pollution Chapter 3‐4. Available on the City of White Plains website: www.cityofwhiteplains.com | ||
