City Sales Tax $$ up 8% in November. County Up 4.8%

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WPCNR QUILL & EYESHADE. From New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. December13,2010:


 


Figures just in from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance tell a positive economic start for the city of White Plains in the key holiday shopping season.


 


November city sales tax revenue rose 7.8% (less than the proportionate increase in city sales tax of 12%), but still the first time since 2008-2009 the city has topped $4 million in sales tax receipts in November ($4,003,728 this year compared to last November receipts of $3,712,175).


 


The city has generated $20,615,401 sales tax the first five months of fiscal year 2010-11, compared with $18,591,570 the first five months of 2009-10, a year to year increase of 10.9% slightly less than the 12-1/2% proportonate gain the sales tax increased overall when tax was increased 1/4% to 2-1/2% that took affect last June 1.


 


If the city maintains the 11% pace of gain in sales tax receipts the city should approximate $48 Million in sales tax receipts for 2010-11.


 


Countywide, Westchester enjoyed a 4.8% increase in sales tax receipts, $33,056,729 compared with $31,525,664 in 2009. The county is on target to top budgeted sales tax receipts for the year. The county continues on pace to generate $437 Million in sales taxes by the end of is current 2010 fiscal year, giving tghe county about $6 million more than for forecast for 2010 when county prognosticators predicted the county would genrate $432 Million in salestax.

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No More Comment from French American School at this Time.

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WPCNR SOUTH END TIMES. By John F. Bailey. December 12, 2010:


Geof Thompson, spokesperson for the French American School of New York responded to WPCNR e-mail queries on the announcement Friday evening that the Larchmont-based school had signed a contract to purchase the Ridgeway Country Club in White Plains for $11 Million.



WPCNR asked if the school planned to cease golf operations in 2011  or continue the golf club activities, and also asked if the school would seek rezoning of the property (for use as a school which according to official city sources speaking on condition of anonymity they need to acquire a Special Permit from the city to do so), and whether the purchase is contingent on the city rezoning the property.

 

Thompson declined to comment on those questions, sending WPCNR the following statement:

 

The news release has the information I can release at this time. Obviously, moving forward, we will be providing more detail as the plan is prepared. The purchase contract was signed just this week and we wanted to make the community aware of that as the first step.”

 

The French American School of New York plans to consolidate three schools they now run in the county in “retrofitted” buildings on the property. It is a tax-exempt organization, according to the Guidestar charities reporting website.


 


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County Legislators Give County Executive Back a Budget-Cut $28.5M

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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the County Board of Legislators. (Edited)December 11, 2011:


The County Board of Legislators approved a 2011 County budget Friday that delivers a 2% tax reduction for County taxpayers by a vote of 16-1.  the budget reduces spending by $28.5 million dollars (from 2010 budget), reduced the County workforce by 10%, restored critical services for most in need, provides transitional timetables as the County continues to recalibrate agencies and an alternative to the County Executive’s budget proposal.


Last month, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino presented his first County budget, which included severe budget cuts to the social safety net and funding for vital services for Westchester’s working families.


It remains to be seen whether Executive Astorino will veto the Board’s restorations to his original budget.


 


 


“Westchester County’s budget is balanced and on time, and it will lower the county tax levy. This budget right-sizes government, and not capsizes it,” County Board of Legislators Chairman Kenneth W. Jenkins (D-Yonkers) said. “This year, the County has to make exceedingly difficult decisions…the Democratic Majority has presented a budget that will preserve the most critical County services without raising taxes.”


 


 


Highlights of Legislature’s FY 2011 Presented Budget


 


·   Tax Reduction of 2% to the county tax levy vs. County Executive’s proposed -1%


 


·   Total spending $1.79B =       $28.5M from 2010 budget


 


·   Reduces County workforce by 10% (funded through grants, additional revenue & corresponding deletions)


 


·   Eliminates County Executive’s proposed one-shot to bond tax certioraris = cash vs. credit for operating costs (maintains fiscally responsible fund balance)


 


·   Fairly restores balances and protects public safety, health and essential services


 


·   Identified opportunities for shared services between Dept of Emergency Services & Dept of Public Safety; will continue stakeholder inclusion of merger discussion


 


·   Provides six-months transitional funding for community mental health clinics, pending contracts that must be in place per Section 41.07 of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law


 


·   Restores funding of community health centers & child care services


 


·   Reinstates County’s contract of the Section 8 program

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French American School of NY to Buy Ridgeway CC for $11M. City Out $388Gs?

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 WPCNR SOUTH END NEWS. By John F. Bailey. December 10, 2010 UPDATED 12:30 P.M. E.S.T.:


The French-American School of New York and Ridgeway Country Club in White Plains announced Friday that they have signed a contract for the school to purchase the 128-acre club. The school plans to bring its 825 students, currently housed in three separate buildings to the Ridgeway site, to be achieved by “retrofitting” the current buildings.


Mayor Adam Bradley of White Plains told WPCNR Saturday morning the school would have to comply with city zoning laws,building codes, but did not know at this time whether the French American School has tax-exempt status.


Reliable city sources contacted by WPCNR Saturday morning said that as part of any plan to change the use of the site (currently zoned residential), the French American School would have to receive a Special Permit, and would be subject to environmental laws including the 100 foot buffer requirement adjacent to wetlands passed last Monday night by the Common Council. One source said the school would have to prepare a new  wetlands analysis, including steep slopes, to determine locations and scope of any new construction.


According to Guidestar, the organization that reviews and lists financial data for tax-exempt organizatons and charities, the French American School of New York is classified as an A70 IRS Code organization, exempt from taxes as an “Arts, Culture and Humanities” organization, meaning it is not required to pay property taxes to the City of White Plains, though it my choose to do so.



Aerial View of Ridgeway Golf Club. Contract signing by French American School of New York to buy the club was announced Friday evening.  The Common Council declined a guaranteed $8.9 Million purchase of the club last month.


The French Americn School of New York Director of Communications did not return a WPCNR call made Wednesday afternoon to confirm the negotiations Thursday or Friday. Forty-eight hours later a news release was distributed by the French American School of New York at 6 P.M. Friday confirming the contract signing. 


The purchase announcement comes significantly before a citizen movement to rezone Ridgeway, Fenway Golf Club and Westchester Hills Golf Clubs as permanent “recreational use,” has been taken up by the White Plains Common Council.


The timing of the contract signing is significant because it is possible that any council movement to enact such a restriction of golf club properties to remain recreational in perpetuity might be considered interference with a contract (the new Ridgeway contract).


WPCNR had picked up rumors had circulated earlier in the week that two Asians from New Jersey were the winners of the club and would continue to operate the club as a golf course. Later in the week, WPCNR was told by a knowledgeable realtor that  “a private school in Mamaroneck was the winner.”


When contacted by WPCNR the French American School of New York did not respond. At 6 PM Friday evening, a news release was sent out to major media, including WPCNR.


Off the Tax Roll?


The purchase by a school appears to take the Ridgeway Country Club off the tax roll of the city, if the school has tax-empt status, but WPCNR will have to confirm that with the city assessor.


However, Guidestar the organization that furnishes financial and tax reports on tax-exempt charities reports the school as a charity assigned IRS Category A70,”Arts, Culture & Humanities.”


The Ridgeway Country Club, a private enterprise, has been paying approximately $388,000 a year in property taxes to the city, the assessor, Lloyd Tasch has previously stated. The loss to the school district in taxes when the property becomes owned by the French American School of New York if they are indeed tax exempt, would be approximately $1.6 Million. Any property tax losses would be reflected in 2012-2013, WPCNR believes, but this too awaits confirmation with the city assessor.


Council Declined Guaranteed Bid.


Also, previously, one month ago the Common Council declined a opportunity to bid to purchase the club for $8.9 Million, which was “guaranteed” to be accepted by the club, citing a study that disputed revenue potentials of a city purchase and operation of the club as a public facility.


The news release did not say whether the school planned to continue to operate the facility as a golf course in the coming year, or any timetable for the move. The Journal News reports the school plans not to operate the gold course.


According to the news release, the purchase price is $11 million.


The news release notes: “The school will propose retrofitting the existing club buildings and adding new facilities that will allow it to consolidate many of its operations in White Plains over a period of several years.  


“A significant amount of the property is to be preserved as permanent open space. The club, which has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a various other club-related facilities, had put the property up for sale earlier this year.  It currently has about 100 members.  The golf course opened in 1923.  The property became Ridgeway Country Club in 1952. The French-American School was founded in 1980 to provide a bilingual, bicultural French and American education to an American, French and international student population from nursery school through 12th grade.  


“Today (according to the release) 825 students attend its Pre-School in Scarsdale, its Lower School in Larchmont and its Upper School in Mamaroneck.

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Walmart Robbery Suspects Arrested

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WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the White Plains Department of Public Safety. UPDATED 4:40 P.M. E.S.T. December 10, 2010:


 


Commissioner David E. Chong and the City of White Plains Department of Public Safety announce the arrests of four subjects in the ongoing investigation of the armed Walmart robbery that occurred at approximately 0248 hours on Monday November 29th, 2010. 


 


The two armed suspects entered Walmart during an employee break dressed head to toe in tyvex suits, with gloves and masks.  They proceeded to a backroom with a manager and tied the manager up with plastic zip ties and emptied a safe containing approximately $230,000 in cash.  The subjects then fled in a waiting SUV. No injuries occurred during this robbery.


 


Detectives working in three teams, round the clock, supervised by Det. Lieutenant Eric Fischer, Det. Sgt. Dennis Doherty, Det. Sgt. Patrick Oggeri and lead Detectives, Rick Lee, Patrick Kirby, Bryan Hembury, Edward Rutledge, and Timothy Byrne quickly noticed distinct similairities to the Robbery of the Old Navy store located at 100 Main Street in White Plains that occurred on September 7th 2010. The amount reported stolen in this robbery was over $30,000.  Both robberies were committed after heavy holiday shopping weekends.


 


Throughout this investigation, the White Plains Detectives were assisted with the full cooperation and coordination of Walmart Security Director Anthony Williams and Old Navy Security Director John Dursten, both of whom provided Detectives with valuable leads in the investigation.  Multiple video surveillance systems from within the stores and in and around the City of White Plains also provided the Department with leads.


 


In all, four suspects were identified and arrested in the past 24 hours. They are as follows,


Christopher Fountain, 28 years of age, of 8 Custis Ave. North White Plains NY.


 


Phillip Fountain, 20 years of age, of 558 S. 7th Ave. Mount Vernon, NY


 


Autumn Jordan, 22 years of age, homeless.


 


Tyrone Cramer, 36 years of age, of 1170 E. 229th Street, Apt. 4H Bronx, NY


 


Each of these Defendants are charged with Robbery in the 1st degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree. Both Felony charges.


 


Additionally, Christopher Fountain and Autumn Jorden will be charged with Robbery in the 1st degree for the Old Navy Robbery on September 7th 2010.


 


During the course of the investigation, leads were developed in cooperation with the Clarkstown Police in Rockland County NY about a robbery that occurred in the Victoria’s Secret Store located in the Palisades Mall on June 7th 2010. Working with Clarkstown Detectives Robert Shine and Lorraine McGrath, WPPD Detectives were able to positively identify Christopher Fountain as the subject wanted in connection with that armed robbery as well.  He is expected to be charged later in Rockland County for that robbery.


 


Multiple Search Warrants have been executed on the subject’s homes, automobiles, and a storage container/locker.  Bags of cash have been recovered but not yet counted, two vehicles have been siezed and multiple other items of evidentiary value recovered.


 


White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong commended the actions of his Detectives and the cooperation and coordination with both Walmart Security and Old Navy Security. He also credited the assistance of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the Westchester County Intelligence center and the Clarkstown NY Police Department with assistance in this investigation. “This was a full court press by our Detectives, and our law enforcement and private security partners worked seamlessly to bring these individuals to justice”.


 


The investigation is ongoing and active.


 


 


 


 

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It’s Official: Castelli Wins Full 2-Year Assembly Term by 112 Votes

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WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2010. December 10, 2010 UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM ROBERT CASTELLI:


The recanvass of Westchester County voting machines in the 89th Assembly district confirmed today, as reported first by WPCNR two days ago, confirmed Robert Castelli of Lewisboro the winner of the Assembly seat (formerly held by Adam Bradley) the winner by 112 votes of 42,414 votes cast, 21,263 votes for Mr. Castelli to 21,151 for White Plains’ Tom Roach. 


In court Friday, New York State Supreme Court Justice Lester Adler denied a motion by Castelli’s opponent to block certification of the race and order a manual hand recount of all ballots in the 89th Assembly District. Justice Adler also ordered the Westchester County Board of Elections to certify the race with Castelli as the winner.


According to the official statement of votes cast in Westchester County at the General Election of November 2nd 2010, for the office of Member of the Assembly 89th District that appeared in the Westchester County Board of Elections Statement of Canvass that was transmitted to the New York State Board of Elections, the final results are as follows:


Thomas M. Roach, Dem.     received:     19,100

Robert J. Castelli, Rep.    received:    18,851

Thomas M. Roach, Ind.    received:       995

Robert J. Castelli, Con.    received:    2,347

Thomas M. Roach, Wor.    received:    1,056

Robert J. Castelli, Tax.    received:         65


TOTAL:    42,414


Thomas Roach, the Common Council President in White Plains, conceded today.


Mr. Castelli’s office issued the following statement:



“I expected this to be a hard race, and went into it without any illusions,” Castelli said. “We needed to fight for every single vote, and we did, and the end result was a victory. I congratulate my opponent on a hard fought race and the civil discourse and debate that was the hallmark of our race, and look forwards to working with him once again for the betterment of the people of White Plains and the 89th Assembly District,” Castelli said. “I also look forward over the next two years to working with my friends across the aisle to achieve meaningful reforms in State Government, and in some small way, to restore the tarnished reputation of those who hold public office in Albany.”


 

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Deeply Dissappointed in Verdict: Bradley. Cites Grounds for Appeal

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WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. From Mayor Adam Bradley of White Plains. December 9, 2010:



Mayor Adam Bradley Chairing the Common Council meeting Monday evening.


Mayor Adam Bradley issued a statement to the media this afternoon on today’s verdict from Judge Susan Capeci in Westchester County Family Court finding him guilty on charges of Contempt, Attempted Assault 3rd, and three charges of harassment,  2nd Degree for the February 28 alleged hand-slamming incident and harrassment stemming from the March 5 to April 2nd period when he was under restraining orders from the Judge.


Here is the Mayor’s statement, issued Thursday at 4:33 P.M.:


Today’s verdict is deeply disappointing, and one with which I disagree.



From the beginning, I have been unequivocal in stating that the charges against me were false and unfounded, and that I did not in any way mistreat my wife. I still believe that the truth will ultimately come out in the judicial process, and it is for this reason that I will appeal.



The legal basis for this appeal is strong and compelling, including but by no means limited to the following:



·     Relevant and germane evidence from doctors and counselors that corroborate my testimony and show my wife’s testimony was untrue were not allowed into evidence or even considered in camera.



·     Numerous relevant and material witnesses, including friends and neighbors of my wife, as well as our former au pair, who would have directly refuted allegations against me yet who were prohibited from testifying or were severely restricted in what they could say.



·     Notes and testimony from CPS workers who visited our home and interviewed my daughter in the aftermath that portray a very different picture and were not considered in these proceedings.



This trial represents a deprivation of due process. It is my strong belief that when these and other facts that were ignored in this court are considered during the appellate process, this decision today will be rightly overturned and justice will ultimately prevail. Most importantly, the truth will come out.



In the meantime I want to very clearly reiterate that, as I have done every day since I took office, I will continue to work as Mayor for the people of White Plains. My commitment to this city and my devotion to my duties as Mayor remain steadfast.



The people of White Plains, and most importantly my children, have the right to know the truth of this matter. My two precious daughters, whom I love more than anything, are my greatest responsibility. I am innocent and I do not want them to have to live with a legacy of lies.



To the many friends and residents in White Plains and beyond who have offered their prayers, love and support for my children and me during this ordeal, I offer my deepest heartfelt thanks.  



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D.A.: Verdict Testimony to Fumiko Bradley Credibility, Courage. 1 Yr. Jail Poss.

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WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. Statement From the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office on the Bradley Verdict. (EDITED)December 9, 2010:


 


Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Adam T. Bradley (DOB 07/13/61) of 16 Little John Place, White Plains, New York was convicted today after a bench trial of:


 



  • one count of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a class “A” Misdemeanor,
  • one count of Attempted Assault in the Third Degree, a class “B” Misdemeanor,
  • three counts of Harassment in the Second Degree, Violations,

 


relating to domestic violence incidents which occurred over a period of time against his wife Fumiko Bradley. Every single incident was credited by a conviction.


 


”The Court’s verdict spoke to the courage and credibility of Fumiko Bradley and her faith in the criminal justice system,” said District Attorney Janet DiFiore after the Court’s verdict. “The fact that this defendant is an elected official had no bearing on the prosecution of this case and demonstrates that we will support victims of domestic violence no matter who the abuser may be.”


 


The defendant faces a maximum of one year in the County Jail on the top count when sentenced on March 17th, 2011.





The first incident occurred at their home on Fernwood Road in White Plains, New York on January 11, 2010 at approximately 6:30 p.m. when the defendant, during a discussion with his wife, became angry and threw a mug of hot Jasmine tea on her chest. 


 


The second incident occurred at their home on Fernwood Road in White Plains, New York on February 28, 2010, at approximately 9:30 a.m. when the defendant grabbed his wife’s left arm and placed it against a door frame and proceeded to bang the door, twice, against her left hand bruising it.


 


On March 5, 2010 the defendant went to a residence in Scarsdale, New York where the


victim was with her two children.


 


He approached the victim while she was alone and accused her of lying in the pending


criminal action against him.  The defendant claimed that she was the one who had


attacked him, that he was defending himself and that the criminal case was going


to result in him losing his career.


 


He spoke in a loud voice that increasingly became louder. He then told the victim that


she should check herself into a mental hospital for five days. The victim asked him


why and the defendant told her that in order to save him and his career she had to


either go to a mental hospital and say she was crazy or say that she lied in her


statement to the police and go to jail.


 


In doing so, the defendant harassed the victim in direct violation of a temporary


order of protection issued by the Court. 


 


On the evening of March 10, 2010, at the Fernwood Road residence, the victim was at


home sleeping in her bedroom. Upon entering the home, defendant awakened the


victim and said “you did it, you lied; It’s your fault.” 


 


The following morning, on March 11, 2010, the defendant again tried to speak with


the victim about the criminal charges and the victim asked the defendant to stop.


He refused to do so. 


 


Later that evening at approximately 5:30 p.m. the defendant again started yelling


at her and blaming her for the criminal charges pending against him. He yelled at


her that he had not done anything, that the victim was physically abusing him and


that he was defending himself. 


 


At approximately 9:00 a.m. on March 25, 2010, while the victim was taking a shower,


 the defendant entered the bathroom shouting that he had received a telephone call


that emails had come out and the defendant then screamed “It’s over, it’s over, you


should hang yourself!”  and left the home slamming the door. 


 


At approximately 9:15 a.m. on April 2, 2010, the defendant entered the home holding


a newspaper. The defendant walked over with the newspaper and hit the victim’s hand


several times and said loudly, “you have to read it, you have to read it.” 


The victim felt frightened, asked the defendant to speak to her lawyer and ran to


the bedroom upstairs. 


 


”The Court’s verdict spoke to the courage and credibility of Fumiko Bradley and her faith in the criminal justice system,” said District Attorney Janet DiFiore after


the Court’s verdict. “The fact that this defendant is an elected official had no bearing on the prosecution of this case and demonstrates that we will support


 victims of domestic violence no matter who the abuser may be.”



 


A temporary order of protection in favor of his wife remains in effect.


 


Second Deputy District Attorney Audrey Stone, Chief of the Special Prosecutions Division and


 Assistant District Attorney Amy Puerto, Deputy Chief of the Domestic Violence Bureau are prosecuting the case.


 


 


 


 

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Mayor Found Guilty of Attempted Assault, Contempt, 3 Harassments

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WPCNR WHITE PLAINS LAW JOURNAL. Special to WPCNR from Peter Katz. December 9, 2010 UPDATED DECEMBER 10 8:35 A.M. E.S.T.WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


 


There was a mixed verdict today in the domestic violence trial of White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley.


 


Bradley was found not guilty of 3 charges of assault in the 3rd degree. However, he was found guilty of attempted assault and harassment against his wife, Fumiko, and contempt for violating a court-issued order of protection. The verdicts were rendered by Judge Susan Capeci in Westchester County Family Court.


 


The Mayor was found guilty of attempted assault in the February 28 door-slamming incident involving his wife, and on 3 charges of harassment in the 2nd degree.


 


The three charges of assault of which Bradley was found not guilty were related to the February 28 incident. The judge also found Mayor Bradley not guilty on charges of witness tampering during the period March 5 through April 2, and not guilty of attempted assault relating to the January 11 alleged tea throwing incident.


 


The Judge set sentencing of the Mayor for March 17.


 


Later, outside of the Westchester County Courthouse, Bradley’s attorney, Luis Penichet, said his client would be found totally innocent on appeal. Penichet said they will file their appeal in 30 to 45 days.


 


Penichet said that the truth will come out when witnesses are allowed to testify.


 


He said that only about one-third of the witnesses he wanted to call to the stand in the Mayor’s defense were allowed to testify. Referring to the judge’s mix of guilty and not guilty decisions, Penichet said, “You either believe [the complainant Fumiko Bradley] or you don’t.” He opined that the judge’s action “…will not withstand appellate scrutiny.”     


 


Penichet intercepted questions aimed at Mayor Bradley by the reporters, pointing out that he was under a “gag order” preventing him from speaking about his on-going divorce case, which also is before Judge Capeci.


 


 Despite Penichet’s advice, Bradley did step forward to make a brief statement. Bradley said he will not step down from office. He said the the appeal process would be a “real trial,” and it will prove his innocence. He said he wants to be sure his children will not be left with “a legacy of lies.” He said that he needed to get back to city hall because there’s a lot of work to do there.


 


Neil Comer, Fumiko Bradley’s divorce attorney, said Mrs. Bradley could not be in court today because she had a job where she has to go every day. Comer characterized Bradley’s version of what happened or did not happen by saying, “…he’s a politician.”


 


Comer refused to comment on whether today’s verdict would affect the Bradley’s divorce case, saying all parties were under a “gag order” from Judge Capeci.


 


Outside of the courtroom, after the verdict was announced, the prosecutors Audrey Stone and Amy Puerto had jubilant expressions on their faces as they accepted congratulations from some observers.


 


A camera crew from Channel 7 was allowed inside the courtroom to provide coverage of the verdict. Despite requests to court officers, other media cameras were not allowed in. WPCNR learned that Channel 7 had sent a letter to the court in advance requesting permission to be there.


 


Mayor Bradley had been originally arrested on February 28th.


 


 


In related developments…


 


After the verdict, five members of the White Plains Common Council: Benjamin Boykin, David Buchwald, Milagros Lecouna, Tom Roach and Beth Smayda are reported by The Journal News as calling for the Mayor to resign in the wake of the Guilty verdicts, despite the fact the mayor was cleared of all assault charges. 


 


Mr. Roach, the President of the Common Council, who would have to initiate a resolution calling for the Mayor to resign or be removed on the grounds of disorderly conduct or misconduct calling for the Governor to remove the Mayor from office, did not return a WPCNR call for comment on the verdict and Mr. Boykin could not be reached (his answering machine did not pick up). 


 


The Journal News for the second time during the period the Mayor has been fighting for his reputation and his good name, published an editorial this morning calling for the Mayor to resign his office.


 


 


 


 

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Castelli Wins Full Term in 89th Assembly Dist, Beating Tom Roach by 108 Votes

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WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2010. By John F. Bailey. December 8, 2010:


In an exclusive interview with WPCNR this morning, Bob Castelli reported to WPCNR that the hand counts of all ballots, emergency ballots, affidavit ballots, absentee ballots and the approximately 100 challenged ballots have all been counted and that he “for all intents and purposes, I have won the election. However, Mr. Roach has not conceded yet.”



Assemblyman Robert Castelli at Liberty Park, White Plains, September, 2010. WPCNR File Photo


Castelli said the final count of approximately 41,000 votes shows he has won the election for the 89th New York Assembly District by 108 votes.


Castelli said the result is unofficial and that it is his understanding that Mr. Roach’s lawyers will not concede until the recanvass of the county voting machines that will take place at 10:30 A.M. Thursday morning at the County Board of Elections warehouse in Ardsley.

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