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)
WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE.From Westchester County Department of Communications. May 18, 2021:
Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced today the County will provide local Westchester County police departments access to real-time interpreter services through Language Line. The move will allow law enforcement agencies to better serve residents, witnesses and crime victims in their native languages.
Under this initiative, any local police department in need of translation services in any language will contact the WCDPS Communications Unit who will connect the department with a translator. This will enable all residents to receive immediate translation services and be able to communicate with the police in the language in which they are most comfortable.
Language Line provides on-demand interpreting in more than 240 languages via mobile, video, and phone through a team of more than 14,000 professional interpreters.
According to statistics, language barrier can be a strong disincentive for crime victims or witnesses to approach law enforcement for assistance. Non-English-speakers commonly rely on friends of family members to provide translation, but this informal process can be unwieldy and impractical, especially when reporting a crime.
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WESTCHESTER DISTRICT ATTORNEY MIRIAM E. ROCAH ON LANGUAGELINE
“TODAY IS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND ELECTIONS DAY. POLLING PLACES IN WHITE PLAINS OPEN AT NOON
JOHN BAILEY THE CITIZENETREPORTER, BROADCASTS EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:50 WITH THE NICEST TWO PEOPLE ON THE RADIO, DENNIS AND TONNY ON WVOX 1460 AM. HE HAS BEEN DELIVERING THESE REPORTS FOR SIX YEARS. THIS IS A TRANSCRIPT OF TODAY’S BROADCAST.
“THE 2021-22 WHITE PLAINS SCHOOLS BUDGET INCREASES PROPERTY TAXES 1.3% AND REDUCES SPENDING $3.62 MILLION OR 1.5% WITH NO CUTS TO ANY EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE BUDGET IS $229.7 MILLION OR $31.892 PER STUDENT.
4 PERSONS ARE RUNNING FOR 3 BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATS: JAMES HRICAY, RAINA KADAVIL, CAYNE LETIZIA, AND ROSE LOVITCH.
THE ELECTION IS HIGHLIGHTED BY MS. KADIVIL’S CANDIDACY. A GRADUATE OF THE WHITE PLAINS SCHOOLS AND WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL, B.A. GRADUATE OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, NOW STUDYING FOR HER MBA AT JOHNS HOPKINS WHILE EMPLOYED AS A MARKETING ANALYST AT MASTERCARD’s DATA AND SERVICES SEGMENT.
SHE IS RUNNING BECAUSE SHE FEELS SHE IS MOST REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR SCHOOLS AND WILL BRING A NEW AND MUCH NEEDED PERSPECTIVE TO THE BOARD, AND A MORE DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE PEOPLE IT SERVES OUR STUDENTS WITH THE PERSPECTIVE OF HER OWN RECENT EXPERIENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS AND CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS SHE HAS WITH FAMILIES STILL GOING THROUGH THE WHITE PLAINS SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THE TEACHERS THAT SHAPE OUR CLASSROOMS
WHITE PLAINS WILL HOLD A MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY THIS YEAR TO HONOR THE NATIONS WAR DEAD AND THE LOSS OF SO MANY LIVES VICTIMS OF THE CORONA VIRUS. IT WILL BE HELD AT DEFINO PARK AT 11 AM MAY 31 LARGE ENOUGH TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE. IF RAIN, THE CEREMONY WILL MOVE INTO EBERSOLE RINK.
MAYOR ROACH SAID, “MEMORIAL DAY REMAINS AS RELEVANT TODAY AS WHEN IT WAS FIRST ENACTED IN MEMORY OF THE SOLDIERS WHO FOUGHT IN THE CIVIL WAR. GREAT SACRIFICES ARE MADE EVERY DAY BY THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES. THEIR SACRIFICES REMIND US ANEW TO BE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT WE HAVE AS A COMMUNITY AND A COUNTRY.”
DURING THE PAST YEAR OF TREMENDOUS UPHEAVAL AND LOSS, WE ALSO REMEMBER THE 12,000 RECORDED DEATHS OF VETERANS FROM COVID-19.
DECEASED HONOREES THIS YEAR ARE MALCOLM BAEHR AND JACK COLLINS. BOTH SERVED ON THE MAYOR’S VETERANS COMMITTEE FOR MANY YEARS. THEY WERE INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THEIR TIME SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO HONORING ALL VETERANS RESPECTFULLY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
MAYOR ROACH SAID IN HIS WEEKLY COVID TELEPHONE CALL TO RESIDENTS THAT NEXT MONDAY WOULD BE HIS LAST COVID CALL. HE SAID THERE ARE ABOUT 48 ACTIVE CASES WHITE PLAINS NY USA, DOWN 32 FROM A WEEK AGO. OVER THE LAST 7 DAYS, WP IS AVERAGING 2.7 NEW CASES PER DAY. CASES ARE CONTINUING TO DECLINE IN OUR CITY AND IN NEW YORK STATE AS A WHOLE. THE CURRENT POSITIVITY RATE IN OUR REGION IS LESS THAN 1%.
THE ENTIRE MID-HUDSON REGION IS ALL-IN ON GETTING VACCINATED, DENNIS. WESTCHESTER, DUTCHESS ORANGE, PUTNAM, ROCKLAND, SULLIVAN AND ULTER COUNTIES ARE VACCINATING AT THE RATE OF 33,000 SECOND VACCINATIONS A WEEK AND WE A REGION SHOULD BE FULLY VACCINATED BY JUNE 20. WITH ONLY CHILDREN UNDER 12 NOT CLEARED FOR VACCINATIONS YET.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ON TRACK FOR “FULL VACINATION” BY SAME DATE.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY CONTINUED REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS TESTING POSITIVE FOR THE CORONAVIRUS AND IS ON PACE TO BE FULLY VACCINATED BY THE SAME DATE IF NOT SOONER.
ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY MAY 13, 14, AND 15, 161 PERSONS TESTED POSITIVE. THE PERCENTAGE OF POSITIVE CASES WAS LESS THAN 1% EACH DAY.
IN CONTRAST TO THE NUMBER OF POSITIVES PER DAY ON APRIL 1, WHEN THE COUNTY WAS AVERAGING 400 NEW INFECTIONS A DAY, THE COUNTY HAS COME A LONG WAY REDUCING INFECTIONS FROM THE HIGHS OF 400 A DAY TO THE AVERAGE OF 50 TO 60 A DAY WITH A LOW OF 33 ON SUNDAY.
THE MAJOR DIFFERENCE IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS IS VACCINATIONS ROLLING OUT AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ROLLING BACK THE NUMBER OF NEW CASES, REDUCING NEW CASES PER DAY BY 87%.
HOSPITALIZATIONS ARE RUNNING ABOUT 5.8% OF THOSE TESTING POSITIVE THE LAST THREE WEEKS—63 IN THE HOSPITAL AS OF YESTERDAY. THE HOSPITALIZATION RATE OF THE NUMBER OF POSITIVES THE LAST THREE WEEKS HAS GONE UP IN TWO DAYS AND IS RUNNING AT 5.8% AS OPPOSED TO 3% TO 3.5% AND THIS MAY BE A CONCERN BUT I HAVE ASKED THE COUNTY FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS IF THERE IS ANY.
There are currently an estimated 48 active cases in our City, down 32 from a week ago. Over the last 7 days, we are averaging 2.7 new cases per day. Cases are continuing to decline in our city and in New York State as a whole. The current positivity rate in our region is less than 1%.
We are doing very well, and as a result, the State is continuing to ease restrictions. At the same time, they have announced a variety of efforts to promote vaccination. The message is clear: If you have been vaccinated you will be able to do more and it will speed your return to normal activities.
Starting this Wednesday, May 19th , New York State will adopt the new CDC guidelines on mask wearing. Those who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a mask and social distance. Those who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask and social distance. It’s important to note that these guidelines do not preclude public facilities or private businesses from continuing to require masks within their premises where the vaccination status of patrons is unknown. Masks will still be required on public transportation, and in schools and healthcare facilities.
Getting the vaccine is easier than ever. The County Center in White Plains and the Yonkers Armory are open to any eligible New Yorker age 12 and older for vaccinations on a walk-in basis. Most pharmacies and large health care providers are also offering the vaccine. Choosing to be vaccinated protects you, your family, and our community – and it is Free.
Our next call is on Monday, May 24th. It will be our last regular, weekly COVID call. Until then remember, we’re standing together by staying apart, unless you’re fully vaccinated in which case, as of Wednesday, you’re good
Actualmente hay un estimado de 48 casos activos en nuestra ciudad, 32 menos que hace una semana. Durante los últimos 7 días hemos tenido un promedio de 2,7 casos nuevos por día. Los casos continúan disminuyendo en nuestra ciudad y en el estado de Nueva York en general. La tasa de casos activos actualmente en nuestra región es de menos de 1%.
Lo estamos haciendo muy bien y, como resultado, el Estado continúa levantando las restricciones. También se han anunciado una variedad de iniciativas para promover la vacunación. El mensaje es claro: si te vacunas podrás hacer más cosas y podrás retomar las actividades normales más rápido.
A partir de este miércoles 19 de mayo, el estado de Nueva York adoptará las nuevas pautas de la CDC sobre el uso de mascarillas. Quienes no estén vacunados o no estén completamente vacunados deben continuar usando mascarilla y practicar el distanciamiento social. Por otro lado, aquellos que estén completamente vacunados ya no tendrán que usar mascarilla y mantener distanciamiento social. Es importante tener en cuenta que estas pautas no impiden que las instalaciones públicas o las empresas privadas sigan exigiendo mascarillas dentro de sus instalaciones donde se desconoce el estado de vacunación de los clientes. Las mascarillas seguirán siendo necesarias en el transporte público, escuelas e instalaciones de salud pública.
Recibir la vacuna es más fácil que nunca. El City Center en White Plains y el Yonkers Armory están abiertos a cualquier neoyorquino que cumpla con los requisitos y está disponible aquellos de 12 años o más sin necesidad de cita previa. La mayoría de las farmacias y los grandes proveedores de atención médica también ofrecen la vacuna. Elegir vacunarse lo protege a usted, a su familia y a nuestra comunidad, y es gratis.
Nuestra próxima llamada es el lunes 24 de mayo y será nuestra última llamada con información de COVID semanal. Hasta entonces y recuerde, estamos más juntos manteniéndonos más separados, a menos que esté completamente vacunado, en tal caso, a partir del miércoles, está bien.
In this clip from the Westchester County Executive George Latimer at his Covid Briefing at 2 PM Monday, Mr. Latimer assured the Somers Mayor that the county was “almost done” with Covid and said the numbers continued strong. Here are those numbers in this rundown.
