White Plains Councilman Justin Brasch views the city’s highest office as “logically” the next step in his public service journey. The two-term councilman and former council president kicked off his mayoral campaign last week in front of supporters inside the
Read MoreA prohibition on gas-powered leaf blowers in White Plains has been instated a year earlier than expected. On Jan. 6, noise and environmental concerns drove the Common Council to unanimously vote in support of the new ordinance immediately bringing about
Read MoreWhite Plains Mayor Thomas Roach kicked off the new year and last one of his current term by announcing that he will not seek reelection. During a telephone interview, Roach, 63, confirmed his decision as “final,” but also made another
Read MoreThe Hindu Temple of Tri-State continues to receive directives and recommendations from city officials and neighbors to quell concerns while planning for a second floor. Last month, the Common Council got its date face-to-face with the project attorney and temple
Read MoreNeighbor complaints about the Hindu Temple of Tri-State’s facility and practices are not delaying the religious institution’s plans for a next round of construction, at least not yet. Last week, the White Plains Planning Board unanimously voted to offer a
Read MoreAn odd night of discussions behind the scenes on Dec. 2 ended with the Common Council taking one resident up on his recommendation to revisit and substantially increase the Hamilton Green developer’s fee in lieu of providing affordable housing. Councilmembers
Read MoreThe newest piece of playground equipment in White Plains isn’t just accessible. It’s inclusive. And it is believed to be the first of its kind in Westchester County. Last week, local officials and residents proudly celebrated Delfino Park’s The We-Go-Swing with
Read MoreFirst comes health. Then comes community. Grandpas United teamed up with the Youth Bureau and White Plains Hospital to host the inaugural Grandpas United Summit last week at Calvary Baptist Church in White Plains. Some 75 participants, most of whom
Read MoreSanta Claus is not the only one on the lookout for bad behavior this winter. The White Plains Common Council already installed cameras to catch red light offenders and is now getting close to adding them to school buses to
Read MoreRepresentatives of The Hindu Temple of Tri-State met two weeks ago with Old Oak Ridge neighbors to talk about its next phase of proposed construction in White Plains, a sign of the two sides working to cooperate to address ongoing
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