Dr. Miriam Levitt Flisser, a Westchester pediatrician, medical director in the Bronxville School District and former Scarsdale mayor, is vying to unseat Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-Yonkers) in the upcoming race for New York’s 16th Congressional District, which includes all
Read MoreTwo years ago, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-Yonkers) ousted longstanding Democratic congressman Eliot Engel in the race for New York’s 16th Congressional District, a significant victory for the party’s progressive contingent. Now, the freshman congressman faces three opponents vying to unseat
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White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and representatives from Distributed Solar Development (DSD) Renewables and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the completion of the city’s nine-site, 6.8-megawatt community solar portfolio at a press conference last week at the Gedney
Read MorePreliminary plans for the adaptive reuse of the warehouse at 39 Westmoreland Avenue in White Plains were discussed during a public hearing before the Common Council on July 5. Boca Raton-based Mill Creek Residential Trust (MCRT), the owner of the
Read MoreRequested funds to aid capital projects in the White Plains Department of Public Works (DPW) and a one-year renewal of the city’s current contract with Empress Ambulance Service were discussed at the Common Council special meeting/work session on June 27.
Read MoreThe White Plains Library Plaza will soon be transformed into a 3D interactive art exhibit and block party celebrating fair housing. On June 29 at 5:30 p.m., visitors can visit the debut of Fair Street USA, which will feature a
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Trump Tower City Center, a 35-story condominium in White Plains, officially has a new name. Earlier this month, The Tower at City Place announced that the building had concluded its official rebranding effort, severing ties with former President Donald Trump’s
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Retirees and those with 25 years of service in the White Plains City School District (WPCSD) were honored with a special presentation and certificates at the Board of Education meeting on June 13. “Tonight, we want to express our gratitude
Read MoreThe White Plains Teachers’ Association (WPTA) and White Plains City School District have concluded this year’s bargaining session with a new four-year successor agreement. Some highlights within the agreement include a two percent increase on the salary schedule every year
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Members of the public expressed both support and criticism for proposed amendments to White Plains’ zoning ordinance during a public hearing at the White Plains Common Council meeting on June 6. The proposed amendments, which were initially detailed during a
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