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White Plains Opens Shelter, Allows Free Parking in Garages

August 28, 2011 Adam Stone Hurricane Irene, State of Emergency, Tom Roach

After declaring a State of Emergency Friday, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach again took action Saturday in preparation for Hurricane Irene, ordering bars, restaurants and theaters to close by 9 p.m. Saturday night and opening several city garages for free

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Astorino: Irene’s Huge, But We’re Ready

August 27, 2011 Adam Stone Hurricane Irene, Rob Astorino, State of Emergency

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino urged citizens to take Hurricane Irene seriously and to not tempt fate, but said he saw no need for the county to declare a State of Emergency at this point and reiterated that the county