Most preschools begin their traditional programs for young children with a class for two-year-olds. Starting Oct. 24, the JCC of Mid-Westchester (JCCMW) Nursery School is introducing a new program at its White Plains location that offers a class to begin
Read MoreThe Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously voted last week to pass a resolution supporting the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The proposition, which will be on the Nov. 8 election ballot, seeks to
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A Yonkers man will spend the next 20 years behind bars for the murder of a White Plains man in 2011. Marcus Chambers, 31, received a 20-year prison sentence last week in federal court in White Plains by U.S. District
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The City of White Plains and DSD Renewables (DSD) have completed construction of the largest municipal solar energy deployment in Westchester County. The nine-site, 6.8 megawatt (MW) portfolio consists of canopy, rooftop, and ground-mount installations at four parking garages, Gillie
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The Serious Fun Arts Fest will celebrate public art, music, and dancing over five days in downtown White Plains starting October 12. The festival brings monumental works of art to the city’s streets, including a six-story vibrant fabric sculpture by internationally renowned
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A White Plains resident was honored last week by a non-profit, Westchester-based mentoring program for her work in helping youngsters cope with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Cabrero was one of four honorees recognized by MENTOR New
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The Board of Directors of the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has announced the appointment of Tiffany S.W. Hamilton as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 3. Hamilton holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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White Plains Planning Department officials received guidance from more than 50 residents last week as the city pursues a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) state grant for public art, public spaces and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The public session
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After President Richard Nixon left office in disgrace in 1974, he lamented that he would likely only be remembered for Watergate and his trip to China to restore relations with the Communist power. Now, in his new book, “The Last
Read MoreThe White Plains Common Council last week approved funding to establish a Veterans Memorial Garden and make improvements at two parks, Delfino Park and Battle Hill Park. The Veterans Memorial Garden will be constructed behind City Hall at a cost
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