Author Archive for Andrew Vitelli
Pets Alive Seeks Homes for Kittens
The following is a press release from Pets Alive Westchester On Mother’s Day, a mother cat and her two kittens were on an organization’s kill list. That’s when Pets Alive, a New York-based No-Kill rescue organization, made the commitment to save all the other kittens still left in NYC – and immediately took 60 kittens [...]
White Plains, Greenburgh Pass School Budgets
Both the White Plains and Greenburgh Central 7 school districts easily passed their budgets for the 2012-2013 fiscal year on Tuesday. In Greenburgh, though, two incumbents lost their bids for re-election to the school board while Board President Terry Williams won another term. In White Plains, the district’s $188,822,000 budget passed overwhelmingly, with 901 voters [...]
Lowey Backs Obama’s Reversal on Gay Marriage
After President Obama announced his support for gay marriage Wednesday, Rep. Nita Lowey issued a statement supporting his new position. “I have been blessed to have a long and happy marriage,” Lowey (D-Harrison) said in a statement Wednesday evening after posting the same remarks on Facebook and Twitter. “I strongly believe all Americans deserve that [...]
Sorkin Discusses Economy at WPH Auxiliary Luncheon
Speaking at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase last week, financial writer Andrew Ross Sorkin asked the crowd at the White Plains Hospital 2012 Auxiliary Luncheon to think back to September 15, 2008. Lehman Brothers had just filed for bankruptcy, and Americans had no idea what their country’s financial system would look like in [...]
Sorkin Discusses Economy at WPH Auxiliary Luncheon
Speaking at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase last week, financial writer Andrew Ross Sorkin asked the crowd at the White Plains Hospital 2012 Auxiliary Luncheon to think back to September 15, 2008. Lehman Brothers had just filed for bankruptcy, and Americans had no idea what their country’s financial system would look like in [...]
No Criminal Charges for Cop in Chamberlain Shooting, Family to Push for Federal Investigation
A grand jury has decided not to charge White Plains Police Officer Anthony Carelli, or any other members of the White Plains Police Department, in the death of Kenneth Chamberlain, a 68-year-old White Plains resident killed by police during a medical call to his Winbrook apartment last November. District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced the decision [...]
WCA Showcases White Plains for Perspective Businesses
Business leaders from across the region were in White Plains Wednesday morning, as the Westchester County Association held its first City Showcase to show what the city has to offer. The half-day event, part of the WCA’s Blueprint for Westchester Initiative, gave those in attendance the chance to meet and hear from members of the [...]
White Plains Mulls Business Friendly Zoning Changes
Looking to create an image of White Plains as a city eager to accommodate the business community, Mayor Tom Roach had the chance Wednesday to spend five hours with business leaders from throughout Westchester and outside the county. Roach touted several of the city’s assets – it’s night life, the downtown’s housing, and its proximity [...]
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Astorino Unveils Contract Deal at State of the County
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino delivered his third State of the County Address Wednesday night, with news of a contract agreement with the local Teamsters union highlighting the hour-long speech. Astorino spent much of his speech touting the drop in county property taxes and spending since he took office and painted Westchester as headed in [...]
WCA Holds City Showcase in White Plains
Business leaders from across the region were in White Plains Wednesday morning, as the Westchester County Association held its first City Showcase to show what the city has to offer. The half-day event gave those in attendance the chance to meet and hear from members of the community, including WCA officials and Mayor Tom Roach. [...]
White Plains City Council Discusses Public Works Budget
Under the proposed 2012-13 budget, the City of White Plains Department of Public Works would see an increase of just under $500,000 in its spending. Public Works Commissioner Bud Nicoletti answered questions from the Common Council last Monday on his department’s proposed budget. A nearly $1.2 million increase in the cost of street repairs, from [...]
Food Bank Moves to Elmsford, More Than Doubles Size
The Food Bank for Westchester officially opened the doors of its new 37,000-square-foot warehouse in Elmsford Thursday morning, as local officials from throughout Westchester gathered at the new facility for a ribbon cutting ceremony. “A lot of people see this facility and they say, ‘Oh my God, it’s so luxurious,’ and you know what, it [...]
White Plains Earth Week 2012 to Kick Off April 16
White Plains Earth Week was established in 2011 as an outgrowth of White Plains SEEC (Sustainability and Environmental Enhancement Committee) to provide a week-long series of events and programs around Earth Day to advance the importance of green living and sustainability among members of the city’s residential and business communities. This year’s celebration begins Monday, [...]
Frei-Pearson Drops Assembly Bid, Backs Buchwald
The general election campaign in what will become the 93rd Assembly District unofficially kicked off last week, as White Plains resident and attorney Jeremiah Frei-Pearson backed out of the race and endorsed White Plains Councilman David Buchwald. The stage is now set for a November showdown between Buchwald, a 33-year-old attorney in his first term [...]
Autism Advocates Cheer New Center in White Plains
Construction has officially begun on an autism center in White Plains that could change the way the condition is viewed and treated. New York-Presbyterian Hospital celebrated the start of construction on the new Center for Autism and the Developing Brain at the Hospital’s Westchester campus in White Plains on Wednesday. Developed in collaboration with the [...]
Name of Officer in Chamberlain Shooting Revealed
Anthony Carelli is the police officer who shot and killed White Plains resident Kenneth Chamberlain last November, White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong confirmed Thursday. Until Thursday, the shooter had only been identified by police as an eight-year veteran who had never previously used his firearm in the line of duty. Carelli’s name was [...]
White Plains Makes Deal to Acquire Lyon Place Garage
It’s been nearly two years since the Lyon Place garage in White Plains shut down, taking 153 parking spaces out of commission in the heart of the city’s downtown. Local business owners described the effect as “devastating,” saying perspective customers frequently went elsewhere because they couldn’t find parking. Finally, relief is on the way for [...]
Frei-Pearson Drops Assembly Bid, Backs Buchwald
The race for the Democratic line to take on Assemblyman Robert Castelli this November appears to be over, as White Plains resident and attorney Jeremiah Frei-Pearson announced Wednesday morning he would be dropping out of the race to endorse White Plains Councilman David Buchwald. “While I sincerely appreciate the tremendous support I’ve received over the [...]
Stepinac Drama Club Takes On ‘Phantom’
When the cast list went out for Stepinac High School’s spring production of The Phantom of the Opera, sophomore Chris Guzman opened the e-mail with his family crowded around the computer and slowly scrolled down. He saw the role of the Phantom had gone to senior Albert Stanaj. One more click revealed the female lead, [...]
Carvin GOP Committees’ Pick to Take on Lowey
The Westchester and Rockland Republican committees were unanimous Tuesday night in their backing of Rye Supervisor Joe Carvin to take on Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) for her seat in what will become the 17th Congressional District. Carvin, who is exploring abolishing town government in Rye, was nominated Tuesday night at Clarkstown Town Hall in New [...]
Mother Found Slain in WP Apartment, Infant Found at Scene
White Plains police are searching for a killer after the death of a 35-year-old woman, found dead in her apartment Saturday afternoon, was ruled a homicide. Police were called to The Wellington Condominium at 312 Main Street, apartment 3H at around 12:11 p.m. Saturday on reports of an unresponsive female. When officers arrived, they found [...]
GOP Congressional Nod Up for Grabs After Rosen Leaves Race
Larchmont businessman and retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark Rosen had planned for almost a year to run against Rep. Nita Lowey in the 18th Congressional District. He had been set to run in 2010, but had to leave the race when he was called to serve in Afghanistan. This election cycle, he was the early front-runner [...]
Tigers Girls Hoops Coaches Adams and Flooks Resign
By Albert Coqueran After 11 seasons at the helm of the White Plains High School Girls varsity basketball team, Coach Sue Adams and Assistant Coach Debbie Flooks announced that they are resigning to spend more time with their families. “We just came to the decision that when you put in this much time in something, [...]
White Plains Board of Education Overhauls Middle School
Looking to ease students’ transitions from elementary school to middle school and to improve on standardized test scores that show struggles among some racial and economic subgroups, the White Plains Board of Education voted unanimously last Monday, March 12, turn the middle school’s Eastview Campus into a “sixth grade academy” and devote the larger Highlands [...]
Latimer to Run for Oppenheimer’s Senate Seat
Looking to keep the seat in Democratic hands with 14-term incumbent Senator Suzi Oppenheimer having already announced her retirement, Assemblyman George Latimer announced on Monday he would be running for the state Senate in the 37th District. “At the end of the day, I think I bring to this race the best balance between business [...]
Two Tigers Make NCAA Tournament
By Albert Coqueran Remember White Plains High School basketball stars R’Shad James (pictured left) and Sean Kilpatrick (second from left) when they won the Harry Jefferson Classic in 2007 and then led the Tigers to the Section 1 AA Championship game. Now, James and Kilpatrick are headed to the NCAA Tournament as members of Division [...]
Housing Expo Held in White Plains Saturday
The following is a press release from the Westchester County Board of Legislators: Seminars for homebuyers and opportunities to meet with not-for profit counselors, realtors, lenders and other housing professionals regarding home ownership are some of the top reasons for attending the Fair and Affordable Housing Expo 2012, which will take place Saturday, March 10 [...]
WCA Announces Launch of Blueprint Accelerator Network
Looking to spur business locally, draw businesses to Westchester and keep them in the county, the Westchester County Association announced the launch of the “Blueprint Accelerator Network” Thursday morning in a press conference in White Plains. “I really think today will be a game changer in terms of Westchester County,” WCA President Bill Mooney said. [...]
White Plains Honors 100 Youth for Essays
By Sam Barron Why is White Plains one of the 100 best communities in America for young people? Just ask its youth that it serves. On Wednesday, more than 100 White Plains youth were honored at White Plains High School for essays they wrote on why White Plains was a great community. America’s Promise Alliance [...]
