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News from The White Plains Examiner, mostly covering the City of White Plains along with stories from communities across the southern portion of Westchester County, NY.
The 16-year-old young man stepped up to bat four years ago, knowing only swings and misses in his baseball career. Almost every spring and fall Saturday for a decade, since he was seven, he’d failed to make contact. After 10
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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 repaving of Route 9A (Saw Mill River Rd.) in the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Elmsford kicked off last week. The project, which involves upgrades on a 1.5-mile stretch of Route 9A from Babbitt Court South of
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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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A federal judge Monday recommended a new civil trial in the killing of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. in 2011 in White Plains based on newly revealed evidence. On Monday morning, Judge Cathy Seibel read her long and detailed ruling for more
Read moreAn Elmsford resident has been confirmed to be the first individual in Westchester County to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Westchester Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler reported the individual has multiple underlying medical conditions and is recovering at home.
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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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Mental health professionals and advocates typically make an even stronger push during September to educate the public during National Suicide Prevention Month. This year, Westchester County is going one step further. Last week the county announced it will be dedicating
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Students from the White Plains Youth Bureau, Community Youth Court, Social Justice for Youth Program and Elisabeth Haub Law-Pace University Law took center stage at a 9/11 community gathering of remembrance and hope Sunday at Liberty Park in White Plains.
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