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 Westchester County Board of Legislators failed to receive enough votes Monday night to override County Executive Rob Astorino’s veto of the Immigrant Protection Act, a bill that would restrain Westchester from using its resources for immigration enforcement. Despite supporters
Read MoreThe Third Annual White Plains High School Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held in the Media Center, at WPHS, on Friday, Nov. 3. The Tigers Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a free event and all
Read MoreThis Saturday, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will present its 38th annual Wheelchair Games, a highlight of the season for wheelchair athletes of all ages and abilities, along with friends and families. The event is held on Burke’s picturesque campus at 785 Mamaroneck
Read MoreWestchester County Executive Rob Astorino issued an Executive Order Wednesday that states county law enforcement will “continue to cooperate with federal authorities in investigating and apprehending aliens involved in criminal activity,” but will be prohibited, as has been the policy
Read MoreJamil Fields, 55, of the Bronx, was arraigned on an indictment Wednesday before Judge Helen Blackwood in Westchester County Court and charged with one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class “B” Violent Felony; one count of
Read MoreL to R: BCW Board Chairman Anthony Justic; BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon; New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman; BCW Executive Board member George Lence, Nicholas & Lence Communications and BCW Vice President and COO John Ravitz.
Read MoreBy Anna Young Discussion continued last week on the landmark status of three locations in White Plains, including a Christopher Columbus statue that has recently sparked debate. During a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Committee last Wednesday, residents
Read MoreIncumbent White Plains Mayor Tom Roach soundly secured the Democratic line in Tuesday’s primary with a dominating victory over Councilwoman Milagros Lecuona. With 76% of the votes recorded by the Westchester County Board of Elections, Roach, who has been
Read More“As the health commissioner for Westchester County, I strongly encourage any of Dr. Timothy Morley’s patients who have received an intravenous infusion, injection or a blood draw to contact their health care provider to get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis
Read MoreChief Judge Janet DiFiore has announced the formation of a task force charged with mobilizing pro bono legal assistance efforts on behalf of Hurricane Harvey victims, as well as providing support to the Texas Judiciary in its recovery efforts. The
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