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.
Retirees and those with 25 years of service in the White Plains City School District (WPCSD) were honored with a special presentation and certificates at the Board of Education meeting on June 13. “Tonight, we want to express our gratitude
Read MoreAn Elmsford woman was charged last week with orchestrating a $10.5 million loan fraud scheme that included stealing physician identities and falsifying disabilities while working as a nurse practitioner. A criminal complaint against Catherine Seemer, 42, was unsealed Friday by
Read MoreAn overwhelming majority of speakers last week voiced strong support for a proposed county law that would make it a crime to prevent a healthcare provider or patient from entering a facility. The Westchester Board of Legislators held a June
Read MoreAs incidents of hate continue to fester in Westchester and across the nation, a diverse gathering came together last Wednesday afternoon on the plaza outside the county courthouse in White Plains to call for love and understanding. County and state
Read MoreThe White Plains Teachers’ Association (WPTA) and White Plains City School District have concluded this year’s bargaining session with a new four-year successor agreement. Some highlights within the agreement include a two percent increase on the salary schedule every year
Read MoreMembers of the public expressed both support and criticism for proposed amendments to White Plains’ zoning ordinance during a public hearing at the White Plains Common Council meeting on June 6. The proposed amendments, which were initially detailed during a
Read MoreThe United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York has filed a lawsuit against the town and village of Harrison and its fire department for allegedly discriminating against a female firefighter by creating a hostile work environment and
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 7, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins will honor Greenburgh resident Carmine DiPasquale as her district’s inductee into the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have
Read MoreWith County Executive George Latimer resuming his efforts to create a new Master Plan for Westchester County Airport, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has reactivated its Coalition for Westchester County Airport. The Coalition was founded in 2017 to present
Read MoreSix White Plains High School students received Civic Engagement Awards from Grandpas United and the White Plains Youth Bureau. Britney Gramajo Barrios, Charleine Dhaiti, Rasha Elwakil, David Juarez, Helennith Jurado, and Zaida Polanco were named award recipients last week. In
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