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’ offices, committee and board meetings re-opened to the public for in-person access, Board Chairman Ben Boykin (D–White Plains) announced last week. The re-opening comes after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York disaster
Read MoreBy Samuel Rowland First Baptist Church of White Plains and Iglesia: Misión Bautista Hispana de Westchester came together Sunday to hold a joint service and reception to celebrate the 150-year anniversary of First Baptist Church’s founding, as well as their
Read MoreIt was a bit unusual to find Westchester County Executive George Latimer sitting on top of a horse Friday afternoon. It wasn’t a real, live equine, but one that is part of the century-old Grand Carousel at Playland amusement park,
Read MoreThe White Plains Board of Education appointed Assistant Principal Leroy Dixon to the position of Principal at the Eastview Middle School last week. Dixon will replace Daisy Rodrigues Roncagliolo, who resigned to take a position in another district. Sixty candidates
Read MoreLongtime Town Supervisor Paul Feiner appeared headed toward victory in the town Democratic primary between him and challenger Tasha Young. Feiner was ahead by nearly 400 votes from primary Day voting, 1,858-1461. He also led 1,038-495 in early voting. With
Read MoreBy Logan Schiciano Luxury apartments with a unique twist are now on the market at 1 Martine at City Square in White Plains. The 188-unit former office tower-turned-residential complex officially opened last Thursday, the first project of its kind in
Read MoreThe City of White Plains has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. The current plan was prepared in 1997 and updated in 2006, with subsequent amendments in 2012. The new plan will respond to current economic and demographic
Read MoreAs part of its mission, Grandpas United of the White Plains Youth Bureau has established a Civic Engagement Award Program and is honoring six graduating high school seniors who have developed the knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make a
Read MoreIn June, Thrift 2 Fight embarked on a three-week New York thrifting tour to raise money for grassroots social justice organizations. One of its stops is in White Plains on Friday, June 18 at The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center at 252
Read MoreIn recognition of our nation’s historically underrepresented African American composers, on Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a Juneteenth celebration concert including musical performances by the music school’s faculty and an opportunity to
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