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.
By Gordon Moccio There’s a new wave in the City of White Plains, and that wave is medicinal cannabidiol (CBD). Come Back Daily, formally White Plains Vapors, at 210 Mamaroneck Avenue, which opened July 8, has a wide range of
Read MoreBedford Supervisor Chris Burdick captured the Democratic primary in the 93rd Assembly District, edging Chappaqua attorney Kristen Browde by 347 votes in the five-candidate race. The count was completed late Saturday afternoon, shortly beore Browde announced on her Facebook page
Read MoreThe White Plains Common Council voted at its July meeting to authorize sidewalk sales in the city as a way of assisting local businesses. The proposal was put forward by the White Plains Business Improvement District (WP BID) on behalf
Read MoreA new Election Information Gathering Task Force has been established by Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin (D-White Plains). The task force will obtain public input about the June 23 primary election, how it was conducted and proactive steps that
Read MoreThe two public swimming pools in the City of White Plains, Gardella Pool on Ferris Avenue and Kittrell Pool on Fisher Avenue, officially opened for the season on July 1, with both pools open daily. The city has updated its
Read MoreAutonomous Zone Established Near Chatterton Park The Democratic Socialists of America led a protest on Independence Day in White Plains to spotlight racism in society and call for a shift in funding from police to community programs. “We need to
Read MoreWestchester Community College has announced it will offer most of its fall 2020 classes remotely. WCC’s re-emergence plans were developed by the college’s Pandemic Response Team with recommendations from federal, state and county health professionals and government to keep the
Read MoreBy Madeline Rosenberg When the Music Conservatory of Westchester shut down in early March, voice teacher Mary Elizabeth Poore knew she had to find a way to keep her students singing. With some research, a new microphone and speakers, Poore
Read MoreBy Bridget Bonanni A state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) biologist advised residents at the Greenburgh Town Board meeting last week on what to do if they spot a black bear and how to resolve a conflict. Emily Carrollo said
Read MoreThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel in White Plains will be closing for several months for major renovations and a “rebranding.” Glacier Capital Partners, owners of the luxury hotel that was built by developer Louis R. Cappelli of Cappelli Enterprises and opened in
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