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 More than 1,000 people took part Sunday in a march for racial justice organized at the Calvary Baptist Church. With the temperature reaching more than 85 degrees, the scorching heat did not stop the protestors from spreading
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer named a 28-member task force Monday to review the training provided at the county’s police academy as well as various policies and practices to ensure equitable law enforcement. Much of the diverse task force’s mission
Read MoreAfter proposing legislation limiting his own time in office, Westchester County Executive George Latimer made a case for Executive Term Limits directly to the Board of Legislators last week. The legislation submitted by Latimer would reduce the existing three term
Read MoreBy Gordon Moccio More than 1,000 people took part Sunday in a march for racial justice organized at the Calvary Baptist Church. With the temperature reaching more than 85 degrees, the scorching heat did not stop the protestors from spreading
Read MoreThe New York State Thruway Authority opened the highly-anticipated Mario M. Cuomo Bridge bicycle and pedestrian path on Monday that links Tarrytown with South Nyack and offers stunning views of the Hudson River. The 3.6-mile path located on the northern
Read MoreAs Phase I of reopening began in Westchester, many businesses had to learn what Game On Golf Center in White Plains has been doing for more than two months. Considered a non-essential business by New York State, Game On Golf
Read MoreCongresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester) announced last week that the $750 million for Head Start nationwide she helped secure in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be awarded to grantees using a formula based upon enrollment. The
Read MoreEvery year for the past 55 years, White Plains Beautification Foundation has been serving the public by planting gardens which it hopes help to lift the spirits and gladden the hearts of all who leisurely walk through the parks or
Read MoreThe Town of Greenburgh is looking for an economic development consultant to help its business district try to recover from the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. Last week, the town board reissued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for specialized economic development services
Read MoreThe White Plains Beautification Foundation has always been about enhancing the beauty of our city. Now more than ever our beautiful outdoor gardens offer a treat we can enjoy while social distancing. Here are some spring blossoms. Take a walk through the city
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