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.
With Major League Baseball currently benched due to COVID-19, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) is the only game in town shown in the United States for those yearning for the games of summer that are not replays on television. The
Read MoreThe state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division last Thursday validated a Democratic challenger’s petition to be on the June 23 primary ballot against Assemblyman Tom Abinanti (D-Pleasantville). It now appears that Irvington resident Jennifer Williams will contest the Democratic nomination next
Read MoreA longtime White Plains firefighter who was on the verge of retiring from the department later this year lost his battle to COVID-19 late last week. Deputy Chief Edward Ciocca, a nearly 35-year veteran and a third-generation firefighter of the
Read MoreWhen traditional face-to-face classes ended on March 16, Nicholas DeSanctis, a junior at Stepinac High School in White Plains, was concerned other high school students in the area who were suddenly thrust into a challenging learning environment might be in
Read MoreA medical advisory committee has unveiled a series of recommendations for residents and businesses in the unincorporated section of the Town of Greenburgh during the coronavirus pandemic. Supervisor Paul Feiner posted the advice from local doctors last week in conjunction
Read MoreThe Business Council of Westchester announced last week the formation of the BCW Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan for providing assistance to businesses as the local economy reemerges
Read MoreCongresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) announced Thursday that White Plains Hospital will receive $165,832 in COVID-19 relief funding for telehealth services to treat high-risk and vulnerable patients with pre-existing pulmonary conditions. The funding, awarded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Read MoreWhite Plains Mayor Tom Roach is proud of the way the city’s approximately 60,000 residents and businesses have responded to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re doing a lot and it’s working well. We’re seeing tremendous compliance by our residents,” Roach told
Read MoreThe White Plains Beautification Foundation planted these yellow daffodils on Central Avenue. Foundation photographer, Patricia Bernstein, a White Plains resident, snapped this shot on March 24. Bernstein is also a real estate agent with The Foxes Real Estate on Mamaroneck
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has spearheaded a renewed appreciation for hospital workers who are sacrificing their health and well-being to help others fighting for their lives. A senior at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College in Hawthorne
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