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A White Plains resident was honored last week by a non-profit, Westchester-based mentoring program for her work in helping youngsters cope with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Cabrero was one of four honorees recognized by MENTOR New
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The Board of Directors of the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has announced the appointment of Tiffany S.W. Hamilton as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 3. Hamilton holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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White Plains Planning Department officials received guidance from more than 50 residents last week as the city pursues a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) state grant for public art, public spaces and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The public session
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After President Richard Nixon left office in disgrace in 1974, he lamented that he would likely only be remembered for Watergate and his trip to China to restore relations with the Communist power. Now, in his new book, “The Last
Read moreThe White Plains Common Council last week approved funding to establish a Veterans Memorial Garden and make improvements at two parks, Delfino Park and Battle Hill Park. The Veterans Memorial Garden will be constructed behind City Hall at a cost
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Mental health professionals and advocates typically make an even stronger push during September to educate the public during National Suicide Prevention Month. This year, Westchester County is going one step further. Last week the county announced it will be dedicating
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It was Sept. 12, 2001, the day after the towers burned, and White Plains Fire Department Lieutenant John Donahoe, then 49, was standing along with his fellow first responders on a brief break at the scene of the unspeakable slaughter.
Read moreSeven new administrators will be in place when students in the White Plains School District return to the classrooms on Sept. 6. Valerie Lakestream has been appointed Director of World Languages/ENL Programs, K-12. Previously she worked in similar capacities in
Read moreAbout 170 students from White Plains High School had the opportunity this summer to work on their physical and mental fitness. For six weeks, student-athletes participated in the first year of the White Plains High School Summer Sports Academy, a
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The 1970s and ‘80s automobiles parked at the Royal Petroleum gas station in North White Plains last weekend weren’t part of a vintage car show or someone’s personal collection. Writer and director Levi Wilson and his cast and crew were
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