News from the City of White Plainsaa aa a aaaaaa MARCH 2025 | | |
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Teen After Hours in The Edge, 6-9 pm at the White Plains Public Library. Games, crafts, food, video games, karaoke, and fun, for WP teens in grades 9-12. | | |
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The White Plains Saint Patrick's Day Parade begins at Noon. The parade starts at the intersection of Old Mamaroneck & Mamaroneck Avenues and will proceed down Mamaroneck Avenue to City Hall on Main Street. Grand Marshal is His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan. | | |
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Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring Ahead. Remember to change the batteries in your smoke detector. | | |
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Spring/Summer Guide available online beginning today. Learn about recreational programming, parks, facilities, and special events. | | |
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White Plains Recreation and Parks, "Wild, Wild West" Ice Show.
5 pm at Ebersole Ice Rink, Lake Street. Free for all.
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Jump in and Swim. Free swimming for children and families at White Plains High School and the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester. Call 914.422.1336 for details. | |
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Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan is Grand Marshal
The 26th Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade Steps off at Noon on Saturday, March 8
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For the past 25 years, White Plains has celebrated the contributions of Irish Americans to our community with a rousing parade.
This year's parade starts at noon on Saturday, March 8, at the intersection of Old Mamaroneck Road and Mamaroneck Avenue and will proceed down Mamaroneck Avenue, turn right on Main Street, and continue past City Hall. Rain or shine.
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Grand Marshal is His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
Special Aide to the Grand Marshal is White Plains resident, David Walsh, born in Ballina, County Mayo Ireland. Additionally, Colleen Wall and Westchester County Police Officer Vincent Finnegan, Jr., have been selected as the first ever Rising Lad and Lassie. They represent the under 30-age group.
Aides this year are: Paul Thomas, Jed Forney, White Plains Firefighter Thomas Devine IV, Nancy Ryan Tirone, Elizabeth Doherty DiLullo, and Caroline Molloy.
More information is available here.
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His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan is Grand Marshal of the 2025 White Plains
St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Spring is a time of renewal, making it the perfect season to embrace self-care. Throughout March, the White Plains BID's March Into Self-Care campaign will highlight wellness tips and showcase local businesses where you can relax, recharge, and prioritize your health and well-being. Follow along from March 1 to March 31 for inspiration on ways to treat yourself! | |
185,000+ Daffodils Will Bloom in WP This Spring | |
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Since its inception in 2014, White Plains Beautification Foundation's (WPBF) The Daffodil Project has brought over 185,000 golden daffodil bulbs to life across our city. This incredible effort has been made possible through the invaluable support of the City’s Department of Public Works and WPBF's dedicated volunteers.
WPBF's goal is to plant tens of thousands of daffodils each fall for a decade, creating breathtaking spring displays that bring joy to passersby and enrich our community’s landscapes.
Daffodils have been planted at 19 different parks and locations throughout White Plains. Click here for a complete location list of locations and more information about the White Plains Beautification.
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White Plains Tree Watcher Program Takes Root | |
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Following an All About Trees training session on February 26, White Plains residents are ready to be Tree Watchers.
The group received training on tree identification, tree health, and tree care from the Westchester Cornell Cooperative Extension. Now they will embark on a six-month adventure adopting ten trees across White Plains, monitoring their growth, and documenting their progress.
It's all part of the White Plains Urban Forestry Project. And you can branch out and be a Tree Watcher, too. Click here to learn more.
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Lifeguard Training Classes Available This Spring | |
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Any deep water swimmer age 15 or older can take lifeguard training classes this spring in the White Plains High School pool. Here are the details:
- Swim evaluation at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 12. Free. Must register in advance.
- Six classes on Wednesdays & Thursdays from March 26 to April 10 from 6-8 pm in the White Plains High School pool.
- Fee is $400.
To register click here or call 914.422.1336.
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Gedney Recycling Center
Learn all about the facilities at the Gedney Recycling Center in this video -- from food scrap, yard debris, electronics and clothes for recycling to picking up topsoil, mulch and wood chips.
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Watch for It!
The 2025 City of White Plains Spring & Summer Guide Available Soon Online
The 2025 Spring Summer Guide will be available online beginning Monday, March 10.
The Guide contains useful information on recreational programming for people of all ages, parks, facilities and special events. Registration for Spring & Summer classes and programs opens on Monday, March 17.
There's something for everyone to participate in and enjoy.
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Share Your Thoughts on Waste Reduction | |
Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will be conducting a second public information session to afford residents the opportunity to provide their thoughts and comments on waste reduction. | |
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The meeting is scheduled for March 12, from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Westchester County Center. At the session, DEF and Barton & Loguidice will outline the study’s goals, and attendees will have up to two minutes each to provide input. As the session is limited to one and a half hours, those wishing to speak are strongly encouraged to pre-register here.
For those who would like to provide their input but are unable to attend, they will have an opportunity to submit written comments here through Wednesday, March 19 at 5 pm.
Additional information can be found on DEF’s website.
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Noteworthy - On the Ice & In the Water | |
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Information about tryouts for all teams and levels from 8U to 18U
is available now at whiteplainshockey.com/
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Free family swimming on
March 28, 29 and 30.
Call 914.422.1336 for
full information.
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Did You Know?
You can check the progress of all development proposals and projects
in White Plains by clicking here.
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Five New Firefighters
In White Plains
Five new firefighters were sworn in at ceremonies at City Hall last month.
Pictured with city officials and public service Department leadership are
Mathew Conroy, Jean Hernandez,
Christopher McGuire, John Philogene
and Tyler Telesmanich.
Congratulations and good luck to you all!
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Unsung No More
The 2025 Unsung Heroes Annual Recognition Program was held Tuesday, February 25 at the White Plains Public Library.
The White Plains Youth Bureau recognized:
Public Safety Commissioner, David Chong (pictured with Mayor Roach), Dr. Amy Ansehl, Dr. Vito Sessa, Ervan Caesar, Ashley Liberatore, Dennis Polanco, Pat White, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. -
Pi Iota Omega Chapter for their support of the positive development of our youth.
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Tennis Innovators Academy Celebrates Ten Years of
"Serving" the Community
For ten years, Tennis Innovators Academy has been providing world-class tennis training, inspiring excellence in the sport, and promoting athleticism, teamwork, and personal growth for players of all ages and skill levels, right here in Delfino Park. To mark the occasion Mayor Roach presented a City Proclamation to Cesar Andrade, Regional Director of Operations & Master Tennis Professional.
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White Plains Youth Win Awards at Black History Month Event
White Plains children earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards at a White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP Black History Month program in early February.
Byron Smalls and Amy Flowers of the White Plains Youth Bureau team worked with children from the Ferris Avenue and Church Street Before School Programs on special art projects for the contest. Byron and Amy celebrate with the students in the accompanying photo.
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Eastview Middle School Principal Leroy Dixon Honored By His Peers
Leroy Dixon, Principal of Eastview Middle School, was honored by the Westchester Alliance of Black School Administrators last month for exceptional dedication to educating, empowering, and inspiring young people. Dixon, who has worked as an educator for 30 years, views education as an agent for change that can empower and transform the lives.
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The City of White Plains has many accessible events and welcomes people with disabilities
If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to an event, please call the sponsoring agency during normal business hours:
Recreation & Parks -- 914.422.1336, Youth Bureau -- 914.422.1378,
Public Works -- 914.422.1221.
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City Apps Make Living in White Plains Better, Easier & Safer | | |
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All City of White Plains Apps are available, for free, on either Google Play or the App Store | |
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White Plains Public Safety - Tip411 | |
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