News You Can Use-------December 2024 | |
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White Plains Youth Bureau's Holiday Toy Drive for White Plains children and families begins. Call 914.422.1378 for more information. | | |
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Santa's Mailbox on City Hall steps. 255 Main Street. Drop letters including return address into North Pole Express Mailbox. No stamps needed. | | |
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Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Renaissance Plaza. 5:30 pm . All welcome for holiday music and lighting the 24-foot tree. WPHS Band & Stepinac HS Chorus will be performing. | | |
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White Plains Holiday Market. Court Street. 11 am to 6 pm. One-of-a-kind and unique gifts and delicious food from more than two dozen vendors, plus firepits, mini-golf, entertainment and much more. | | |
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Skate with Frosty the Snowman. Ebersole Ice Rink. 1 pm - 3 pm. Regular admission & skate rental rates apply. | | |
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Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate! | | |
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Kwanzaa. "Heri za Kwanzaa" to all who celebrate! | |
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Come Join Us on December 3
Ribbon Cutting for Inclusive Swing at Delfino Park
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The City of White Plains will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 at 3:30pm at Delfino Park playground, 110 Lake Street for the We-Go-Swing®.
This swing is a revolutionary step forward in inclusive play experiences. It is designed to be integrated into the playground setting allowing children of all abilities to play together and experience the thrill of swinging. White Plains features the only The We-Go-Swing® in Westchester County. Find out more about all White Plains parks here.
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The Duet Downtown Apartments Make Its Debut
Mayor Tom Roach, city council members, community leaders and local business owners celebrated the opening of the Duet Downtown, 100 and 99 Hale Avenue, with a ribbon cutting on November 20.
The Duet, adjacent to The Source mixed-use shopping and office center, features 124 apartment homes of various layouts and sizes including 13 affordable units and parking for 170 vehicles. Residents can enjoy flex use private offices, a gaming lounge, an outdoor rooftop terrace, a video game nook, and a state-of-the-art fitness studio. The Duet is also pet-friendly.
Click here for more information about The Duet Downtown.
For information about all development projects in White Plains, click here.
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Last chance to have your say!
Vision Zero Survey closes December 10!
Be a part of the Vision Zero Initiative!
Join us as we work toward eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries, while increasing safety, health, and fair mobility for all.
Please take a brief Safety Survey.
Let’s work together for safer streets!
#VZWP #VisionZero #SafeStreets
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Climate Change Symposium at WP High School
The White Plains High School STEM Club hosted a Climate Change Symposium on November 16 to provide climate information to the public and serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas.
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Mayor Roach, shown at right with student presenters, opened the event and Sai Darira, a climate change activist from Columbia University, delivered an inspiring keynote speech.
Several WPHS clubs and community groups presented innovative solutions to combat climate change, while children of all ages enjoyed engaging activities focused on environmental awareness, including a scavenger hunt and visits to the Rye Nature Center trailer on site.
This Climate Change Symposium was one of eight projects funded through the Youth Climate Action Fund grant that the city received from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Check out all the projects here.
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Drop It In Anytime Through December 15
Santa's Mailbox at City Hall Is Ready for Your Letter
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Write your special letter to Santa, place it in an envelope addressed to Santa, North Pole, and drop it in the Special Mailbox on the steps of City Hall.
Remember to include your return address so Santa can send you a personalized reply! No stamp needed. City Hall is located at 255 Main St.
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Holiday Tree Lighting December 11, 5:30 pm
Join us for the City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at the Renaissance Plaza and Court Street. Free event and all are welcome!
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the season as the Mayor lights the City's holiday tree and starts the Holiday Market.
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Make the Holidays Brighter for Your Neighbors
Consider Donating to These Local Holiday Drives
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White Plains Professional Firefighters
Santa Express
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The Santa Express began in 1976 when members of White Plains Professional Firefighters Local 274 went door to door, singing carols in various White Plains neighborhoods.
This has grown into members delivering toys and spreading holiday cheer to hospitals, schools, and daycares around the city.
The Elizabeth Seton Children’s School and the White Plains Senior Center, are two Santa Express visits that are incredibly special to members.
Santa Express will take place on December 12. Call 914.422.6111 for more information.
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White Plains Youth Bureau Youth Council
Annual Toy Drive
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The White Plains Mayor’s Youth Council is actively preparing for the 2024 Holiday Gift Drive.
Every year, with the generous support of the White Plains community, the Youth Bureau works to ensure White Plains children receive a gift for the holidays. This year, the Youth Bureau will serve over 320 youth from nearly 90 White Plains families!
The Mayor Youth Council sorts, wraps, and distributes the Holiday Gift bags.
The Youth Bureau is accepting donations through Monday, December 9 for distribution on December 18 and 19.
Please contact Eric Rios at the White Plains Youth Bureau for more information - 914.422.1378.
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- Monday, Dec. 23 & Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1 pm - 3 pm
- Thursday, Dec. 26, 1 pm - 3 pm
- Friday, Dec. 27, 1 pm - 3 pm, 6:45- 7:45pm, 8-10 pm
- Saturday, Dec. 28, 1 pm - 3 pm,
- Sunday, Dec. 29, 8:30-10:15 am (Adult Only) 1:00-3:00 pm (General Session),
- Monday, Dec. 30, 1:00-3:00pm
Click here for more information.
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The Downtown White Plains
Winter Village & Holiday Market
11 am to 6 pm -- Wed. December 11 to Sun. December 22
The White Plains Business Improvement District, the City and 914PopUps
are hosting the annual White Plains Holiday Market on Court Street between
Martine Avenue & Main Street from December 11 through December 22.
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The Market is free to attend and open to all. It will feature a wide selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors from across Westchester.
Each day offers a full schedule of events and activities for all ages, including:
- Outdoor Firepits
- Winter mini-golf
- Dazzling Ice Sculpting Demonstrations
- Live Entertainment, ranging from holiday characters to carolers and more
- A New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall
- Visits with Santa and Seasonal Friends (Pip the Penguin, The Gingerbread Man, The Grinch) and daily children’s crafts
- Santa’s Mailbox
- 7 Igloos, offering a warm and cozy spot to connect with friends and family over a board game, or enjoy a take-out meal from local restaurants
Click here for a full vendor and activities list.
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Celebrate the Arrival of 2025 in Downtown WP! | |
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Tuesday, December 31
10:30 pm - 12:30 am
Main & Court Street
The city's annual celebration takes place in the heart of White Plains with live music, countdown, ball drop, and fireworks.
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Stay Safe, Stay Green
Useful Info for During & After the Holidays
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Holiday Trees
Holiday trees are picked up at the curb beginning December 26.
As the trees are mulched for wood chips, please remove all tinsel, lights,
decorations, tree stands and plastic bags prior to collection.
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Managing Winter Energy Bills
The New York State Department of Public Service provides www.dps.ny.gov/winter -- a webpage dedicated to winter preparedness.
You will find information about how to manage energy bills while staying warm and safe during the cold weather months. Learn about simple, low-cost energy-saving measures to reduce energy use & consider bill payment options and financial assistance programs to help manage energy costs.
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Thanks to All Who Contributed to the Successful
White Plains Youth Bureau Holiday Food Basket Drive
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During this season of giving, the City of White Plains Youth Bureau was able to provide 100 White Plains families with a Thanksgiving meal. In addition to the Youth Council members who shop, put the bags together, and hand out the meals, we would not have such a successful program without our donors.
Thank you to the White Plains Fire Department, White Plains Police Department, White Plains Library, White Plains City Staff, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Pi Iota Omega Chapter, Girls Scouts and the Westchester Street Rod Association, and community members.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jim Isenberg
Jim will receive Top Honors at the 42nd Annual Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on December 6. He is one of the founders of Grandpas United in White Plains, an intergenerational program that provides informal group mentoring, one-on-one mentoring, ongoing activities and special events for youth ages 5-21.
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Community Thanksgiving Celebrations | |
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Annual Slater Center
Thanksgiving Feast
on November 16
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Thanksgiving Lunch at WP Senior Center | |
All Smiles was the theme of the day at the Slater Center Annual Thanksgiving feast on November 16. | |
Mayor Roach joined Slater Center Director Heather Miller, right, and John Rossi, Director of the White Plains Community Action Partnership, for the festivities. | |
Seniors enjoy the Annual Thanksgiving Lunch with friends on November 26. | |
Congratulations to Five New
White Plains Eagle Scouts
From Troop 400 - Dominic Portillo
From Troop 73 -- Erik Gunnar Johnsson, Duff Lee Oston Tan Manuel,
Siddhant Vinay Sawant and Angel Gabriel Valencia
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Shinnyo-En Buddhist Temple Celebrates 30 Years in White Plains
Shinnyo-en New York, located at 470 North St., is the East Coast hub of Shinnyo-en, an international Buddhist community originally founded in Japan in 1936. The White Plains temple opened in 1994, and since then has supported people's spiritual development, offered buddhist training in the Shinnyo tradition, and has been a good neighbor to all.
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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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