News You Can UseaaaaSeptember 2024 | |
Special Events this Month | |
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Truck Day. 10 am - 2 pm at the Gedney Recycling Yard. 87 Gedney Way. Get up close to all the vehicles that keep White Plains rolling. Free to all! | | |
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Wellness Festival. Noon - 4 pm at Tibbits Park. Dancing, music, free health screenings, kids games plus Community Volunteer Meet & Greet. Free to all. | | |
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Child Car Seat Safety Check. 10 am - 2pm at White Plains City Hall, 255 Main St. Free. | | |
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Concert in the Park. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm at Turnure Park - Lake St. Free event. Bring a chair, blanket or picnic. Enjoy the sounds of the Worla Roots Band. | |
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Schools Open!
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.
Back to School Safety Tips
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Take the Survey
Vision Zero Safety Initiative
The City of White Plains is committed to building a multi-modal transportation system through the adoption of a bold new strategy called Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries while increasing safety, physical and mental health and fair mobility for all.
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Join us for the Final Downtown Revitalization Initiative Public Workshop on Monday, Sept. 9 | |
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The White Plains Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program is seeking public input on projects proposed for downtown at the second and final Public Workshop to be held at the City of White Plains Public Library, 2nd Fl. – Gallery and Auditorium located at 100 Martine Ave. on Monday, September 9, from 6-8 pm. Click here for more information.
The City of White Plains was awarded $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson Region winner of the seventh round of the DRI to revitalize the downtown neighborhood (“The Heart of White Plains”).
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Apply Now to Be a
White Plains Firefighter
The City of White Plains is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for the March 1, 2025 Firefighter Civil Service Exam. The exam is open to Westchester County residents; however White Plains residents will be given preference in appointment. The salary range is $59,417 – $116,056 (subject to change).
Interested applicants must submit an application by no later than Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM. To learn more click here.
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Hamilton Green "Topping Out" Ceremony | |
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Mayor Roach joined the developers, government officials and hundreds of construction workers at the "Topping Out" ceremony for a new 26-story glass residential tower in the Hamilton Green project before a giant American flag on August 26.
"These buildings will make this particular area, Main Street and Hamilton, less sterile and more walkable for people," Mayor Roach said. "We have great momentum here in this city, this is a great location and a wonderful community."
Hamilton Green will consist of four buildings a total of 860 rental units, including 78 affordable units, plus 84,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for 964 cars.
To learn more about the Hamilton Green project and all other development projects in White Plains, visit the Projects & Proposals page of the City website.
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The Dept. of Public Works will showcase dozens of emergency and safety vehicles, utility trucks, and more at this popular annual event! Saturday, September 7, 10 am - 2 pm at the Gedney Recycling Yard, 87 Gedney Way. Interactive fun for the entire family. Come climb in, honk horns and learn all about the trucks that keep our City rolling! Free to all. Food available. | |
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Liberty Park | |
The City's annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place at Liberty Park on Lake St. at 8:30 am on Wednesday, September 11.
Liberty Park is the site of the City's permanent memorial to the people and events of September 11, 2001.
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Volunteer New York is organizing Serve & Remember community-wide days of service on Friday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 11. Whether you were there, saw it on TV, or learned about it in the classroom, September 11, 2001, is a day we must never forget. Help remember the fallen by doing good in their memory and lifting up our communities. Find out more here or call 914-948-4452.
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The City of White Plains
9/11 Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 10
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thomas H Slater Center
2 Fisher Ct., White Plains, NY 10601 Multi
Click here to schedule a donation.
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JazzFest White Plains returns for its 13th year with more energy and excitement than ever. The five-day festival presents 18 live performances taking place across downtown White Plains – from emerging talent to world-renowned artists, including four Grammy Award-winners and nominees. | |
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Get Ready for the Great White Plains Community Campout at Delfino Park
Enjoy a night under the stars with your neighbors. Register with the Department of Recreation and Parks. Bring your tent, sleeping bags, and food and we'll supply the fun -- games, entertainment, outdoor movies, and more.
Assigned campsites accommodate parties of six. Fee is $60 per campsite. Check-in starts at 5 pm on Saturday, September 14, and check out the following morning at 10 am. White Plains residents only. Bathrooms will be available at Ebersole Rink. Limited spaces available. Register here or call 914.422.1336.
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Wellness Festival
Saturday, September 21
Noon - 4 pm -- Tibbits Park
North Broadway from Main St. to Lake St.
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Child Car Seat Safety
Saturday, September 21
10 am - 2 pm
White Plains City Hall -255 Main St.
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In addition to many wellness vendors, local non-profits will be on hand at the Wellness Festival. This will provide an opportunity for potential volunteers to meet with staff and current volunteers of local nonprofits and community service agencies, ask questions, and learn about the various volunteer positions available.
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Enjoy Locally Grown Fresh Produce Every Wednesday at the White Plains
Farmers Market
8:30 am - 2:45 pm
On Court Street between
Main St. & Martine Ave.
20+ Vendors every week!
Food and fun for the whole family!
Music at the Market --Sept 11 & 25 at Noon
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DPW Team Enhances Its Tree Care Skills | |
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The members of the White Plains Department of Public Works team, that takes care of all trees on public property, were recognized at a City Hall ceremony for the recent Certified Tree Steward Training they received from the Cornell Cooperative Extension to enhance their tree care skills and knowledge.
The advanced training program was part of the $1 million three-year grant the City recently received to plant 600 new trees in White Plains in the next three years. The tree-planting phase of the project is set to begin this Fall.
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Pedro Sierra Day in White Plains
Mayor Roach presented Pedro Sierra of the National Negro League with a proclamation declaring August 14, 2024, Pedro Sierra Day in the City of White Plains. The ceremony was held at Arts Westchester. The program - Discover Greatness, an Illustrated History of the Negro Leagues was presented by the African American Men of Westchester. Pedro played baseball for 22 years, including in the Minnesota Twins farm system. (Read more about Pedro here.)
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The Jamaican
Flag-Raising Ceremony
The Jamaican Emancipendence Day flag-raising ceremony occurred on August 1 at Renaissance Plaza.
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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 Google Play or the App Store. | |
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