Heineken Usa Announces Its 13th Annual “New Year. Safe Ride.” New Year’s Eve Program

HEINEKEN USA has announced that for the 13th year in a row, it is partnering with The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District for its New Year. Safe Ride.

Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts Lowey’s Call For Emergency Session Of Congress

Speaking to reporters in White Plains on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey called for emergency funding to battle the deadly Zika virus that appears to be spreading in the United States. The Harrison Democrat, who represents Westchester and Rockland counties, called upon House Speaker Paul Ryan to immediately reconvene Congress, said Elizabeth Stanley, Lowey's spokeswoman.

Lowey Joins Mayor, Police, Gay Pride Leaders In Call For Gun Control

U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach were among the elected officials joined by police and gay rights leaders in calling for tougher gun control laws at a Friday news conference. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita M. Lowey was joined by local elected officials, law enforcement and advocates for gay rights and crime prevention during a Friday press conference to call on Congress to pass tougher gun control laws.

$5 Million In Railroad Upgrades Includes Crossing In Peekskill

U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey detailed $5.2 million in railroad crossing upgrades during a news conference with federal officials Monday at the North White Plains train station. But the widower of Ellen Brody -- the 49-year-old Edgemont woman whose SUV collided with a train at Commerce Street in Valhalla last year -- called the measures "a small step toward overall rail safety" locally and nationwide.

$5M In Rail Upgrades Small Step For Train Safety, Edgemont Widower Says

... $5.2 million in railroad crossing upgrades during a news conference with federal officials Monday at the North White Plains train station. But the widower of Ellen Brody -- the 49-year-old Edgemont woman whose SUV collided with a train at Commerce ...