Day: March 1, 2017

Residents meet with Astorino as nonresidents rally outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Residents meet with Astorino as rally held outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Kids’ Music Superstar Laurie Berkner’s ‘Greatest Hits…

Best-selling children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner is coming to Westchester County! Laurie will bring her Greatest Hits Solo Tour to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. Says Laurie Berkner, “I’m really excited about performing at the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This Westchester County landmark is such a beautiful venue and a fantastic place to share my music with local families!” A pioneer in children’s music over the last twenty years, the legendary Laurie Berkner will bring such well-loved hits as “Bumblebee ,” “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” and “Pig on Her Head” to her Peekskill show.

County Committee on Infrastructure Goes Over Kensico Ice Rink Project …

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com On Tuesday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Infrastructure reviewed County Executive Rob Astorino’s proposed ice skating rink to be located at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky framing a question at the Committee on Infrastructure meeting on the Ice Rink proposal Legislators, including Infrastructure Chair MaryJane Shimsky asked tough questions about the proposal’s economic viability and its wisdom given the many competing priorities in the County’s parks and recreation budget.

Governor Cuomo Launches Indian Point Closure Task Force to Assist Local Community With Transition

Governor Cuomo announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant. Albany, NY – February 28, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County and to provide guidance and support to affected local municipalities and employees.