The White Plains Take It or Leave It Shed (TILI) Needs Volunteers!

The Take It or Leave It shed is a place for White Plains residents to bring their perfectly good, but no longer wanted items instead of throwing them away! And while there, to browse the cast-offs your neighbors left to find something you’ve always wanted (or didn’t know you wanted until you saw it!).

The TILI is a collaborative project between the City of White Plains and EcoNeighbors that got off to a great start last year. In the spirit of cooperation, the City of White Plains provides the venue and EcoNeighbors organizes the volunteers to operate the facility. Both the City and EcoNeighbors are looking forward to an equally successful 2012 and that means ensuring that there are sufficient volunteers to staff the TILI during its hours of operation.

Last year, the TILI shed quickly became a lively meeting place for residents of White Plains – not just engaging in environmental volunteerism, but having fun too! If you’re interested in being a part of this great community partnership, please sign up using the link below.

The TILI Shed is located at the City’s Gedney Recycling Yard, at 87 Gedney Way, and is open from April through October.

President's Day Observance

All City of White Plains government offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of President's Day. There will be no residential garbage collection in the City on that day.

Please consult the Sanitation/Recycling schedule on the city's website for the holiday week schedule.

The City's Water Bureau will be open on the 20th and all storm water and wastewater issues should be referred to them at (914) 422-1220.

Youth Bureau’s Father- Daughter Dance is “Movin’ On Up”

The Youth Bureau’s fourth annual Father-Daughter Dance will have a new home this year - the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Last year’s event was so successful that organizers decided to move it to a larger venue. The event will be held on Friday, March 2. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. when young ladies and their escorts – fathers, uncles, grandfathers or significant adult males standing in for unavailable dads – dressed in their party clothes gather at the hotel for an evening of fun, dancing and food.

News from the White Plains Library

THE BROWNSTONE BOOK FUND DONATES 100 CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO THE WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY

White Plains, NY February 1, 2012 – The White Plains Public Library has just received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, from the Brownstone Book Fund. The Brownstone Book Fund is a private foundation in New York City interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together. The books are available for all to enjoy in The Trove, the Library’s renowned children’s section.

WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW MICHAEL ALBERT WORKS IN ITS MUSEUM GALLERY

White Plains, NY January 31, 2012 -- White Plains collage artist Michael Albert has refreshed over 90 percent of his popular display in the White Plains Library Museum Gallery, providing viewers with many new works to enjoy. With the change in artwork the exhibition—open during regular library hours—has been extended until April 30, 2012.

Governor's Budget Event Friday, February 10th

Please Join Mayor Thomas M. Roach and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (88th AD) for a community presentation of:

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Budget Initiatives for 2012
with special guest speaker
Leecia Eve, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development.

The presentation and subsequent community dialogue will take place at

10:00 am on Friday, February 10, 2012

White PlainsPublic Library - 2nd Floor Auditorium

100 Martine Avenue, White Plains

We hope you can join us.

For more information and to rsvp, Ann Mordon at amordon@esd.ny.gov

February/March Events at the White Plains Public Library

Please select from the links below for more information on events happening at the White Plains Public Library during the months of February and March

City of White Plains Department of Public Safety Citizen’s Academy Tuesday Evenings – 7:00 PM to 9 PM March 27 to May 22, 2012

The White Plains Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the continuation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Academy. This exciting nine-­week program is intended for people in our area who want to learn more about the White Plains Public Safety Department. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The academy is open to both the business and private communities. Offered FREE of charge, this hands­on, interactive, behind-­the-­scenes program is taught by experienced police officers and firefighters. This Citizen’s Academy will include an opportunity to ride along with experienced police officers while on patrol. After the class has been completed, a graduation ceremony is held to recognize each participant.

TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

In conjunction with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement by the Federal Highway Administration, the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York Sate Thruway Authority, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been produced.

Participants in Recreation & Parks Programs: Call the Recreation Hotline for Up-to-Date Weather Related Closings

The weather forecast for Saturday, January 21st is calling for snow. Participants in Recreation programs scheduled for the day may call the Recreation Hotline, (914) 422-1338, starting at 8:30 am to receive an update on the status of their program. Any postponements or cancellations will be recorded on the hotline. Participants in programs held at the Ebersole Ice Rink may call (914) 422-1348 after 7:00 am for an update on the status of programs held there. Also, the Recreation Office at 85 Gedney Way will be open on Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. Residents may call (914) 422-1336 during those hours with any questions.

Evening and Weekend Parking Permit Information

CITY & HOSPITAL PARTNER ON HEALTH LECTURE SERIES

Mayor Thomas M. Roach invites all adults ages 50 and over to participate in a series of free and informative lectures. The City of White Plains has partnered with White Plains Hospital Center to offer these presentations on interesting health related topics geared particularly to the 50 + age group. The lectures will be presented by local health care professionals.

NEW DATE FOR DANCE TRIBUTE TO DARLENE LOVE

The wait for Live, Love, Dance! A tribute to Darlene Love just got a little shorter. The program will take place Friday, January 27, 2012 instead of Saturday, January 28. Everything else about the program will remain the same; the show will take place at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. and feature an amazing array of performers, including Darlene Love!

Mayor Roach & The Volunteer Center to Highlight January 14th Day of Service and Honor WP Middle School Student Winner of T-Shirt Design Contest

Please join Mayor Thomas M. Roach and The Volunteer Center of United Way on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the City Hall Lobby as they invite White Plains residents to participate in the Volunteer Center’s January 14 Day of Service honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mayor Roach and The Volunteer Center will also be recognizing Tiana Syriaque, a 6th grader at White Plains Middle School and a White Plains Youth Bureau Club Excel participant. Miss Syriaque is the winner of the Day of Service t-­-shirt design contest. Her winning design has been printed on the t-­-shirts that will be worn by the hundreds of volunteers throughout the county who will participate in this Day of Service.

COME JOIN THE FUN AT EBERSOLE ICE RINK!

Skaters of all ages know that Ebersole Ice Rink is the place to be this winter season! This year, Ebersole is boasting some great improvements. The Skate Shop at Ebersole Ice Rink now includes three hundred of the newest, most up-to-date rental skates available from the skate industry. Additionally, the skate shop is equipped with a state of the art skate sharpening machine, where you can have your skates sharpened for a minimal fee. Also new this year is the Slap Happy Café, which is open during public sessions and is providing a menu of terrific home style meals and snacks for the whole family.

Jan/Feb Events at the White Plains Public Library

Please select from the links below for more information on events happening at the White Plains Public Library during the months of January and February

2011 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Each year the City of White Plains prepares a Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This report reflects the expenditures of the City on programs and projects which support the economic and social development of the community, and promote goals for sustainable living. The attached PDF provides a summary of (1) the City’s expenditures during the City’s 2010-11 fiscal year and during the 2010-11 Community Development reporting period on (2) housing accomplishments, including housing rehabilitation, public housing, special needs housing and housing for the homeless; (3) community service program accomplishments, and (3) capital improvement projects. The CAPER also describes grants and other revenues received by the City to support these programs.

CAPER Notice

2010-2011 CAPER

Open Space/Recreation District Environmental Review

At its meeting of October 3, 2011, the Common Council adopted the following Final Scope for the preparation of a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other land use and environmental regulations for certain public and private open space parcels identified on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as Parks and Open Space and not owned by the City of White Plains or the White Plains School District. Also provided below is the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment:

Final Scoping Outline for DGEIS:

DGEIS Draft Scoping Comments:

Moratorium Scoping Comments Up To July 05, 2011:

Moratorium Scoping Comments Up To August 01, 2011:

Concerned Citizens for Open Space Letter:

FASNY Scoping Document and Complete Application Online

On October 3, 2011, the Common Council of the City of White Plains, as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the application of the French American School of New York to construct and operate a private elementary and secondary school and accessory nursery school, held a public scoping session on the proposed Scoping Document submitted by FASNY. At that scoping session, the Common Council established a 32 day period to receive written comments on the Scoping Document, ending November 4, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk, City Hall, 255 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601, or by e-mail to cityclerk@whiteplainsny.gov.

The FASNY Application and Scope can be accessed from the following links.

Scoping Document

Complete Application

Attached below are the written public comments received on the French American School of New York (FASNY) Draft Scoping through November 4, 2011.

Scoping Comments through November 4, 2011:

FASNY Scoping Hearing:

Final Draft Scoping Document for FASNY Environmental Review dated November 29, 2011 for submission to Common Council:

Adopted Budget for 2011-2012

The City of White Plains' adopted budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year: