REMINDER TO RESIDENTS & LANDSCAPERS:

The use of gasoline powered leaf blowers is banned within City limits between May 15 - September 30.

In an effort to reduce loud, unnecessary and unwanted noise in our neighborhoods, the Common Council passed changes to the City's leaf blower ordinance in August 2011. The law restricts the times of year when leaf blowers can be used to just the spring and fall clean-up periods (March 15 – May 14 and October 1 – December 15).

The City's approach balances reasonable decibel level restrictions and the practical needs of landscapers. It will allow these businesses to continue to provide quality service to their customers while at the same time mitigate excessive and unnecessary noise in our neighborhoods.

Violations may be reported to the Department of Public Safety at (914) 422-6111.

Charming One Family Home For Sale

Update: ELIGIBILITY POOL EXPANDED!!!

Charming one family home for sale through the City of White Plains Urban Renewal Agency. Great price - $250,000.

Eligible applicants include: White Plains City and School District employees, and/or those who reside and are employed or retired in White Plains as well as those who are employed in White Plains and wish to reside in White Plains. Income eligibility details on attached flier.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, May 19th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Sunday, May 20th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Take a tour of the house by clicking onto the 'video PSA' link below!

- Press Release
  - Video PSA

WHITE PLAINS KICKS OFF REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG EDUCATION & AWARENESS INITIATIVE

Mayor Roach Unveils Student Winner of City’s Reusable Bag Design Contest

In the U.S., half a million plastic bags are used every minute and each has an average life span of just 12 minutes. It is estimated that plastic bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down, if at all. And, that less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled. Switching to reusable shopping bags reduces waste and litter, resulting in cleaner streets and waterways.

The City of White Plains is encouraging all residents to make the switch to reusable bags. As a first step in this effort, Mayor Thomas M. Roach today announced the student winner of the City’s Reusable Bag Design Contest, Max Crawley, and unveiled Max’s winning design. The contest was held at White Plains High School. The winning design will be printed on reusable bags and those bags will be distributed by the City and participating supermarkets and retailers.

- Press Release
  - Winning Design

AUCTION NOTICE

THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS WILL SELL AT AUCTION ON SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 ABANDONED & SCOFFLAW VEHICLES

LOCATION: IMPOUND LOT -­- FERRIS AVE BETWEEN WESTVIEW & CEMETERY ROAD, WHITE PLAINS, NY

TIME: 10 AM INSPECTION 10:30 AM SALE

Business Council Study Shows White Plains Viewed as Ideal Place to Live by Young Professionals

The Business Council of Westchester today released the results of a study on the issue of "youth flight" from Westchester County, the popular belief that many young professionals in Westchester County would prefer living in New York City. The study showed that the County is in fact viewed favorably by young adults. What's more, these same young adults have singled out White Plains as the ideal place to live in Westchester!

White Plains is identified as an ideal community because it has the following attributes:

• Great balance of urban/suburban
• Walking city/commutability
• Attractive to all ages and interests
• Municipal parking packages
• "Hot spot" for nightlife, restaurants, family activities, recreation/entertainment, professional networking and diversity
• Access to transportation and commutability to Manhattan

White Plains Fire Department Open House

Visit White Plains Fire Department to learn fire protection and teach kids how to be safe and what to do in case of fire. There will be Fire Trucks, Fire Equipment, and a whole lot more.

White Plains Youth to Receive 104 Bikes for Kids

Barnum Financial Group, an office of Met Life and the Foundation for Life, Inc., will present 104 White Plains Youth Bureau deserving children with new bicycles and helmets during its Annual “Bikes for Kids” event, Saturday, May 12. The program will be held at the opening of the White Plains Loucks Track Meet at 12:00 p.m. at White Plains High School.

Starbucks Stirs Up a Little Magic at Youth Bureau

Contribution from Walmart adds to the renovation

What does it take to transform a worn and dingy space into a warm and inviting teen lounge? Just 18 hours when you’re working with a team of Starbucks volunteers. In keeping with the coffee company’s mission of nurturing the human spirit, a team of volunteers, led by district manager Christa Drake, joined Youth Bureau staff and youth to give the Teen Lounge at 11 Amherst Place, a floor to ceiling renovation.

For years, the Youth Bureau had engaged in piecemeal attempts to spruce up the Teen Lounge; frequently accepting slightly used furnishings, that didn’t always match, to provide the youth with seating and activities. When a local Starbucks District Manager Christa Drake and team of volunteers offered to redo the Teen Lounge, the Youth Bureau didn’t hesitate to say YES!

Cherry Blossom Festival

Mayor Thomas M. Roach, the White Plains Recreation & Parks Department and The Japan Education Center invite you to celebrate a festival of Japanese culture and tradition.

The Cherry Blossom Festival will include an afternoon of activities for the whole family, including Japanese music, dance, song, storytelling, games and crafts. This wonderful educational and entertaining afternoon will be held in Turnure Park, nestled among grooves of Japanese cherry trees on Sunday, May 6 from noon until 5:00 pm. Turnure Park is located on Lake Street off North Broadway.

May Events at the White Plains Public Library

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June Events at the White Plains Public Library

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German School Environmental Review

On April 17, 2012, the Planning Board of the City of White Plains, as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the applications by the German School of New York for a five lot subdivision and an amendment to its special permit to operate a private school, began its review of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to determine its completeness for public review. The German School proposes to: 1) subdivide its property at 800 North Street into four residential lots and one parking lot with a road to provide additional access to the school; and 2) to increase its enrollment cap from 375 to 500 students over a period of five years.

No public comments will be accepted until the DEIS is determined by the Planning Board to be complete for public review. When the Board determines that the Preliminary DEIS is complete pursuant to the Final Scoping outline adopted by the Planning Board on May 17, 2011, it will schedule a public hearing and post the DEIS on this website with instructions for submitting comments.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

White Plains 2012 Bicycle Safety Day: Learn the Rules of the Road and Head Out with a Helmet this Cycling Season!

The City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department, in cooperation with the Jill. E. Solomon Foundation, will host a FREE Bicycle Helmet Safety Program on Saturday, May 5 at Delfino Park on Lake Street from 10:00 am until noon.

Exciting activities planned for the day include helmet fitting, bike inspections, a bicycle safety rodeo, giveaways, music and refreshments. There will be a “Learn-to-Ride” Program for children. Please note: You must bring your bike in order to participate.

Farmer’s Market Opens for the Season! Outdoor White Plains Market Now in its 15th Year

The City of White Plains Downtown Farmers’ Market will be open every Wednesday, starting April 25 until November 21, 2012, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue.

Participating vendors come to the market from local farms, upstate New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Vendors feature a wide assortment of fresh produce, plants, home baked goods, breads and prepared food.

Gillie and Delfino Tennis Courts Open for Season

Mayor Thomas Roach is pleased to announce that The City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Departments, Gillie and Delfino tennis courts are now open for the 2012 season. Gillie and Delfino tennis courts feature supervised Har-Tru surfaces. Both Gillie and Delfino tennis court are lighted and are available for day and evening use.

FOURTH ANNUAL YOUTH BUREAU MOTHER-SON DANCE MOVES TO AN HISTORIC SITE

The White Plains Youth Bureau will hold the fourth annual Mother- Son Dance at the Mapleton, a local historic landmark on the Good Counsel campus, on Friday, May 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Mapleton, which was built in 1857, once served as a private residence. The graceful archways, wooden floors and fireplaces will give the Mother-Son dance a touch of elegance that will help make the evening special for the attendees. Caperberry Events will cater the affair and provide a gourmet meal that will accompany the finger-popping and hip-shaking music produced by DJ Lord Juddah.

The City of White Plains Celebrates Earth Week April 16th - April 22nd

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April Events at the White Plains Public Library

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2012-2013 Proposed Budget

2012-13 Proposed Budget (7.25 mb this is a large file, please allow time for it to download)

2012-13 Budget Meetings Schedule

2012-13 Proposed Budget Presentation

WHITE PLAINS YOUTH BUREAU BOXING PROGRAM AT THE GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS!

The City of White Plains Youth Bureau is proud to announce that Ben Baez, a 20 year old participant in the Youth Bureau's Project Hope Boxing Program, has qualified to fight in the prestigious Golden Gloves Final Championship at Madison Square Garden. Ben Baez will be competing in the 150 lb weight category on Thursday March 29 at 7:00 pm. Ben Baez has been coached by Coach Kenny Mack "Attack" Jr., himself a Golden Gloves winner. Staff and youth from the Youth Bureau will be attending the event to cheer him on.

“Cone and Get It!”: Get a Free Ben & Jerry’s Cone Scooped by Mayor Roach

White Plains Mayor Thomas M. Roach will join employees of the Westchester Mall’s Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop as they dish out free scoops of your favorite flavors on Tuesday, April 3 from noon until 8:00 pm. Mayor Roach will be scooping between 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Ben & Jerry’s is happily celebrating “Around the World Free Cone Day” as a way to thank their loyal customers. During this fun and delicious event, donations will be accepted to benefit the Mayor’s Scholarship Fund. Owner Ken Gellerman selected the Mayor’s Scholarship fund to be this year’s recipient of any donation received.

THE 2012 SPRING/SUMMER CITY GUIDE IS HERE!

Guide to City Recreation & Parks, Youth Bureau, Library & Performing Arts Programs and Services

The 2012 City of White Plains Spring/Summer Guide to Programs and Services is now available and is being distributed to residents Citywide. This informative twice-yearly publication listing Programs and Services offered by the City Recreation & Parks Department, Youth Bureau and Library, as well as other community partners, is highly anticipated by residents young and old.

WHITE PLAINS YOUTH BUREAU OPEN HOUSE

The City of White Plains will hold an Open House on Saturday, March 24, Noon – 4:00 pm, to highlight the programs offered by the Youth Bureau. This event is an opportunity for parents and children to get to know the many programs offered by the City of White Plains Youth Bureau. Among the programs that will be highlighted at the Open House are: The Excel Program, the After-school Connection Program, summer camps, Growing White Plains Community Agriculture Project, Youth Bureau Fitness and Cultural Programs and many more! Parents and youth in White Plains will have the opportunity to meet program staff, learn about the more than 50 different after- and out-of-school programs and activities offered at the Youth Bureau, and register for summer camps.

Sign Up Now! The Dept. of Public Safety Citizen's Academy

Tuesday evenings 7-9 PM, March 27 - May 22, 2012

A few openings still remain for the White Plains Department of Public Safety Citizen's Academy. This exciting nine-week program is intended for those who want to learn more about the White Plains Public Safety Department. Offered FREE of charge, this unique, hands-on, interactive, behind-the-scenes program is taught by experienced police officers and firefighters. Participants will be given in-depth opportunities to interact with law enforcement, including riding along with experienced police officers while on patrol.

A Reminder from the White Plains Fire Department: Change Your Clock...Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery!

On Sunday, March 11, Daylight Saving Time will begin. As you prepare to turn your clocks forward one hour, the White Plains Fire Department urges you to change the battery in your smoke alarm at the same time.

City of White Plains 15th Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Mayor Thomas M. Roach today proudly announced plans for the City of White Plains 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin promptly at Noon at the intersection of Mamaroneck Avenue and Livingston and proceed up Mamaroneck Avenue to Main Street, ending in front of City Hall.

March Events at the White Plains Public Library

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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: