Author: sandraharrison1954

Retired teacher, author, writer and photographer.

Book White Plains, New York: A City of Contrasts

December 28, 2018

The book White Plains, New York: A City of Contrasts by Sandra Harrison was published in 2013. This website contains updated versions of the book broken into separate entries. In addition, other things about White Plains are included on the website but not in the book. A full preview of the book can be found on Lulu.com the publisher of the printed…

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Reward Programs & Perks in White Plains

March 20, 2018

Offers by Government/Businesses/Restaurants are available in White Plains (WP): Discounts: BID Discount Card: sign up online and use card at various places for discounts. Target (sign up required with use of their credit card, 5% off) Stop & Shop; Shoprite: Offer discounts/coupons with card that requires sign-up. City Center 15 Showcase: Offers discounts/ perks at…

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Notable Afro-Americans of White Plains

March 14, 2018

Copied here is information from handout given out at White Plains Local History Roundtable Feb 2018. NAACP in area covers Greenburgh & White Plains (WP). Housing in WP was segregated and Battle Hill was part of Greenburgh till 1916 when WP annexed the area as a City. Many Afro-Americans lived in the Business District till…

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Rosa Kittrell of White Plains

March 11, 2018

This a copy of the text from Ben Himmelfarb's blog on Local History on Rosa Kttrell for which White Plains (WP) named one of its parks : Local History: Rosa Kittrell By Ben Himmelfarb October 10 has been designated World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization. In honor of it, here is a story about…

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Gaudier-Brzeska

March 9, 2018

Intriguing artist is Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) who lived a short full life dying on the battle field. French born sculptor had a platonic but personal relationship with Sophie Brzeska. He adopted her surname. The couple moved to London in 1910 till he enlisted in French Military where he died.  Both suffered from mental illness. Henri…

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Wonderland

March 7, 2018

No, I'm not Alice, But feeling more like a Mad Hatter. I do know, though, That I'm not in Kansas. Can't stop watching, The drama taking place in the Capital. The bad guys seem to be winning. Protesting doesn't seem to matter Protestors at Capital hearings, though, seem out of place.   US has done itself harm By…

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Helpful Resources for White Plains Residents in Need

March 5, 2018

"Who ya gonna call?" What can a person do when they need help? There are a number of organizations and places that people can reach out to help. Listed here are those available to White Plains (WP) residents: Information listed here does not guarantee you will get the help you expect or need.. The list…

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