During the Coronavirus shut down of 2020, White Plains installed some 10 free spots in Business District (BD) for pick up and there are no parking fees at The Source and The Westchester (at certain entrances) but not sure how this is being monitored. Parking is a challenge everywhere, but very much problematic for those…
Category: White Plains Problems
White Plains Revitalization; Its Vanishing Past
In February 2019, one of White Plains' older homes was demolished. Former Rocco Briante house was built around 1913. Rocco Briante was a builder of homes and other structures. House at 40 Chatterton Parkway had become a "zombie" property. Neglect obviously caused severe deterioration of not only the house but to the stone stairs that…
Helpful Resources for White Plains Residents in Need
"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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Bioretention (Rain) Gardens
Rain gardens or bioretention spaces are a good and inexpensive way of alleviating flooding issues caused by run-off or heavy down pours. "Bioretention is a process in which contaminants and sedimentation are removed from storm water runoff. Storm water is collected into the treatment area which consists of a grass buffer strip, sand bed, ponding…
Wildlife in White Plains
There are many varieties of birds in White Plains (WP) but the City has its share of feral pigeons, ravens, Canadian Geese (Liberty Park), seabirds, hawks and a variety of smaller types (Sparrows, Cardinals, Blue Jays). Roosting is common from the tops of buildings. Unfortunately, people are leaving pieces of bread for the…
“The Collection” White Plains Development Plan Rebuttal and Update
White Plains (WP) held its 3rd public hearing (March 5, 2018) on The Collection site plan with special permits for land between Westchester & Franklin Aves: on former Key Ford location, empty stores next to Westchester Burger & municipal lot on Franklin on April 2 but no one but developer spoke. City voted 5 to…
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Homeless; Abandoned in White Plains
When is enough, enough? Properties sold to developers who then abandon their plans are often left in worse condition than what was there before. This lot in White Plains between Windsor Terrace and Amherst is one of these properties. Long gone are the house and parking lot that people used in the neighborhood. Left is…
