Writings by Sandra Harrison
"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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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…
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…
White Plains (WP) held its 3rd public hearing 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 2 in favor…
Read More "The Collection Plan for White Plains- My Rebuttal"
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…
75 S Broadway Now being fixed 2016 Mamaroneck Ave. Man from City Center Apartments toilets dog in Tibbits daily Franklin Ave Bottle People going to Stop & Shop Man sitting outside parked van on sidewalk…
No curb cut; sidewalk blocked. Cop not directing traffic. Area has many pedestrians with disabilities. How is a wheel chair to navigate through this? Told officer there was no ramp and he basically laughed it off. The four governments (Federal, State, County and City) in White Plains that operated agencies, offices,…
