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…
Category: White Plains Today
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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White Plains Demographics
White Plains (WP) today is a "diverse" community but it has not always been. Census reporting gives the best way to examine the changes.WP's first settlers came from Rye in 1683 and were English Puritans. The first US census of 1790, recorded WP with a total population of 550. This number included 40 slaves. In…
White Plains Unique Retail Finds
White Plains (WP) has lots of Department/individual retail stores, restaurants, exercise stores, bakeries, nurseries, groceries, travel agents, tattoo shops, delis, nail & hair salons/spas but here is a listing of unique shops: Art: Thomsoms's Art & Frame at thomsonsartcenter.com ArtsWestchester (Gallery/Shop, Individual Artist Gallery/Sales & Special sales) Target has craft/art supplies Muse Paintbar (84 Mamaroneck…
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 Plan for White Plains- My Rebuttal
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…
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The Westchester Mall of White Plains Renovation
Renovations at The Westchester included new flooring, signage and the complete redo of the Food Court. The Food Court now called "Savor" is still not completed but they broke through the area on Armory Place to make an outside eating space.
