Parking is a challenge everywhere, but very much problematic for those in White Plains (WP). No overnight parking is allowed on the streets between 2 and 6am. Parking on many WP streets in the busiest areas are metered and many streets have limited parking or none at all. The City has numerous metered and/or permit…
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The Arts in White Plains: Past & Present
Film Production and Cinemas: City Center on Mamaroneck Ave In more recent years, film making has become common place in White Plains (WP). Filming can often be seen at various locations in the City but going to a cinema to watch a movie on a big screen has been a favorite pastime in WP for…
White Plains Revitalization; Its Vanishing Past
In February 2019, one of White Plains' older homes was demolished. The former house built around 1913 by Rocco Briante, a builder of homes and other structures, at 40 Chatterton Parkway had become a "zombie" property. Neglect caused severe deterioration of not only the house but to the stone stairs that rose above the street.…
Reward Programs & Perks in White Plains
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…
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…
Unique Retail Finds in White Plains
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…
