How did people get around White Plains before and during colonial days? How did new modes of transport transform WP from a "sleepy" small village into a modern city? Horses: John Rosch photograph part of White Plains Public Library Digital Collection. Remember, that modern day horses did not come to America till Europeans brought them…
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Parking in White Plains
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…
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) but going to a cinema to watch a movie on a big screen has been a favorite pastime in WP for over 100 years. Today, people can see a movie on the…
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…
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 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…
