Sandy's Written Creations
Writings by Sandra Harrison including poetry, essays, fiction, non-fiction; children's literatire.
Category: White Plains Today
White Plains Revitalization; Its Vanishing Past
In February 2019, one of White Plains’ older homes was demolished. Former Rocco Briante house was built around 1914. 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… Continue Reading “White Plains Revitalization; Its Vanishing Past”
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… Continue Reading “Reward Programs & Perks in White Plains”
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… Continue Reading “Helpful Resources for White Plains Residents in Need”
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… Continue Reading “White Plains Demographics”
Unique White Plains Retail
White Plains (WP) has lots stores but here is a listing of unique shops: Art: Thomsoms’s Art & Frame at 9thomsonsartcenter.com ArtsWestchester (Gallery/Shop, Individual Artist Gallery/Sales & Special sales) Muse Paintbar (84 Mamaroneck Ave) Music: Smash Music Store at http://www.smashmusic.net D Z Strad Violin… Continue Reading “Unique White Plains Retail”
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.… Continue Reading “Wildlife in White Plains”
“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… Continue Reading ““The Collection” White Plains Development Plan Rebuttal and Update”
Renovation “The Westchester”
Renovations (2016) at The Westchester included new flooring, signage and the complete redo of the Food Court. The Food Court called “Savor” included the opening area on Armory Place to make an outside eating space. The Westchester opened in 1995 with Nordstrom and Neiman… Continue Reading “Renovation “The Westchester””
White Plains’ City Center Redo
Some of the changes around the city include road repaving, store openings and renovations at some of city’s busiest commercial areas. Nothing lasts forever and many of our city structures need repairs and updating. One does not need to always tear things down to make… Continue Reading “White Plains’ City Center Redo”
