News from the City of White Plains aa a aaaaaaMAY 2024 | | |
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Jill E. Solomon Annual Youth Bike Helmet & Safety Day. Ebersole Rink. 10 am to Noon. Free. WP residents only. Register at 914.422.1336. | | |
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White Plains ComicFest. City Center. Noon - 4 pm. Free. Collectables, Costume contest, artists, fun for all. Registration required for some activities. | | |
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Pawty in the Park. Spring Dog Park Event. Battle Hill Dog Park. 11 am - noon. Free. Register at 914.422.1336. | | |
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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. Starts at Main & Church St. 10 am. Ends at WP Rural Cemetery. City offices closed. Holiday sanitation schedule. | |
White Plains Speed Limit Reduced to 25 MPH | |
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The City of White Plains will be reducing the speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH citywide. The lower speed limit will make city streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Starting in May, the City of White Plains Transportation Department will commence the process of installing new signs indicating the new citywide 25 mile per hour speed limit.
The new 25 MPH speed limit will not apply to:
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- Bryant Avenue
- Central Avenue
- Central Westchester Parkway
- Mamaroneck Avenue
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- North Broadway
- North Street
- Old Mamaroneck Road
- Tarrytown Road
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- Westchester Avenue
- White Plains Avenue
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The City of White Plains has been selected to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
This opportunity allows the City to fund micro-grants to rapidly launch and support youth-led climate initiatives. White Plains organizations that serve youth ages 15-24 can apply for up to $5,000 for a project to help facilitate climate action within our city.
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We are excited to see what the brilliant young minds of today can do to combat climate change and benefit our community through innovation in topics such as: the environment and natural resources, clean energy, reducing greenhouse gases, and climate resilience/adaptation. Click here for information and applications. | |
White Plains Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) | | |
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The City of White Plains was awarded $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson Region winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
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Historic Groundbreaking for Mt. Hope Plaza Affordable Housing Project on Lake Street | |
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After a decade of planning, the construction of Mt. Hope Plaza, an affordable housing project for seniors in White Plains, has begun.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site at 63 Lake Street on April 12 attended by a host of local officials and community members.
The $40 million development, a collaboration between Mt. Hope A.M.E Zion Church and Community Housing Innovations, will offer 56 affordable apartments, with 20 units earmarked for those needing supportive services.
The six-story building will feature a structured parking garage, with 47 spaces shared with the church. All 56 apartments are designated for adults aged 62 and older with income at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income. Twenty units will specifically cater to seniors experiencing homelessness, supported by services funded under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.
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White Plains Sustainability Fair on May 11 | |
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A nod to Earth Day at the White Plains Recreation & Parks building, 85 Gedney Way.
Learn practical ways to create a more sustainable lifestyle at the White Plains Sustainability Fair.
The Fair will take place on Sat. May 11 from 10 am to 1 pm at the White Plains Recreation & Parks Building at 85 Gedney Way. It is free to all.
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Join us for the Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat Nature Tour
Sat. May 11, 11 am to Noon
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Register for this hour-long guided tour of the Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat located on Route 119 between Robertson Ave. and Chatterton Ave.
Learn about an impressive array of native plants and their important ecological relationship to local animals.
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The Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat is located on Route 119 between Robertson Ave. and Chatterton Ave. Parking is available in the Central-Tarrytown lot at the corner of Tarrytown Rd. and Central Ave. | |
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Don't Miss It as a Marcher or Viewer
White Plains Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27
The 2024 White Plains Memorial Day Parade steps off from the corner of Church and Main St at 10 am on Monday, May 27. The parade proceeds up Main St. and North Broadway to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at the White Plains Rural Cemetery.
The City invites community organizations and businesses to participate as marchers. If you'd like to march, please call 914.422.1424 or email atofano@whiteplainsny.gov. This is the City's longest parade route and there are many comfortable viewing points along the way.
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This year's Memorial Day Grand Marshal is Jonathan Manzueta, a Navy veteran. The Deceased Ceremony Honoree is U.S. Army veteran Harry Bright, who was the first African American to serve on the White Plains Common Council and was Director of the White Plains Commission on Human Rights for 12 years. | |
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Did You Know?
You can check the progress of all development proposals and projects
in White Plains by clicking here.
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Don't Miss these Free Events!
Upcoming Events in Downtown White Plains
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Are You a WP Teen (or do you know one?) Looking to Learn New Skills this Summer While Getting paid? | |
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Complete the Summer Youth Employment Application
Through the Summer Employment Program run by the White Plains Youth Bureau, White Plains youth ages
14 -21 are provided paid internships and employment within a variety of city departments, camps, and non-profit organizations during the summer months.
Once you have submitted an approved application packet, identification and resume you will be invited to the Job Fair. You MUST attend the Job Fair to be considered for a summer job.
The Youth Employment Services personnel prepare the youth for their employment by providing job training, and workshops. Click here for more information about the Youth Employment Service.
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Did you know?
Sustainable Westchester is offering ways for renters and owners to save money on their energy bill.
Sustainable Westchester is looking for Con Edison customers to sign up for the Community Solar project opportunity to save up to 10% on their monthly electric bill.
Subscribers do not install solar panels on their homes. They will be subscribed to the Community Solar project that will provide a guaranteed savings on their Con Edison bill.
Priority enrollment is awarded to low/moderate income household and those enrolled in HEAP, SNAP, TANF, SSI, Empower+. Sustainable Westchester staff will help those who sign up to determine their eligibility enrollment.
For more information email communitysolar@sustainablewestchester.org or call 914.242.4725 ext. 112.
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Etain
Medical/Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
75 Mamaroneck Avenue
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Leafology
Legal Cannabis Dispensary
244 Main Street
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The CWP Food Scrap Composting Center Wins a County ECO Award
The City of White Plains Food Scrap Composting Center is the recipient of a Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities 2024 Eco Award.
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Click here for more information about the White Plains Food Scrap Composting Program. | |
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Lazy Boy Saloon Is the Winner
Lazy Boy Saloon at 154 Mamaroneck Ave.is the winner of best wings in the 2024 Downtown White Plains Wing Walk sponsored by the White Plains Business Improvement District.
Lazy Boy's signature Tequila Citrus flavor delivered a knockout punch of taste and satisfaction. Lilly’s Jerk Wing won the Guest Judge Award.
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WP Fire Chief Douglas McMath Retires
Congratulations to Fire Chief Douglas McMath who retired in April after three years as Chief. Chief McMath served in the White Plains Fire Department in a variety of capacities for 31 years.
The Interim Fire Chief is Claudio Petriccione, who has been with the department for 26 years and has served as Deputy Fire Chief since 2023.
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White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong, left, and Mayor Tom Roach, right, congratulate Claudio Petriccione on his appointment as Interim Fire Chief at ceremonies on April 4. | |
Retiring White Plains Fire Chief Douglas McMath receives a Department Salute as he leaves the Public Safety Building on April 2, 2024. | |
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White Plains Youth Police Initiative
Congratulations to the 12 White Plains youth and 10 White Plains Police Officers who completed the week-long Spring 2024 session of the White Plains Youth Police Initiative.
YPI is a prevention and early intervention program designed to enhance trust between law enforcement, teenagers, and their families. It is a collaboration between the White Plains Youth Bureau, the White Plains Police Department, and Grandpa's United.
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Congratulations to the White Plains Youth Bureau Basketball Team
The White Plains Youth Bureau basketball team won the first Jackie Robinson Project 42 Youth Sports and Education Championship.
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The City of White Plains has many accessible events and welcomes people with disabilities
If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to an event, please call the sponsoring agency during normal business hours:
Recreation & Parks -- 914.422.1336, Youth Bureau -- 914.422.1378,
Public Works -- 914.422.1221
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City Apps Make Living in White Plains Better, Easier & Safer | | |
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All City of White Plains Apps are available, for free, on either Google Play or the App Store | |
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White Plains Public Safety - Tip411 | |
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