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Affordable Housing Focus Of Expo At Westchester County Center Affordable Housing Focus Of Expo At Westchester County Center
Affordable Housing Focus Of Expo At Westchester County Center The Westchester County Fair and Affordable Housing Expo of 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, and affordable housing resources will be discussed in detail. This year’s expo is taking place at the Westchester County Center (198 Central Avenue) in White Plains between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. During this time, participants can attend a variety of workshops on subjects like affordable housing, rental housing, resources for down payments, closing costs, property improvements and more. These workshops are designed to answer any number of major questions about the path to homeownership and afford…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors
Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors Students from a total of 15 Westchester County school districts will be participating in the City of Science event in White Plains on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Science event, which marks the first of its kind to occur outside of the five boroughs, involves both teachers and students working as volunteers and science ambassadors.  Event coordinators are working with several local groups including FIRST, Friends of Rye Nature Center, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Westchester Children's Museum, Greenburgh Nature Center and the Hudson River Museum. The event is produ…

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by Valerie Musson
Sports
More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational
More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational More than 1,000 cheerleaders from Westchester and surrounding counties will be participating in the annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan 23. The event will take place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains (198 Central Avenue). Participants will be judged based on various aspects of their routines, from jumps to pyramids, partner stunts, choreography, timing, difficulty and more. “It’s been said that with football you get four downs, in baseball you get three strikes, but in cheerleading, you have to get it…

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by Valerie Musson
Politics
Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions
Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions County Executive George Latimer said balancing next year's county budget requires creative solutions but also some tough decisions. Latimer has introduced his proposed $1.94 billion to the county Board of Legislators, which can revise the budget before its passage next month. In a Wednesday speech before the Business Council of Westchester, Latimer, a 65-year-old Democrat from Rye, said, "That was a fast year." He spoke to the group a year ago after defeating Republican Rob Astorino. Latimer pointed out that he inherited a multi-million dollar budget deficit and depleted reserves but …

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by Jon Craig
News
Westchester Holds Active Shooter Training At County Center Westchester Holds Active Shooter Training At County Center
Westchester Holds Active Shooter Training At County Center As the number of active shooter incidents continues to climb around the nation, County Executive George Latimer brought school administrators, municipal leaders and police officials together for an intensive training exercise. More than 100 participants attended the training at the Westchester County Center on Monday, Sept. 17 from a variety of school districts and communities from northern Westchester, with the exercise continuing on Tuesday for southern Westchester school districts and communities. Latimer said: “This exercise tests the systems in place for response and cooperation amon…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
High School Basketball Coach Drops Out Of Assembly Race High School Basketball Coach Drops Out Of Assembly Race
High School Basketball Coach Drops Out Of Assembly Race Saunders High School basketball coach and social studies teacher Anthony Nicodemo has ended his bid for a New York state Assembly seat.          "This was not an easy decision, but one that had to be made," Nicodemo said on Twitter. "The experience was invaluable and I have no regrets." Nicodemo was seeking the 90th District Assembly seat vacated by Shelley Mayer of Yonkers after she won the state Senate seat vacated by County Executive George Latimer of Rye. Nicodemo explained, "We obtained over 600 signatures from voters in the 90th that were ruled invalid over t…

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by Jon Craig
News
'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say 'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say
'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say There is a critical blood shortage in Westchester. Hospitals and patients are in need of blood donations.  Ir's not too late to show up for a Monday, June 11 blood drive at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Walk-in donors are welcome until 4 p.m. at 198 Central Ave. For details about donating now or later this month, click here.  To schedule an appointment call 1-800-933-2566. Please bring I.D. with photo or signature. 

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by Jon Craig
Sports
WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market
WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market There was a free ticket giveaway on Wednesday, May 23, during the weekly Farmer's Market on Court Street in White Plains. The downtown Farmer's Market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is promoting the New York Liberty’s 2018 home opener at their new home – the Westchester County Center -- this Friday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday's event features White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, Liberty and WNBA legends Teresa Weatherspoon and Swin Cash and Liberty Chief Operating Officer Keia Clarke. Maddie the Mascot will also be at the Farmer's Market for a special meet/greet and photos with pro basketbal…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony
Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony Two Purchase College graduates will be honored as "distinguished alumni" on Friday, May 18 during the SUNY college's 46th annual commencement.  The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Degrees will be conferred upon nearly 1,100 graduating scholars representing dozens of majors and several countries.  The day will feature the lively music of Purchase faculty member Joe Ferry and the Big Ska Band. This year, acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders ‘76 and state Assemblywoman Latrice Walker ‘01 will receive the President’s Award for Distinguished A…

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by Jon Craig
Sports
Latimer Celebrates Section 1 Semifinal Basketball Tipoff Latimer Celebrates Section 1 Semifinal Basketball Tipoff
Latimer Celebrates Section 1 Semifinal Basketball Tipoff County Executive George Latimer celebrated the tipoff of the Section 1 Semifinals Basketball Playoff games at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Tuesday night, Feb. 20.\ Latimer attended the Class C contest between third seed Tuckahoe High School and No. 2 seed Haldane High School. Haldane prevailed in overtime by the score of 63-54. After weeks of negotiations, Latimer brokered a deal to keep the Section 1 Tournament Semifinals at the County Center.

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by Jon Craig
Sports
‪Section 1 Basketball Semifinals To Return To Westchester County Center ‪Section 1 Basketball Semifinals To Return To Westchester County Center
‪Section 1 Basketball Semifinals To Return To Westchester County Center ‪Section 1 basketball ;semifinal. playoffs will return to Westchester County Center in White Plains.County Executive George Latimer, on his Facebook page, said this is "an iconic venue and it’s where high school basketball belongs". The Executive Committee of Section 1 voted in November 2017 not to hold the 2018 boys and girls high school basketball tournament at the Westchester County Center. The Executive Committee held two subsequent votes, the most recent being on Jan. 3, and reaffirmed that vote. These decisions were reached after reaching a deadlock with the prior County admi…

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by Daily Vocie
Sports
Women's NBA NY Liberty Relocating To Westchester County Center Women's NBA NY Liberty Relocating To Westchester County Center
Women's NBA NY Liberty Relocating To Westchester County Center The New York Liberty have made their decision. The women's professional basketball team is taking its talents to the Westchester County Center. As it continues to search for a buyer for the Liberty, the Madison Square Garden Company recently announced their 2018 schedule, with their primary home court being at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Officials said that this is the first time in more than two decades that a professional sports team has called Westchester home. “I am excited to have the New York Liberty play here in Westchester at the County Center. The games will not…

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by Zak Failla