5 Mayors Reminisce: 40 Years of the White Plains Youth Bureau
August 30, 2010
On Thursday, September 16, 2010, the City of White Plains Youth Bureau will host an historical eve-ning in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. For the first time in the history of White Plains the five elected Mayors who have overseen the development of the White Plains Youth Bureau will gather to share their thoughts and vision for the Youth Bureau during their tenure.

New Program Offers to Help Residents Save on Energy Costs
August 30, 2010
Westchester County is launching a new program tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 31, that will offer free home energy assessments to homeowners who want to learn how they can make their homes more energy efficient, and, of course, save money.

City of White Plains Blood Drive
August 26, 2010
In cooperation with the American Red Cross and the Thomas H. Slater Center, the City of White Plains is proud to sponsor a blood drive in tribute to the heroes and victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.

Schools Open - Drive Carefully
August 26, 2010
The new school year will begin in September and the City of White Plains Police Department would like to call the public’s attention to some safety tips.
  -Slow down near schools and in residential areas.
  -Drive with your headlights on - even during the day - so children and other drivers can see your car more easily.
  -Look for clues such as AAA School Safety Posters, bicycles and playgrounds that indicate children could be in the area.
  -Scan between parked cars and other objects that could obscure your line of sight, for signs of children.
  -Be extra cautious in bad weather as it takes much longer to stop a car.
  -Always stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students.

When One Person Mentors, Two Lives Are Changed
August 23, 2010
The City of White Plains Youth Bureau’s Mentor Program is recruiting adults to serve as mentors for young people. Mentors determine what age child they want to work with (elementary, middle or high school) and set their own schedule. Two hours per week can mean the world to a child.

For more information contact Sheila Foley at 914-422-1378 or sfoley@whiteplainsny.gov

New Voting Machines
August 16, 2010
The new ImageCast Voting Machine will be available to the public in the City Hall Rotunda, 255 Main Street, through Thursday, August 26, 2010. The Westchester County Board of Elections has purchased these new machines to replace the mechanical voting machines used in the past. In addition to the machine, there will be a powerpoint presentation describing the voting process and the use of the machine, as well as a sample ballot and handouts.
City Hall is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and all are welcome to come and learn about the Image Cast Voting Machine System which will be used in the September 14, 2010 Primary and the November 2, 2010 General Election.

Register For After School Connection! Low-Cost After School Program
August 16, 2010
The City of White Plains Youth Bureau, After School Connection, operates at eight sites around the city (all White Plains elementary and middle schools plus the Slater Center) from the end of the school day through 6 pm, every full school day throughout the year. The After School Connection offers a children’s choice program in a relaxed, supervised and nurturing environment. Children’s choice means children have the chance to choose a variety of enriching and stimulating activities, including active games and sports, arts and crafts, reading, music, computer learning, science and math, building with blocks and Legos and more. Homework completion is offered daily, with staff assistance.

White Plains Sustainability Questionnaire
August 6, 2010
Please take a few moments to fill out the SEEC (Sustainability and Environmental Enhancement Committee) Questionnaire . Whether you are a resident of White Plains, work or study in our City or if you are just visiting, we want to better understand the environmental interests, experiences, awareness and needs of our community. For more information on SEEC click here or visit www.sustainwhiteplains.org. Your interest is appreciated.