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Gotta admit – Fall is my favorite time of year. It is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. I look at the fourth quarter of the calendar year as the first quarter of the next year…and I think others feel the same way. About a week ago I was at Carlson’s Floral and Gift on route 100B on Dobbs Ferry Road in the White Plains PO. They are always ahead of the curve. The early signs of fall were there – but summer hadn’t quite left the building. The flowers below were of the late summer variety. The Mums weren’t quite blooming, the Halloween pumpkins hadn’t arrived – yet some of the trappings of fall – like our pumpkin friends in the photo on the right had made their appearance. Carlson’s is a great store for quality arrangements and the displays can be really uplifting after a long hard day. I took these photos with my iPhone and will go back to take some more photos as the fall season gets under way!
Trump Tower White Plains NY – is one of the buildings that dominates the downtown White Plains skyline. It was the first of the high rise complexes to go up in the city and it was the tallest building in White Plains until the Ritz made its appearance at the end of 2007. As far as White Plains condos go, Trump ranks among the most luxurious. This is one complex people are always asking about. So I’m giving an update near the end of the 3rd quarter in response to all the questions about Trump and the Ritz. For more information, you might want to visit my web page for Trump Tower which has more information than will be presented here.
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The Ritz Carlton White Plains represents the pinnacle of high-rise luxury in downtown White Plains, not to mention the county of Westchester. As far as White Plains condos are concerned, it doesn’t get any more luxurious than this! Located in the heart of the downtown area, it is just steps from some of the finest dining, entertainment and shopping that Westchester has to offer. Lets not even get started on the amazing amenities the Ritz offers – and the views on the higher floors are simply breathtaking. You can get Manhattan, the Long Island Sound and everything in between in one massive panorama. Being just 33 minutes from midtown Manhattan is the icing on the cake.
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It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day that changed the world in 2001. I think we all remember where we were on that fateful morning. In the wake of this sad anniversary there is opportunity..an opportunity to give something to the community.
The Westchester County Center is hosting an event to rally volunteers from all over the county…
When: Friday Sept. 9, 2011 2:00-7:00 PM
Where: Westchester County Center – Central Ave - White Plains NY
- Connect with over 100 non-profit organizations that need volunteers.
- Give blood and help save lives.
- Support our men and women in uniform.
- Bring non-perishable canned food for the Montrose VA Food Pantry.
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Right now I’m experimenting with a new video/slide show format for my still photos…. I had a recent debacle with Animoto and they canceled my account and turned off my video feed. After having so many compatibility problems I’m hesitating to commit to a new vendor. Interestingly, I found Pro-Show Web – when trolling the web for customer service issues with Animoto. Apparently, I was not alone and several professional photographers suggested them. I want to create more local videos making them a staple of my blog. Any feedback – positive or negative will be most welcome! If anyone has trouble viewing the video – I would love to know about it. Be sure to let me know what browser you are using.
So this very short video is a slide show of downtown White Plains in the late summer and fall. The downtown is vibrant and active with Trump Tower and the Ritz Carlton dominating the scene as high-rise buildings. White Plains is often thought of as the mini-me Manhattan and with good reason. Many Manhattan restaurants and shops have opened their doors in White Plains was successful transplants.
Recently, I’ve posted several posts on the issue of the French American School of New York and their purchase of the Ridgeway Golf Club. Previously many of the home owners in Gedney Farms enjoyed the wonderful vista of golf course views from their back yards. Most bought their homes with the understanding that should the golf club disappear, the local zoning was for very low-density housing . Now FASNY wants to build a major campus for 1200 students on the grounds.
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About 10 days ago I had about an hour to spare – so I grabbed the camera and spent some quality time on the Yonkers Waterfront. After writing about the Science Barge and my new feathered friends, I thought it was time to share the waterfront photos. The area is the southernmost part of the River Walk that is being built along the Hudson from Peekskill to the Bronx border. Eventually it will be a contiguous walk. The views of Manhattan were pretty amazing even though it was hazy and hot – and that little girl in the last photo was obviously having a great time…
The Manhattan Skyline from the Yonkers NY Waterfront
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White Plains NY has often been referred to as “the city in the park”. It has a long tradition of trying to maintain green spaces even when pressure from developers would turn the entire downtown into a solid block of concrete, brick, mortar, steel and glass. Thanks to activist citizens, the green “feel” has been maintained. Not without many a fight and not without a great deal of help from several organizations.
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Zoning – Schomning! That’s what a lot of developers and buyers with deep pockets are saying these days….
In a world increasingly divided between the have mores and the have nots, and municipalities struggling to make ends meet – those with deep pockets feel that minor incidentals such as “zoning” and a “city planning” are small obstacles to be pushed aside with relative ease. All they have to do is purchase a property – zoning not withstanding – plant their flag and impose their “vision” for the future of the land on the community.
- Zoning – Who cares? We’ll just threaten litigation if the city refuses us.
- Declining Property Values? Change is inevitable - so if a few people get “hurt” in the name of progress – that’s life.
- City Planning? – We bought the land – the city will just have to change its “plans!”
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For the last two years I have posted a July 4th holiday calendar and judging by the number of people viewing and the phone calls – it has been a huge success.
It’s not too early to think about the 4th of July Weekend – heck it is almost upon us. There is no need to go to Manhattan for great 4th of July fireworks and events – Just look at these Westchester events chock full of fireworks. Save gasoline and stress and forget the city this year. There is plenty to do in your own back yard and you save gasoline and stress.
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Village of Mamaroneck Fireman’s Carnival:
Harbor Island Park – Mamaroneck Ave and Boston Post Rd.
Begins Tuesday June 28 7-11 PM . There is a parade on June 29th and fireworks on July 4th. The event continues through the 5th of July.
This is the Fire Department’s annual fundraiser. But the event itself is special and fun for ALL.
Independence Day Celebration – White Plains
White Plains High School – North St. between Bryant & Ridgeway
June 30 6-10 PM
A fun filled evening of inflatable rides, entertainment and fireworks.
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