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.
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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Use the QR Code at the bottom of this page and have these great events with you all weekend – where ever you go. Go to QuiQR to get this feature for your smart phone if you don’t already have it.
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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The third quarter of 2008 has just ended and its time to take stock of the Westchester housing market. Real estate is a local business and this was never more true than in Westchester County. In Westchester, you can move from high-rise cityscape to rolling hills with single family homes on half acre lots in less than two miles. It should not be surprising that market trends vary between communities.
White Plains, NY a city of close to 60,000 residents and a commuter population of over 250,000 has witnessed explosive growth over the past ten years and has proved to be remarkably resilient in spite of the housing recession that currently grips the country. Nevertheless, there has been some weakness in this market and in some sectors there have been minor corrections.
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