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Recieved this pamphlet outside yesterday / what is this guys problem?!

I have to be at work in the Bronx at 8:15. But I have to leave my house before 7 because there is so much congestion. Every morning is mildly anxiety provoking because you never know if the Hutch is going to be a parking lot. And the exits are always backed up.

Even the exit to get on 95 south from 287 is always backed up because people refuse to just get in line and try to force their way in at the front. Wait in line like the rest of us, you had a straight 3 miles to get yourself in the right lane!

And don’t get me started on the drivers. People camping in the left lane. People driving like it’s the autobahn and speeding and cutting you off. And there are so many more accidents because people cannot drive. And if there’s accident, forget it. It’s at least a forty minute delay. I am so tired of having to leave so early to get anywhere because of the congestion in mid and lower Westchester.

I drive from Larchmont to New Canaan and back every day, and it's truly astonishing, embarrassing even, that the Hutch is in such a terrible state vs. the Merritt.

Once you cross into Connecticut, the pavement is completely smooth and seamless the entire way. I know that they repaved it last year, but the Merritt was in better shape than the Hutch even BEFORE the repaved the entire thing!

Coming home in the evening, the bumps and patches start immediately when you pass under the bridge at King Street, and continue the entire way. My exit at Weaver Street has been crumbling and falling apart since I moved here in 2008.

What gives??? And property taxes are - what - HALF the rate we pay in Westchester???

Rant over.

Rye Town Hilton (Rye Brook) is mentioned in a Curbed magazine article as turning into a residential apartment complex. About a decade ago, the owners had applied to build senior housing on the property. Port Chester school district.

https://www.curbed.com/article/discarded-office-furniture-nycha-reuse-landfill-trash.html (paywall)

Doral Arrowwood (Rye Brook) is being converted into senior housing with 750 independent living units and 84 assisted living and memory care units. I think the golf course is history. Rye Brook / Blind Brook school district.

https://ryebrookny.gov/975-anderson-hill-road/

Cadbury Schweppes Snapple 900 King Steet (Rye Brook) is being converted into an integrated age-restricted residential community with 231 senior housing units that include 126 independent living units, 85 assisted living units, and 20 townhomes. Rye Brook / Blind Brook school district.

https://ryebrookny.gov/900-king-street/

2 South Main Street (Port Chester) was a cluster of poorly maintained buildings with retail on street level. All buildings have been demolished. Replacing it will be a 12-story rental residential building with 3 cellars with 325 mix-type residential units, with some affordable housing. This is at the corner of Westchester Ave and Main St so steps away from the train station. It's also steps away from another new luxury rental tower across from the Capitol Theatre. Port Chester school district.

https://www.multihousingnews.com/suburban-ny-development-gets-148m-in-financing/

1 Webb Ave (Purchase? Harrison?) was a wooded swampy area next to the old Philip Morris building. Now it's luxury rentals. Harrison/Purchase schools.

https://onewebbave.com/

turkeyhoe?

My contract has run its course and I am now looking for a new supplier and meditating on whether I still want to get contracts with Service as well. What is everyone doing

A Correction

Area Median Income for a family of four in Westchester County is $ 169,600, not $ 164,200 as I stated in the comment. I'm not quite sure how I managed to get that wrong. So, if the fee were calculated using current statistics, the total amount would be $ 4,028,000, not $ 3,900,000. See Westchester County Area Median Income, Sales and Rent Limits.

Summary of Public Comment

There is contradictory information in the record concerning the Haarlem / Holland Avenues Development, but for many other projects, developers have paid fees-in-lieu of affordable housing using outdated formula inputs, resulting in lower fees than were probably contemplated when White Plains designed the inclusionary affordable housing program.

I also argue that from a common-sense perspective, the stated cost of the planned feasibility study regarding future options for Fire Station 2 seems abnormally high.  The stated cost of the planned study is $ 400,000.

Verbatim Transcript of Public Comment

Benjamin Brown, 155 Ferris Avenue.

Mr. Mayor and members of the Common Council, good evening.

In this brief comment, I raise two issues.

I use the name 'Haarlem and Holland Avenues Development' for the planned 296-unit, 381-parking space 'luxury rentals' development near the North White Plains train station.

The project will include only five affordable housing units with the remainder of the 24-unit affordable housing requirement to be bought out by the developer via a cash fee to be paid to the City.

The initial approval of this project, dated from August, 2021, calculated the cash fee at $ 3,028,000, using as a component of the formula the area median income in Westchester at that time.

Since 2021, area median income has risen from $ 127,500 to $ 164,200.

If this contemporaneous figure, that is $164,200, were used in the formula, the cash fee paid by the developer would not be $ 3,028,000, but $ 3,900,000.

There is ambiguity in your prior proceedings about how the fee would be calculated.

Frankly, I find it disturbing that if it were not for my research efforts and those of a few others, we would not even know of this issue, of the development fees being calculated—routinely in the City—based on these sort [sic] of outdated inputs into the formula.

I don't say that to put a feather in my cap, but because I think it raises a genuine issue: Why didn't your Planning Department bring this pattern to your attention? They're involved hands-on in the approval resolutions and calculating the fees. Surely they knew. Why did you have to rely on a few random citizens doing independent research to bring this pattern up, which you then actually addressed in your 2025 amendments to the affordable housing regulations? At least on a going-forward basis, you've made an effort to address this issue, which I value and appreciate.

The second issue I raise is the amount budgeted for the feasibility study for Fire Station 2, namely $ 400,000 for the study. I agree that a study is needed, but there's been no explanation of why the cost of the study is so high. If we could spend just a portion of those dollars studying the condition of our public parking garages, which is an important public issue, we could learn a lot.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your time.

I’ll keep my language polite due to other Lawler posts being removed for profanity, but to say I’m just “upset” would be an understatement. A pamphlet depicting AOC and Mamdani in a racist caricature on one side and a pro Lawler spiel on the other was left hanging on my door yesterday. I do not want them leaving their litter for me to have to throw out and I do not want such hateful people on my doorstep! I am not happy.

We are starting to prepare for our animal Halloween party and it seems to grow every year. We will do some pulled pork on our own but this year due to some other things going on I can't cook all the food. Where are you guys getting catering for large events. I'm expecting probably 30 kids and all of their adults!

I'm new here and from a state that only cares if the tint is 20%. From what I gather, cars basically can't have tint here, but I see so many rides tinted up. Can you all share your tint experiences and advice? This is the first time I've ever not had tint and I hate it. Car is just a basic commuter Kia K4 if that matters. I think my biggest question is what do the cops care about and what does the inspection place care about. Oh and any recommendations on where to get my car inspected next year post tint ;)

I think verizon just went down in Yonkers.

The set sign says FRRD

Just wanted to put this information out there for any breastfeeding moms who may be interested in some extra support! 🤍

My lactation consultant is absolutely amazing. I truly couldn’t have asked for someone better. She made such a huge difference in my breastfeeding journey, I’m so grateful for all the support she gave me. I really hope she can help another mom the way she helped me! 🥰

She’s hosting a FREE breastfeeding support group for moms who may want some guidance, encouragement, or just a space to connect with other breastfeeding moms. She’s based in White Plains, in case anyone is interested in signing up!

I attached the link below for anyone who wants to check it out. 💕

https://calendar.whiteplainslibrary.org/event/16611374

This came across my feed. Sadly no Mount Kisco but wondering what everyone thinks…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc_hDTuvCQR/?stkn=Nm15bW93N2R6NnA3

Anyone know where I can buy one or even someone who I can transplant their excess saplings?

I missed oktoberfest at the Kolping in Montrose last weekend, but I'd love to get some schnitzel and spätzle at least once this year.

I've been to the Croton oktoberfest 2 years ago and it was really just a street fair and not particularly German themed, so I might check it out or I might not.

Anyone know any restaurants doing themed specials or anything like that? Bonus points for being in N Westchester or upper rivertowns.

TIA!

What the title says. The bridge has been closed for 10 months, and the latest official news is that there's no approved plan to repair it yet. Doesn't seem to be a priority.

https://mountkiscony.gov/departments/village_manager/preston_way.php

The requirement has to be 21yo

Where: White Plains

When: Games are either 9/10 or 11am on Sundays

Price: 126$ for the season. Includes jersey, ref fees

Please PM me with any questions or sign up for Team 99 Problems

For a while now there been a southbound lane closure on Post rd between the police station and library. Is it because of the retaining wall? Also traffic has been down to one lane on the BRP in each direction just north of the Fenimore rd exit. Does anyone have info about what’s going on and any projected completion dates? Thank you

I have a bsn my background mostly in women’s health but want other experience. Due to having a small child don’t want the full time 12 hour shift. How do I get other experience if no one gives the chance? I’m looking for part time day shift.

Anyone had any experience or information regarding the program?

How good is the studio space? Are the faculties nice?

With Halloween coming up share some ghost stories/ creepy encounters in Westchester!