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In a fitting tribute to President''s Day, the day we celebrate the birthdays'' of Washington and Lincoln, Westchester County has taken the first important step in saving the Miller House. This historic farmhouse in North White Plains (Town of North Castle) is where General George Washington stayed during the Battle of White Plains. Built in 1738, the farmhouse has been exposed to the elements for 270 years and is in poor condition.
This week we approved a $55,000 contract with Landair Project Resources, Inc. to assess the condition of the farmhouse and its site on Virginia Road and to make recommendations for its preservation. Landair''s study will begin shortly and a report will be released this spring.
The Miller House, like the Jacob Purdy House in White Plains, reminds us of General George Washington, the Continental Army and the hard-fought struggle of the American Revolution that gave birth to this great country. The preservation of the Miller House is necessary if we are to ensure that future generations can visit actual historic sites and connect with our country''s and this area''s rich history.
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Many local residents have brought to our attention the need to save this historic structure. Rob Hoch, president of the White Plains Historical Society, recently said, "The Elijah Miller house is an important symbol of our Revolutionary Era. It is fitting that the county is taking necessary measures to ensure its preservation."
Incidently, in celebration of President''s Day, the Miller House and the Jacob Purdy House will be open to the public this Sunday, February 17th. The Miller House at 140 Virginia Road in North White Plains will be open from Noon to 3:00 PM. The Purdy House at 60 Park Avenue in White Plains will be open from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Admission is free.
Happy President''s Day and enjoy your weekend!
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Yonkers, NY – Westchester County Legislator Jose Alvarado (D-Yonkers) is reaching out to the public on behalf of the family of slain deliveryman Martin Antonio Perez (pictured) . The 25-year old Yonkers father was gunned down in a stairwell last night while delivering a food order to an apartment at 50 Hawthorne Avenue in Yonkers.
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Legislator George Oros (R-C/Cortlandt) recently teamed up with Peekskill NAACP President Bob Spencer to donate six used computers for economically challenged youngsters in the Peekskill area.
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The 11th Annual Celebration of Italian Heritage & Culture Month at the Westchester County Board of Legislators
In celebration of October as Italian Heritage and Culture Month in Westchester, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, along with the Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations and the Westchester Italian Cultural Center, presented Westchester students with proclamations honoring them as the county''s outstanding Italian language students. Please see below for names of honorees, listed according to the district in which they live. Also listed is the student''s high school and Italian language teacher. As part of the celebration, each County Legislator presented a Certificate of Merit to the teacher-selected outstanding Italian language student in his or her district. |
District 1—Hon. George Oros Julien Levesque Hendrick Hudson High School Silvana Cappabianca |
District 10—Hon. Vito Pinto
Lauren Sears |
District 2—Hon. Ursula LaMotte Alessandro Marchetti The Montfort Academy Mara Persampieri |
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District 3—Hon. Sue Swanson David Caso Westlake High School Rossana Caringi |
District 11—Hon. James Maisano Rebecca Maxfield New Rochelle High School Maria Notaro |
District 4—Hon. Mike Kaplowitz Cathryn Cardillo Yorktown High School Dominic Passarelli |
District 12—Hon. Thomas Abinant Katia Vieira Ardsley High School Annamaria Forte |
District 5—Hon. William Ryan, Chair Alissa Brunetti White Plains High School Giuseppe Spedaliere |
District 13—Hon. Clinton Young Justin Schnabel Mount Vernon High School Lucia Vetrone |
District 6—Hon. Martin Rogowsky Riya Goyal Harrison High School Rita Delli Carpini |
District 14—Hon. Bernice Spreckman Christopher Ceriello Lincoln High School Giovanna DeAngelis |
District 7—Hon. Judy Myers Nicola Paracchini Rye Neck High School Rita Maria Carolini |
District 15—Hon. Gordon Burrows Mercedes Aquino Roosevelt High School Nancy Adorno |
District 8—Hon. Lois Bron Rachel Davis Woodlands High School Maria Vannucci |
Dist. 16—Hon. Ken Jenkins Amber Cannady Gorton High School Carmela Cevetillo |
District 9—Hon. William Burton Lucia Muñoz Ossining High School Francesca Amedeo |
District 17—Hon. Jose Alvarado Hye Ji Choi Yonkers High School Maria DiBello |
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County Board Bill Ryan started the tradition three years ago of formally acknowledging the many contributions the Jewish community has made to our country and our county.
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