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Heat Advisory/Cooling Stations
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Reminder - The Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers is Prohibited
The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited in the City of White Plains- Let’s work together to reduce noise and protect our environment.

City of White Plains 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Hydrant Flushing - Battle Avenue, Church Street, North Street
The Bureau of Water will be flushing water mains between the hours of midnight and 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4 in the neighborhoods of Battle Avenue, Church Street and North Street.

Community Impact Alliance Brings Faith Leaders and Nonprofits Together to Turn Community Concerns Into Connections and Action
Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson convenes collaborative gathering with the Ministers Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity at Calvary Baptist Church; participants call for more face-to-face collaboration, resource sharing and funding support Westchester County…

White Plains Police Responds to Abandoned Infant Incident
On August 30, 2026, the White Plains Department of Public Safety responded to a distressing incident involving an abandoned newborn infant. Early this morning, police officers were dispatched to ShopRite inside the City Center shopping complex following reports of an infant…

Severe Weather Alert
White Plains is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch through midnight tonight. The city could experience hail, flash flooding and winds of up to 70 mph.

Accepting Applications for Youth Action Climate Fund
Have a great idea to create change in our community while helping the planet? We want to hear about it! We are prepared to offer grants up to $5,000 to each group of young people (ages 15-24) to make their climate action project a reality.

Road Work Beginning September 8 - Tibbits Avenue and Woodland Place
The City of White Plains Department of Public Works will be performing road maintenance in September on both Tibbits Avenue and Woodland Place.

City Implements 15-Day Warning Period for Expired Registration & Inspection Stickers
White Plains is implementing a new 15-day warning period for expired vehicle registrations and inspections. Under the new policy, vehicle owners will receive a warning. A ticket will not be issued until the expiration is more than 15 days old.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Please join us for a morning of peaceful remembrance as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Truck Day - September 19
Mark your calendar to motor over to Truck Day on Saturday, September 19. This annual free event is always popular for kids and the young at heart. Come climb aboard to learn about the trucks that keep White Plains moving.