{ "city": "White Plains", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwhiteplains.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to consider mini-storage zoning, $3.53M bond", "summary": "The Common Council will hold first readings of multiple ordinances, including a $3.53 million bond for city-owned building repairs and a $656,500 bond for Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation. They will also schedule a public hearing for a zoning amendment to allow mini-storage facilities in the CB-3 district. Additionally, the Council will consider agreements for legal case management software, audit services, a joint terrorism task force with the FBI, and various grants and contracts for youth programs and other services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2598", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to consider $3.53M bond and mini-storage zoning amendment", "summary": "The Common Council will hold first readings on ordinances authorizing $3.53 million in bonds for city-owned building reconstruction and $656,500 for Renaissance Fountain rehabilitation. A public hearing is scheduled for August 3 on a zoning amendment to allow mini-storage facilities in the CB-3 district. The Council also will consider multiple contracts, grants, and appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2599", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Buddhist temple plan with wetland buffer variance returns to Zoning Board", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications on July 1, 2026. The most significant is a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, requiring a wetlands buffer variance and multiple other variances, adjourned from a prior meeting. Other items include a rear yard addition at 98 Ralph Avenue, a garage conversion and porch at 27 Rose Street, and a pool installation at 2 Seymour Place, each needing area variances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2595", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-2595", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to hear zoning amendment petition from 275 Main Street Associates", "summary": "The Common Council is holding a special meeting to appoint board members, consider first-reading ordinances for multiple capital projects, and discuss future capital projects including library parking structure and fountain rehabilitation. The council will also hear a presentation on a zoning ordinance amendment petition by 275 Main Street Associates, LP.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-2593", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council adopts $5.277M bond for heavy-duty vehicles and other capital projects", "summary": "At this special meeting, the Common Council adopted several bond ordinances and capital project fund amendments, including a $5,277,000 bond for heavy-duty vehicles, a $2,348,000 bond for Public Safety Building prisoner elevator rehabilitation, and a $505,000 bond for Orchard Street Pump Station roof replacement. They also discussed two capital projects (Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation and Renaissance Plaza Fountain) and received a presentation on a proposed zoning amendment for 275 Main Street. Appointments to the Ethics Board were tabled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-2596", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "White Plains Urban Renewal Agency", "headline": "Agency to vote on amended covenants for East Post Road parking garage", "summary": "The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency will consider a resolution authorizing an amended declaration of covenants and restrictions for a parking garage on East Post Road. The amendment would allow a 49-year ground lease to LC Post Road Garage LLC and extend the use restriction to 49 years, to accommodate financing and brownfield tax credits. The garage would provide 1,950 parking spaces for White Plains Hospital and 180 spaces for Brookfield Commons residents.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-2591", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-2591", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Ethics", "headline": "Board of Ethics to review 2025 financial disclosures", "summary": "The Board of Ethics will discuss submitted Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure for the 2025 reporting year, likely entering executive session for that portion. The agenda also includes new business and adjournment. This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific proposals or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-2590", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Transportation Commission", "headline": "White Plains considers 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue.", "summary": "The White Plains Transportation Commission will meet on June 16, 2026, to review a resident request for a 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue near McBride Avenue. Staff recommends limiting parking to 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays on the west side and banning parking entirely on the east side to improve pedestrian visibility. The agenda also includes an update on vegetation trimming at Davis and Bolton Avenues and routine approval of prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2585", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "12-unit condo approved at 510 North Broadway", "summary": "At its May 19 meeting, the White Plains Planning Board approved a site plan for a 12-unit condominium at 510 North Broadway. The board also listed several other pending applications, including a subdivision extension at 60 South Broadway and a 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, but no specific agenda items for that meeting are provided in this document.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2588", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to consider zoning amendment for mini-storage in CB-3 district", "summary": "The Planning Board will discuss a petition to amend the zoning ordinance to allow mini-storage facilities as a special permit use in the CB-3 district, subject to being entirely below grade. They will also hold public hearings on a site plan amendment for a swimming pool at 1148 Mamaroneck Avenue and schedule hearings for new single-family houses at 1020 and 1024 Hall Avenue. Other items include extensions of approvals and a subdivision for a 27-unit residence at 98 Broad Parkway.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2584", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Capital Projects Board", "headline": "Board to consider $3.5M increase for library parking structure", "summary": "The Capital Projects Board will vote on four amendments to the city's Capital Improvement Program. The largest is a $3.5 million increase for the Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation, raising the total to $5.7 million. Other amendments add funding for fire facilities ($200,000), city facilities ($225,000), and the public safety building prisoner elevator ($825,000).", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2587", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Conservation Board", "headline": "Board to review two single-family house site plans on Hall Avenue", "summary": "The Conservation Board will consider referrals from the Planning Board for site plan applications at 1020 and 1024 Hall Avenue, both in an environmentally sensitive R1-5 zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a status-only update on several adjourned projects, plus a discussion of the Open Space Inventory.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2586", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to rule on sign and facade changes for eight businesses", "summary": "The White Plains Design Review Board will consider multiple applications for signage and exterior alterations at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Items include resubmitted proposals for a wall sign at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop and storefront changes at Azul Bar & Grill, along with six new applications for signs or facade modifications at various commercial properties.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2583", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Buddhist temple variance adjourned; board to hear 14 other zoning appeals", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider 15 items, including several area variance requests for residential additions, pools, fences, and a proposed Buddhist temple. The temple application (Z-2024-20) at 1 Sycamore Lane, which requires a wetlands buffer variance, has been adjourned to July 15, 2026. Other notable items include a 7-foot security fence for the Hebrew Institute, pool installations, and extension requests for previously granted variances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2578", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-2578", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Board of Ethics", "headline": "Board of Ethics to consider opinion request, review financial disclosures", "summary": "The White Plains Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting to nominate and appoint a chair and secretary for 2026, discuss a pending request for an ethics opinion, and review annual financial disclosure statements for 2025 (expected to go into executive session). The agenda also includes new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2582", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council approves funding for affordable senior housing at 63 Lake Street", "summary": "The Common Council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a grant from the city's affordable housing assistance fund for a senior housing development at 63 Lake Street, a $10,000 grant for intimate partner violence reduction, and the federally mandated 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan. Also approved were street closures for events, various contracts, and program agreements for youth services and nutrition.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-2581", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-2581", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "White Plains Council considers litigation, tax settlements, and appointments", "summary": "The Common Council will review several items including a lawsuit against DISH Wireless LLC for unpaid cell tower fees and a tax settlement for 701 Westchester Avenue. Other items include personnel appointments, street closures for summer events, and an affordable housing grant request.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-2580", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council adopts FY 2026-2027 tax budget and operating funds", "summary": "The Common Council held a special meeting for first reading and unanimous adoption (6-0, one absent) of the FY 2026-2027 Tax Budget for the General Fund, along with operating budgets for the Library, Self Insurance, Water, Sewer, and Debt Service funds. The council also approved amendments to the municipal code regarding the Table of Organization and position titles, funding for the White Plains Cable Access Commission, special assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District, and revised water rates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2577", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-2577", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to decide on adding Communications Director, deleting coordinator", "summary": "The Common Council will deliberate an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code by adding a Communications Director (Grade 19) and deleting the Coordinator of Economic Development & Public Information (Grade 17) in the Mayor's Office. The personnel restructuring was recommended by the Personnel Officer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2575", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Recreation & Advisory Committee", "headline": "Recreation committee to discuss director retirement and new membership system", "summary": "The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss old business including the Funny Bunny event, Court Street Market, and Jill Solomon Bike Helmet Day. New business includes a new membership system, a letter of support for My Brother's Keeper, and ice bumper cars. The committee will also acknowledge the retirement of Community Center Director Sia Tofano on July 17. Upcoming events such as Rock the Block and the Pride Festival will be reviewed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-2571", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Transportation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss parking restriction on Thompson Avenue", "summary": "The Transportation Commission will discuss two resident requests held over from previous meetings: a review of sight lines and signage at Davis Avenue and Bolton Avenue, and a proposed 2-hour parking restriction on Thompson Avenue to address a bus blocking visibility. No decisions are expected; staff will provide updates and recommendations. New business items from the Common Council are listed but not detailed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2570", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway among agenda items", "summary": "The White Plains Planning Board will consider several site plan applications and amendments at its May 19, 2026 meeting, with no public hearings scheduled. Items include a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway and a 105-lot subdivision at Farrell Estates. The previously scheduled 27-unit project at 98 Broad Parkway has been adjourned to June 16.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2569", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board approves 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway", "summary": "The White Plains Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a three-story, 12-unit condominium building at 510 North Broadway in the RM-1.5 zoning district. The board also accepted environmental findings and declared itself lead agency for the project. Other items discussed include extensions, amendments, and subdivision proposals for various properties, but no public hearings were scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2589", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2589", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Conservation Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-2572", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to review 27-unit condominium proposal on Broad Parkway", "summary": "The Design Review Board will consider several resubmitted and new applications for signs, exterior changes, and a site plan for a proposed 27-unit condominium building. The condominium project at 98 Broad Parkway would replace a 44-space parking lot on a vacant 11,761-square-foot lot. Other items include sign installations for businesses like La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop and Hot Worx, and a storefront renovation for Azul Bar & Grill.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-2567", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-2567", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Buddhist temple variance request adjourned; board hears multiple zoning appeals", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several area variance requests, including a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane (adjourned to June 3), and decide on applications for a garage alteration, stair reconstruction, legalization of a two-family dwelling, a security fence, a pool, and residential additions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-2563", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-2563", "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider 18-month extension for 52 North Broadway COA", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on a motion to approve an 18-month extension of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 52 North Broadway. Other agenda items are procedural, including roll call, future meeting announcements, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-2550", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }