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Restaurants: Summer '08 Prance around our local area to see what's new: click here  The City of White Plains Youth Bureau received a $4 million grant: 21 st Century Community Learning Center HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS # 1 CONSUMER COMPLAINT Home improvement contractors continue to have the dubious distinction of being Westchester County’s number one consumer complaint. But all was not lost for many of the complaining consumers – the Department of Consumer Protection recovered an all-time high of $975,000 in restitution for consumers in 2007, an increase of 36 percent over the prior year. To receive further information or to file a consumer complaint, log onto the department’s website, www.westchestergov.com/consumer, or call (914) 995-2155. According to Gary Brown, director of Consumer Protection, most of the complaints against home improvement contractors involved firms that were unlicensed, in violation of county law. “The county takes a zero- tolerance approach with respect to these unlicensed contractors,” said Brown. “Last year we conducted our first-ever undercover sting of unlicensed contractors, in which county police set up a ‘sting’ house, posed as homeowners, contacted unlicensed contractors and invited them to bid on various projects. Our inspectors also conducted countywide sweeps looking for unlicensed home improvement contractors. And, for the first time, we just seized a vehicle from an unlicensed contractor using the county’s new ‘Seizure/Impound’ law.” The department also emphasizes prevention by providing the latest consumer tips and advice. WESTCHESTER’S TOP 10 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
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Attention White Plains business owners: Please Note: Only businesses with a White Plains address will be considered for placement in this directory. ************* MONEY MAGAZINE has named our town number 80 in their list of top 100 best places to live in the ANTHONY PILLA RUNNING FOR NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Cites the Urgent Need for Property Tax Relief, Fair Share of School Aid, and Reform in Taxing and Spending Practices White Plains, .June 19 , 2008 "Albany's irresponsible spending habits are squeezing families out of Westchester County, the middle-class cannot absorb it anymore," The people of Westchester didn't bargain for the increasing burden of bad public policy in Albany," Mr. Pilla said. "If they don't get some substantial tax relief soon, they will be forced to leave New York, like the tens of thousands of families and businesses that already have been squeezed out of the state by the oppressively high tax burden. As a father, a businessman and a Westchester taxpayer, I can no longer wait for fiscal reforms in state government to occur. "So, I have decided to announce my candidacy for State Assembly to do something about it." The current incumbent Assemblywoman has served 4 terms, and has held public office since 1990. Peoples concerns have significantly changed since then. The 88th Assembly district consists of the towns, villages & cities of White Plains, Scarsdale, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, New Rochelle and the Pelhams. "My decision to run for assembly is focused on addressing the realties and challenges the people of Westchester are facing today and in the future," Anthony Pilla said. I am running to get results by achieving bi-partisan support. Our families deserve an assemblyperson who will fight for a better share of school aid and against the kind of out of control taxing and spending that has driven their property taxes to unsustainable levels. Anthony Pilla, 39, a conservative and independent-minded Republican, ran in last year’s election for White Plains councilman on quality of life and fiscal responsibility. His past campaign focused on greater efficiency in municipal services, employing public-private partnerships to meet local needs, and demanding a fair share of funding and accountability from Westchester County government. Anthony Pilla, a fourth generation New Yorker, was born in the 88th Assembly District and is graduate of Harrison High School. He lives in White Plains with his wife Susan and their two children 9-year-old Anthony, and 7-year-old Samantha. The Pilla's are members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where Mr. Pilla is on the Parish Council. Mr. Pilla is a 3rd generation licensed real estate professional and has held licenses in securities and insurance. Mr. Pilla is also a former Vice President of the Battle Hill Association and has been a leading advocate on parks, recreation and community service issues in the City of White Plains. He is a current member of the White Plains Traffic commision, the White Plains Historical Society, White Plains Beautification Foundation and the Antonio Meucci lodge as well as many other groups past and present. "Efficient government is possible, leaders like Rudy Giuliani prove that- but we need new representatives with a real sense of urgency in Albany to achieve it," Mr. Pilla continued. "We cannot keep electing the same people to public office year after year and expect to get different results."
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The new 2008 League of Women Voters® Directory of Officials is now available. This popular annual publication organizes the contact information for those who serve us in government into one convenient guide. The Directory provides current names, addresses, and phone numbers of all elected officials and many appointed officials who represent Anyone may purchase a copy of the Directory of Officials by sending a check for $6.00, made out to The League of Women Voters® of “The Directory is an important resource for all Printing of the Directory was made possible through a contribution from ConEdison. The League of Women Voters® is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization which promotes informed and active citizen participation in government. Membership is open to all citizens over 18; others may join as associates. |
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