Neighborhood-Know-It All: Board Adopts Budget, Breakdown in Negotiations With Fire and Police Unions

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White Plains Adopts School Budget to Put Before Voters 

The White Plains School Board adopted a $188.8 million budget Tuesday, which voters will decide on in May. The 2012-13 budget raises the tax rate by 3 percent, but remains under the state mandated 2 percent tax cap levy. The tax rate is $565.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, a $16.61 increase from the current budget. Click on the PDF for a copy of the budget overview.

Check back with Patch for details on the budget, and click here to follow our budget coverage.

City Reaches Deadlock in Negotiation With Firefighters Union

According to The White Plains CitizenNetReporter, the City has reached a deadlock in contract negotiations with the White Plains Professional Firefighters Local 274, which has been without a contract for the last two years.

Click here to read that story, and for a press release from the White Plains Police Benevolent Association who accused the City of causing a breaking down in negotiations.

Gas Pipes Installed By Con Edison

The Daily White Plains reports that Con Edison continued its efforts to install new gas pipes in White Plains this week. Click here for all the details.

Penalty Phase Begins in Lindsey Bonistall Murder Trial

Check out LoHud.com for the latest in the Lindsey Bonistal Murder Trail, where state prosecutors are currently trying to convince a jury to execute James E. Cooke Jr. for the murder of the White Plains resident. Click here for the story. 

School Board Approves Millions in Tax Refunds for AT&T and Renaisance Square

The White Plains School Board signed off on a $1.4 million tax refund for AT&T’s properties at 360, 400 and 440 Hamilton Ave., along with a $352,471 refund for Renaissance Square Tower One—The White Plains CitizenNetReporter said. Click here and scroll down to read the full story. 

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