White Plains to Shut Down Bars, Restaurants and Theaters

While White Plains bars were packed with patrons last night, Mamaroneck Avenue won’t be accommodating its usual crowds Saturday night, as the City has asked its bars, restaurants and theatres to close at 9 p.m. in preparation of Hurricane Irene.

The City declared a state of emergency at 9 p.m. on Friday, announcing that city officials will be working around the clock with White Plains Hospital and local utilities during the storm.

To allow city vehicles and crews to move through White Plains without interference, on-street parking is prohibited in White Plains from midnight tonight until Monday at 7 a.m. The city will offer free parking, effective immediately, at the following garages: Chester-Maple, Hamilton-Main, Longview Avenue, and Lexington-Grove.

The city also will open a shelter for White Plains residents at 7 a.m. on Sunday at 175 W. Post Rd. Those needing shelter prior to then should contact the White Plains Department of Public Safety’s non-emergency number at 914.422.6111.

Be sure to visit the city’s website or government access channels (Cablevision 65 and Verizon 47) for updates on the storm in White Plains. You can also call the City’s hotline at 914.422.5150 for recorded announcements and updates on the storm.

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