Dear Friends and Members,

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by dining in the outdoor café of your favorite restaurant while enjoying live mariachi music!

Wing Weeks tickets are still available! You have until May 8th to eat your wings and vote. Plus, there's still time to attempt our Wing Weeks Challenge - eat and rate every Wing Weeks flavor by May 8th and be entered to win a $50 gift card to the winning restaurant. Learn more on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

See you downtown,

White Plains BID Staff

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at your favorite restaurant and catch Mariachi Sol Mixteco serenading sidewalk cafés of the downtown. This event will be canceled in case of rain.

Get four dozen wings for just $30! Join us for four weeks of wings in Downtown White Plains. Tickets on sale now!

One $30 ticket gets you four wing passes. Each wing pass can be redeemed for a dozen wings at any participating restaurant. Enjoy your wings at your convenience, any time between April 11 and May 8. Indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout options available.

Help us determine the best wings in White Plains! After enjoying your wings, rate them through the link on your redeemed wing pass. You'll be entered to win a $50 gift card to the winning restaurant.

Tequila Citrus

May 10 - May 23

Make your reservations for Spring Restaurant Week at any of the following participating White Plains BID restaurants! Enjoy a three-course dinner for $35.95 or a three-course lunch for $25.95. 

235 Main Street, (914)-697-8600

Serving dinner daily. Learn more and view menu.

8 Church Street, (914) 948-3281

Serving lunch Monday - Friday and dinner Monday - Friday and Sunday. Learn more.

30 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 993-6358

Serving lunch Saturday and Sunday and dinner Monday - Friday and Sunday. Learn more.

99 Court Street, (914) 761-1818

Serving lunch Monday - Friday and dinner Monday - Friday and Sunday. Learn more and view menu.

In honor of Earth Day, the White Plains BID (White Plains BID) has purchased another Bigbelly solar-powered garbage can for the downtown area. The new receptacle was installed at the corner of East Post Road and Waller Avenue.

“The City and the BID work together on many initiatives aimed at improving the look and feel of our downtown, as well as the quality of the downtown experience for residents, business owners, and visitors,” said Mayor Tom Roach. “With the purchase of this additional solar-powered trash can by the BID, we are able to do something positive for our environment and the downtown at the same time. My thanks to the White Plains BID for all they do to enhance our city.”

“Greenifying White Plains has always been important to Mayor Roach and the BID is happy to supplement the city’s efforts to do so,” said Brittany Brandwein, the White Plains BID’s Executive Director.

The new receptacle will join 11 other Bigbellies currently operating in White Plains, including the following locations donated by the BID:

The City of White Plains began piloting Bigbelly Solar garbage receptacles in the downtown area in the spring of 2016. These trash cans are capable of holding five times the amount of garbage as standard trash receptacles by compacting the garbage deposited inside. This eliminates unsightly overflowing trash bins and reduces the frequency of garbage collections and collection costs. It also reduces carbon dioxide and pollution emissions from garbage collection truck traffic. Bigbelly’s compaction technology is solar-powered with battery storage to allow operations on cloudy days. The unit also features a hands-free foot pedal, which allows no-touch opening. This Earth Day, the BID also had all 12 White Plains trash receptacles cleaned, sanitized, and deodorized.

31 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-4220

Enjoy the arts in-person and online with ArtsWestchester's Top 5 Art Picks. Check out their top picks for arts events and cultural happenings throughout the County. Click here.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Virtual Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays Workshops

Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays are FREE art-making workshops, offered to youth 12-17 years old. During this time of social distancing, you can now participate in these workshops on your own time. Sessions are pre-recorded and instructed by ArtsWestchester artists in various mediums. Learn more and watch on YouTube.

230 Main Street, (914) 397-2420

Ticketed Virtual Event: Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry in conversation with Gayle King discuss What Happened to You?

Join Barnes Y Noble as they welcome Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry to discuss What Happened to You? They'll be in conversation with Gayle King. You must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to join to this event.

Barnes & Noble welcomes you to Saturday morning fun featuring a different picture book each week. Find them on their Facebook page or at YouTube.com/BarnesandNoble. Activity sheets are available on their website.

Ticketed Virtual Event: DeVon Franklin Discusses Live Free

Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome New York Times bestselling author, DeVon Franklin, for a live virtual event to discuss Live Free. He will be in conversation with Kirk Franklin. Limited quantities available. You must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to join this event.

Virtual #BNBookclub Event: Kirstin Valdez Quade discusses The Five Wounds with Karen Russell

Join Kirstin Valdez Quade, in conversation with Karen Russell, as they discuss The Five Wounds, Barnes & Noble's April Book Club selection. Watch live on their national Facebook channel.

Live Virtual Event: Channing Tatum talks The One and Only Sparkella

Join Barnes & Noble as Channing Tatum reads and discusses The One and Only Sparkella. Live on their national Facebook and YouTube pages.

175 E. Post Road, (914) 644-8191

Class sizes will be limited to allow for social distancing. Please wear a mask. Call (914) 644-8191 to register and prepay. Learn more and view the full schedule.

Sundays at 5:30 pm: Livestream Sales

Tune in on Facebook every Sunday for their weekly livestream sales.

33 Church Street, (914) 949-0384

For the months of September through January, Downtown Music will offer each of their concerts as a YouTube Premiere at Noon on Wednesdays. The concert will then be available for viewing at any time for a period of 10 days. Visit their website for a list of concerts. To watch, simply click on the link at the end of the program description. Having arrived at the Downtown Music YouTube Channel, select the program of your choice.

Wednesday, April 28: The exciting Cocomama Trio, with Nicki Denner (piano); Mayra Casales (percussion); and Jennifer Vincent (cello and bass), are joined by Anton Denner on flute and saxophone in this unique chamber music offering. Tune in for a program of original compositions inspired by a mix of classical repertory and Brazilian and Cuban themes. Watch on Youtube.

245 Main Street, Suite 500, (914) 269-2367

Webinar presented by Sara Meyers, Esq. for Rivertowns Rotary. Free Zoom webinar. To register, contact Tim Allport.

Webinar presented by Samantha Lyons, Esq. for the Ossining Public Library. Free Zoom webinar, free. Please register in advance. Contact James Trapasso at jtrapasso@wlsmail.org to register.

84 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 506-5900

Muse Paintbar combines painting instructions with a restaurant and bar. All ages welcome and no prior experience is required. View Muse Paintbar's cleaning and operational protocols.

Experience Muse Paintbar from the comfort and safety of your home. Join their instructors as they take you step by step through creating the painting of your choice, all in your own home. Simply pick the paintings that you would like to create and select your supplies. Learn more and view their projects.

Share your Wing Weeks flavors with the hashtag #WhitePlainsWings! Here are some Instagram posts to get you in the mood for wings! Get tickets at wpbid.com/wingweeks.

Instagram post from @breakfastatetiffany featuring Chicken Scarpariello wings from TVB by Pax Romana

Instagram post from @jeannemuchnick featuring wings from Lazyboy Saloon (not the Tequila Citrus wings they're offering for Wing Weeks)

@brazenfox "New Dessert Special - Zeppole

Made fresh with a generous coating of sugar, served with a berry compote"

@laboccaristorante "Have you ever tasted the real Calabrian appetizer? At our restaurant they are authentic, quality and traditional dishes."

213 East Post Road, (914) 358-9227

For recurring Dining & Nightlife specials, including Happy Hours, visit our website!

147 E. Post Road, (914) 400-2004

11 City Place, 3rd Floor, (914) 328-1600

10% off camp registrations with promo code ERD. Valid through April 30.

Over the course of 2020, businesses were forced to temporarily close and still are under regulation to prevent the spread of the virus. As the economic impact of the Coronavirus persists and the cold weather presents its own challenges, the BID has repositioned its efforts to help our neighborhood stores and restaurants.

BIDCAP is now helping by:

As part of our COVID-19 Assistance Program (BIDCAP), the White Plains BID will be subsidizing gift card purchases at participating BID businesses. Purchase a gift card (up to $200) at half cost and we will underwrite the balance for the business. We are keeping an updated list of participating businesses on our website.

•  The Brazen Fox

•  The Foot Care RN

•  Hudson Grille

•  The Iron Tomato

•  La Bocca Ristorante

•  Lazy Boy Saloon & Ale House

•  Lilly's

•  Little Drunken Chef

•  Mamma Rosa's Sons Italian Deli

•  Maria Hair Therapy

•  Nu Trend Cleaners

•  Papi'

•  Phatburn

•  RinisHairSuite

•  Ron Blacks Beer Hall

•  Salon Flair

•  Serafina

•  Signature Acupuncture Studio

•  Skin Care by Krystal

•  StretchLab

•  Sundance Kitchen and Cantina

•  TVB by Pax Romana

•  Walter's Hot Dogs

•  Westchester Road Runner

•  White Plains Performing Arts Center

•  Wolf and Warrior Brewing Company

The City of White Plains Spring & Summer 2021 Guide is now available! See a list of special events and programs from the City of White Plains. Upcoming special events include:

100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400

In response to COVID-19, the Library has suspending browsing in the building. Their telephone reference services, Grab & Go service, and online programs remain unaffected.

The White Plains Public Library is creating a new collection and wants to hear about you, what you're doing, how you're doing, what you see outside your window. Contributions can be anything, from a three-line poem to a 200-page diary, from a photograph to an oil painting. Learn more.

19 Mamaroneck Avenue, (800) 315-4000

Enjoy the latest releases and classic bring backs at Showcase Cinema de Lux, now operating under its new Be Showcase Safe health and safety program. Treat your family to a specially priced private screening, and join Starpass and the Popcorn Club to get exclusive offers all year long. Pre-order tickets and your favorite concession items contact-free via the free Showcase Cinemas app and website.

Send your packages to a secure locker. City Center has partnered with Parcel Pending to place package lockers in the City Center Garage ground-level lobby. This is a new amenity for nearby residents who do not have concierge or front desk service. Sign up here.

The City of White Plains is launching a COVID Angels Volunteer Project to assist White Plains seniors with navigating the technology needed to obtain an appointment for getting the COVID-19 vaccination.

Mayor Tom Roach said, “My office has received many, many calls from seniors who have been unable to secure a vaccination appointment. The White Plains COVID Angels Project is designed to be a source of assistance to seniors who have limitations accessing vaccinations and to alleviate some of the stress that has become associated with navigating the vaccine process.”

The City of White Plains Youth Bureau and Recreation & Parks Department will be managing the project and are asking for volunteers to assist them in making calls and securing vaccination appointments online for our senior citizens.

Due the scope of this undertaking we will need as many volunteers as possible to navigate the New York State Department of Health website, as well as log data related to securing an appointment online. A volunteer organization has been identified to assist with implementation of this project: SEWA International (Westchester). SEWA International is active in twenty countries and has worked closely with other local disaster relief organizations throughout New York and USA. SEWA serves humanity irrespective of race, color, religion, gender or nationality. They specialize in disaster relief and rehabilitation. SEWA’s development programs focus on family services; child, tribal and refugee welfare; women empowerment; health; and education. In addition to their extensive work in the US, they have also undertaken development projects in Colombia, Guyana, India, Kenya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Volunteers with various skillsets are welcome! We will need volunteers to be team leaders and work on data collection as well as booking appointments online and making calls. Acquiring appointments online can be done 24 hours a day which lends itself to flexibility for all who want to help. People can volunteer whatever time they may have to give. The planning process is well underway to give White Plains seniors assistance obtaining the protection they need to combat this aggressive virus.

For further information, contact 914-422-1378. You can also email us at wpangels@whiteplainsny.gov

One North Broadway, (914) 219-4958

169 Mamaroneck Avenue, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 187 Martine Avenue, (914) 428-3195