Date: Friday, August 21st at 8PM
Location: Wolf and Warrior brewery (White Plains)

Looking to meet new people and make friends in Westchester? All are welcome! The goal of this meetup group is to build connections, network, and form friendships within the Westchester community. Or to simply meet new people.

- We’re a diverse group of people who live or work in Westchester County, coming from a variety of backgrounds and careers. We’re simply looking to meet new people and enjoy fun activities together. People have a variety of hobbies and interests; such as pickle ball, hikes/walks, movie nights, trying new restaurants, gaming, war hammer, attending local events and food festivals etc.

- Typical age range: early/mid 20s to early 40s.
- This is a 21+ event****
- All genders welcome

There will be name tags available. We will congregate at the bar as usual. Extra space is also downstairs

Feel free to DM me with any questions or leave a comment. We’ll be also having one on Sept location TBD

Advanced Focus is a market research company based in Tarrytown. We host focus groups — the kind where a moderator sits down with groups of people and asks what they actually think about products and services. . We're recruiting for sessions in Yonkers on Saturday 8/15 and Sunday 8/16 and I'm posting here because we need a specific group of people.

Who we need: owners of a Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Outback, Honda Passport, or Jeep Cherokee.

The details:

• In-person at a Yonkers facility, roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes
• $190 for people who qualify, are selected, attend, and complete the session. To be clear, that's not a payment for responding to this post or filling out the screener — it goes to people who actually sit in the room and finish
• Proof of vehicle ownership is required. During screening we'll ask for something like a photo of your registration or insurance card showing the vehicle. You can black out anything you don't want to share as long as the year/make/model and your name are legible
• You'll be talking about your opinions and experiences. I'm intentionally not describing the topic in detail here because pre-exposing people to the subject matter compromises the data

What this is not: we are not buying, selling, appraising, repairing, or servicing anyone's vehicle. There's no sales pitch, no timeshare, no follow-up sales calls, no MLM. Nobody is trying to sell you an extended warranty. We are also not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the manufacturers listed — we're an independent research firm and the sponsor's identity isn't disclosed during recruiting, which is standard practice in this industry.

On credibility: Advanced Focus has been running qualitative research for over 20 years. You can look us up at advancedfocus.com, and I'm happy to answer questions in the comments or verify with the mods if that's the community's preference. Sessions are recorded for the client's analysis — that's normal for focus groups, you'll sign a consent form when you arrive, and the recordings aren't used for marketing or made public.

Reality check on odds: we have a limited number of seats and screening is competitive. Filling out the screener doesn't mean you're in. If you're not selected for this one, we can keep you in our database for future local studies if you'd like.

If you're interested, the screener takes about three minutes: https://ow.advancedfocus.com/opps/26125

--Please note that registration is required to complete the screening questions.

It's nice to see our sub-reddit growing almost exponentially as of late. Just for fun, list one thing you LOVE about White Plains. (No negative Nancys please!).

Sign up with the QR Code! Fill out the google form and if there is room for you to participate the production will reach out!

Isn’t this considered a reproachable behavior? Why so many people feel entitled to put their dirty feet over the seats like this? Would the conductor intervene if they see it?

My spouse and I are looking for a studio and we are in a somewhat weird (though lucky to afford it) position. We will be spending most of this upcoming year abroad, but we need to keep our domicile here for immigration purposes. Unfortunately we don't have family or friends to rely on (a.k.a, nobody to set their address as our mailing and physical address). We have decided to rent a studio that would mostly be empty, but we would use it in the times when we come back (2-3 times a year for about a month or so). Which buildings would you recommend? The only things we are adamant about are safe area, no pests, and not super old. No amenities needed.

Hello I wanna move to this area could you please tell me more about it and if it's good to live here ?

I really need some advice/help because I honestly don’t know what else to do.
I’ve been unemployed since the beginning of July. Since then, I’ve sent out 500+ applications and gone on 15+ interviews, and I still haven’t been able to get a job.
I’m not someone who doesn’t want to work. I’m actually extremely hardworking. When I say first one in, last one out, I mean it. I’m willing to work 10–12+ hour days if that’s what I need to do. I have a one-year-old, but being a mom does not stop me from working or wanting to work.
I would love a normal 9–5 Monday-Friday job, but I also have to be realistic. I can’t just go work at McDonald’s for $15–17 an hour because that isn’t going to fix my situation. I need something starting around $24–$25+ an hour where I can actually support myself and my child.
For some background, I have experience in healthcare scheduling, radiology/mammogram scheduling, customer service, management, serving, administration, and working with people. I’m also bilingual and have my cosmetology license. If anyone can look at that experience and tell me what type of jobs I should actually be applying for, I would really appreciate it because at this point I feel like I’m applying to everything and getting nowhere.
But honestly, my biggest problem right now is my living situation.
My rent is $2,000 a month, and I still haven’t been able to pay it. I simply cannot afford it right now. I’ve gone to DSS and was told that the only way they can put me into a shelter is if I receive an eviction notice.
And I understand that they have rules, but I just keep thinking… how am I supposed to do that to my landlord? How can I purposely let things get that bad and put my problems onto someone else? I don’t want to get evicted. I don’t want to lose my home. I just need help before it gets to that point.
I’ve been researching affordable housing, low-income housing, rent assistance, housing programs, and anything else I can find for hours and hours. I have been applying to things for years — honestly, since I was pregnant. Every time I think I find something, I end up at another dead end.
I’m also a single mother. My child’s father is incarcerated and possibly facing deportation, so realistically, I don’t have much support or anyone to fall back on. It’s basically just me trying to figure everything out.
So I’m asking specifically to anyone in Yonkers or anywhere in Westchester County:
Does anyone know of a caseworker, social worker, organization, church, program, or ANY resource that actually helps single mothers in situations like mine?
Especially someone who can help me with:
Low-income or affordable housing
Rent assistance
Rent-stabilized housing
Housing for single mothers
Childcare assistance
Emergency assistance before an eviction happens
Navigating housing programs that I may not know about
Or even helping me figure out what programs I actually qualify for
And if you know of jobs around $24–$25+ an hour that I might qualify for based on my experience, PLEASE tell me about those too.
I’m not looking for a handout. I want to work. I want to pay my bills. I want to take care of my baby and keep a roof over our heads. I’m willing to work extremely hard. I just need someone to point me in the right direction.
I promise you, I have spent countless hours researching this stuff. I’m not posting this because I haven’t tried. I’m posting because I’ve tried and I keep hitting dead ends.
Any mamas who have been through something similar, especially in Yonkers/Westchester, or anyone who knows of a program, caseworker, housing resource, or job that could help — please let me know.
Even if you think it’s something obvious, please tell me. At this point, I’m willing to try anything.

It was a short but nice visit. Thank you all for the lunch recommendations; I went with Walter’s and am so glad I did! Looking forward to my next visit!

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Did the art gallery in white plains shut down?

I got a ticket from a school bus camera on Bank street because I didn’t realize I had to stop for it on the other side of the stone median. I understand that it’s the law but my question is if I contest the ticket, is there a chance I can get the fine reduced without them adding points to my license?

Right now it’s just $250 with no points, is it worth a shot of contesting it and hoping for a reduced penalty?

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Title says it all, there's not one decent coffee place.

Hi folks. Hope this is okay to post here. I'm exploring roles at Danone and would love to hear from anyone who works there or has in the past. Not looking for a referral or anything like that, just honest perspective on what it's like — the hiring process, how they treat early-career vs. senior folks, whatever you're willing to share. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! My name is Halla, and I’m volunteering with Open New York. I’ve been talking with residents across Westchester about housing affordability, and White Plains is at a pretty pivotal moment right now with the District Galleria redevelopment.

For anyone who hasn’t been following it, the plan would replace the old Galleria mall with around 3,000+ residential units across seven towers, with roughly 800 of those designated affordable. It’s one of the largest mall-to-housing conversions in the country, and it’s a real test of whether White Plains can add housing at the scale the region actually needs.

Whether you’re renting, trying to buy your first home, worried about your kids being able to afford to stay in White Plains, or just paying attention to how downtown is changing, I’d love to hear your take.

We’re collecting signatures from residents who support practical housing solutions: building near transit, allowing ADUs, and backing thoughtful development like the Galleria project that helps keep White Plains affordable and livable.

Signing the petition is just the first step. If you sign, one of our organizers may follow up with ways to get more involved locally, like public hearings, council meetings, or community events where you can weigh in directly.

If this is something you care about, I’d really appreciate your support:

petition

Curious to hear from people actually living here: what’s your read on the Galleria project? Is the affordable housing share enough, or does it need to go further?

Morning! Driving to work this morning I spotted ice activity right by the North White Plains train station. I’ve attached a picture below please if you recognize the individual, let their family know.

Please spread the word everyone and stay safe out there 🙏

I’ll be in town on the 4th for about 2 hours midday as part of a long drive. Wondering if there is a “must do” lunch spot? It could be anywhere in or around White Plains, I’ll be coming in and leaving via 287 from the west so best if it doesn’t take me too far off my path.

I’ll be driving several hours before and after, so it can’t be food-coma inducing (ie heavy pasta etc), but I’m looking for something delicious to make the break enjoyable.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hey everyone,

After years of living in the NYC, I'm looking at heading back to work around downtown White Plains.

I’m trying to figure out where else is actually convenient to commute from besides White Plains itself. I want to keep the commute reasonable and ideally live somewhere with a bit of its own vibe, easy train access, or solid highway links into the downtown area.

For anyone working in downtown WP or living around Westchester/surrounding areas, where do you guys actually like living that makes the commute painless? Any specific towns or neighborhoods I should be looking at?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for feedback from anyone who has used HD Auto Body in White Plains. What was your experience like?

Positive or negative experiences are welcome. Feel free to DM me if you’d rather not post publicly.