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Presbyterian Rest for Convalescents, also known as the Y.W.C.A. of White Plains and Central Westchester, is a historic convalescent home located at White Plains, Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1913, and is a 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, H-shaped building in the Tudor Revival style.
YWCA USA was founded as the Young Women's Christian Association in New York City in 1858. In 1905, the Harlem YWCA hired the first Black woman general secretary of a local YWCA branch, Eva del Vakia Bowles. Bowles joined the national association as the head of "colored programs" in 1913 and remained in that capacity until 1932. [2]
At Freedom School, children get a chance to bolster reading skills, and in White Plains, the need for such a program is greater than ever. On the state’s 2023 standardized tests in English ...
The 48-acre Purdy Scout Reservation was a Boy Scout camp located in White Plains, New York, which opened in 1950. John G. "Tiny" Sperling was the Camp Ranger; Sperling Pond at Durland Scout Reservation was named in his honor. In 1978, the council sold the 48-acre site to business park developers for $3 million.
Schools in White Plains, New York (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in White Plains, New York" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
Good Counsel Complex, also known as Convent of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, is a national historic district located at White Plains, Westchester County, New York. The district consists of 10 contributing buildings, including the separately listed Mapleton .
As of 2021, there are twenty two branches throughout the five boroughs, including the McBurney Y that was the inspiration for the Village People's song and the West Side YMCA. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] YMCA of Greater New York is affiliated with YMCA in America and also operated Camp Talcott , a more than century-old sleepaway camp that hosted more ...
The White Plains Public School District is a public school district located in White Plains, New York. As of the 2016–2017 school year, the total district enrollment was 7,004 students attending 8 schools in grades Pre-K - 12. As of 2017, the district superintendent is Dr. Joseph Ricca.