WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2003 CHRONICLES. From the Cantatore Press Office. October 20, 2003:  Frank Cantatore today called for the conversion of the former site of the St Agnes hospital to affordable senior citizen housing. “We have too many senior citizens in this county who are on fixed incomes who do not have the financial wherewithal to maintain a roof over their heads because of skyrocketing taxes, taxes that are making it impossible for them to stay in homes they have paid for long ago. The County should step up and provide the necessary incentives so that the site does not remain dormant for too long. It should be converted into affordable housing, not another office building,” said Cantatore.

St. Agnes hospital recently shuttered its doors in White Plains because it was continually running at a deficit. The hospital had attempted to partner with the Westchester Medical Center, but in the end was unable to maintain suitable profit margins for it to remain open.

“The site on which the hospital sits is ideal for affordable senior citizen housing, it has transportation and shopping nearby. It also has access to healthcare facilitates and soon many wonderful destinations in the downtown area of White Plains. As a businessperson I have the background and ability to introduce legislation that would be both affordable for seniors as well as for county taxpayers. My opponent, Bill Ryan as Vice Chairman of the Board has talked a good game, but has failed to present viable solutions for our seniors,” said Cantatore.