WPCNR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY. By the WPCNR Roving Photographer. August 4, 2010:

Commissioner of Public Safety David Chong hosted a block party for the neighborhoods on Public Safety Headquarters last night, attracting some 500 persons through the evening. He hoped would introduce members of the community to the number of services provided to enhance public safety of residents in the city. This was the first time White Plains has participated in the national police event, "National Night Out," and Chong told WPCNR he would definitely bring the various organizations back next year for another "Night Out."

On hand were the the Westchester K-9 unit, the Fire Bureau Rescue 88 truck, the Domestic Violence Unit, the New York State Troopers, the Westchester County Police, the Visiting Nurse Service, and others.  Citizens could meet and greet leading personalities of the White Plains Department of Public Safety: the Commissioner, the Police Chief, and Assistant Police Chief, members of the Fire Bureau on an informal basis. Information tables were set up for the various services with literature available.

Councilpersons Benjamin Boykin, David Buchwald, Dennis Power, Tom Roach, Beth Smayda and Mayor Bradley attended and mingled with the crowd.

As of 8 P.M. the event attracted a crowd as diverse as White Plains itself, enjoying rock and roll music, a boxing exhibition featuring the Youth Bureau, and all had the options of viewing the inner workings of the emergency and service vehicles available.

Chong said it was the first time persons in White Plains had the chance to make themselves aware of all the services provided for their well-being and learn how to work with them. He said, in his opinion it was very successful,well-attended and he thanked the organizations that participated.

Here is how it looked to the WPCNR Roving Photographer:

The Night Out at 8:15 P.M down at the Public Safety Building. For more photos, click READ MORE

Information Tables.

The Scene on Lexington Avenue

County K-9 Unit was a star attraction...TransCare ambulance was available for inspection.

The kids loved Rescue 88

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White Plains Youth Bureau staged an exciting boxing exhibition.