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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Youth Programs Expansion
A grant keeps the Grandpas United program running, and new contracts bring karate instruction and media support to Youth Bureau programming.
Youth Bureau transportation crisis and school bus purchase
The state ruled the Youth Bureau's passenger vans ineligible to transport youth, forcing an immediate shutdown of rides to programs, from school, and to pools and field trips. The Council approved up to $450,000 for compliant school buses, with service expected to resume in four to six weeks.