WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. Mayor's Introductory Remarks From the Mayor's Office March 24, 2004: Prior to Ruben Cors, Chief Operating Officer of la ciudad de los ninos addressing the Common Council Wednesday evening on the potential for Kids City in White Plains, Mayor Joseph Delfino introduced him, and took responsibility for bringing Kids City and the Silverman Realty Group together. Here is the text of the Mayor's remarks:
I am very excited about the next item on our agenda.
Several months ago, Tony Nardozzi had come in to discuss a proposal for a new project on Mamaroneck Avenue called Downtown Crossings.
I had asked Tony to include a Children's Museum as part of the project because I felt that some type of educational attraction that was oriented specifically for children would add tremendous value to our downtown.
Since their last visit, I became aware of a company called Kids City which has successful taken the Children's Museum concept and taken it to a whole new level. Kids City successfully merges education with entertainment and provides families with a new and unique experience.
I asked Kids City to come to City Hall and after seeing their presentation, I knew that Kids City was right for White Plains. I asked Tony to sit down with Kids City and see if they could incorporate them into their Downtown Crossings project. And I am very pleased that both parties have been able to work out a deal as long as the City wants them.
In fact, if we can get this project done, White Plains will be the first in the nation to have this type of attraction.There are plenty of places in the region where kids go to play video games or go on rides. What makes Kids City so fantastic is that it is truly an educational experience that is going to wow our kids.
And to be the first in the nation to have this is very exciting.
Remarks of Mayor Joseph Delfino, welcoming Ruben Cors of Kids City.
