WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. Special to WPCNR. December 27, 2004: With upwards of 10,000 persons expected to join in White Plains downtown New Year's Eve celebration Friday evening, Heineken USA, Lobo Distributing Company and White Plains Hospital and White Plains Mayor Joseph Delfino announced the "Enjoy New Year's Responsibly" effort this morning at Vintage Restaurant. The ENYR effort will distribute 500 taxi vouchers, worth up to $20 each to 20 White Plains restaurants, and taverns in the down, which will provide them to patrons whom the establishment judges need to be transported home safely.

"This initiative will ensure that no one has an excuse to endanger the lives and the lives of opthers by driving under the influence of alcohol. I can't thank Heineken USA, Lobo Distributing Company and White Plains Hospital enough for their generosity and commitment to the well being of our residents and visitors," Mayor Delfino said.

Dan Tearno, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Heineken USA, said, "We want everyone to have a joyous holiday seaason and to enjoy Heineken responsibly. This program helps consumers make the right choices with responible New Year's Celebrations."

The vouchers will be available for those in need at Applebee's, Black Bear Saloon, Dooley Mac's Publick House, Dunne's Pub, Finn McCool's, Great American Pub, Gryphon's Pub,  James Joyce, Karamba Cafe,  Kelly's Pub, Lazy Boy Saloon, Legal Seafood, Michael's, Patrick's Pub, Pizzeria Uno, Sports Page Pub, Tighe's Tavern, Trotter's Tavern, Vintage Bar & Restaurant and Zanaro's in downtown White Plains.