WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2007. From the Arnold Bernstein Press Office. (Edited) May 22. 2007: Councilman Arnold Bernstein denied renomination by the Democratic Party for his support of Mayor Joseph Delfino's development initiatives,  kicked off his campaign with a fundraiser last night at White Plains’ popular Vintage Restaurant. Invitees were limited to the business and labor communities for this first of several events. An enthusiastic crowd of about 60 people were in attendance and were treated to opening remarks by Campaign Press Coordinator Tony Russo.

Councilman Bernstein next spoke and framed the campaign as one offering the citizens of White Plains a choice, politics as usual or the opportunity to re elect someone who is  an independent democrat, one who votes the merits of the issues, who puts people first regardless of political cost ,is not controlled by his party nor conflicted by divided loyalties.

He closed by announcing , with great pleasure and excitement, his first endorsement that of the White Plains Police Benevolent Association.