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White Plains Woman's Club Donated City's First Flag 68 Years Ago
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It's been 68 years since the White Plains Woman's Club donated its first official city flag along with an American flag on March 23, 1949.Ethel Kent, president of the Woman’s Club, and Ella Sikes, chairwoman of the Civic Committee, presented the flags to Silas S. Clark, who was mayor of White Plains at the time.
When White Plains officially became a city in 1916, an official city seal had been adopted, but an official city flag had not.
During a meeting for the planning of the Independence Day celebration in 1942, the need for a flag became apparent, but further work …
Daniella DiMartino Promoted At Buzz Creators In Valhalla
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Daniella DiMartino of Valhalla was recently promoted to the position of account supervisor with Buzz Creators, Inc., a public relations and marketing firm in Valhalla. DiMartino has been with company for three years and has made vital contributions to both the agency and its clients. She currently helps manage the HEINEKEN USA, CareMount Medical, Castle Hotel & Spa and Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP accounts.
In addition, she helps manage day-to-day client activities, including strategic planning, media and influencer relations, and social media programs which are al…