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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF YORK
   
Welcome to the City of York's web site. View a copy of the City's mission and vision statements. We hope you will find this web site useful and that it provides you with valuable information about all that the City of York offers. SPAGHETTI DINNER SEPT. 28 IN SUPPORT OF BOP
 A spaghetti dinner in support of BOP will be held on Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 509 Pacific Ave. in the City of York. The cost is $15 for children ages 14 and over and $10 for children ages 6-13. Children under 6 are admitted FREE. Proceeds from the dinner benefit renovations at Lincoln Park. Thank you for supporting BOP! For more information about BOP call 849-2287 or visit this page.
SIGN UP YOUR KIDS FOR SAFETY TOWN
The Susan Byrnes Health Education Center is offering Safety Town for children ages 4 and 5 Sept. 15-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Representatives from the York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services and the York City Police Department will be teaching a class during Safety Town. The cost is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Scholarships for York City residents are available. Safety Town teaches children how to stay safe in a variety of daily environments and will include learning about stranger danger, playground and bicycle safety. For more information or to register call Emmy Sasala at 717-848-3064. View a copy of the Safety Town brochure.
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SPLASH! SUMMER PROGRAM SERIES AT FOUNDRY PARK
The SPLASH! Summer Program Series at Foundry Park on the Codorus is underway and includes a Friday lunch time concert series which continues throughout July, August and September from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SPLASH! also includes an evening concert series and events for children. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music in the park. All events are free and open to the public. Foundry Park is located in the 200 block of West Philadelphia Street. Enter through the Gear Garden.
For more information view a list of dates and times for upcoming concerts and events or visit Downtown Inc.
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STREET SWEEPING RESUMES
 Street Sweeping has resumed in the City of York. The City's Ticket and Tow initiative also continues this year. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed on posted streets. The fine for no parking is $15 and the charge for the tow is $120. Download a complete street sweeping and ticket and tow list for September.
The following streets are affected by the ticket and tow initiative within the next few days. 4th Wednesday, August 27 - MIDNIGHT to 6 A.M.
Madison Ave. - Carlisle Ave. to Belvidere Ave. - SS Linden Ave. - Belvidere Ave. to Richland Ave. - NS Prospect St. - Pine St. to Hill St. - SS 4th Thursday, August 28 - MIDNIGHT to 6 A.M.
Beaver St. - North St. to Parkway Boulevard - WS West St. - King St. to College Ave. - ES Newberry St. - North St. to College Ave. - WS Penn St. - Kings Mill Road to King St. - ES 1st Tuesday, September 2 - 7:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Columbia Ave. - Market St. to King St. - ES State St. - Market St. to Wallace St. - ES 1st Tuesday, September 2 - 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Beaver St. - Cottage Place to Lilac Lane - WS Pershing Ave. - Lilac Lane to Lafayette St. - ES Manor St. - Lafayette St. to Springettsbury Ave. - WS Newberry St. - Springettsbury Ave. to Kings Mill Road - ES Jessop Place - Kings Mill Road to Springettsbury Ave. - WS |
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GOODRIDGE FREEDOM HOUSE SEEKS NOMINATIONS
 The Goodridge Freedom House will host an Emancipation Proclamation on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Martin Library. Tickets for the event cost $30. To purchase tickets call Cindy Leiphart at 848-3610, ext. 280.
In conjunction with this event, the second annual Goodridge Freedom Awards will be presented to local leaders and businesses for their commitment to civil rights and entrepeneurship in York. The Goodridge Freedom House currently is seeking nominations for the Goodridge Freedom Awards. Nominations are due September 5, 2008. To nominate a business, organization or individual fill out a nomination form. To download a nomination form click here.
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LABOR DAY EVENT 08/19/2008
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Sponsored by
York City Recreation & Parks
United Way of York County
Production Express
Harvey's Rental
The City of York, PA will celebrate Labor Day with festivities being held at Kiwanis Lake on Monday, September 1, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with food, fun, music, carnival games, amusement rides and fireworks! The yard sale/flea market will begin at 6:00 a.m. The Fishing Derby will begin at 7:00 a.m. Mayor John S. Brenner will be the MC for the opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. The Labor Day Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Parade route is a follows: North George Street to Parkway Blvd. to Kiwanis Lake. The following is a list of street closings for the Labor Day Parade.
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MILLING & PAVING SET TO BEGIN 08/19/2008
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CITY OF YORK SCHEDULES STREET WORK Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue and Madison Avenue scheduled for Milling and Paving
Mayor John S. Brenner announced the following schedule.
Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue and Madison Avenue between Carlisle Avenue and Market Street are scheduled for milling and paving work in the City of York.
Milling will begin on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 A.M. with partial lane closures. Streets will reopen to traffic each evening.
Paving work should begin on Monday, August 25 and will take place between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Lane closures will be required during the paving project.
All motorists are advised to obey posted No Parking signs for the duration of this work. The milling contractor for this project is Rota-Mill Inc. and the paving contractor is Kinsley Construction, Inc. C. S. Davidson is providing engineering and inspection services for the project. Questions about the project can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 849-2245.
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SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES FOR SALE 08/19/2008
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of York, PA will be selling four (4) surplus vehicles. The vehicles will be sold at public auction on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Manheim’s Keystone Auto Auction. All vehicles are sold as is. View the complete listing NOW.
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2008 CAR SHOW 07/22/2008
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Contact: Jessica Hilt
717-854-0211YORK CITY RECREATION & PARKS Wants to Shake Your Nerves & Rattle Your Brain
At their Goodness Gracious.......
“Great Balls of Fire Car & Truck Cruise In!”
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park Bob Hoffman Stadium, South Vander Avenue, York PA, next to Penn State’s York Campus Registration Fee: $10.00/entry prior to Friday, August 29, 2008
Day of Event - $12.00/entry (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
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GREEN & SINGLE STREAM 05/29/2008
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CONTACT:
Environmental Bureau
717-849-2245  Penn Waste is going green literally! Look for a whole new fleet of green Penn Waste recycling trucks on Monday, June 2, 2008. What does this mean for Penn Waste customers?
Paper products may be put in recycling bins with containers. Just be sure paper is covered by heavier material so it doesn't blow away. Penn Waste will accept any size of cardboard if it is flattened. View complete recycling list NOW!To see what happens to your recycling when it leaves the curb, visit www.pennwaste.com.
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BOX LUNCH REVUE 2008 04/09/2008
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PRESENTED BY: Susquehanna Bank
PATRON SPONSOR: Wellspan Health
FRIEND SPONSOR: C.S. Davidson, Inc.
BOX LUNCH REVUE 2008
MAY - AUGUST
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CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION 02/12/2008
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YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTIONS RESUME
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
BRUSH: Bundled branches, each branch must be less than 4” in diameter (maximum bundle size: 3’ x 3’ and 40 pounds); or use authorized yellow yard waste cans (maximum can weight: 40 pounds).
LEAVES/PRUNINGS/GARDEN RESIDUE (NO GRASS CLIPPINGS): Use biodegradable kraft paper bags (maximum: 32 gallons; 40 pounds); or use authorized yellow yard waste cans (maximum: 40 pounds).
Customers are reminded that plastic bags should NOT be used and will not be collected for yard waste collections. Customers also should not place bag liners in their yard waste cans. Grass clippings should be placed in with regular trash and will count toward the normal trash bag limit.
YARD WASTE SITE WILL OPEN TO YORK CITY CUSTOMERS ONLY.
The City’s Yard Waste Facility at Memorial Stadium will open on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. Customers must provide proof of customer status or residency, such as a valid license or a recent sewer bill. This drop-off facility is accessible to York City customers only and should be used only during the hours of operation. Violators will be prosecuted under the local ordinance for illegal dumping and may be fined up to $600!
For further information go to - Sewer/Refuse/Yardwaste.
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LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE 02/12/2008
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YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE 843-1240 - LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO USE LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE.   In an effort to keep City properties and streets clean, the City of York reminds residents to use the large item collection service. Household items that do not fit the weight and size limits for regular trash are “large items.” Violations of Article 951 of the City's codified ordinances could result in fines up to $600 per occurrence.
 
Here’s how the large item collection service works:
Large items must be scheduled about a week in advance. York City refuse customers only may schedule up to five (5) household furniture/appliance items each week, as needed. There are some items that will not be collected through the City’s curbside program and that must be handled privately. Please see attached list for items included and excluded from this program. To schedule a large-item pick up please call 843-1240 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A complete list of items that may be scheduled for large item collection is available for viewing. Remember, large items must be scheduled in advance. For questions about the large item line please call the City’s Public Works Department at 849-2245.
For further information go to - Environmental Services.
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| Important Numbers | City Hall
50 W. King St.
York, PA 17401:
(717) 849-2221
FYI Line:
(717) 845-3949
York City PD Anonymous Tip Line:
(717) 849-2204
Economic Development:
(717) 849-2203
Community Development:
(717) 849-2307
Permits Department:
(717) 849-2256
Health Bureau Annex:
(717) 849-2299
Human Relations Commission:
(717) 846-2926
Large Item Pickup:
(717) 843-1240
Downtown Inc.:
(717) 849-2331
Parking Enforcement:
(717) 849-2230
Public Works:
(717) 849-2245
Recreation and Parks:
(717) 854-1587
Treasurer's Office:
(717) 849-2281
Wastewater Hotline:
(717) 845-2794
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| WRCT |  White Rose Community TelevisionSteve Busch Director of Regional Partnerships 717-968-4177 |
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