The first winter storm of the season is hitting our area much harder than forecast. To make matters worse, the heavy snowfall has arrived during rush hour. As a result, roads throughout the region are badly snarled, with long delays everywhere. New Rochelle’s plows and salt-spreaders are out and working, but, like everyone else, they … Continue reading Storm Worse Than Forecast – Avoid Travel
Come celebrate the “National Night Out” with games, kids’ activities, food, demonstrations, and more tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at New Rochelle Police Headquarters, 475 North Avenue. Earlier in the afternoon, you can arrange a boat ride with the NRPD’s Harbor Unit. The “National Night Out” helps build strong relationships between Police Departments … Continue reading National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7th
I was very glad to welcome Senator Chuck Schumer back to New Rochelle this morning. The Senator was in town to advocate for Metro-North safety improvements. Confidence in our rail systems is of vital importance to all commuters and of special significance to cities like New Rochelle that depend on safe and efficient mass transit. … Continue reading Schumer Touts Rail Safety in New Ro
Yesterday, I was very happy to welcome several new members of the New Rochelle Fire Department, including two with impressive family legacies of service: Ricardo Ramos, Jr., who joins his father on the NRFD, and Ted Cordaro, one of six(!) New Rochelle Fire Fighters in his family, spanning three generations. Here’s more background. Congratulations and … Continue reading All in the Family
New Rochelle’s ongoing efforts to improve safety and walkability received a big shot in the arm this week with the announcement of a $2.5m State grant to upgrade pedestrian features at a few dozen intersections. You can see a full list of locations, as well as additional background, in this press release. Thank you and … Continue reading New Ro Receives Big Grant for Pedestrian Improvements
Today, I am joining hundreds of mayors and community leaders coast to coast who #WearOrange in order to raise awareness about gun violence and push for common sense solutions. I am proud to be a part of Mayors Against Illegal Guns #MAIG, and appreciate the exceptional work of advocates throughout the nation, especially students, who … Continue reading #WearOrange
The “Task Force on Reducing Violence in the Lives of Children and Youth” has released its final report — a 36 page document containing recommendations for the School District, City, and community as a whole. This press release contains a brief summary, and you can view the full report here. I thank the Task Force … Continue reading Task Force Releases Recommendations
After the early March 2018 storms left some 300,000 Westchester residents without power — many for more than a week — public officials throughout the region came together to review the performance of utility companies and make recommendations for improvements. Yesterday, we released our preliminary report. The report identifies several specific steps to improve utility … Continue reading Westchester Officials Unite on Utility Recommendations
Yesterday morning, I was proud — and very moved — to join the family of Police Officer Allen McLeod, who was killed in the line of duty in 1977. We added a secondary name to Nardozzi Place in his honor and memory. Officer McLeod’s sacrifice reminds us of the risks faced every day by Police … Continue reading Honoring One of New Rochelle’s Finest
The City and School District are teaming up to sponsor a professional analysis of traffic patterns around New Rochelle’s schools. The goal: devise safer and more efficient means of allowing motorists, bus passengers, cyclists and pedestrians to get to and from New Rochelle’s public school buildings. This is no easy challenge. Every school draws hundreds … Continue reading Better Traffic Management Around Schools
