State of the City recap- TagNR 5/10- Roadwork Projects- Hydrant flushing and City News

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May 9, 2025


2025 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

State of the City

Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert delivered her second State of the City address on Thursday, May 8 at New Roc City in downtown New Rochelle. Speaking to a capacity crowd, Mayor Ramos-Herbert detailed the City's strong economy, bold initiatives and critical investments, concluding, "New Rochelle’s most vibrant, equitable, and inclusive future is ahead of us."

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New Rochelle Rising

A stunning new video was unveiled at the State of the City. Created by the Department of Development and narrated by Mayor Ramos-Herbert, the flythrough uses 3D modeling and animation to show the growth and transformation of New Rochelle and the dynamic impact of the LINC, Transit Center Redesign and Pratt Landing projects. WATCH VIDEO

New Rochelle Flythrough

UPCOMING EVENTS

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TagNR Community wide Tag Sale- Saturday, May 10

Stop in from 12-5PM full of treasures and good vibes!

New this year at TagNR: Plant Swap! Hosted by the Garden Club of New Rochelle. Bring a plant to swap and explore a variety of options to take home, while connecting with fellow plant lovers.

Sharing Shelf dropoff at TagNR

The Sharing Shelf will be at TagNR collecting baby clothes (sizes 0-24 months), new or lightly used. Please visit their table to drop off your donations. Clothing must be in white kitchen-size garbage bags for easy handling.  

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DPW Touch a Truck

DPW Touch a Truck Monday, May 12

Celebrate the upcoming National Public Works Week at our annual Touch a Truck event on Hamilton Avenue next to City Hall 5/12 at 4-7PM. Learn about the different equipment used to keep our City clean and safe and enjoy food trucks, arts & crafts and more!


Districts 1 & 2 Meetings

City Council Community Meeting for Districts 1 & 2

May 14, 2025
6:30-8:00 PM

Jefferson School GYMNASIUM
131 Weyman Avenue

With City Council Members Martha Lopez-Hanratty (District 1) and Albert Tarantino (District 2)


Haitian Heritage Month Recognition save the date

Haitian Heritage Month Recognition Thursday, May 15 

Join us as we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Haitian Americans in our City and the nation.

RSVP


Coffee with the Mayor- May 18

Coffee with the Mayor- Sunday 5/18

Join Mayor Ramos-Herbert for coffee and conversation at her monthly series, “Coffee with the Mayor”. These casual gatherings provide residents with the opportunity to connect with the Mayor over coffee, share their thoughts, concerns and ideas, and ask questions about City issues. Sunday, May 18, 10-11AM
JCC MID-WESTCHESTER 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale,NY


CITY NEWS AND UPDATES


CircuitNR

Help improve CircuitNR for residents and visitors!

The City of New Rochelle was awarded a Clean Mobility Grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to plan for improvements to CircuitNR and explore other energy efficient and zero emissions modes of transportation. The goal is to enhance and encourage the use of shared transportation within the City. Your feedback is important to improve CircuitNR services in New Rochelle- providing faster routes to key origin and destination points while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Help us by TAKING THE SURVEY.

Roadway Alert

Paving on Webster Avenue from Lincoln to Washington

Paving operations will begin on Webster Avenue from Lincoln to Washington on Monday, May 12 through the end of the week. Work hours are from 8AM to 4PM and will involve partial lane closures.

Capital Improvement projects on Beechmont, Pinebrook 

Capital Improvement projects to enhance pedestrian safety start Monday, May 12 on Pinebrook Blvd at Ramona Court, and Beechmont Drive at Pinebrook Road. Work includes new crosswalks, ADA ramps, pavement markings and more.Work hours are 9AM-5PM daily through July.

Please travel carefully in the work areas!


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"Sound the Alarm" Smoke Alarm Installation 

Thanks to the American Red Cross for a day of smoke alarm installation on Saturday, May 3 that brought over 115 volunteers to New Rochelle, installing 333 alarms and making 265 residents safer. And the installation continues! Residents can still register for a home fire safety visit and free smoke alarm installation at www.soundthealarm.org/mnyn.


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Veolia hydrant flushing begins

Over the next several weeks, Veolia crews will be flushing fire hydrants and blow offs in the City of New Rochelle. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Workers will be carrying company identification cards for your security.        

  • Hydrant flushing may temporarily cause slight discoloration of water and a decrease in water pressure. 
  • Check your cold water for discoloration. If you experience discoloration of water, please run your cold water in a basement sink for 15-20 minutes. This should clear your problem. 
  • If the water is discolored, please flush your line as mentioned above before attempting to do any laundry.       

Click here to learn more from Veolia.

To view the current list of flushing locations, visit newrochelleny.com/hydrantflushing


REMINDERS

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Youth Bureau seasonal jobs

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team!
**Camp Directors
**Assistant Camp Directors
**Activity Instructors (Sports, Dance, Art, STEM, & more!)

If you have a love for working with kids and are excited to bring your expertise to our camp, we want to hear from you! Whether you have experience in sports, dance, art, STEM, or other exciting activities, we’d love to have you on our team. Contact the New Rochelle Youth Bureau for more information at (914) 654-2045

Seasonal Jobs

Work for Parks & Rec this summer

Applications are now being accepted for New Rochelle Parks and Recreation summer job positions. Lifeguards, camp counselors, and park managers and attendants are just some of the opportunities to be filled.

New Rochelle residency is required except for the Aquatics positions as noted. Parks and Aquatics positions may require evening and/or weekend hours.

Learn More


SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

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Parks & Recreation offers various camp activities this summer!

For the first time ever, the Department of Parks & Recreation is offering bus transportation as part of the camp registration process. 

Additionally, as in the past, financial aid assistance & camp scholarships are available for eligible families.

Applications can be downloaded at newrochelleny.com/parks. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 914-654-2085 or via email at info@newrochelleny.com 

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Camp N.O.W. for middle school students

The Youth Bureau offers Camp N.O.W. for students graduating 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Located at New Rochelle High School. this four-hour camp program meets Monday - Thursday (3 trips on 3 Fridays - Additional fee for trips) and features a variety of sports, passive and active games, the arts, STEAM, and special pre-teen-themed activities.

Applications can be downloaded at newrochelleny.com/campnow. For more information, contact the Youth Bureau at 914-654-2045 or via email at youthbureau@newrochelleny.com 


UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

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HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program

The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit opened on April 15, 2025.

If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.

In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND MORE INFO

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Need assistance with your water bill?

Veolia’s Water Affordability Program is the first program in New York to offer eligible water utility customers a monthly bill discount. If you qualify, the discount will be applied to your meter facility charge, which can account for up to 25% of an average residential bill. LEARN MORE


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Work here!

Job postings and examinations for the City, City School District and New Rochelle Public Library are posted to the City website.

View job opportunities and test dates


Bid Opportunities

Learn about current bid and contract opportunities available by subscribing to be notified when new bids are added. 


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Stay current!

Our Community Calendar calendar has the latest events from City departments and community partners.

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