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Alternate side of the street parking restrictions are suspended January 1- March 31, 2012 for those streets and portions of streets subject to winter suspension as noted in the Municipal Code Article X Schedule 312-84. The... More...
METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY TO MARCH 2012
Westchester County’s full-service MetroCard Mobile Van, provided by the county’s Department of Transportation in conjunction with the MTA New York City Transit... Read on...
New Rochelle City Manager Charles Strome III today released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012. In the midst of the worst economic environment in memory, the budget proposes to close an estimated $8 million funding... Read on...
This is a reminder from the City of New Rochelle regarding fall leaf collection. Fall leaf collection begins on October 17th and continues through December. Bagged leaves will be picked up city-wide on Saturdays, November... Read on...
Iona College President Dr. Joseph Nyre and Mayor Noam Bramson today joined residents and leaders of neighborhoods surrounding the Iona campus to launch a collaborative planning process aimed at taking a fresh look at the... Read on...
Energy efficiency upgrades, accomplished in large part through federal grants, will save the City $95,000 annually.
This $2.8 million project for City Hall and Police/Court Facility includes HVAC improvements,... More...
No applications/transactions will be accepted after 2:30 p.m.. The office hours are still 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspector and Plan Examiners are still available for inquiries and... Read on...
North Avenue Streetscape “Transportation District” CompletedFinal Phase III features new sidewalks, lights, trees and pedestrian plaza
The City of New Rochelle celebrated the completion of the North Avenue Streetscape... Read on...
Capping a two-year process, the City of New Rochelle last night approved its first-ever Sustainability Plan, “GreeNR”. New Rochelle becomes the first community in Westchester County to create such a plan.
The GreeNR... Read on
A “super” partnership between the City of New Rochelle and a local buildings service workers union will further the greening of New Rochelle.
The New Rochelle “Green Supers program”, facilitated by the City’s... More
The crime rate in the City of New Rochelle remains historically low, according to 2010 statistics released this week by the New Rochelle Police Department. In 2010, Part I crimes decreased 12% overall from 2009. New Rochelle... Read on...
Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers,
NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2011Release #11-219... Read on...
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol for homes with problem drywall.
OPEN BUILDING PERMITS
Please be advised if an open building permit exists on your property and the project is finished you should be aware that you are in violation of state and local building codes. All open permits... Read on...
Recall AlertU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alert #11-721 ... Read on...
On March 4th 2011, the New Rochelle Fire Department will have been in continuous operation for 150 years. The Department was founded on this day in 1861. At the time New Rochelle was just a village with only 3,500 residence... Read on...
When you’ve finished using your oven, open the door and let the warm air help heat your house.
If every New Yorker switched all their light bulbs to CFLs, we could save enough energy to run the subway system.
Turn your oven or stove off 5 minutes early. The oven will retain enough heat to complete the cooking and if you forget to take it out of the oven, it won't burn!
Do not use plastic bags in your crock pot or other cooking pans. Cooking with plastics releases toxins into your food found in the 'plasticizers' like BPA and its alternatives. Instead, coat the bottom of the crock... Read on...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use. Start simple and adopt that old Great Depression fixture -- the draft snake. Just place a rolled bath towel under a drafty door, or... Read on...
Put a few drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. If any color seeps into the toilet bowl, you know you have a leak. By fixing it you can save more than 250 gallons of water a month.
Use your fan in the winter as well as the summer. By reversing the direction of the blades in winter, you push warmer air down, causing heat to be distributed throughout the house, which means that your heating system... Read on...
If you often bake small meals, use a toaster oven which uses less than half as much energy as a conventional oven.
If you are cleaning out your house or redecorating, hold a garage sale or tag sale or donate them to a thrift store. You’ll ensure that your unwanted items go to people who have a use for them, rather than into the trash.
If you’re having wall-to-wall carpets installed, ask for physical fastening “hook and loop” strips or dry adhesives like peel an stick strips rather than commercial adhesives which can be a major source of harmful volatile... Read on...
Stop heat from sneaking out and make your home more comfortable by putting weather stripping around doors, windows, and mail slots.
Rechargeable batteries cannot go in the trash or in the standard recycle bin. Any store that sells that kind of battery will take it back. Radio Shack is a good example, and there is a Radio Shack within 3 miles of almost... Read on...
Instead of using toxic or corrosive chemical drain cleaners, clean your drains by pouring in some baking soda and then white vinegar. The mixture will bubble down the drain and clean it.
Recycled paper not only saves trees but requires much less energy to produce than virgin paper. It is also free from chlorine based bleach and petrochemical based brighteners which can pollute waterways and damage plants and... Read on...
Line your drawers by using unused ends of wallpaper rolls.
If you leave a light on when you go away, set it on a timer and make sure to use an energy efficient lightbulb.
Flat LCD TVs use about 30% less energy than do the old fashioned cathode ray model. They also give off less heat and fewer electronic emissions.
Before you leave your desk at the end of the day, shut down your computer and monitor. Leaving your computer on overnight wastes enough energy to laser print 800 pages! This adds up to a wasted 2,600 Kilowatt hours of energy... Read on...
Drop off your old cell phones and chargers to one of the City’s four drop-off bins at the following locations: City Hall, 515 North Avenue; The New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza; Super Stop & Shop, 2425 Palmer... Read on...
Before you water your garden, check the weather forecast. If rain is in the offing, there is no need to waste your water so override your automatic sprinkler.
In a recent green initiative, the City of New Rochelle now only accepts building, plumbing, electrical, and public works permits online. This saves applicants paper and eliminates the need to drive to City Hall thereby... Read on...
Save energy by turning off your dishwasher before the drying cycle. Open the dishwasher after the final rinse and the hot dishes will quickly dry on their own.
Visit Ward Acres and enjoy the gorgeous garden plots planted by our residents. Established in 2009, Ward Acres Community Garden features 88 separate 10'x10' plots. The goal of the Garden is to build community, grow... Read on...
In May, the Westchester County Health Department held a blind taste test to determine which city has the best tasting water. New Rochelle’s water was deemed the best. Stop buying water in plastic bottles and enjoy our... Read on...
Through Con Edison’s “Small Business Energy Efficiency Program”, eligible New Rochellebusinesses and organizations - those using an average of 100 kilowatts or less of electricity per month - will receive a completely free... Read on...
Dried lemon peel is a natural moth deterrent. Sprinkle pieces in your drawers or tie a few pieces in cheesecloth and hang it them in your closet.
We added a new resource to our Sustainability Green Page that allows you to compare your energy use to that of your neighbors to determine if you are using too much energy. Click on the blue box entitled “Compare Your Energy... Read on...
Wrap your hot-water storage tank with an insulation blanket, even if it’s a newer model. This will prevent the loss of heat and reduce the work and energy use of the water heater.
You can save up to 400 disposable cups a year by using a reusable office mug or thermos.
Scented products such as air fresheners and candles are usually made from petroleum-based synthetic scents and contain a host of irritants, allergens and carcinogens. Instead, simmer water on the stove adding the real... Read on...
There is an average 7 pound difference between a resident of a pedestrian friendly neighborhood than that of a sprawling suburban neighborhood. (Journal of American Planning Association) New Rochelle is a walkable city - so... Read on...
1. Alternate the use of air-conditioning and fans. When you’re comfortable, shut down your air conditioner and turn on the fan. This approach can cut air conditioner use by up to 40 percent according to Con Edison.2. Close... Read on...
Shade room air conditioners from direct sunlight to reduce their workload. Clean filters once a month and replace them when necessary.
The easiest -- and cheapest -- way to keep toxins out of your home is to take your shoes off before stepping inside. We track so much of the dirt in our homes from outside, and with that comes a host of contaminants, such as... Read on...
The New Rochelle Farmer’s Market opens this Friday, June 17. Located at Library Green, the Farmers Market will be open every Friday through Nov. 18, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the healthy benefits of locally grown... Read on...
Landscaping is a natural way to shade your house. Well placed trees and shrubs save on air conditioning costs and can add to the value of your property. Trees also help prevent flooding and erosion and lower greenhouse gases... Read on...
As of June 1, 2011, plastic containers coded 3 through 7 will be added to the county’s list of mandated recyclables. This includes most plastic personal care and food packaging waste, such as medicine and shampoo bottles,... Read on...
Americans create on average 4.6 lbs of trash a day. Avoiding disposable dishes and flatware will help you keep ahead of this trashy habit.
Install Low-flow aerating fittings to your faucets and showers. These devices reduce water flow by up to 50%, but because they produce finer jets or mix air bubbles in the water, you feel like you are getting just as wet.
Topping off the gas tank can result in your paying for gasoline that is fed back into the station's tanks because your gas tank is full. You need extra room in your gas tank to allow the gasoline to expand. If you top off... Read on...
Dust light fixtures regularly. A heavy coat of dust can block up to 50 percent of the light output.
Health Experts recommend that we walk 10,000 steps a day (roughly equivalent to 5 miles) to maintain good health. Get a pedometer and work towards that goal.
Clean the lint screen on the dryer every time you use the machine. A clogged lint screen increases energy uses up to 30 percent more energy.
If you have a self-cleaning oven, use this feature immediately after cooking, while the oven is still hot, reducing a lengthy warm-up time. Check the seal on your refrigerator door by closing it on a dollar bill. If you can... Read on...
Use small kitchen appliances whenever possible. Microwaves, toaster ovens and slow-cookers can use 75 percent less energy than a large electric oven. Use lids on pots and pans to reduce cooking times, and don’t put a small... Read on...
Water used for cooking vegetables makes great stock for soups and sauces. If you don’t plan to cook again soon, you can still use those nutrients and avoid wasting that water by using it to water your plants rather than... Read on...
Walk Score measures the walkability of any address. Type in your address and see how your home compares to others in New Rochelle. http://www.walkscore.com
Instead of buying a pet from a store or breeder, pay a visit to the New Rochelle Humane Society and give a loving home to an animal in need.
If you leave your cell phone charger plugged in all the time, up to 95% of the energy it consumes will go to waste. Unplug your charger when not in use and don’t charge your cell phone overnight. It only takes a couple of... Read on...
Keep your freezer as full as possible because it takes more energy to chill empty space.
You can detect hidden water leaks by reading your water meter at the beginning and end of a two hour period when no water is being used. If the two readings are different, there’s a leak. Track it down and fix it!
Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), removing and storing the carbon while releasing the oxygen back into the air. In one year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the amount of CO2 produced when you drive your car 26,000 miles... Read on...
30 million trees are cut down every year to produce books sold in the US. Share your books, use the library, and support used book sellers.
Alternate Side Parking will be suspended January 1- March 31 on streets designated in the Municipal Code