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The race begins with a gun shot at 9:00am on Sunday October 14th, at the Thomas Pain Cottage in New Rochelle. This race is run on the Colonial Greenway, a wooded trail through New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Eastchester and... Read on...
The City of New Rochelle has received notification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that it will receive $1,309,012 for the CDBG and $292,276 for the HOME Program for the 2012 Program Year.
The New York State Thruway Authority construction project to relocate utility lines on the North Avenue Bridge will continue the week of April 15 with work on North Avenue.
During the next two phases, two southbound... More...
Applications for Summer Youth Employment are now available online and in the Youth Bureau Office. For more information, contact the Youth Bureau at (914) 654-2045 during office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30Am- 4:30PM.
The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways, will begin Yard Waste Collection on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00... Continued...
Alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume as of April 1 for those streets and portions of streets subject to winter suspension from Jan. 1- March 31. A complete list can be found online at www... Read on...
United Water New Rochelle will be flushing fire hydrants April-June in Sound Shore communities. During flushing, there may be a temporary drop in water pressure, or water may be discolored. Wait until it is cleared before... Read on...
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...
Speaking before a standing-room-only crowd at his seventh annual State of the City Address, Mayor Noam Bramson described a “window of opportunity” for New Rochelle and urged decisive action on economic development and fiscal... Read on...
A New York State Thruway Authority construction project to relocate utility lines on the North Avenue Bridge will begin on February 23. The North Avenue Utility Relocation Project is estimated to last 18 months and will... More...
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...
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...
Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2011Release #11-219... Read on...
The City of New Rochelle is in the process of preparing the 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan for the use of federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds which are invested in infrastructure improvements, business... Read on...
Enhance your outdoor experience with a new app Leafsnap that identifies trees on your walk or hike. Read more http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap
Make mini-greenhouses out of plastic bottles. Simply cut off the base and use the bottle as a starter home for seedlings. It’ll create a warm microclimate and keep slugs and snails away during the plants’ early months.
Westchester County is holding a Household Material Recovery Day (H-MRD) event this coming Friday, April 27, from 12 - 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Playland Park in Rye. Gather up any hazardous... Read on...
Do you really need a new phone directory each year? If you look up numbers only occasionally, ask your phone company not to deliver a phone book and instead, look up numbers online. You’ll save paper as well as shelf space... Read on...
Did you know that an empty refrigerator or freezer will always use more energy and cost you more money that one that is full? For the refrigerator, if you can't fill it, think about putting some containers of water in the... Read on...
Bamboo is considered the most sustainable 'wood' because it is not a wood at all. Bamboo is actually a grass, and is the fastest growing plant in the world. It was once recorded at growing 100 cm (39 in) in 24 hours.... Read on...
If you have the option, always choose products that come in glass rather than plastic containers. Glass uses fewer resources to produce and is easier to reuse and recycle.
Be careful not to drop any litter into gutters and storm drains as the next heavy rain will wash it into our lakes and the Long Island Sound where the litter will cause all kinds of harm to the environment.
Do you really need your microwave oven to tell you the time? The average microwave oven is used for only a fraction of the day yet uses more energy to power its digital clock than to heat the food. Unplug it when not in use... Read on...
The average household accumulates far more rubber bands than it can possible use. However, your local post office may use them for batching mail. Next time you’re clearing out your kitchen drawers, treat your postman to an... Read on...
If you need to replace your top-loading washing machine, make your next one a front-loader. Front-loading machines use less water and, therefore, energy because most of the energy is used to heat the water. They also require... Read on...
Clogged air filters can reduce your car’s efficiency, making it use up to 10% more fuel than necessary. So keep the filters clean and replace them regularly.
Instead of using chemical cleaners to polish your brass items, sprinkle salt on half a cut lemon and rub, then dry with a cloth for a bright, beautiful shine.
We use 8% of the world’s oil supply to produce plastics, including billions of plastic bags each year. This is a huge waste of resources. Take reusable tote bags with you to the store and keep a few in your car to be used as... 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.
The mission of grow! Lincoln Park Community Gardens is to create a substainable, organic garden and enviromental learning center that will teach organic gardening, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle choices, and eco-living. ... Read on...
The New Rochelle Youth Council is holding a car wash on May 19th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM in the City Hall Rear Parking Lot. All proceeds to benefit activities of Youth Council Program such as Give-a-Gift, Thanksgiving Food... Read on...
On May 21st, the Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners will be hosting the annual P.E.R.T Program. The goal of P.E.R.T. is to equip teenagers with the needed skills to find and keep a good job. For more information, check our... Read on...
Applications for Summer Youth Employment are available!