NRPD Memorial and Awards Ceremony

Police Commissioner’s Award
Sgt. Edward Hayes
PO John Ladeairous

Class “C” Citation
Sgt. Adrian Navarette
Det. Michael McKenniss
PO Ryan Downs
PO John Ladeairous (2)
PO Yadeline Machado
PO Melissa Monik
PO Mark... Read on...

Grant Received for Halcyon Park Flood Mitigation

The City of New Rochelle has received a FEMA Region II Grant of $1,736,141 for drainage improvements in Halcyon Park, an area plagued by chronic flooding especially during moderate and heavy rain storms.

The Drainage... Read on...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Salutes 325th Anniversary

The City of New Rochelle’s annual Arbor Day ceremony was held Friday, April 26 at the entrance to the Causeway between the Twin Lakes at the New Rochelle High School. Two cherry were planted, honoring both Arbor Day and the... Read on...

Risley Place Named in honor of Rhoda C. Quash

Risley Place received a secondary naming as “R.C. Quash Place” in honor of the late Honorable Rhoda C. Quash, former City Councilwoman. The ceremony was held April 18 at the intersection of Risley Place and French Ridge..... Read on...

NRFD Awards, Promotions Ceremony

NRFD Awards, Promotion and Swearing-in Ceremony
The New Rochelle Fire Department held an Awards, Promotion and Swearing- in Ceremony on Wednesday, April 17.

Promotions:
Deputy Fire Chief: Henry Senno
Fire Captain:... Read on...

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 2

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways, will begin Yard Waste Collection on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00... Read on...

Alternate Side Enforcement Begins April 1

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...

Mayor Bramson Delivers State of the City Address

Mayor Noam Bramons, citing a range of positive trends in his annual State of the City Address on February 28 said that New rochelle was emerging from the "tough times of recent years" and entering a "new season of... Read on...

2012 NRPD Annual Report Released

New Rochelle retained its ranking as one of the safest cities nationally in 2011, according to the 2012 Annual Report released this week by the New Rochelle Police Department. The City was the 10th safest city nationwide out... Read on...

New Rochelle Awarded $1.5 million for Echo Bay Waterfront

The City of New Rochelle has been awarded $1.5 million in Regional Economic Development Funding for the reclamation of the Echo Bay Waterfront, Governor Cuomo announced on Wednesday, December 19. The funding, received... Read on...

Sandy Recovery Information Available Online

The City will continue to update our community information webpage with news from FEMA, Con Ed, and more.

Community-College Joint Planning Effort Concludes with Success

City of New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Iona College President Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D. today announced the successful conclusion of the Community-College Planning Committee process and success in providing recommendations... Read on...

Interactive Website Launched for Comprehensive Plan

To further encourage public input in the creation of the City’s new Comprehensive Plan, the Department of Development has launched an interactive, online forum website www.EnvisioNR.com.

The EnvisioNR site features... Read on...

Downtown Parking Meter Pilot Program Launched

As part of ongoing parking upgrades for the downtown, the City will conduct a pilot program of parking meters that accept credit cards.

A total of 75 meters from three different vendors will be installed on several... Read on...

North Ave Construction Project to Begin 2/23

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...

Input Solicited for 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan.

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...

Green Tip of the Week No. 163

Don’t toss your wine corks into the trash. They are great as mulch for your garden beds. Just grind them up in your blender and place them in the beds to retard weeds and hold water. Alternatively, get crafty and glue them... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 162

Bike to Work Day is May 17th. Get some exercise and reduce your carbon footprint by biking to work or just for fun. Check out bikenyc.org for biking innovations coming to NY and Bike to Work Day celebrations.

Green Tip of the Week No. 161

Painting is a quick and easy way to redecorate. When you start selecting colors, choose only low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) or no VOC paint. Avoid most latex and oil-based paints to eliminate toxins released into the... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No.160

Save money and energy when you recycle your old, inefficient freezer or second refrigerator. Here's how:
• Con Edison will pick up your freezer or second refrigerator at a time that is convenient for you, and give you... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 159

The White Plains Take It or Leave It shed is a place to bring your perfectly good, but no longer wanted items – instead of throwing them away! And while you’re there, browse the cast-offs other Westchester residents left to... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 158

If you are planning a kitchen remodel, incorporate green features such as built-in recycling bins, a skylight, energy efficient lighting, and recycled content tiles. Look for FSC Certified wood products with low or no VOC’s.

Green Tip of the Week No. 157

The City has converted the lights in the Transit Center Garage and New Roc Garage to LED lights. This conversion is expected to result in an energy savings of 50%. This energy efficiency program was implemented as part of... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 156

Just as you donate used clothing, make sure to donate your old sheets, pillowcases, blankets and fabrics. These old textiles are sent to recovery facilities and made into a variety of new products including car insulation,... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 155

Use potted plants in place of cut flowers as centerpieces on the tables at any events you stage. You can give them to your guests at the end of the party or take them home to enjoy for months or even years

Green Tip of the Week No. 154

Just one leaking faucet can waste up to 8 gallons of water a week- enough for a shower. So replace the washer as soon as you hear that tell-tale drip.

Green Tip of the Week No. 153

Why keep a room ablaze with light when you are reading a book in one corner? Switch off the overhead light and just use a lamp. If a million homes all reduced their average electricity load by just 60 watts (one incandescent... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 152

Did you know that in January the New Rochelle City Hall campus became smoke-free? That means that no smoking is allowed in or near City Hall, the Police Department/Court Building or the Fire Department Building and this... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 151

Instead of using bleached paper coffee filters which are a very short lived use of trees, replace the filter in your coffee machine at home or work with a metal mesh version that can be reused hundreds of times.

Green Tip of the Week No. 150

Paper, plastic, glass and cans aren't the only items that should be recycled. Reduce the environmental impacts of organic waste by composting food scraps and by leaving grass clippings and mulched leaves on lawns to... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 149

Radon occurs naturally from the decay of uranium in the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels inside the home. Elevated levels of the colorless, odorless gas are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Test... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 148

Use cloth kitchen dish towels instead of paper towels. The average family uses two rolls of paper towels each week, and at $14 for an 8-pack you could be spending up to $182 a year for that convenience. Instead, reduce your... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 147

More than 100 million trees are destroyed each year to produce junk mail. 42% of timber harvested nationwide becomes pulpwood for paper. Creating and shipping junk mail produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 9 million... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 146

Those plastic bottles of water in the supermarket are very enticing. However, it takes 4 oz. of gasoline to get you 8 oz. of store bought water from shipping to the petroleum in the plastic bottle. Why not just turn on the... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 145

Running a dishwasher can actually have less impact on the environment than doing dishes by hand if you choose a water and energy efficient model and use it only with a full load. Use a low temperature setting and be sure to... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 144

Schools are generally happy to receive materials such as magazines, newspapers, boxes, leftover wall paper and paint. They’ll find god homes in arts and crafts classes, as table coverings or even as liners for the bunny’s... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 143

Try to buy concentrated products whenever possible. This way you won’t be paying extra for products heavy with water that you can easily add yourself.

Green Tip of the Week No. 142

Ever notice automatic lawn sprinklers watering lawns when it is raining outside? You can prevent this waste of water and electricity by putting a rain sensor on your automatic lawn sprinkler system. The sensor discerns when... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 141

Return reusable materials to businesses such as hangers and packing material and bring your own cups to be filled at your favorite coffee stores.

Green Tip of the Week No. 140

Your hot water loses heat as it runs through the pipes to your faucets. Insulate all exposed hot water pipes to reduce this heat loss. Same goes for your hot water heater. Insulate it with a hot water heater insulation... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 139

Cold air seeps into your house through your electric wall outlets. You can insulate your outer wall outlets with inexpensive foam insulation made specifically to fit the outlets. Stop these leaks and reduce your home and... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 138

Get rid of all that unnecessary mail by taking yourself off unwanted mailing lists. Use these web
sites:
To eliminate junk mail: http://stopjunkmail.org
To eliminate catalogues: http://www.catalogchoice.org
To get off... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 137

Those plastic bottles of water in the supermarket are very enticing. Remember that it takes 4 oz of gasoline to get you 8 oz of store bought water from shipping to the petroleum in the plastic bottle. It's much better to... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 136

Plug your electrical appliances (microwave, coffee maker, food processor, TV, DVR, etc.) into power strips so you can easily turn off the power when not in use. You’ll save electricity by eliminating the vampire load – the... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 135

Shredded paper, including newspaper, can be added to a compost pile. Most adhesives from envelopes are 100% natural, too. Pencil shavings can also go on the heap. Major newspapers use 100% vegetable based inks, and are... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 134

Every year we throw away 24 million tons of grass and leaves that could be composted. This year, compost the fall leaves in your lawn and make new fertile soil.

Green Tip of the Week No. 133

Walking is one of the best and easiest exercises you can do to improve your health and what better way to exercise than while meeting up and chatting with new and old friends. Join the New Ro Walks Facebook group page to... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 132

As the cool weather sets in, bring in your summer herbs from your garden and plant them in pots in a sunny spot. Then you can enjoy them all winter long.

Green Tip of the Week No. 131

Just 1 teaspoon of mercury can contaminate a 70 acre lake. Mercury must be disposed of carefully. Take any mercury CFL bulbs or long fluorescent bulbs to Home Depot or to the Westchester County Household Material Recovery... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 130

You already recycle your glass bottles in your commingled bin. Now you can recycle the corks by bringing them to Whole Foods, which collects and recycles them through the Cork ReHarvest program.

Green Tip of the Week No. 129

Instead of blowing your leaves away, use the mulching blade on your mower to cut them into little pieces (or just go over them a few times with your regular blade) and leave them in place on your lawn. The organic matter... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 128

Residential yards and gardens are doused with 127 million pounds of chemical pesticides annually. Use natural lawn products instead. Read the “Green Gardening” Article on the City’s Green Page for Ideas.

Green Tip of the Week No. 127

Tomatoes sent from large farms in Florida are picked when they are green and hard and are gassed with ethylene to turn them red on their journey north. Why not buy fresh, ripe local tomatoes from the farmers market?

Green Tip of the Week No. 126

The Public Library could be considered the most sustainable public institution we have. Borrow your summer reading before you hit the beach. The only thing you need to pay is a visit to the local library.

Green Tip of the Week No. 125

New Rochelle ShopRite located at Palmer Avenue and 8 Joyce Road is the newest cell phone recycling location in our City. The recycling bin can be found at the Customer Service Desk.

Green Tip of the Week No. 124

A TV can be powered for 2 hours by energy saved from recycling one aluminum can.

Green Tip of the Week No. 123

If just 20% of American households switched from paper to electronic bills, we could save 1,811,275 trees and avoid 2 million tons of greenhouse gases.

Green Tip of the Week No. 122

These are the top ten plants for removing indoor toxins in your home and workplace:
1. Areca Palm
2. Bamboo Palm
3. Boston Fern
4. Dracaena “Janet Craig”
5. Dwarf Date Palm
6. Ficus Alii
7. Lady Palm
8. Peace Lily
9... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No.121

You can make 20 cans out of recycled material with the same amount of energy it takes to make one new one. Bring your redeemable cans back to the supermarket and put those that are not redeemable in your recycling bins.

Green Tip of the Week No. 120

Fans use a fraction of the electricity of air conditioners. Instead of placing your AC on its highest setting, try putting an oscillating fan in front. The room will cool faster, and you'll save money and electricity.

Green Tip of the Week No. 119

Today's lawn mowers nearly all offer a mulching attachment which cuts grass blades multiple times leaving a finely chopped clipping which sifts easily back to the soil surface and which does not need to be picked up. If... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No. 118

The New Rochelle Farmer’s Market opens this Friday, June 22. Located at Library Green, the Farmers Market will be open every Friday through Nov. 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the healthy benefits of locally grown... Read on...

Green Tip of the Week No.117

Planting a tree near your house provides summer shade which can save up to 30% savings in cooling costs and also blocks winter winds which can save up to 15% in heating costs.

Green Tip of the Week No. 116

With summer upon us, put a dehumidifier in your basement to control excess moisture levels. Relative humidity should be kept between 35% and 50% in order for people to remain comfortable while also reducing mold potential.

Green Tip of the Week No. 115

The warm weather is here so now is the time to clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters.
You can save up to 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $150 per year.

New Rochelle Youth Bureau is now on Facebook!

We are now on Facebook! Keep up with our activities and events on our Youth Bureau Page
www.facebook.com/newrochelleyouthbureau