New Rochelle Wins $10M Award For Downtown Revitalization Initiative

New Rochelle received a $10 million grant after being chosen as the Mid-Hudson winner of the third round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that New Rochelle has been chosen as one of 10 municipalities throughout the state to receiving the funding that is designed to "help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods."

City of New Rochelle Wins $10M Downtown Revitalization Grant

New Rochelle officials, including Mayor Noam Bramson , as well as Empire State Development president, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky hold the ceremonial $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative check from New York State. NEW ROCHELLE, NY- Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that New Rochelle's Lincoln Avenue corridor will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson region's winner of the third round of the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition.

New York Primary: What You Need to Know

The New Rochelle Police Department says a 20-year veteran of the force has died of a 9/11 related illness. Victory Mitsubishi of Larchmont misled up to 1100 customers by charging them for optional anti-theft devices without their knowledge or consent.

City of New Rochelle Receives $2.5M NYS Grant for Pedestrian Safety

The City of New Rochelle has received $2.54 million from New York State for pedestrian signal improvements, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's office announced today. The grant is part of a $62 million investment in the groundbreaking Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a multi-agency initiative to utilize engineering, education and enforcement campaigns to enhance pedestrian safety across Upstate New York and on Long Island.

Nor’easter Hits New Rochelle, Metro-North On Reduced Schedule

A major Nor'easter a week away from the first day of spring is expected to bring the Hudson Valley to a standstill Tuesday, shutting down travel due to heavy snow and strong winds that could result in blizzard conditions during the day. Snow, which arrived in the pre-dawn hours, will become heavy at times, with snowfall rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour possible at times.

Major Nor’easter Packed With Blizzard Conditions Slams New Rochelle

A major Nor'easter a week away from the first day of spring is expected to bring the Hudson Valley to a standstill Tuesday, shutting down travel due to heavy snow and strong winds that could result in blizzard conditions during the day. Snow, arriving in the early morning, will become heavy at times, with snowfall rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour possible at times.

New Rochelle Issues Advisory To Residents In Advance Of Nor’easter

With as much as a foot of snow expected to hit the region, officials in New Rochelle have declared a snow emergency that will be effective as of midnight on Monday. According to the New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state is anticipating that between 16 and 20 inches of snow may fall in the lower Hudson Valley, with more than a foot coming to upstate New York.

Governor Cuomo Orders Investigation into Bomb Threats Against Jewish Community Centers in NYS

Governor Cuomo: "Today we witnessed another round of bomb threats, this time directed at Jewish Community Centers in Tarrytown, Staten Island, New Rochelle, and Plainview...." Governor Cuomo: "Make no mistake: these anti-Semitic attacks are assaults on all New Yorkers and I vow that we will do everything in our power to catch those responsible for this wave of hate crimes." Albany, NY - February 27, 2017 - "Today we witnessed another round of bomb threats, this time directed at Jewish Community Centers in Tarrytown, Staten Island, New Rochelle, and Plainview , which appear to be part of a recent wave of threats against JCCs in New York and across the country.

Coalition Says Mamaroneck Clean Water Repairs Require $800M From State

Town leaders, union officials, conservationists and construction executives stood together Wednesday to call for additional funding for what they say are "critically needed clean water infrastructure projects" in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle. According to a statement from town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, the group met to discuss upgrades to the wastewater and drinking water facilities and the need for work on underground pipes and culverts.