NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 6, 2025) — The New Rochelle City Council is set to vote on 13 bond resolutions totaling $33,103,600 to fund capital projects, including road improvements, public safety enhancements, and city-owned building renovations.
SEE: Agenda June 10, 2025
The proposed bonds will finance a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and community spaces across the city. Among the key projects, a $2,250,000 bond will support the construction and reconstruction of city roads, with specific improvements planned for Quaker Ridge Roadway, city-wide traffic calming designs, and Complete Streets enhancements to boost safety and accessibility. This aligns with a proposed grant application for the Quaker Ridge Road Complete Streets Project under the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and a Westchester County Complete Streets Grant.
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A $1,560,000 bond will fund renovations to city-owned buildings, including City Hall, police department facilities, fire stations, and the 40 Pelham Road building. There is a $235,000 allocation for the Mayor’s office renovation, reflecting a shift from a February 2024 proposal to use reserve funds.
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…on February 20, Ramos-Herbert sought to take $250,000 out of the City’s fund balance (a “rainy day” reserve fund) to redecorate her office and bathroom. After she was called out on this by Councilmember Tarantino, Ramos-Herbert reverted to form by blaming DPW staff, falsely claiming the City Manager also spent large sums on her office. The Mayor secretly withdrew her redecorating request.
Other significant bond allocations include $10,300,000 for city-wide drainage and emergency sewer improvements, $10,000,000 for land acquisition, including a property at 625 North Avenue (the old CVS near Iona College to be a “community center”), and $2,878,270 for fire-fighting vehicles.
Additional bonds will cover park improvements, traffic signal upgrades, dam enhancements, and the acquisition of vehicles and equipment for various departments.
The $33.1 million total suggests an increase from a possible prior $26 million capital plan discussed in February 2024, though further details on this discrepancy were not provided.
SEE: City of New Rochelle 2025 Work Plan (2/26/2025)
The council’s vote will determine the final approval of these funds, which aim to enhance New Rochelle’s infrastructure and quality of life for residents.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
