NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 26, 2026) — The City of New Rochelle remains under a Snow Emergency following Winter Storm Fern, with parking prohibited on all designated and signed Snow Emergency streets.
Cleanup efforts are ongoing, as Department of Public Works crews continue clearing and treating city streets and property. Parks & Recreation Department crews are also removing snow and ice from parks facilities.
In the coming days, the city will shift to snow removal operations focused on widening travel lanes and reopening on-street parking in problem areas. The New Rochelle Police Department will post “No Parking” signage where Department of Public Works crews need unobstructed access, and vehicles left in those areas will be subject to tickets and towing.
To help residents during the emergency and removal operations, free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following municipal garages through noon Tuesday, January 27:
- Transit Center Garage (1 Station Plaza North)
- New Roc Garage (31 LeCount Place)
- Guion Garage (116 Guion Place)
- Maple Avenue Garage (19 Maple Avenue)
- Illustrator Garage (600 North Ave)
- Highgarden Tower Garage (11 Garden Street)
Property owners must clear sidewalks and walkways around their properties by noon each day and are reminded not to shovel snow or ice onto public sidewalks or streets.
The New Rochelle Fire Department urged property owners to keep nearby fire hydrants accessible by clearing a three-foot radius around them and maintaining a clear path to the street. Hydrants covered in snow can be difficult to locate and uncovering them can waste valuable time needed during a fire fight.
For a list of Snow Emergency streets, tips, and important phone numbers, residents can visit newrochelleny.gov/winterweather. The city encourages signing up for New Ro Alerts for updates by phone, text, or email, and following official social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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