Part 1: Limited opportunity for public input in the DOZ model More than two dozen New Rochelle residents expressed opposition to a proposed revision of New Rochelle’s downtown development plan at a public hearing...
By Lisa Burton This Op-Ed first appeared in Black Westchester on April 30, 2026 . When people think about the New Rochelle Public Library, they often think about books. But for many of us,...
After six months of displacement caused by a severe flood in late October, the United Community Center of Westchester, Inc. has officially moved back into its home at 360 North Avenue. The space, which...
Community meets to discuss April 4 gunfire incident at Heritage Homes Late Saturday night, April 4, a community barbecue at Heritage Homes ended in gunshots. According to police, multiple shots were fired by several...
Last year was another dismal year for New Rochelle residents seeking a fair return on their investments in the downtown development when measured by the number of jobs, the quality of those jobs, and...
By the New RoAR News Editorial Board On April 14th the City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ). We urge Council to use this opportunity...
Or will we see only more unenforceable “guidelines” and “goals”? On Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00pm, the City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) to...
Public hearing on April 14 to comment on revised plans At its February 10th meeting, the City Council discussed an amendment to the Downtown Overlay Zones (DOZ) to enter into “a refinement phase designed...
From housing discrimination to asthma and heart disease, the legacy of federal policy still shapes health outcomes in our city. By Eva Singletary Eva Singletary graduated from New Rochelle High School in 2025 and...
Shown on video in 2024 planting evidence to frame a Black man NRPD Lieutenant Sean Kane, who was shown on video planting a bag of white powder under the car of Ivin Harper, a...
Read in English Durante el último año —especialmente a raíz del reciente operativo en Minnesota— muchos residentes de New Rochelle se han preguntado qué medidas pueden tomarse para ayudar a proteger a sus vecinos...
Leer en español In the past year, especially since the recent siege in Minnesota, many New Rochelle residents have asked what can be done to help protect neighbors and the community from ICE. On...
As the New Rochelle City Council makes plans for the next phase of development, unionized construction workers and their supporters turned out in force to the council meeting Tuesday, March 10, to send a...
