The Heart of Our Community Deserves Our Care
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,...
Category: Elections
Who Wins? People With a Sense of Their Power
By Howard Horowitz At a recent gathering in New Rochelle, a veteran community organizer discussed the importance of “giving people a sense of their power,” developing ongoing relationships and continually engaging with people who...
A Teachable Moment: Some Thoughts on The New Rochelle School Board Election
By the New RoAR News Editorial Board There are many lessons to be found in the most recent New Rochelle school board election. As the community processes the impact of the impressive display of...
Jacob and Klein Elected to New Rochelle Board of Education; Voters Approve School and Library Budgets
High turnout in North End drives BOE results Elana Jacob and Jessica Klein were elected to the New Rochelle Board of Education (BOE) on Tuesday, May 20, in an election sharply divided between the...
Board of Education Candidate Klein May Have Used Artificial Intelligence to Answer Questions About Racial Disparities
Evidence has emerged that one of the candidates for the New Rochelle Board of Education may have used artificial intelligence (AI) to respond to questions about racial disparities posed by New RoAR News last...
Board of Education Candidates Speak Out on Racial Disparities – Question #3
What special background or experience do you have that will enable you to be effective in addressing these persistent disparities? Five candidates are running for two vacant positions on the New Rochelle Board of...
Board of Education Candidates Speak Out on Racial Disparities – Question #2
As a member of the Board of Education, will you prioritize the closing of these gaps? If so, what will be your approach to this problem? Five candidates are running for two vacant positions...
Board of Education Candidates Speak Out On Racial Disparities – Question #1
To what do you attribute the persistent disparities in achievement and discipline between non-white and economically disadvantaged students and white students? Five candidates are running for two vacant positions on the New Rochelle Board...
Board of Education Candidates Speak Out on Racial Disparities
Five candidates are running for two vacant seats on the New Rochelle Board of Education in elections scheduled for May 20. Board of Education candidates (L to R): Myriam Decime, Elana Jacobs, Jessica Klein,...
Candidates Announced for School and Library Boards
Five candidates will compete for two vacancies on the New Rochelle Board of Education in voting on May 20 Candidates have been announced for the New Rochelle Board of Education and Library Board elections scheduled...