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September 1, 2022
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NYC Enrollment Report Exposes What’s Missing From New Rochelle’s Vision 2030
DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 30, 2026) — Since the New Rochelle Board of Education re-launched its Vision 2030 initiative in September, I have repeatedly raised a question that I believe needs to be answered before the district begins considering major changes to school configurations, educational programs or facilities: What problem is
Yadira Weeps as New Rochelle’s LINC Faces Six Major Traffic Problems City Engineers Could Not Resolve
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 29, 2026) — Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert became emotional while discussing the LINC during her October 27 State of the City address. She described shedding tears over the project. What caught my attention was not so much her reported tears as her reference to approximately 5,500
3 SOTCs, 3 Years of Promises: What Changed Under New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert?
From financial optimism and ambitious development projections to housing, neighborhood investments and government accomplishments, a comparison of the mayor’s 2024, 2025 and 2026 speeches reveals recurring priorities, changing figures and significant omissions. DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 28, 2026) — When New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert delivered her first State of
What Did New Rochelle’s Mayor Prioritize in Her 2026 State of the City Address? An Analysis of the Speech
An examination of Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert’s prepared remarks finds an emphasis on development, housing, public improvements and recognition of city employees, with little substantive discussion of municipal finances. DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 28, 2026) — New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert’s 2026 State of the City address offered an