Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Rochelle public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in public safety with critical priority
School Speed Zone Camera Demonstration Program
The council adopted Local Law No. 1-2026 creating a pilot speed camera program in school zones. The cameras will target the Webster Avenue, Quaker Ridge and Wayman Avenue corridors, with data also collected for Lincoln Avenue, following a student struck near Webster Elementary over the summer.
Rodent Control and Sanitation Code Overhaul
New rules tighten the code on rodents, dog waste and garbage storage after a public hearing. Council Member Osinloye praised staff for tackling how these issues interconnect.