New Rochelle Pursues Transit-Oriented Development
City Issues RFP for Gateway @ Garden Street
April 25, 2012
“Transit-Oriented Development” (TOD) offers residents, businesses and employees expanded transportation options, lower commuting costs, and access to a wider market for goods, skills, and job opportunities. TOD projects are also more energy efficient than those dependent upon the automobile. That … Continue reading
Celebrating Trees by Planting More of Them
NRHS Students Help Out with Arbor Day Event
May 18, 2012
Not everyone is foolish enough to show up for a tree-planting in a suit and tie, but apparently that’s how mayors celebrate Arbor Day. Last month I assisted a great group of students from NRHS (who were all dressed much … Continue reading
Vacation Over, Back At Work
10th Anniversary in Costa Rica
May 17, 2012
If you check my website regularly, then you might have noticed that more than two weeks have passed since my last post. There’s a good reason for that: Catie and I were away on a long-planned vacation to celebrate our … Continue reading
New Rochelle To Celebrate 325th Anniversary
Individuals and Organizations Invited to Join the Planning Committee
April 29, 2012
Next year brings us the opportunity to celebrate the 325th anniversary of the founding of New Rochelle. From 1688 until today, from a small settlement of French Huguenots escaping religious persecution to our dynamic, diverse city — we will have … Continue reading
Yankees Yearbook Profiles Fosina
Former Council Member Has Long Relationship with Bronx Bombers
April 27, 2012
For eight years, I had the great pleasure of sitting next to Joe Fosina at City Council meetings. Joe brought to the table a straight-shooting, common sense approach to issues and a genuine passion for New Rochelle. Plus, he was … Continue reading
