Talk of the Sound

18/06/2026

The MTA closed two Lower Manhattan subway stations and added extra Metro-North trains — with stops in New Rochelle and Port Chester — to handle crowds for Thursday’s Knicks championship parade. An alcohol ban is also in effect on Metro-North and LIRR through Friday morning. Read more.

NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2026) — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority closed two Lower Manhattan subway stations and added extra Metro-North trains, including stops in New Rochelle and Port Chester, to handle crowds attending the New York Knicks championship parade Thursday, according to the ag...

17/06/2026

New Rochelle’s Centre Avenue bridge over I-95 will close to vehicles and pedestrians starting June 29 for major repairs, with reopening expected no later than Sept. 1. The 68-year-old bridge carries about 3,400 vehicles daily, and detours will route traffic through Warren Street, Union Avenue, Memorial Highway and Huguenot Street. Read more.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 17, 2026) — The Centre Avenue bridge over I-95 in New Rochelle will close to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting Monday, June 29, as crews begin repairs on the 68-year-old structure, the New York State Thruway Authority announced. The bridge, used by approximately 3...

16/06/2026

A Port Chester sanitation truck was detained by Westchester County Tuesday after radiation contamination was detected at a regional waste transfer facility, prompting the village to issue notices to residents near Shelley, Robert and Hawley avenues. Officials warn that individuals undergoing cancer treatment or nuclear medicine procedures must consult their physician before disposing of related waste in household trash — the village cannot collect radioactive material. Read more.

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PORT CHESTER, N.Y. (June 17, 2026) — A Village of Port Chester sanitation vehicle was detained by Westchester County after radiation contamination was detected during a dropoff at a regional waste transfer facility Tuesday morning, village officials said. The village issued notices to residents in...

16/06/2026

New Rochelle police arrested a father in the Bronx on June 15 after a more than year-long search for his 12-year-old son, who was reported missing by his mother in March 2025. Dwight Richards, 54, faces a Family Court Act violation and Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree; the boy was found in good health and reunited with his mother. Read more.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 16, 2026) — A New Rochelle man was arrested in the Bronx on June 15 after a more than year-long missing child investigation, and his 12-year-old son was subsequently returned safely to his mother, New Rochelle police announced. Dwight Richards, 54, of New Rochelle, was tak...

16/06/2026

New Rochelle has released extensive documents for its next micro-transit contract, including operational data, bidder questions and performance metrics. The records provide new insight into the free ride-sharing program but leave unanswered questions about cost, capacity, accessibility and what the City expects the next operator to improve. Read more.

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 16, 2026) — The City of New Rochelle has released a request for proposals due July 22 seeking a new operator for its micro-transit service, along with an addendum, operational metrics and responses to questions submitted by prospective bidders. RFP-DV-2026-021 – Micro-Tran...

15/06/2026

Mort Subite

15/06/2026

This week’s Sunday Briefing: a developer pushes back on Albany’s housing mythology, City Manager Melendez says the quiet part loud about Council Member David Peters, and the Westchester DA’s Brady flip-flop lands in New Rochelle. Plus: why the mayor’s rosy audit spin left a few things out. Read the full briefing at talkofthesound.com.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 15, 2026) — A developer who was building in New Rochelle before the Downtown Overlay Zone existed says Albany’s red-tape narrative misses the real obstacles. A city manager’s offhand remark at last week’s Committee of the Whole captured something essential about a coun...

15/06/2026

Westchester County Police officers in their blue and orange unis had a special reason to wear their colors with pride — they were on hand at Westchester County Airport to welcome the NBA champion New York Knicks home. Airport Precinct officers and Airport Operations staff greeted the newly crowned champs after a thrilling playoff run. Read more.

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (June 15, 2026) — Westchester County Police Department officers and airport operations staff greeted the NBA champion New York Knicks upon the team’s return to Westchester County Airport, the department announced. Officers from the Airport Precinct, along with Airport Operatio...

15/06/2026

The Village of Larchmont is launching a targeted rodent control operation next week at a location officials say is contributing to rat activity in the area. Residents should expect to see increased rodent activity or dead rodents in the days after treatment and are asked to keep children and pets away from marked areas. Read more.
Larchmont

LARCHMONT, N.Y. (June 15, 2025) — The Village of Larchmont announced Thursday it will conduct a targeted rodent control operation next week at an unspecified location believed to be contributing to rodent activity in surrounding areas. The Village said the effort is part of its broader rodent mana...

15/06/2026

As some readers had questions, note that although New Rochelle has (as usual) not replied to our questions, they posted this: “Residents with any questions or concerns about the project are welcome to contact Irfan Zulfiqar at (914) 787-0237”. If you get answers please add a comment.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 7, 2026) — The Centre Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in downtown New Rochelle is scheduled to close to both vehicles and pedestrians for approximately 2.5 months beginning June 29 as part of a New York State Thruway construction project. The closure was announced by the Ci...