Westchester Herald

City Manager Strome Appoints New Public Works Commissioner

New Rochelle, NY— City Manager Charles B. Strome III has appointed Alexander Tergis as the new Commissioner of Public Works. Mr. Tergis assumed the position today, Monday, November 15.

Mr. Tergis brings extensive municipal experience to the position, having managed multiple divisions for the City of Stamford, CT for the past four years including Solid Waste and Recycling, Road Maintenance, Fleet Management, Citizen Service Center and Cashiering and Permitting divisions. During his tenure, he improved operational functionality and efficiency by implementing a variety of new programs and projects, generating over $1 million in operational savings annually. Prior to that, he was the Superintendent of Highways for the City of Norwalk, CT.  

“I am pleased to welcome Mr. Tergis to my administration and our community,” said City Manager Strome. “His experience is well suited to New Rochelle and the continued efficiency of our Public Works Department.”

Mr. Tergis received his undergraduate and graduate degree in Civil Engineering at Manhattan College, where he also subsequently served as instructor. He succeeds Jeffrey Coleman, who vacated the position in August.

Old Flandreau Cemetary Plaque Unveiling

New Rochelle City Council Member James Stowe Dies Unexpectedly

 NEW ROCHELLE, NY, August 4, 2010 -- James C. Stowe, New Rochelle City Councilmember James C. Stowe (3rd District) has died having suffered a massive heart attack.

Councilman Stowe is survived by his wife Roxanne and their children.

New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson’s comment expressed the following:

New Rochelle City Council Request Home Rule Bill on IDA

New Rochelle, NY, August 4, 2010 -- Senator and Deputy Majority Leader Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) responded to Westchester Herald's request about the New Rochelle Home Rule Bill on the IDA wrote the following, "While I have yet to receive a letter or additional information on the specifics of this home rule request, I am happy to meet with the New Rochelle City Council to discuss the matter. In addition, I will be contacting the Mayor and the Council to determine their intent with regard to this legislation,."

Jeff Klein Prepared to Discuss IDA Home Rule Bill Permitting New Rochelle City Council Final Say Over Any IDA Action BY Robert Cox

Extrapolated from Robert Cox’s  New Rochelle’s Talk of the Sound

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, August 1, 2010 -- State Senator Jeff Klein, Democratic Deputy Majority Leader in the New York State Senate, is encouraging members of the New Rochelle City Council to meet with him to discuss a home rule request made last week that would allow the New Rochelle City Council to have final say in granting benefits to New Rochelle IDA (NRIDA) applicants. The New Rochelle City Council approves projects but plays no role in subsequent decisions of the IDA to grant tax abatements or other benefits. City Councilman Lou Trangucci has been particularly vocal in his concern that the NRIDA hasplaced the interests of developers over the interest of taxpayers.

New Rochelle Summer Sounds Concert Series Salutes Bastille Day

 Artist Patrick Bancel will present this painting, New Rochelle, as a gift to the city at the Bastille Day celebration in Hudson Park on Wednesday night.

Free Concert with French flair at Hudson Park Wednesday Night, July 14th  at 7:30 pm

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, July 10, 2010 -- New Rochelle will celebrate Bastille Day on Wednesday night with a special concert at Hudson Park presented by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts in collaboration with the Sister City Initiative.  “Remembering La Rochelle” will open with local musicians: Drummer Brian Carter will appear with the Zach Lipton Quartet. They’ll be followed by Bon Chic, Bon Genre performing “Souvenirs: 50 years of French and American Signature Songs.” The evening will include a presentation by artist Patrick Bancel, who will formally donate his gift to the city, a painting titled New Rochelle that will be installed at the city’s marina.