New Rochelle Declares Snow Emergency

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The City of New Rochelle has declared a snow emergency in advance of the nor’easter making its way to the Hudson Valley.

The snow emergency will go into effect at 12 a.m. Tuesday.

During the emergency there will be no parking on designated streets but City Manager Charles Strome III is urging residents to move their cars off the road Monday before the storm arrives.

“Having fewer vehicles on the street will facilitate plowing operations,” he said.

To help car owners, the city will offer free parking at meter spaces in the New Roc and Transit Center garages beginning at 5 p.m. Monday until further notice.

Because the storm is anticipate to bring dangerous travel conditions, including slippery roads and whiteout conditions, Strome said all unnecessary travel should be avoided.

Public Works crews will be at work around the clock as conditions permit clearing the roads.

From the City of New Rochelle:

The following schedules have been changed:

1) City Council Meetings: The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 14 has been rescheduled to March 21; and the Regular Legislative meeting is now March 28.

2) Garbage and Recycling Pickup:

a. Tuesday’s South End garbage pickup is cancelled. The next scheduled pickup will be on Friday March 17.

b. Wednesday’s citywide paper recycling has been postponed until Thursday, March 16. As a result, Thursday’s North End garbage pickup has been cancelled.

3) All City offices will be closed Tues. March 14.

Blustery winds are expected Thursday night. If you experience a power outage, call Con Edison directly at 1-800-75- CON ED (1-800-752-6633). Report downed trees to the Police Department at (914) 654-2300.

When shoveling out, don’t throw snow back into roadways. And, assist the Fire Department by clearing fire hydrants near your property.

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