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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Rochelle public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Preparation for Internal Affairs Case Reviews
Members are completing mandatory training hours and coordinating procedures with the police Internal Affairs Unit to begin reviewing civilian complaints.
Local Safety Action Plan & Traffic Safety
The city is launching a comprehensive traffic safety plan to target high-injury corridors, engage residents, and qualify for federal funding to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040.