Deep Concern Expressed re: Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions
By Stephen E. Lipken
City of New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert called the September 16th Council meeting to order, beginning with Consent Agenda Proposed Amendment to the 2025 Budget re: Junior League of Westchester on the Sound’s Mommy and Me Grant amounting to $5,000 and amending Ordinance No. 212 of 2024, the Budget of the City of New Rochelle for 2025.
Consent Agenda Item 9, “Resolution opposing Enbridge’s Algonquin Pipeline ‘Project Maple’ and new or previously defeated pipelines including the Williams Constitution Pipeline and Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline in New York State” was approved by Roll Call Vote, Councilman Albert Tarantino voting “no.”
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul met with President Trump to discuss the development of the long-defeated Williams Constitution pipeline, the NESE pipeline and other fossil fuel projects in New York.
Public Hearings held on Tuesday, September 9th (For Decision): Approved measures encompassed designation of parking spaces for current and former members of the United States Armed Forces; Resolution adopting the 2026 Section 8 Annual Public Housing Authority (PHA); Submission of Grant Application to Westchester County Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program re: Quaker Ridge Road Complete Streets Project.
Finally, Discussion Item, “Remington Boys and Girls Club” was requested by Council Member David Peters. “Remington Boys and Girls Club was rebuilt and came into existence not too long ago,” Peters averred. Discussed centered on transportation of students to the club houses and scholarships. There were some concerns about operating costs.