New Rochelle council introduces home rule request for state armory amid preservation concerns

Jun 10, 2025

The City of New Rochelle introduced a home rule request for S.7989-A/A.5599-A altering state reverter language for the New York State Armory; councilors debated whether the change preserves the armory, annex and veteran-dedicated space and moved the item for a 3:45 vote.

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The New Rochelle Common Council on June 10 introduced a resolution authorizing city officers to sign a home rule request asking the New York State Legislature to enact S.7989-A and A.5599-A, bills that would amend state law governing the New York State Armory property in the city.

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