Lowey, Bramson, and Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of North Ave. Streetscape Improvement Project

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today joined New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Iona College Brother James Ligouri, and other local leaders in celebrating the completion of Phase I of the North Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project.

“Redevelopment of North Avenue is an excellent example of how federal and local officials can work with private partners like Iona College to improve the quality of life for our residents,” said Lowey. “I am pleased that our shared investments in this project have resulted in safer and more convenient roads for residents and visitors in New Rochelle.”

"The dramatic positive changes in North Avenue's College District will make a significant difference for the thousands of residents, students, and business owners who live, work, travel, and commute along New Rochelle's principal north-south artery,” noted Mayor Noam Bramson.

Phase I of the North Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project has included widening the road, a crimson-colored, textured crosswalk in front of Iona Collage, and replacing overhead utility lines with an underground utility infrastructure. These changes allow better access and safer, easier travel for motorists and pedestrians on this vitally important roadway. Congresswoman Lowey secured $1 million in federal funds for this phase of the project in the Fiscal Year 2002 Transportation Appropriations Bill.

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