Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert is the 24th Mayor of the City of New Rochelle, New York, widely recognized as the fastest growing city in the State. As the first woman and person of color to hold this office since her inauguration in 2024, Mayor Ramos-Herbert brings a transformative perspective to leadership deeply rooted in equity, innovation, and the empowerment of every resident in our diverse community. Prior to her service as Mayor, she served as a member of the New Rochelle City Council, proudly representing District 3 from 2020-2023.
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Focusing on housing, transportation, community engagement, and public works, Mayor Ramos-Herbert has already overseen several successful initiatives in her first year. In early 2024, New Rochelle was designated a pro-housing community by Governor Hochul, building on a decade-long legacy of New Rochelle’s pro-growth approach to housing. She has championed resources for the ongoing renaissance of downtown New Rochelle, supporting the creation of the Vanguard District, a vibrant hub of retail, dining, and entertainment, that also boosts local businesses and entrepreneurship. She is also a steadfast advocate for youth programming and youth engagement.
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In her first year as mayor, two massive infrastructure and transit projects made significant gains: the LINC and the New Rochelle Transit Center. Mayor Ramos-Herbert is particularly proud to help lead efforts to secure funding for LINC, a transformative project that consists of converting a portion of a highway to a linear open space that will reconnect the historic African American community to New Rochelle’s downtown, fostering inclusivity, accessibility and economic opportunity. Additionally, the redesign of the New Rochelle Train Station and Intermodal Transit Center will restore vital connections to surrounding neighborhoods, and connect the new developments and residential buildings in the downtown.
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A Queens, New York native, Mayor Ramos-Herbert received her B.A. from St. Francis College, her J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School, and her M.Ed. from Northeastern University. Her professional experience includes serving as a litigator at several New York City law firms and dedicating a decade to Columbia Law School, where she most recently held the position of Associate Dean of Student and Registration Services. She moved to New Rochelle in 2007 and is the proud mother of two beautiful children.
