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. 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. 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. 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.

Mayor Warren received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, NJ. He earned the Certificate in Municipal Finances-Raising and Spending Money by Municipalities from the Center for Government Services Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy of Rutgers University; topics include: Bonding Municipal budgets Property tax assessments Public contracts law Tax lien enforcement He also completed advanced training at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Mayor Warren is certified by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts as a Mediator for the Superior Court of New Jersey Special Civil Part. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor, Mayor Warren was awarded a Judicial Clerkship in the New Jersey Superior Court. Thereafter, he served in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Warren then went on to private practice where his practice focuses on civil litigation and representing private and public sector clients. Family Mayor Warren is married to Dr. Karma Warren and they are the proud parents of Dwayne Jr. and Nia Simone. Mayor Warren is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and his wife is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Public Service Warren is a member of the New Jersey League of Municipalities Legislative Committee and a member of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association. He is a former Orange Municipal Court Judge and served as the Legislative Research Officer for the Orange City Council. Warren also served as an Adjunct Professor in Para-Legal Studies at Essex County College and has lectured at William Paterson University on Racism and the Law. Warren has served on the local legal corps of every Democratic National Committee Convention since 1996. He previously served as Counsel to the Essex County Democratic Party.