Through more than a dozen years of dedicated public service, Noam Bramson has acquired a reputation for effective and responsive leadership. The Journal News says Bramson is "a man of intelligence, drive, and ideas." WVOX Radio calls Bramson "extraordinarily bright and very thoughtful . . . an absolute standout." And the New York Times lauds Bramson for his "civic-mindedness."

Bramson was appointed Mayor of New Rochelle in January 2006 to complete the unexpired term of former Mayor Timothy Idoni. Bramson was then elected to a full four-year term in November 2007, winning an overwhelming 66% of the vote.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Bramson served for ten years on the New Rochelle City Council as the representative of the Fifth Council District.

Bramson has been at the forefront of efforts to strengthen New Rochelle’s economy, expand public access to the Long Island Sound shore, protect our environment and open spaces, improve the quality of life in New Rochelle’s neighborhoods, enhance public safety and security, and bring New Rochelle’s diverse community together.

Bramson is a life-long resident of New Rochelle and a proud product of the New Rochelle public schools. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School and Albert Leonard Middle School, and graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1987.

Bramson went on to Harvard University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in just three years, and then received a Masters degree in Public Policy. Bramson was chosen to deliver Harvard's commencement address in 1990.

Since 1992, Bramson has maintained a professional relationship with Congresswoman Nita Lowey. As an aide and consultant, he has addressed critical priorities such as health care, school modernization, and international relations. Lowey calls Bramson "an exceptionally talented public servant, who is smart, hard-working, and principled."

Bramson has served on the Boards of numerous civic organizations, including the New Rochelle Campership Fund, the Castle Gallery, the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, the New Rochelle Council of Community Services, the Westchester Jewish Conference, and the United Way of New Rochelle.

Bramson is married to Catherine ("Catie") Stern, Ph.D., a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist, affiliated with Family Health Associates of White Plains and Manhattan. Their sons, Jeremy and Owen, were born in December 2003 and December 2005, respectively.