Posted on: March 1, 2023
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide qualified low-to-moderate income New Rochelle residents with down payment assistance, the City of New Rochelle has partnered with Westchester Residential Opportunities to offer training and support to prospecti...
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City News
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Mayor Noam Bramson delivered his final State of the City Address on Thursday, March 9 at New Rochelle City Hall. Lauding New Rochelle’s progress on economic, environmental, and social challenges, Bramson said his city was now &ldq...
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2023 State of the City Address
City News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
New Rochelle youth and young adults are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs. Each program operates 20 or 25 hours per week for six weeks during July and August and pays $15.00 per hou...
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City News
Posted on: March 6, 2023
-New traffic pattern starting Wedns. March 8 will reduce traffic to one travel lane in each direction
-Trucks with Four or More Axles Are Required Follow Posted Detour
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Detour Will Utilize Existing Walkway Over I-95
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City News
Posted on: March 3, 2023
This is the City of New Rochelle with information about upcoming opportunities and events.
On Saturday and Monday, please join our planning staff at two LINC Design Workshops, and help us envision a new park along Memorial Highway. Saturday’s wor...
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City News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
We want your input on the design of The LINC, a proposed linear park on Memorial Highway. Go to the link to learn more and be a part of the Design Workshop: www.engagenr.com/theLINC
Workshop dates:
- Saturday, March 4 • 11:00 am –...
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City News
Posted on: February 21, 2023
New Rochelle youth and young adults are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs. Each program operates 20 or 25 hours per week for six weeks during July and August and pays $15.00 per hou...
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City News
Posted on: February 10, 2023
Wilfredo Melendez, P.E. has been named as the new Commissioner of Public Works, effective February 6.
Mr. Melendez brings extensive municipal experience to the position, having worked for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection a...
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City News
Posted on: February 23, 2023
The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) is kicking off its second annual “New Rochelle Downtown Restaurant APPRECIATION Week.” This community-focused program is an opportunity for customers to show their love and support for local ...
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Special menu promotion
City News
Posted on: February 10, 2023
Moody’s Investors Services confirmed the City of New Rochelle’s bond rating at Aa2, ensuring that the City can continue to take advantage of competitive financing rates for capital improvement projects at substantial savings to taxpayers. New Rochelle has...
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City News
Posted on: February 10, 2023
This week is Thomas Paine’s birthday, and his newly-restored monument on North Avenue now gleams in his honor.
The monument, featuring a bronze bust of Paine on a marble column, stands on land that was originally a farm granted to Founding Father...
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City News
Posted on: February 3, 2023
Returning for the first time since COVID, registration is now open for the New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Classes run nine consecutive Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00 PM beginning March 8, 2023.
The Citizen Police Academy is desig...
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City News
Posted on: January 4, 2023
**Important notice regarding changes in the recycling pickup schedule for 2023**
The calendar mailed to homes lists an incorrect rotation of paper and commingled recycling. To remedy the error the January schedule is as follows:
-This we...
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City News
Posted on: November 29, 2022
The New Rochelle City Council has chosen Kathleen Gill to serve as New Rochelle’s next City Manager. Gill will take office on January 1, 2023, following the retirement at the end of this year of long-serving City Manager Chuck Strome. The Counci...
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City News
Posted on: January 4, 2023
Captain Neil Reynolds was sworn in as Deputy Police Commissioner in a New Rochelle Police Department promotional ceremony on Wednesday, January 4 at New Rochelle City Hall that included the following officers:
Lt. Melvin Molina- promoted to Captain
Lt. Robe...
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City News
Posted on: December 30, 2022
Alternate side parking regulations is suspended due to street operations during the winter months from January 1 to March 31, 2023.
A complete listing of streets is located in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84.
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City News
Posted on: January 3, 2023
New Rochelle is one of 25 municipalities in New York state awarded grants by the State Department of Environmental Conservation's Climate Smart Communities Grant program. Announced last week, the over $11.6 million in funding helps municipalities afford p...
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City News
Posted on: December 27, 2022
New Rochelle’s Department of Public Works annual schedule and information booklet is now available online at NewRochelleNY.com/DPW. The 2023 booklet, mailed citywide to all homes, contains an easy-to-read flyer on recyclables along with important...
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2023 DPW Book
City News
Posted on: December 8, 2022
The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the New Rochelle Police Department for the third annual Santa’s Parks Tour, slated for Saturday, December 17th.
Starting at 9AM, the one-day tour will feature Santa visiting t...
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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2022
In continuation of an annual tradition and to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, the City is offering two hours of free holiday parking in the following municipal lots from December 1-31, from 9AM to 9PM: City Hall, Lawn Avenue, Library, ...
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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2022
This Robocall was sent out citywide on 12/1 at 4:30pm.
Tomorrow, our second annual Holiday Market opens at the Train Station and will run through December 11, featuring 45 vendors, a beer garden, daily entertainment, and new this year – free skat...
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City News
Posted on: November 30, 2022
The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will bring some holiday cheer as they transform the exterior of City Hall into a festive holiday set for the third annual Drive-Thru Selfie with Santa on Wednesday, December 7th from 5pm to 8pm. ...
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City News
Posted on: November 28, 2022
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s creator, Robert L. May will be inducted into New Rochelle’s “Walk of Fame” on Sunday, December 4. To properly celebrate Mr. May and his iconic figure, everyone is invited to join an activity-packed festival, Rudol...
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City News
Posted on: November 21, 2022
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OVER FORTY MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL ENTREPRENUERS AT THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE’S BELOVED ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET
Starting December 2nd, the City of New Rochelle, in ...
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2022 Holiday Market website
City News
Posted on: November 16, 2022
The New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Youth Council, The City School District of New Rochelle, Police Association of New Rochelle, Maffei Landscape Inc and The New Rochelle Firefighters are sponsoring their Annual Give A Gift which provides gifts to children of...
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City News
Posted on: November 8, 2022
The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle is thrilled to announce the 58th Annual Thanksgiving Parade kicking off Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10am. The 2022 Parade route will be along North Avenue – beginnin...
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City News
Posted on: October 28, 2022
This month, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion featured two videos recognizing City staff and officials for Hispanic Heritage Month and Italian Heritage Months.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Italian American Heritage Month
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City News
Posted on: October 25, 2022
With Halloween coming up next week, the New Rochelle Police Department reminds families to be safe while trick-or-treating, or hosting trick-or-treaters. To highlight their top safety tips, members of the NRPD teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 15, Cub Scout ...
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City News
Posted on: October 20, 2022
The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted their Awards & Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, October 19 in the Council Chambers in City Hall. The ceremony started off by remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Fire Commissioner and Chie...
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Ceremony Photos
City News
Posted on: October 20, 2022
The New Rochelle Youth Bureau in concert with the White Plains Youth Bureau is launching Grandpas United, an intergenerational mentoring program matching granddads with New Rochelle youth and young men ages 8-21. The program is currently seeking...
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City News
Posted on: October 20, 2022
Fall in love with the Halloween season again at our first ever, Fall-O-Ween! The City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation, Youth Bureau, and the Bureau’s Youth Council will transform Joe Curtis Five Islands Park into an activity-filled, Halloween adven...
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City News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Building on the tremendous success of its Summer Youth Employment program, the New Rochelle Youth Bureau today announced a new Fall Youth Employment Program. The program will operate for six weeks during November and December and is open to youth and youn...
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City News
Posted on: October 13, 2022
The New Rochelle Fire Department teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escap...
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City News
Posted on: October 13, 2022
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On Friday October 7, the City of New Rochelle dedicated a new park and playground on Brook Street in memory of Ryan Sinkfield, a vivacious five-year-old community resident who passed away in 2020 after medical complications. See Ryan's inf...
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City News
Posted on: October 11, 2022
The Department of Public Works reminds property owners that Fall Leaf Collection begins on Tuesday, October 11 and concludes the end of December. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 l...
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City News
Posted on: October 7, 2022
This is the City of New Rochelle with a fall events reminder and invitation.
This Saturday, from1:00pm to 6:00pm, come downtown to Library Green for New Rochelle’s Jazz Festival, featuring musical artists from around the world, plus fo...
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City News
Posted on: September 30, 2022
This Fall, in partnership with Global Jazz Community, New Rochelle Corporation for Local Development (CLD), City of New Rochelle Business Improvement District, New Rochelle Council of the Arts, and the New Rochelle Department of
Parks and Recreation,&n...
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City News
Posted on: September 22, 2022
In an expansion of its downtown revitalization efforts, parking options in New Rochelle are set to expand this fall as the Maple Avenue garage opens and improved parking regulations in the Prospect Street parking Lot will create nearly 175 new parking spa...
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City News
Posted on: September 30, 2022
New Rochelle Fire Commissioner / Chief Andrew Sandor has been selected as Chairperson of the Westchester County Fire Advisory Board.
Members of the County Fire Advisory Board are appointed the County Executive and approved by the Board ...
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City News
Posted on: September 15, 2022
This Robocall went out on 9/15 at 5pm.
Good afternoon. This is the City of New Rochelle with an invitation and traffic advisory regarding this Sunday's Street Fair, as well as other September announcements.
On Sunday, several r...
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City News
Posted on: September 16, 2022
A revival of Jazz has emerged in New Rochelle, New York! New Rochelle is on its way to becoming the next jazz destination by hosting its second annual International Jazz Festival. "Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival” is Wes...
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City News
Posted on: August 31, 2022
This summer, over 250 New Rochelle young people ages 14-24 took part in the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Program, working in recreation, office, maintenance, data entry, food and personal care fields. Four specialized &ldquo...
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City News
Posted on: August 29, 2022
The New Rochelle Street Fair is a signature event that attracts thousands to the City for a fun-filled day of entertainment, crafts, food, and more. This year, the New Rochelle Street Fair Committee is proud to announce The New Rochelle Industrial Develop...
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City News
Posted on: August 24, 2022
We will have backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary, middle and high school youth. Supplies will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis to New Rochelle students.
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City News
Posted on: August 24, 2022
Volunteer New York! has announced that the City of New Rochelle will be a major hub for their 12th annual 9/11: Serve + Remember event (serveandremember.org) on Sunday, September 11. Online registration is now open for individuals, groups, and families.&a...
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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2022
Thanks to an ARPA grant from the City of New Rochelle, HOPE’s STEAM Summer Program at Parkside Place enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of activities at Ward Acres Park on July 27. The field trip- coordinated by Deputy Mayor/District 5 Council Member Sara Kay...
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City News
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Last week, the City Council unanimously approved contracts with five Drainage subconsultants to perform a Citywide Drainage Study that will analyze issues in the watershed districts located throughout New Rochelle. To more fully identify drainage problem ...
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City News
Posted on: August 14, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the New Rochelle Police Department are teaming up to keep drivers and passengers safe, raising awareness of the risks of speeding and reminding them to obey...
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City News
Posted on: August 9, 2022
Back bigger and better, the City of New Rochelle and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative present the 2022 New Rochelle Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station December 2-11, 2022. (12-8pm weekends and 4-8pm weekdays).
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City News
Posted on: August 11, 2022
Seniors looking to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables and stretch their food budgets this summer and fall may be entitled to a Farmers Market Checkbook. To be eligible, individuals must be 60 years of age or older AND have a monthly incom...
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City News
Posted on: August 8, 2022
The New Rochelle Police Department is proud to announce the launching of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). The MCRT is comprised of mental health professionals from the Guidance Center of New Rochelle, who will respond along with, and in s...
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City News
Posted on: July 28, 2022
The New Rochelle Police Department is making summer a little bit cooler. In July and August, the P.A.C.T. (Police And Community Together) Unit will be escorting a Mister Softee ice cream truck to different neighborhoods throughout the City, offering free ...
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City News
Posted on: July 27, 2022
Join the boating community for some midsummer night festivities at the Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, July 30 beginning at 8:30pm (rain date: July 31). This annual event celebrates the City of New Rochelle’s beautiful waterfront and public parks.
Just af...
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City News
Posted on: July 25, 2022
In celebration of National Night Out, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomes the community to their headquarters on Tuesday, August 2 from 5pm-8pm. The event will feature an evening of fun at NRPD headquarters including equipment and K-9 dem...
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City News
Posted on: July 22, 2022
Continuing the celebration of July as Parks and Recreation Month, residents are invited to enjoy open space on Fosina Field at Flowers City Park on Monday nights through mid- August. No reservations or fees are required- just bring your own ball or sports...
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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2022
In what is an innovative public-private partnership, developers Wilder Balter Partners and LMXD and the City of New Rochelle begun construction on a $4M transformation of Anderson Plaza and Anderson Street in downtown New Rochelle that is expect...
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City News
Posted on: July 19, 2022
New residential tower delivers 352 market-rate apartments with 8,000 square feet of curated outdoor space and 360-degree views of the coast of the Long Island Sound, Upstate New York and the iconic Midtown Manhattan skyline
NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK...
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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2022
With a robust long-term commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, the City of New Rochelle officially announces the kick-off of the first annual Taste of Union Avenue event and introduces a new Spanish-language digital platform, HolaNR...
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City News
Posted on: July 19, 2022
With a heat advisory now in effect for Westchester County, residents are urged to be careful, especially when outside. The advisory and a full list of precautions from the Health Department follow below.
While staying home in air conditioning is ...
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City News
Posted on: July 19, 2022
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of New Rochelle Department of Finance the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2022 budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budget...
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City News
Posted on: July 6, 2022
A month of activities celebrate July as “Parks and Recreation Month.” For swimmers and bathers, Lincoln Park Pool has opened for the season. Hudson Park Beach is open daily through Labor Day- admission is free and with the Pa...
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City News
Posted on: July 1, 2022
In a continuation of New Rochelle’s GreeNR sustainability plan, and building upon the enhanced green requirements of the new Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) amendments, the City of New Rochelle is now taking steps to promote environmentally conscious and sust...
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City News
Posted on: June 29, 2022
The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new and improved tennis courts at Pinebrook Tennis Center. After being closed for a year for renovations, Pinebrook Tennis Center now has:
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City News
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Cap off your holiday weekend on Monday, July 4th with a viewing of the grand fireworks display at the New Rochelle waterfront. Produced and sponsored by the famous Grucci family, the City of New Rochelle’s annual “Spark the Sound” extravaganza will start ...
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City News
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Smoke alarms save lives, and the City of New Rochelle is partnering with the American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” program to bring free smoke alarms to our community. For more information and to sign up to get a free smoke alarm installed visit SoundTheAl...
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City News
Posted on: June 13, 2022
World-famous jazz musicians Lakecia Benjamin and Shunzo Ohno headline the Songs for Our Fathers Juneteenth Concert at New Rochelle City Hall, 515 North Ave. on Father’s Day, June 19 from Noon-5pm. The event is produced by The Lincoln Park Conservancy, Inc...
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City News
Posted on: June 10, 2022
Learn more from Sustainable Westchester
- Effective Friday, July 1st, participants who receive either the 100% Renewable or Standard electricity supply offering through Westchester Power in the Con Edison utility territory will begin reverting to the default...
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City News
Posted on: June 3, 2022
The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their Fifth Annual Summer Employment Fundraiser, Summer in the City. This fundraiser will be held at The VIP Country Club on Friday, June 17, 2022, starting at 7:00pm. Join the Youth Bureau ...
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City News
Posted on: June 2, 2022
The City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pride held their third annual New Rochelle Pride Day at City Hall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The event began with a program featuring speakers from the City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pri...
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City News
Posted on: May 27, 2022
New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their Annual Children’s Fishing Derby event at the Twin Lakes of Huguenot Park (in front of New Rochelle High School) on Saturday June 11th 2022 from 9am-11:30am. The free event is geared towards stude...
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City News
Posted on: May 26, 2022
Calling all restaurants, vendors, artists and crafters! The 9th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair, presented by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, BID, and Volunteer NY!, returns on Sunday, September 18 from 11AM to 5PM, s...
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City News
Posted on: May 20, 2022
Joined by members of the Bayberry neighborhood association, students from New Rochelle High School, community partners and state and local elected officials, the City of New Rochelle honored the legacy of longtime resident Benjamin B. Ferencz with an hono...
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City News
Posted on: May 20, 2022
City and Public Works officials held a ribbon-cutting for the new Department of Public Works (DPW) Center at 25 Industrial Lane on Thursday, May 19. The event coincided with National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided b...
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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2022
The City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pride will hold their third annual New Rochelle Pride Day at City Hall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The event will commence with a flag raising at 4pm and continue until 8PM with a&n...
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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2022
The adaptive reuse of an historic waterfront property that was nearly destroyed by fire in 2018, and the start of construction on a community greenhouse project seven years in the making were celebrated together with groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May...
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City News
Posted on: May 20, 2022
NYSDOT advisory: southbound Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in the City of Mount Vernon/Village of Pelham, beginning Friday, May 20 at 10 p.m. through ...
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City News
Posted on: May 17, 2022
The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 17 at the Greentree Country Club. City officials, law enforcement officials, and families gathered to pay tribute to the New Rochelle Police officers who lost the...
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City News
Posted on: May 15, 2022
From New Rochelle Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola:
“In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week....[to] honor those that have paid...
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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2022
May 15 – 21, 2022, is National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided by Public Works Departments nationwide. Our Public Works Department provides the residents of New Rochelle with essential services that maintain the City...
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City News
Posted on: May 3, 2022
The City of New Rochelle observed Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at D’Onofrio Park, joined by fifth grade students from Jefferson School. New Rochelle is celebrating 30 years as a Tree City. The ceremony featured Deputy Mayor Sara Kaye, joine...
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City News
Posted on: May 2, 2022
Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department teamed up once again for Earth Day to host their annual Volunteer New Rochelle! Day of Service Clean-up on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24.
Over the clean-up...
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City News
Posted on: April 26, 2022
5/5/22 Update: Kite Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 14, due to predicted rain this weekend.
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New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their 9th Annual Kite Day event at Davenport Park on Saturday, May 7th 20...
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City News
Posted on: April 20, 2022
In order to continue to build trust and foster better communication with the neighborhoods they serve, the New Rochelle Police Department now has two Community Engagement Officers (CEO). These officers will partner with residents, businesses and community...
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City News
Posted on: April 8, 2022
First-time home buyers in New Rochelle are about to get a helping hand thanks to a new down payment assistance program recently approved by the City Council. In a continuation of New Rochelle’s longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for existi...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2022
To increase public awareness of and engagement in the process through which the City of New Rochelle will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the City has created a dedicated website www.newrochellearpa.org. The site will be used for informat...
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City News
Posted on: March 28, 2022
Alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume Citywide on Friday, April 1. Please observe posted signs and relocate vehicles to allow for street sweeping.
City News
Posted on: March 28, 2022
The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 4, 2022. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. (6am during summer months) on t...
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City News
Posted on: March 24, 2022
The Housing Action Council has recently started outreach for the affordable housing units at 3Thirty3, a luxury mixed-income housing development located in New Rochelle with units for low-income households. The 28-story newly constructed elevato...
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