Free 2 Hour Holiday Parking December 1-31

In continuation of both a holiday tradition and as a part of the overall efforts to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, the City is offering free two-hour parking in the following municipal surface lots beginning Friday, December 1, 2023 through and...

Holiday Market Opens at the New Rochelle Train Station

The City of New Rochelle’s annual Holiday Market opened at the city’s train station on Black Friday, November 24th, featuring more than 60 local vendors, with the majority of them being minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). The market includes a m...

Small Business Saturday + Free Parking on Nov. 25

Saturday November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday - a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for the community. Originally founded by American Express in 2010, and officially cosponsored by Small Business Administration since 20...

City Celebrates Hispanic and Italian Heritages

In commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 and Italian Heritage Month October 1-31, two events hosted at City Hall paid homage to the legacy and achievements of these vibrant communities.  

 Hispanic Heri...

New Rochelle Resident Achieves Homeownership through City’s Generous Down Payment Assistance Program

DPAP provides 19% of home purchase price for first-time buyers, putting the housing market within reach for more residents 

Thanks to the City of New Rochelle’s innovative Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP), a New Rochelle resident&a...

New Rochelle Achieves NYS Climate Smart Community Bronze Certification

The City of New Rochelle is proud to have received Certification as a Bronze-level Climate Smart Community (CSC), in recognition of the City’s ongoing commitment to meet the economic, social and environmental challenges posed by climate change a...

City of New Rochelle Celebrates Grand Opening of New Rochelle Forward Vocational Training Space

The City of New Rochelle celebrated the grand opening of New Rochelle Forward, a local and minority-focused vocational training program and facility located at 173 Huguenot Street in downtown New Rochelle. Created in partnership with Soulful Synergy, this...

New Rochelle Welcomes HUD Regional Director and Interagency Partners to Advance Climate Resiliance

New Rochelle Welcomes HUD Regional Director Alicka Ampry-Samuel and Federal and State Interagency Partners to Advance Climate Resilience

The City of New Rochelle administration was honored to welcome HUD Regional Director Alicka Ampry-Samuel and her team a...

Deadline for Atelier Application Extended

The Atelier at Westchester Place housing application deadline has been extended from Thursday, September 28  to Monday, October 16, 2023.  Interested?  To learn more and to complete the application, please go to the Housing Acti...

The New Rochelle IDA Announced as Presenting Sponsor for the 10th New Rochelle Street Fair

The highly anticipated 10th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair is just around the corner, promising a day of excitement, entertainment, and celebration for all. This year, the New Rochelle Street Fair Committee is proud to announce The New Rochelle Industria...

Affordable Housing Opportunities

The City of New Rochelle is happy to announce Affordable Housing Opportunities available to New Rochelle residents. For more information, or to download or complete the application, please go to the websites listed below.  

• THE RENAISSANCE AT LINC...

Citywide Summer Sendoff- Saturday, August 26

The City of New Rochelle, in collaboration with local community organizations, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Summer Sendoff event, a grand celebration to bid farewell to the sun-soaked season and welcome the new school year. Mark your cal...

Applications now available for "New Rochelle Forward" vocational training program

“New Rochelle Forward”, a local and minority-focused vocational training program, is designed to train and help participants effectively compete for the opportunities created by the unprecedented development boom in the City. The progr...

Applications Open for Workforce Housing at The Renaissance at Lincoln Park

Applications are now open for the affordable housing lottery at The Renaissance at Lincoln Park featuring 178 workforce apartments. An information session will be held on Tuesday, August 1 from 6-8 PM at St. Catherine AME Zion Church, 19 Lincoln Avenue an...

A Much-Anticipated Year Two for New Rochelle’s "Taste of Union Avenue"

The City of New Rochelle, in collaboration with the Hispanic American Advisory Committee, is pleased to present the second annual "Taste of Union Avenue" event. This vibrant celebration of New Rochelle’s diverse Latin American community takes pl...

New Rochelle Launches “Commute-a ti" Program, Livening the Train Station Experience

New Rochelle, NY, June 22, 2023 – To enhance convenience, enjoyment, and community engagement at the train station, the City of New Rochelle is thrilled to launch ‘Commute-a ti’, an innovative program and experience for both residents and visitors. Highli...

First Annual Pride Festival Celebrated Unity, Inclusivity

New Rochelle’s first Pride Festival, held downtown on June 10th in Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street, attracted a diverse and enthusiastic crowd celebrating unity and inclusivity. Coinciding with the City’s ongoing Summer Sizzle...

CircuitNR Free Electric Shuttle Expands Coverage

Areas include south, east of downtown and to Hudson Park

 CircuitNR, New Rochelle’s complimentary, on-demand electric shuttle service, has expanded its service area. In addition to the popular routes in and around the downtown, the shuttle will no...

Pride Takes Center Stage at New Rochelle Summer Sizzle Concert Series

The City of New Rochelle is proud to announce its first annual New Rochelle Pride Festival, which kicks off in downtown Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street on June 10th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Pride Celebration will coincide with the Ci...

Allstate Ventures Breaks Ground on 33 Westchester Place

Allstate Ventures, joined by New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill, Mayor Noam Bramson, Development Commissioner Adam Salgado, City Council Member Ivar Hyden, building architect Fogarty Finger’s Chris Fogarty and John Zimmer, and representativ...

LINC Update: Here's what we heard at the design workshops

Workshop participants shared their insights and preferences on design choices across twelve elements, from plants and paths to playgrounds and adult fitness.

Downtown Transformation Continues with Opening of New Garage on Maple Ave.

--New Rochelle increases parking opportunities in its Downtown by adding parking spaces at the newly constructed garage located at 25 Maple Avenue – 

Residents and visitors to New Rochelle’s downtown will now notice another exa...

Planning Partner Selected for Transformation of Downtown Transit Center

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Brooklyn-based FXCollaborative selected to re-envision the busiest Metro-North station in the region; following a design process which includes community outreach, project will create a vibrant pedest...

'Invest In Our Planet!’ - New Rochelle Hosts Inaugural 'SustainableNR' Earth Day Festival

New Rochelle celebrated Earth Month as a community holding its inaugural 'SustainableNR' festival for residents and visitors, showcasing a themed marketplace with community gardens, green businesses, non-profits, crafters, artists, music...

Re-opening of Anderson Plaza Continues the Transformation of Downtown New Rochelle

The City of New Rochelle has concluded its revival of Anderson Plaza, reopening this public space in the heart of the downtown with a new and innovative array of uses for residents, small businesses, and visitors to enjoy. 

A celebratory ribbon cu...

New Rochelle Celebrates Women's History Month With Community Brunch and Programming

Wednesday morning, celebrating Women’s History Month and the incredible impact of the city’s female leaders and community members, the City of New Rochelle teamed up with the City’s Hispanic American Advisory Committee, the African American Advisory Commi...

First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance Program Outreach Continues with March Info Sessions

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...

Shape your City at The LINC Design workshop

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 – 3:00 pm | Bethesda...

Resident Input Wanted on Affordable Housing and Community Development Priorities

Today, the City of New Rochelle announced that they are seeking public input as they develop their five-year Consolidated Plan, including the Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.  New Rochelle’s five-year plan wi...

City of New Rochelle Receives $100K NYS Climate Smart Communities Grant

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...