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Posted on: November 28, 2023

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...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Holiday Market Opens at the New Rochelle Train Station

Homepage Spotlight - Holiday Market

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...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Small Business Saturday + Free Parking on Nov. 25

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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...

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Posted on: November 3, 2023

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.  

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Posted on: October 13, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: October 4, 2023

New Rochelle Achieves NYS Climate Smart Community Bronze Certification

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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...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Deadline for Atelier Application Extended

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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...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: August 16, 2023

Affordable Housing Opportunities

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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...
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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Citywide Summer Sendoff- Saturday, August 26

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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...

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

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

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“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...

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Posted on: July 28, 2023

Applications Open for Workforce Housing at The Renaissance at Lincoln Park

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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...

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Posted on: July 7, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: June 30, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

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...

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Posted on: June 12, 2023

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...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Pride Takes Center Stage at New Rochelle Summer Sizzle Concert Series

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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...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Allstate Ventures Breaks Ground on 33 Westchester Place

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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...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

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

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

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

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

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--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...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Planning Partner Selected for Transformation of Downtown Transit Center

Group shot of Mayor, Council, FXCollaborative and City and MTA officials

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...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

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

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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. 

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

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

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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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Posted on: February 22, 2023

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...
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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Resident Input Wanted on Affordable Housing and Community Development Priorities

Public Input Survey - English

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...

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

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

City Newsflash Update

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...

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