Behind on rent? NYS program can help with funds and eviction protection

New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is ongoing, offering relief to households which are behind on their rent. More than $1 billion in ERAP relief and resources is available through community organizations to help New York...

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Vaccine Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Teens

Hosted by #VaxUpWestchester and Westchester Youth Congress, this live Q&A will cover questions or concerns about the COVID vaccine.

City Update - Vaccine Pop-up

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This is the City of New Rochelle. 

COVID rates are once again rising here in New Rochelle and across our region as the highly-contagious delta variant...

NYS Announces "Get a Shot to Make Your Future" College Scholarship Lottery

12- to 17-year-olds who get vaccinated can have names entered into random drawing for a full scholarship to SUNY or CUNY beginning May 27. Ten winners per week for five weeks; full scholarship includes tuition, room and board.

US residents ages 12+ are eligible to receive the vaccine

Emergence Broadband Benefit helps families to afford internet service

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classroo...

Vaccines Available Locally

Vaccine accessibility has increased significantly, and appointments are now readily available in New Rochelle and across Westchester.   

Currently, Narayan Pharmacy, New Rochelle Prescription Center, CVS, Montefiore New Rochelle, Stop &am...

NYS Adopts new CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

NYS mass vaccination sites open to walk-ins 4/29

Update from New York State:

It's critical for us to make the vaccine as accessible as possible and provide all opportunities for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will open to el...

FEMA Announces Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

FROM FEMA: 

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the vi...

Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Age 16+; NYS Launches "Roll Up Your Sleeve" Campaign

Vaccine Eligibility Expanded

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in New York. Beginning Tuesday, March 30 at 8 a.m., all New Yorkers 30 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Beginning April 6, universal elig...

Free Transportation to Vaccine Appointments for Seniors and Disabled Residents

County paratransit will provide free transportation to all seniors and disabled constituents who need a ride to their vaccination appointment. 

o   All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, in order to allow tim...

NYS expands vaccine eligibility to 60+ age group

NYS Vaccination Site Added March 3

New York State and FEMA have opened up a COVID-19 vaccination site at the New York National Guard Armory, 2 Quincy Place, Yonkers, NY 10701 on March 3rd. Eligible Westchester residents can book appointments via the NYS Vaccination hotline at 1 (833) 697-4...

COVID-19 Reflections- Community Video