New Rochelle receives project approvals for $10M state grant

The revitalization of New Rochelle’s Lincoln Avenue corridor and surrounding neighborhoods took a major step forward yesterday as New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined New Rochelle City Officials to announce the specific projects appr...

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 360 Huguenot

Marking a major milestone in the evolution and revitalization of New Rochelle’s downtown, the development team behind 360 Huguenot, RXR Realty’s newest residential project and the first of many slated as part of its master planned development for downtown...

New Rochelle Celebrates Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera with Key to City, Parade

The City of New Rochelle was “saving” one last special send off for Yankees Legend, Hall of Famer and Former Resident Mariano Rivera (Mo). The City Mariano called home for nearly a decade celebrated Mariano Rivera’s unanimous selection into this year’s Ba...

Westchester County Press Conference- Family Court Building

Watch the Westchester County News Conference here                                    &nbs...

Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory

With high humidity and temperatures forecasted Friday through Sunday, the Westchester County Health Department has issued a heat advisory. As humidity and temperatures rise, residents should avoid strenuous activity, drink lots of water, avoid alcohol and...

Farmer’s Market Checkbooks Now Available to Qualifying Seniors

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...

City Council Meeting Updates

MEETING UPDATES: 

Regular Legislative Meeting (time change):  Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 6:15 P. M. The time of the City Council’s Regular Legislative Meetings was changed, by legislative action,  from 7:00 P. M. to 6:15 P. M

Augu...

New 24-story Luxury Hotel Coming to New Rochelle's Downtown

In a move that will further enhance the vibrancy of New Rochelle and dramatically transform its skyline, the City Planning Board on Tuesday approved the development of a 24-story, 225-key globally-branded luxury hotel and event center in the City’s downto...

City of New Rochelle Celebrates Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera with Pinstripe Parade on Sat. July 27

The City of New Rochelle will celebrate former resident & relief pitcher Mariano Rivera’s unanimous selection into this year’s baseball Hall of Fame with `Mariano Rivera Day’ on Saturday, July 27, featuring a pinstripe parade and culminating with a ce...

“Spark the Sound” Independence Day Extravaganza Features Fireworks by Grucci

This July 4 cap off your holiday evening with a viewing of the grand fireworks display at the New Rochelle waterfront. Produced by the famous Grucci family, and sponsored by the City of New Rochelle, the annual “Spark the Sound” extravaganza starts at 9:3...

New Rochelle Names Finalists in Artist Contest for One-year Free Rent

The City of New Rochelle has named three lucky artists finalists in the contest for one-year rent-free luxury living in the City’s burgeoning Downtown. Starting today via an online vote, the public will now have the opportunity to choose the grand prize w...

New Rochelle Office for the Aging Hosts 4th Annual Senior Expo

The City of New Rochelle Office for the Aging held their 4^th Annual New Rochelle Senior Expo at Hugh Doyle Senior Center on June 2^nd. Over 300 senior citizens attended the event, making it the highest-attended event to date. The free expo featured over 40 ...

New Rochelle Police Department participates in GTSC Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

The New Rochelle Police Department is participating in the Governors Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a two-week education and enforcement period targeting the critical issue of pedestrian crashes. The initiative, which comme...

Members of the New Rochelle Fire Department Honored at the 46th Annual EMS Awards

Westchester Regional EMS Council recognized
members of the New Rochelle Fire Department with Life Saving Awards and EMScitations during its 46th Annual EMS Awards in May.

Life
Saving Awards were presented to Lieutenant Anthony Margiotti, Lieutenant Bre...

NRPD: Community Youth Fishing Trips

The
New Rochelle Police Department (P.A.C.T.) and the New Rochelle PoliceFoundation announce dates for their annual Community Youth Fishing Program for
boys and girls ages 10-15. The following trips are scheduled on Wednesdays:July 3, 10, 31, and Au...

CAC Realty Group and City Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking at The Huguenot

Yesterday, CAC Realty Group joined with New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Commissioner of Development Luiz Aragon, and other City Officials for a groundbreaking ceremony at The Huguenot – a six-story, 60-unit luxury mixed-use development project located in...

Nine New Rochelle Officers Graduate From Westchester County Police Academy

Eighty-three police recruits graduated Friday from the Westchester County Police Academy and are headed off to work at 22 law enforcement agencies in Westchester and one in Putnam. Nine recruits will join the New Rochelle Police Department. The new office...

Fire Station No. 2 Reopens

The New Rochelle Fire Department held a Rededication Ceremony on Monday, June 3 for Fire Station No. 2, located on Webster Avenue in the heart of New Rochelle’s West End. In attendance were City officials, City Manager Chuck Strome, Mayor Noam Bramson, an...

Farmers Markets, Senior Citizen Expo and more!

Robocall sent 5/31 at 5pm:

This is the City of New Rochelle with an invitation to take part in June activities, starting on Saturday with the opening of our Downtown Farmers Market on Library Green featuring fresh produce, baked goods, -- music and family...

Summer Collection Hours Begin Tuesday May 28

The Department of Public Works begins their summer collection schedule on Tuesday, May 28. All garbage, recycling and bulk items must be placed at the curbside for pickup by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection. This policy is in effect between Me...

New Rochelle Police Department Honors Members at Memorial & Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held its annual Memorial and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at the Greentree Country Club. 

“It is a day of celebration where the Department recognizes, thanks and awards active members of the Dep...

Department of Public Works Hosts Truck Day at Barnard School

To celebrate National Public Works Week, the Department of Public Works hosted a Truck Day event for kindergartners at Barnard School on Thursday, May 23. Students had the opportunity to explore the department’s ‘big trucks’ and at the same time learn abo...

May 19-25: National Public Works Week

“It Starts Here” is the 2019 theme of National Public Works Week, representing the year-round efforts of public works professionals nationally and locally in the City of New Rochelle.

“The men and women of the Department of Public Works provide essential s...

Exhibitors Wanted for Seventh Annual New Rochelle Street Fair

NEW ROCHELLE VENDORS - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Calling all restaurants, vendors, artists and crafters! The Seventh Annual New Rochelle Street
Fair, presented by theCity of New Rochelle in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, BID, and
Volunteer NY!, re...

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation to Host a Free Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ Competition

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation and A Game Sports in conjunction with Major League Baseball® (MLB) will celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with a free Pitch Hit & Run™ competition on Saturday, May 18^th at City (Flowers) Park, Fie...

New Rochelle Launches The Acceleration Project Pilot

Unique Program Gives Local Entrepreneurs Access to Expert Business Consulting Services  

As part of its revitalization efforts, the City of New Rochelle has launched a unique economic development program to provide local businesses with a...

First Source Job Fair Connects Employers, Job Seekers

Nearly a dozen businesses and over ninety job seekers
attended the First Source Referral Center’s Job Fair hosted at the New RochellePublic Library on Tuesday, April 23. Employers from the fields of healthcare,
wellness, security, construction, financ...

New Rochelle Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting

The City of New
Rochelle observed Arbor Day by planting a white oak tree in front of City Hall,joined by classes of students from the New Rochelle Children’s Center for
Learning. 

The eventhighlighted the City’s urban forestry initiative, pa...

Applications Now Available for Youth Summer Employment Programs

New Rochelle youth are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the following New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs: The deadline to apply is May 10.

Network Youth Leadership Program

This program attempts to provide youth (contingen...

Pop-Up Libraries Installed in New Rochelle Parks

New Rochelle has joined the “Little Free Library” movement: Five “Pop-Up Library” kiosks have been installed in public parks, with two more to follow in the next few weeks. The concept is simple: Take a book or leave a book. The goal is to promote literac...

2019 Spring Newsletter Now Available

The City of New Rochelle's Spring 2019 Newsletter is now available for download: NewRochelleNy.com/SpringNewsletter 

Highlights include:

• City Contacts - Clip and Save
• Upcoming spring events
• Departmental news
• and more!

Take the Survey to Improve Parks Accessibility

“Everyone deserves a park within a 10 minute walk of home.” That’s the premise of an initiative of the Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and the Urban Land Institute. Last year, the City of New Rochell...

New Rochelle Fire Department Promotes Three Members

The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted a Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Chief Andrew Sandor was joined by Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Chuck Strome, staff and families as they honored three members ...

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Partners with Volunteer New York! for Hudson Park Clean-Up Day

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department will team up on Sunday, April 28 for a day of service to beautify Hudson Park.

This cleanup project is open to all New Rochelle community members interested in rollin...

Alternate Side Enforcement Resumes April 1

Alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume as of April 1 for those streets and portions of streets subject to winter suspension from Jan. 1-March 31. A complete list can be found in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84&n...

Yard Waste Collection Starts April 1

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 1, 2019.

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 th...

New Contest Offers Artists a Chance to Win Free Rent in New Rochelle for 12 Months

Artists looking for a great place to live now have an opportunity to win free rent for 12 months in New Rochelle’s vibrant downtown.

The City of New Rochelle, in partnership with RXR Realty, today launched a new contest that will award one lucky winner one...

Mayor Bramson Delivers 2019 State of the City Address

Speaking to an overflow crowd during his annual State of the City Address at New Rochelle City Hall, Mayor Noam Bramson cited dramatic progress on economic, environmental, fiscal, and public safety priorities to declare that the “State of the City is the ...

Registration Begins for 2019 Citizen Police Academy

Registration is now open for the New Rochelle Police Department’s annual Citizen Police Academy. Classes run nine consecutive Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00 p.m. beginning April 24, 2018.

The Citizen Police Academy is designed to strengthen the partnershi...

Overpass Illuminated Public Art Project Completed in the City of New Rochelle

The
City of New Rochelle continues to expand its public art offerings as part ofits downtown transformation with the recent completion of the Overpass
Illuminated Art Project, “Radiant Passage,” a multidimensional art installation ...

Mayor Noam Bramson’s State of the City Address: March 20, City Hall

Mayor Noam
Bramson will deliver his annual State of the City address on Wednesday,March 20 at New Rochelle City Hall at 515 North Avenue. The event will
begin at 6:00 PM with a Taste of New Rochelle networking reception in theRotunda, followed by th...

Moody's Maintains Aa2 Rating on City's Bonds

 MOODY’S MAINTAINS AA2 RATING ON CITY’S BONDS

Moody’s Investors Services has confirmed the existing rating of Aa2 to the City’s upcoming $8.6 million bond issue.  This designation maintains the credit worthiness of the City’s debt and mea...

New Rochelle Police Department Welcome New K-9

The New Rochelle Police Department recently welcomed K-9 officer Jodie, a 1½ year old German shepherd, as the newest member of the Critical Incident Unit’s Team B. After a rigorous 17-week training, K-9 Jodie and his handler, Police Officer Gary Moss, gra...

2019 DPW Collection Schedule Now Available Online

New Rochelle’s Department of Public Works annual schedule and information booklet is now available online at NewRochelleNY.com/DPW. The 2019 DPW booklet will be mailed to homes next week.

“Our annual brochure contains essential guidelines to keep New Roche...

New Rochelle Selected as one of Three Community Hubs for Volunteer NY!’s 2019 MLK Day of Service

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 Volunteer New York! will host its 9th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Each year this community-wide action day brings together hundreds of local volunteers to serve as part of the National MLK Day of Service, w...

City Announces Creation of Wildcliff Advisory Committee

The City of New Rochelle announced today the creation of an Advisory Committee to examine options for Wildcliff Manor, a historic cottage adjacent to Hudson Park that was ravaged by fire late last month.  While the City has committed to stabilizi...

New Rochelle Police Department Promotional Ceremony

City officials joined the New Rochelle Police Department at their Promotional Ceremony on December 20, 2018 in the City Council Chambers.  Four members were recognized at the service, two sergeants and two detectives. Family and friends were also...

City Manager Strome Appoints Mark Zulli as Finance Commissioner

City Manager Chuck Strome today announced the appointment of Mark Zulli as Finance Commissioner. Mr. Zulli has served in the City’s Finance Department as Deputy Commissioner for over 25 years and since October has served as the Interim Finance Commissione...

NRFD Battles Blaze at Wildcliff

Wildcliff, a historic mansion overlooking Long Island Sound at Hudson Park, was severely damaged in a three alarm fire yesterday. New Rochelle firefighters responding to the blaze fought it back for over three hours during a severe wind and rain storm.&am...

New City Clerk Appointed

City Manager Charles B. Strome, III today announced his appointment of Michelle Oliveros to the position of City Clerk. She succeeds Omar Small, who resigned from the City after a fifteen-year tenure to serve as village administrator in Pelham.

“I am pleas...

2019 Proposed Budget Released

New Rochelle City Manager Charles Strome III today released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019.  The $199.6 million budget preserves and enhances essential services and reflects a continued investment in the City’s infrastructure. The propo...

City of New Rochelle, Town of Mamaroneck Partner to Repair Iconic Bridge

A joint project between the City of New Rochelle and Town of Mamaroneck will give new life to a beloved local bridge. The Pryer Manor Road bridge is part of Pryer Manor Road, a two lane, two-way residential roadway over the tidal waters of Premium River a...

New Rochelle Moves Forward on Downtown Revitalization Grant

Following last month’s announcement of New Rochelle’s selection as the winner of New York State’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (“DRI”) for the Mid-Hudson Region, a Local Planning Committe...

New Rochelle Wins $1 Million in Bloomberg Philanthropies U.S. Mayors Challenge

New Rochelle, NY- October 29, 2018: Michael R. Bloomberg today announced New Rochelle as a winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies U.S. Mayors Challenge, a yearlong competition that challenged city leaders to uncover and test bold, inventive ideas to confront ...

New Rochelle Wins Gold Award in AAA’s Annual Traffic Safety Program

The City of New Rochelle has won a Gold Award in AAA Northeast’s Community Traffic Safety Awards Program, Director of Public / Government Affairs & Traffic Safety, John Corlett announced today. AAA has long recognized communities that make outstanding...

City of New Rochelle November Meetings and Events

All meetings are broadcast on NRTV Cablevision channel 75 and Verizon channel 28. Council and board meetings are also streamed live and can be viewed on demand at www.newrochelleny.com/ccmeetings. Meeting dates and/or locations can change. For the latest ...

NRFD Promotion and Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted their annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony today at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Newly appointed Fire Chief Andrew Sandor and Deputy Chief Ted Ferrara were joined by Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Chuck Stro...

Human Resources Commissioner Appointed

City Manager Charles B. Strome III announced the appointment of Christine Dodge to the position of Commissioner of Human Resources for the City of New Rochelle. In this role, Ms. Dodge will oversee staffing, compensation and benefits, workforce education ...

Lincoln Park Basketball Courts Reopen

The Lincoln Park Basketball Courts officially reopened Tuesday, October 9 with a celebration of a new surface and vibrant design, inviting play and enhancing one of the City’s busiest east/west corridors.

The project is a collaboration among the ...

YoungCraft Holds Groundbreaking For "The Rockwell"

YoungCraft, a real estate development company with properties in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida, held a groundbreaking ceremony on the future site of The Rockwell, a 160,000 plus square foot mixed-use development at 583 North Avenue.

Robe...

New Rochelle Receives $10 Million NYS Grant

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Rochelle's Lincoln Avenue Corridor will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the third round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

With the DRI award, New Rochelle will connect i...

September 25 Celebrated as National Voter Registration Day

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, thousands of national, state and local organizations and volunteers celebrated National Voter Registration Day with a 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. Additionally, mayors across the cou...

The City of New Rochelle Reveals 15 New Sculptures to Complete "Stacked!" Public Art Project

On September 20, artists from across the region joined New Rochelle City Officials and the City’s Municipal Arts Commission to celebrate the installation of 15 custom NRNY sculptures designed as part of the City’s public art series &am...

16th Annual Snapper Fishing Derby Pays Tribute to Organizer Robert A. Cerreta

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation hosted the 16^th Annual Kids Snapper Fishing Derby on September 9, 2018. The day was also honored as “Robert A. Cerreta Day” with a mayoral proclamation for late organizer who passed away this summer.

&q...

6th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair Shined Through a Rainy Day

A rainy day couldn’t dampen the spirits on Main Street as hundreds streamed downtown for the New Rochelle Street Fair on Sunday, September 9^th. Fairgoers enjoyed a variety of artisans, crafters, international cuisine, inflatabl...

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau Equips Middle and High School Students for the New School Year

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Dumont Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care and Alpha Medical Equipment, hosted their first annual backpack & school supply two-day event giveaway for middle and high school students at Ci...

Finance Department Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2018 Budget

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 2018 budget. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental bu...

“Fall for a Tree” Tree Planting Program Underway

Trees fight climate change, benefit wildlife, help save energy and provide much-needed cooling through shade and evaporation. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen- in fact, one large tree can supply a day’s supply of oxygen for four people. Plus ...

City Manager Strome Appoints Andrew Sandor to Fire Chief

City Manager Charles B. Strome III announced the appointment of Andrew Sandor to Chief of the New Rochelle Fire Department. Sandor assumed the position on September 1. Sandor served as Interim Fire Chief since Lou DiMeglio who retired on June 29, 2018 aft...

New Rochelle Police Help Launch “School’s Open - Drive Carefully”

AAA Northeast last week launched its 73^rd annual “School’s Open - Drive Carefully” program at the New Rochelle Police Department.  The program alerts drivers to be extra careful behind the wheel as children end their summer vacation and return to...

City of New Rochelle September Meetings and Events

All meetings are broadcast on NRTV Cablevision channel 75 and Verizon channel 28. Council and board meetings are also streamed live and can be viewed on demand at www.newrochelleny.com/ccmeetings. Meeting dates can change. For the latest information subsc...