New Rochelle Youth Recognized for Summer Employment

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau hosted their annual Youth Employment Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Sixty-eight youth residents ages 14-21 were recognized and presented with certificates for their sum...

Quaker Ridge Road/Pinebrook Blvd Ramp Closures

The westbound Quaker Ridge Rd to southbound Pinebrook Blvd Ramp and the northbound Pinebrook Blvd to eastbound Quaker Ridge Ramp will be closed for repair beginning Wednesday, August 8th. Traffic will be detoured through Sussex Road and Sara Lane and may ...

Lincoln Pool Open, Extends Weekend Hours into September

In late July, an emergency repair forced the closing of Lincoln Pool. After the fabrication and installation of a new pool motor, and just in time for this weekend’s steamy forecast, the pool is now open!  “Thankfully, we were able to make the re...

NRPD Launches Enforcement Blitz During Statewide Speed Awareness Week Campaign

The New Rochelle Police Department will participate in NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Speed Awareness Week (August 1-7), a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding drivers and speed-related crashes. During the Speed Aware...

City of New Rochelle Unveils Original Sculptures by Charles & Heather Fazzino

Today, world-renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino and his daughter Heather Fazzino joined New Rochelle City Officials and the City’s Municipal Arts Commission to unveil two original sculptures on a plaza in Downtown New Rochelle. The 100-lb, s...

City Officials Welcomed the Newest Members of the New Rochelle Fire Department

On July 17, 2018, City Manager Chuck Strome and Mayor Noam Bramson congratulated the newest members of the New Rochelle Fire Department at the fire headquarters. After completing 17 weeks of training at the academy in Westchester, the City welcomed FF. Lo...

New Rochelle Police Team up with Youth for Field Day/BBQ

New Rochelle’s Mentors in Blue Program hosted a Field Day/BBQ event at D’Onofrio Park on July 11, 2018, drawing over 70 participants from the New Rochelle Police Department, Youth Bureau, North Ave Outreach program, Municipal Housing Authority along with ...

Farmer’s Market Coupons Now Available to Qualifying Seniors

Seniors looking to stretch their food budgets this summer and fall may be entitled to discount Farmers Market Coupons. To be eligible, individuals must be 60 years of age or older AND have a monthly income at or below $1,872/single, $2,538/couple, $3,204/...

Department of Public Works Hosts Truck Day at Columbus Elementary School

The Department of Public Works hosted a Truck Day event for kindergartners and first graders at Columbus Elementary School (Washington Ave, New Rochelle) on Friday, June 8. Students had the opportunity to explore the department’s ‘big ...

City of New Rochelle Receives $2.5M NYS Grant for Pedestrian Safety

The City of New Rochelle has received $2.54 million from New York State for pedestrian signal improvements, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s office announced today. The grant is part of a $62 million investment in the groundbreaking Pedestrian Safety Action Pla...

City Youth Joined NRPD for Dinner

Over 50 students, youth bureau staff and police officers gathered at Patsy’s Pizzeria for the 1^st annual “Dinner with our Finest” event on Monday, June 4. The event was hosted by the Mentors in Blue program, a collaboration by the New Rochelle Youth Burea...

Registration Opens for NRPD Community Youth Fishing Trips

The New Rochelle Police Department (P.A.C.T.) and the New Rochelle Police Foundation announce the 2018 Community Youth Fishing Program for boys and girls ages 10-15. There are four Wednesday trips scheduled for this summer: July 11, 25, ...

New Rochelle Receives Grant Funding to Support Participation in 10-Minute Walk Campaign

In October of 2017, Mayor Bramson joined 134 of the nation's most influential mayors, The Trust for Public Land, (TPI) National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and Urban Land Institute (ULI) in launching an historic "10-minute walk" park...

Explore New Rochelle’s Beautiful Waterfront Parks with Park Passport

Enjoy New Rochelle’s most popular parks this season with a Park Passport, providing entry into waterfront parks including Hudson, Five Islands, Davenport and Neptune Parks.

Park Passports can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Office at 515 North Aven...

Summer Food Service Program

The City Of New Rochelle announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...

New Rochelle Competes in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge

City is Exploring Use of Virtual & Augmented Reality Technology to Visualize Development Plans and Promote Informed Stakeholder Engagement“Test, Learn and Adapt” phase features community survey, open until Aug 1.  

Immersive technology is emer...

Nardozzi Place Named for P.O. Allen B. McLeod

In observance of National Police Week, the New Rochelle Police Department and the New Rochelle Police Benevolent Association held a secondary street naming ceremony of Nardozzi Place for fallen officer Allen B. McLeod on Thursday, May 17. Former New Roche...

New Rochelle Police Department Honors Members at Memorial & Awards Ceremony

In observance of Police Memorial Week, the New Rochelle Police Department held its annual Memorial and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15 at the Greentree Country Club. The event honored the memory of those officers who sacrificed their lives in the ser...

City Launches First Bike Share in Westchester County

CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE LAUNCHES FIRST BIKE-SHARE PROGRAM IN WESTCHESTER COUNTYNew Rochelle Bike Share Will Provide Residents and Visitors Access to100 Bikes Available at 11 Stations throughout the CityNew Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and City Manager Charles...

MBK New Rochelle Hosts 2nd Annual "Take a Student Ambassador to Work Day"

46 New Rochelle High School Students Placed in One-Day Externships throughout Westchester and Manhattan 

While thousands of students joined their Mom and Dad at work last Thursday, 46 New Rochelle High School students traveled to 16 different work...

Suez annual hydrant flushing program begins

The City of New Rochelle’s water provider, Suez Environmental, began its annual fire hydrant maintenance and water main flushing program in New Rochelle on May 3. The work will take place between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. As part of this work, SUEZ e...

City Manager Charles B. Strome, III Appoints Police Commissioner

City Manager Charles B. Strome announced today the appointment of Joseph F. Schaller as New Rochelle Police Commissioner, and the promotion of Captain Robert Gazzola to Deputy Commissioner. The commissioners were sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall on Fri...

Cappelli Joins with City Officials for Groundbreaking of The Standard

Executives of the Cappelli Organization joined with New Rochelle city officials on April 25^th for the groundbreaking of The Standard, a new 14-story residential building located on the site of the former Standard Star newspaper building in downtown New Ro...

Iona, New Rochelle Reach Agreement for The Expansion of Hagan and Spellman Halls

The City of New Rochelle and Iona College announced today a comprehensive agreement that, when fully executed, will allow for the inward expansion of two campus buildings while addressing neighborhood concerns regarding the campus perimeter, and resolving...

NRPD Releases 2017 Annual Report

2017 New Rochelle Police Department Annual Report Released

New Rochelle Remains a Top Safest City Regionally and Nationally

The City of New Rochelle retains the lowest crime rate among similar municipalities in Westchester County and New York State, and con...

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 2

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 2The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 2, 2018.Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a...

City Receives $1Million NYS Grant

 CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RECEIVES $1 MILLION NYS GRANT  

The City of New Rochelle will receive a $1 million grant from New York State as part of their Restore New York Communities Initiative, the office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo a...

Tax Payment Updates: E-CHECK PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES IS NOW FREE!

Tax payers can now pay their property tax bills with an e-check through the City’s website at NO CHARGE. Paying your tax bill through our website ensures that payment is received immediately with a printable receipt issued at time of pa...

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...

Beechmont Lake Presentation

Presented by Engineers and Architects, P.C

New Homeowners Reminded: July 1 is Registration Deadline for STAR

As of May 1, 2015, all new homeowners in New Rochelle are encouraged to register for STAR Credit Checks with the State by July 1, 2018. If qualified, eligible applicants will receive a STAR credit in the form of a check rather than a property tax exemptio...

City Launches North Avenue Outreach Program

After the overwhelming success of a three-week pilot program aimed at improving the flow of afterschool students walking along North Avenue and promoting positive behaviors, the New Rochelle Youth Bureau has received funding to continue through the end of...

City of New Rochelle and Master Developer RXR Realty Break Ground, Top Out

Today, the City of New Rochelle joined its Master Developer, RXR Realty, to advance a bold reinvention of its downtown core expected to ultimately attract $4 billion in new investment.

First, city officials were joined by executives from RXR Realty to brea...

New Rochelle Event Highlights City's Surging Downtown Redevelopment Initiative

Demonstrating the interest and excitement growing around New Rochelle’s massive redevelopment initiative, more than 250 prominent real estate and business professionals gathered as the City of New Rochelle hosted Bisnow’s first-ever Ne...

Mayor Bramson Delivers State of the City Address

Speaking to an overflow crowd at the annual State of the City Address, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson pledged to continue a comprehensive, community-wide focus on student safety, while also citing momentum on economic, environmental, and social prioritie...

New Rochelle Announces Featured Business Winners

Today New Rochelle announced the first recipients of the new “Featured Business” designation, recognizing thirty-six unique establishments that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and customer attraction.

With diverse offerings ranging from internationa...

New Rochelle Named as Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge

New Rochelle Named as Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors ChallengeCity is among 35 Champion Cities That Will Embark on 6-month Testing Phase in Competition for Grand Prize

As Part of the American Cities Initiative, Challenge Will Invest $17....

New Rochelle City Hall to Relocate Downtown

NEW ROCHELLE CITY HALL TO RELOCATE DOWNTOWN 

State-of-the-art facility to be built at base of MacQuesten Development’s  $110 million project at 45 Harrison Street 

At his State of the City speech on March 1, Ma...

City Manager Announces Appointment of Omar T. Small As Interim City Clerk

City Manager Charles B. Strome, III announced the appointment of Omar T. Small as the City’s interim City Clerk. Mr. Small succeeds retiring City Clerk Bennie Giles, who served the city for over a decade. The interim appointment will remain in p...

City Hosts Roundtable for North Avenue Businesses

City Officials, New Rochelle Businesses: North Avenue Is Safe and Open for Business

As Students Return to School this Week, City and School Officials Brief Businesses on New Safety Measures

New Rochelle – Today, as students at New Rochelle High Sc...

2018 DPW Collection Schedule Now Available Online

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

“Our annual brochure contains essential guidelines to keep New Rochelle clean and gree...

NYSERDA and NYSDOT Announce New Rochelle as Winner in New York’s Green Cities Commuter Challenge

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that the city of New Rochelle won the State’s first Green Cities Commuter Challenge, a voluntary, friendly ...

Times Square Ad Promotes New Rochelle as “Ideally Yours”

In promotion of one of the most ambitious downtown redevelopment programs in the Hudson Valley, New Rochelle’s “Ideally Yours” messaging is being delivered to Times Square throughout the holiday season.

The HD, double-sided digital ‘cube’ targets pedestria...

2018 Proposed Budget Released

New Rochelle City Manager Charles Strome III today released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The $190 million budget preserves and enhances essential services and reflects a continued investment in the City’s infrastructure. The proposed tax levy...

New Rochelle Launches Featured Business Program

A new program highlighting businesses that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and customer attraction is being announced today by the City of New Rochelle. As part of the City’s ambitious redevelopment plan, all New Rochelle businesses are invited to ...

New Rochelle Firefighters Save Toddler

On October 30th, Firefighters from Station 3 at 756 North Avenue miraculously resuscitated an unresponsive toddler brought directly to the station by his frantic parents just after 7PM. On Wednesday, grateful couple Amanda Capraro and Matthew Pino brought...

New Rochelle Officials Join National Realty & Development Corp. For WatermarkPointe Groundbreaking

Yesterday, New Rochelle City Officials joined National Realty & Development Corp. (NRDC) to mark the groundbreaking of WatermarkPointe, a new $100 million, 72-unit luxury waterfront residential community positioned along the Long Island Sound in New R...

Megalith Capital Management Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Printhouse

Megalith Capital Management joined with New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Charles Strome III and City Councilman Barry Fertel for a groundbreaking ceremony at The Printhouse – a property to be developed in partnership with East &...