Spark the Sound Fireworks July 4th and summer events

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This is the City of New Rochelle with an invitation to our annual Fourth of July fireworks at the waterfront and other upcoming summer events.

The fireworks by Grucci begin at 9:00pm on Monday, July 4th, rain or shine, with ...

Pinebrook Tennis Center Reopens

The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new and improved tennis courts at Pinebrook Tennis Center. After being closed for a year for renovations, Pinebrook Tennis Center now has:

• 8 brand-new Layko...

“Spark the Sound” Independence Day Fireworks by Grucci

Cap off your holiday weekend on Monday, July 4th with a viewing of the grand fireworks display at the New Rochelle waterfront. Produced and sponsored by the famous Grucci family, the City of New Rochelle’s annual “Spark the Sound” extravaganza will start ...

New Rochelle Home Fire Safety Program with Red Cross

Smoke alarms save lives, and the City of New Rochelle is partnering with the American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” program to bring free smoke alarms to our community. For more information and to sign up to get a free smoke alarm installed visit SoundTheAl...

City Update - June Activities & Reminders

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Songs For Our Fathers-TLPC & City of New Rochelle Celebrate Juneteeth for the Second Year

World-famous jazz musicians Lakecia Benjamin and Shunzo Ohno headline the Songs for Our Fathers Juneteenth Concert at New Rochelle City Hall, 515 North Ave. on Father’s Day, June 19 from Noon-5pm. The event is produced by The Lincoln Park Conservancy, Inc...

Changes Coming to Community Energy Program Participants

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• Effective Friday, July 1st, participants who receive either the 100% Renewable or Standard electricity supply offering through Westchester Power in the Con Edison utility territory will begin reverting to the default...

"Summer in the City” Youth Bureau Fundraiser

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their Fifth Annual Summer Employment Fundraiser, Summer in the City.  This fundraiser will be held at The VIP Country Club on Friday, June 17, 2022, starting at 7:00pm.  Join the Youth Bureau ...

Pride Celebrated at City Hall

The City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pride held their third annual New Rochelle Pride Day at City Hall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  The event began with a program featuring speakers from the City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pri...

Children’s Fishing Derby Set for June

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their Annual Children’s Fishing Derby event at the Twin Lakes of Huguenot Park (in front of New Rochelle High School) on Saturday June 11th 2022 from 9am-11:30am. The free event is geared towards stude...

Summer Collection Hours Begin May 31

The Department of Public Works begins their summer collection schedule on Tuesday, May 31. All garbage, recycling and bulk items must be placed at the curbside for pickup by 6:00 AM on the scheduled day of collection. This policy is in effect from Memoria...

Exhibitors Wanted for Ninth Annual New Rochelle Street Fair

Calling all restaurants, vendors, artists and crafters! The 9th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair, presented by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, BID, and Volunteer NY!, returns on Sunday, September 18 from 11AM to 5PM, s...

Bayberry Lane Named for Benjamin B. Ferencz

Joined by members of the Bayberry neighborhood association, students from New Rochelle High School, community partners and state and local elected officials, the City of New Rochelle honored the legacy of longtime resident Benjamin B. Ferencz with an hono...

City Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Department of Public Works Center

City and Public Works officials held a ribbon-cutting for the new Department of Public Works (DPW) Center at 25 Industrial Lane on Thursday, May 19. The event coincided with National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided b...

New Rochelle Pride Day at City Hall June 1

The City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Pride will hold their third annual New Rochelle Pride Day at City Hall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  The event will commence with a flag raising at 4pm and continue until 8PM with a&n...

City of New Rochelle, Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse Celebrate Groundbreaking at Wildcliff

The adaptive reuse of an historic waterfront property that was nearly destroyed by fire in 2018, and the start of construction on a community greenhouse project seven years in the making were celebrated together with groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May...

Memorial Day Weekend Update from Parks and Recreation

With Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off for summer recreation, New Rochelle’s waterfront parks will be open to residents and visitors on weekends and holidays starting Saturday, May 28.

 Hudson Park Beach will be open weekends only be...

Weekend Closure of Southbound Hutchinson River Parkway Expected Between Exit 8 and Exit 6

NYSDOT advisory: southbound Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in the City of Mount Vernon/Village of Pelham, beginning Friday, May 20 at 10 p.m. through ...

New York State Department of Health Recognizes May 15 to 21 as "EMS Week"

New Rochelle Police Department Holds Annual Memorial and Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 17 at the Greentree Country Club. City officials, law enforcement officials, and families gathered to pay tribute to the New Rochelle Police officers who lost the...

NRPD Observes May 15-21 as National Police Memorial Week

From New Rochelle Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola:

“In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week....[to] honor those that have paid...

National Public Works Week May 15-21 2022 Theme: “READY & RESILIENT”

May 15 – 21, 2022, is National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided by Public Works Departments nationwide. Our Public Works Department provides the residents of New Rochelle with essential services that maintain the City...

New Rochelle Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting

The City of New Rochelle observed Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at D’Onofrio Park, joined by fifth grade students from Jefferson School. New Rochelle is celebrating 30 years as a Tree City. The ceremony featured Deputy Mayor Sara Kaye, joine...

250 Local Volunteers Rally to Beautify 12 New Rochelle Parks in City-wide Earth Day Clean-up Weekend

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department teamed up once again for Earth Day to host their annual Volunteer New Rochelle! Day of Service Clean-up on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. 

Over the clean-up...

Kite Day at Davenport Park

5/5/22 Update: Kite Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 14, due to predicted rain this weekend.

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New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their 9th Annual Kite Day event at Davenport Park on Saturday, May 7th 20...

NRPD Enhances PACT Unit with Community Engagement Officers

In order to continue to build trust and foster better communication with the neighborhoods they serve, the New Rochelle Police Department now has two Community Engagement Officers (CEO). These officers will partner with residents, businesses and community...

New Rochelle Launches First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program

First-time home buyers in New Rochelle are about to get a helping hand thanks to a new down payment assistance program recently approved by the City Council. In a continuation of New Rochelle’s longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for existi...

City of New Rochelle Launches ARPA Website

To increase public awareness of and engagement in the process through which the City of New Rochelle will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the City has created a dedicated website www.newrochellearpa.org. The site will be used for informat...

Alternate Side Enforcement Resumes April 1

Alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume Citywide on Friday, April 1. Please observe posted signs and relocate vehicles to allow for street sweeping. 

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 4

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 4, 2022. 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 t...

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend to Return Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department will team up on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 to once again provide community members with a weekend of volunteer engagement and civic pride.

Parks Clean-up Weekend ...

North Ave Traffic Closures and Water Pressure Updates

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Apply now for affordable housing in new luxury building in downtown

The Housing Action Council has recently started outreach for the affordable housing units at 3Thirty3, a luxury mixed-income housing development located in New Rochelle with units for low-income households.  The 28-story newly constructed elevato...

Registration for Eggstravaganza has closed

New Rochelle's Annual Egg Hunt (toddlers- 2nd Grade)

Applications Now Available for Youth Summer Employment Programs

UPDATE 5/13: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 20, 2022

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New Rochelle youth and young adults are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs. E...

New Rochelle City Manager Charles B. Strome, III Announces Retirement

After a distinguished career in City service spanning over three decades, New Rochelle City Manager Charles B. Strome, III announced his retirement to City Council at their March 8 meeting. Mr. Strome will remain with the City until December 31. A nationa...

2022 Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camps Return to School Sites

The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation is gearing up for their annual Fun in the Sun summer programming for local youth.  This year, due to the receding pandemic, programs will return to school facilities.  Registration open...

Ward Acres Master Plan Community Input Meeting- March 15

The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is embarking on a Master Plan Update for Ward Acres, the City's largest park.

Designated as a park in 1962, Ward Acres is bounded by Pinebrook Road, Quaker Ridge Road, and Broadfield Road just east of Wil...

2022 State of the City

Washington Ave & Fifth Street One-way Pilot Program

Pilot Program to change Washington Avenue traffic to one-way in front of Columbus School and Fifth Street to one-way between Washington and Union, beginning Friday, February 25.

Statewide Indoor Business Mask Mandate or Vaccine Requirement Lifted 2/10

From New York State:

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES WINTER TOOLKIT FOR NEW PHASE OF COVID RESPONSE: KEEP NEW YORK SAFE, OPEN AND MOVING FORWARD

Statewide Indoor Business Mask or Vaccine Requirement to be Lifted Starting February 10, Remains Optional for Business...

Moody’s Confirms New Rochelle Bond Rating as Aa2

Moody’s Investors Services confirmed the City of New Rochelle’s bond rating at Aa2, ensuring that the City can continue to take advantage of historically low financing rates for capital improvement projects at substantial savings to taxpayers. New Rochell...

New Rochelle Expands Job Training and Business Support for Local Residents and MWBEs

The New Rochelle City Council has unanimously approved a new vocational training and business accelerator program to connect local residents and Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to jobs and contracting opportunities created by City-su...

Winter Storm Advisory

 A major winter storm is predicted for our area, with snow beginning tonight and continuing throughout tomorrow.  Significant accumulations are possible and strong winds are forecast.  For your safety, please avoid unnecessary t...

2022 City Tax Bill is now available online

The 2022 City Tax Bill is now available online.  The Online Property Tax System makes it easy to view and pay your property taxes.

And, payment by e-check is free!

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All tax payments are due within the month of January. Payments received (...

Request your free COVID-19 at-home tests today

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-?home COVID-?19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. There is a limit of one order per residential address. Order your tests now so you have them when you need t...

City of New Rochelle Achieves Maximum Municipal Equality Index Score

For the second year in a row, the City of New Rochelle has earned a score of 100 (103 raw score) on the Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only nationwide rating system of LGBTQ inclusion in municipal law, policy, and services.

“Once again, this score aff...

Winter Clothing Drive for New Rochelle Teens

Winter-appropriate clothing is a basic necessity, yet for many children in Westchester, it is a luxury their families struggle to provide. Over 60,000 Westchester children live in low-income homes, with 36% of public school children qualifying for free or...

DPW begins work on Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

A number of signalized intersections throughout the City will receive pedestrian poles and signal heads with countdown timers, ADA compliant push buttons and curb ramps, and crosswalk markings.

Alternate Side Parking Restrictions Suspended for Winter Months

Alternate side parking regulations are suspended due to street operations during the winter months from January 1 to March 31, 2022.

A complete listing of streets is located in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84.

Reminder: Parking regulations exist thr...

2022 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 2022 DPW booklet has been mailed citywide to all homes. The 2022 Information Booklet contains an easy-to-read flyer on ...

COVID-19 testing at County Center

Westchester County has partnered with partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, December 29. This testing is appointment only – walk ins will not be accepted.  App...

2022 City Tax Bill is now available online

The 2022 City Tax Bill is now available online.  The Online Property Tax System makes it easy to view and pay your property taxes.

And, payment by e-check is free!

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COVID-19 At-Home Tests Available at Three Firehouses Dec. 24 from 2-6PM

NEW RO ALERT: December 24

Utility Moratorium Expires Soon- resources

As the expiration of the utility moratorium approaches, Westchester County’s Department of Social Services has prepared a list of resources for residents in need of relief. 

o   ConEd’s moratorium will end on January 2nd

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Holiday Collection Schedule Reminder

This is the City of New Rochelle with a Public Works reminder that this week and next week will follow a holiday collection schedule. Garbage and recycling will be picked up in the North end on Wednesday and South end on Thursday. This week is commingled ...

Public Health Update

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Travel advisory for Dec.11-13: Hutchinson River Parkway to close from exit 4A to exit 8

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists that the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed in both directions from Exit 4A (I-95 North/New Haven) in the Village of Pelham Manor to Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway/George Wa...

Free 2-Hour Holiday Parking for the Month of December

In continuation of an annual tradition and to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, the City is offering two hours of free holiday parking in certain municipal lots from December 1-31, from 9AM to 9PM. 

Off-street parking fees will be waived d...

City Update - December reminders and events!

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New Rochelle Receives $12 Million Federal Grant through U.S. DOT’s RAISE Program

The City of New Rochelle was recently awarded a $12 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) program for the LINC, an infrastructure improvem...

Youth Bureau Gives Back

On Monday, November 22, City Manager Charles B. Strome, III and New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Jonathan Raymond hosted a Thanksgiving Community Dinner in the House IV cafeteria at New Rochelle High School. This 4th annual event was served by City sta...

City of New Rochelle To Host Holiday Market at Its Historic Train Station

This holiday season, the City of New Rochelle continues its campaign to actively engage the community while providing local entrepreneurship opportunities for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). From Friday, December 3^rd through Sunday,...

FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in New Rochelle

With the approaching Dec. 6 FEMA application deadline, the agency’s Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will visit Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk and Westchester counties from Monday, Nov. 22, to Saturday, Dec. 4, to help survivors of Hurr...

Thanksgiving Parade Traffic Advisory and Holiday Pickup Reminder

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“Vaccine Referral Rewards" Program Offers Incentives for Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccination

The City of New Rochelle today announced the launch of the “Vaccine Referral Rewards” program. The program aims to incentivize residents to refer their family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and others in their personal network to get t...

2022 Proposed Budget Released

New Rochelle City Manager Charles Strome III today released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022.  In summary, the $261.6 million budget provides a balanced budget while maintaining service levels. This budget takes the steps necessary to adj...

FCWC Student Network Plants Tree at City Hall

The City of New Rochelle joined the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC) Student Network, a group of motivated high school and college-aged environmental activists, for a ceremonial tree planting in front of City Hall on Friday, Novembe...

City Hall Fully Reopens November 1

New Rochelle City Hall will fully reopen to the public on Monday, November 1 with the following health and safety guidelines in place:

• Building admission is through the rear parking lot entrance only. The front door remains closed.
• Masks or face coverings m...

New Rochelle Police Department Adds New Harbor Unit Boat

The New Rochelle Police Department Harbor Unit has acquired a new 33-foot SAFE (Secure All-around Flotation Equipped) patrol boat, upgrading its capacity for marine operations on the Long Island Sound. This SAFE Boat will allow the Harbor Unit to patrol S...

NRFD Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted their Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 20 in the Council Chambers in City Hall. The ceremony started off by remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Captain DiMaggio who passed in 2...

City Update - Heavy Rain Expected

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PINK Bake Sale

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, each year a number of City employees team up for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westchester Walk. The City Hall team hosted their annual pink bake sale earlier this week with proceeds g...

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade

Mighty Mouse will soar through the streets of New Rochelle again as the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle announces the return of the 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10am. 

Th...

New Rochelle Police Department Annual Medal Day Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony at 9:00 am on Wednesday, October 6 at the Greentree Country Club. City officials, law enforcement officials, and families gathered to pay tribute to NRPD officers who lost their ...

Fall Leaf Collection Begins

The Department of Public Works reminds property owners that Fall Leaf Collection begins on Tuesday, October 12 and concludes the end of December. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 lbs. for co...

City Update: Fall Events

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Families, groups invited to make "Scarecrows on the Sound"

Back by popular demand, New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to present the 2nd annual “Scarecrows on the Sound” on October 16th at Davenport Park from 10am-noon. New Rochelle families and small groups of up to 8 people are invited to ...

Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival Saturday, October 9

The City of New Rochelle continues its active community engagement campaign by hosting a second activation to energize residents and hear feedback relating to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) currently underway. This Saturday, October 9^th, the...

New Rochelle Fire Department reminds residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”

The New Rochelle Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Pr...

“Summer in the City” Youth Bureau Fundraiser

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their Fourth Annual Summer Employment Fundraiser, Summer in the City.  This fundraiser will be held at The VIP Country Club on Thursday, October 14, 2021, starting at 7:00pm.  Join the Youth B...

New Rochelle Community-Police Partnership Board Listening Tour

The New Rochelle Community-Police Partnership Board will begin a Listening Tour in the community this month. The tour serves as a platform for community members to provide their feedback on policing, the first event will be at Bethesda Baptist Ch...

Movie Night at Lincoln Park: Space Jam 2 and Q&A with Director Malcom Lee

The City of New Rochelle is going all in on community engagement with residents of the Lincoln Avenue community and beyond as the City, in partnership with the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (IDA), RFW Consultants and Team 914, host a series o...

Street Fair Returns to City Hall area Sunday September 19

Back this year! The New Rochelle Street Fair attracts thousands for a fun-filled day of live entertainment, crafts, food, rides, and more. The 8th annual event will be held on Sunday, September 19 from 11AM to 5PM at City Hall, 515 North Avenue, presented...

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade

Mighty Mouse will soar through the streets of New Rochelle again as the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle announces the return of the 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10am. 

Th...

Storm Recovery Update- Sept. 13

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FEMA Centers Open in Mamaroneck, Yonkers

Disaster Recovery Centers have been established in Mamaroneck and Yonkers to assist New Yorkers. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to answer questions and to help people apply for assistance from 8 a.m...

Storm recovery update - Sept 10

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This is the City of New Rochelle with a storm recovery update for Friday, September 10. 

Please listen closely to the following information concerning ...

Storm recovery update - Sept. 9

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This is the City of New Rochelle with storm recovery information for Thursday, September 9. 

First, an update on trash and debris removal.  DP...

Storm recovery update - Sept 8

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This is the City of New Rochelle with storm recovery information for Wednesday, September 8.

Here’s what’s new for today:

Comprehensive resources and links can n...

Storm recovery update - Sept 7

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This is the City of New Rochelle with storm recovery information for Tuesday, September 7.

DPW will make multiple visits to impacted neigh...

FEMA Major Disaster Declared

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NYS Disaster and Flood Resouce Center

The NYS Department of Financial Services can help residents and businesses with banking, insurance and claim issues.

Storm Recovery and Fireworks reminder

This is the City of New Rochelle with a storm recovery and events update for Friday, September 3^rd.  

The City remains primarily focused on storm recovery efforts, which are ongoing.  However, we do want to remind residents that our annua...

Con Edison Distributes Dry Ice in Larchmont, Yonkers

CON EDISON DISTRIBUTES DRY ICE IN WESTCHESTER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD

Con Edison will distribute dry ice today at the following locations in Westchester County to customers who have lost power due to Tropical Storm Ida.

The company will also have a mobile informat...

Storm recovery update - Sept 2

Robocall sent citywide 9/2 at 12pm.  Para Español  - Puede seleccionar la idioma preferido en la parte superior de la página

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Storm Warning- Take precautions

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Robocall being sent 4pm on September 1 :

Good afternoon. This is the City of New Rochelle with a storm alert.  

 Heavy ra...

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and visit. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protec...

Storm info from ConEd

CON EDISON PREPARING AS STORM SYSTEM HEADS TOWARD THE REGION

Company Urges Customers to Stay Safe and Report Outages

NEW YORK – Con Edison crews are prepared to respond to any outages as the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida approach the region...

End of Summer Announcements

In observance of Labor Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th. The Department of Parks and Recreation reminds residents that this is the last weekend to enjoy summer swimming. Hudson Park Beach will officially be closed after Labor Day....

Parks & Recreation September Events!

Get ready for September! The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is preparing a number of signature events throughout the entire month:

Friday, September 3: 

Spark the Sound Fireworks by Grucci

World-class fireworks will light up the sky...

CANCELLED: 1ST Annual “Unity Day” Set for Sunday, September 12

UPDATE: Unity day is cancelled due to storm impacts.

Original message: In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Department of Parks & Recreation has collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police De...

Storm Warning- Take precautions

City Hall Offices Move to Appointment-Only Access on Monday, August 16

In the interest of health and safety with COVID cases rising in our area, New Rochelle City Hall offices will move to appointment-only access beginning Monday, August 16. Appointments can be made by contacting departments directly during regular ...

City of New Rochelle Creates Position of Director of Diversity and Inclusion

In an effort to help achieve strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals, City Manager Charles B. Strome III recommended the creation of the position of Director of Diversity and Inclusion. The position was adopted unanimously by City Council on July ...

NRPD Launches “NRPDHireMe” Recruitment Campaign

The New Rochelle Police Exam is being offered on September 18^th, and recruitment has taken a new twist. A new campaign, “NRPDHireMe”, inspires applicants to think about their motivation for taking the test.  

“It’s a new take on traditional recrui...

Help Reimagine Memorial Highway

What if you had the opportunity to reimagine Memorial Highway as a safe, community-friendly greenway connecting the Lincoln Avenue neighborhood with New Rochelle’s downtown where both youth and adults can walk, bike, and play? This new connectio...

NRPD Invites the Community to National Night Out at PD HQs

In celebration of National Night Out, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomes the community to their headquarters, 475 North Avenue, on Tuesday, August 3 from 5pm-8pm. The event will feature an evening of fun including equipment and K-9 demonstrations...

Lottery Open for 95 Affordable Apartments at 14 LeCount

Housing Action Council is accepting applications for studios, one- and two- bedroom residences through August 2

The developers of 14 LeCount Place are now accepting applications for 95 affordable residences at the 27-story mixed-use, luxury rental building...

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Thursday, July 22 at New Rochelle City Hall. Newly appointed Commissioner Robert Gazzola and Deputy Commissioner Cosmo Costa were joined by Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Chuck Strome, sta...

City Update - Vaccine Pop-up

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

Westchester County Health Department Issues Heat Advisory

With temperatures are expected to reach 95 degrees today and hover close to 100 degrees on Friday afternoon, the Westchester County Health Department is issuing a heat advisory. As humidity and temperatures rise, residents should avoid strenuous activity,...

Valet Parking Now Available in Library South Lot

To complement downtown shopping and dining this summer, the City of New Rochelle and LAZ Parking are excited to announce the launch of Valet Parking as an added amenity at the Library South Lot, located just off Main Street between Lawton Street and Memor...

Update from Parks and Recreation: Lincoln Pool Closed for the Season

Due to the current development construction timeline and conditions at the site of the former Remington Boys & Girls Club building at 116 Guion Place, along with extreme challenges involving access to the facility as well as public safety for city res...

Police Commissioner, Deputy Sworn In

Mayor Noam Bramson issued the oath of office today to incoming Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola and Deputy Commissioner Cosmo Costa. Commissioner Gazzola succeeds Joseph F. Schaller, who retired on June 30 and was on hand to deliver remarks along with C...

Lottery Open for 95 Affordable Apartments at 14 LeCount

Housing Action Council is accepting applications for studios, one- and two- bedroom residences through August 2

The developers of 14 LeCount Place are now accepting applications for 95 affordable residences at the 27-story mixed-use, luxury rental building...

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

The month of July marks National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in the United States.  The New Rochelle Police Department joins the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) and corporate partners located throughout the world ...

Youth Council Applications Now Available!

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for its Youth Council. The Youth Council offers students in grades 8 - 11 the opportunity to be a part of a selected group of individuals who are concerned with youth-related issues within the co...

New Rochelle Youth Bureau to host City Hall-oween!

The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, with the support of the New Rochelle Youth Court, and My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle will host City Hall-oween on Saturday, October 23rd at 12pm – 3pm. City Hall’s parking...

New Rochelle Youth Bureau to host City Hall-oween!

The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, with the support of the New Rochelle Youth Court, and My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle will host City Hall-oween on Saturday, October 23rd at 12pm – 3pm. City Hall’s parking lot (off of North Ave) will t...

Updated COVID information from Westchester County

From Westchester County:

COVID PCR TESTING SITE OPENING AT SUNY PURCHASE JANUARY 7

Testing will occur at The Performing Art Center at: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577

Hours of Operation 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Sign ups for tests are currently av...