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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 24, 2023

Downtown Summer Sizzle Concert Series Kicks Off This Month

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 Every Saturday from end of May to end of September - Experience the Best of Music, Food, and Community at New Rochelle's newest Downtown Event

Kick-off ceremony on Friday, May 26th at 3:30 PM, followed by a performance from The ...

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Development
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.

Development
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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Development
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Planning Partner Selected for Transformation of Downtown Transit Center

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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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Development
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. 

A celebratory ribbon cu...

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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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PHOTO ALBUM Development
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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Development
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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Development
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Resident Input Wanted on Affordable Housing and Community Development Priorities

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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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Development
Posted on: January 3, 2023

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

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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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Development
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Second Annual Holiday Market at New Rochelle Train Station Dec. 2-11

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON  WITH OVER FORTY MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL ENTREPRENUERS AT THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE’S BELOVED ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET

Starting December 2nd, the City of New Rochelle, in ...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

Public Meetings for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs

The City of New Rochelle is beginning the five-year planning process for its Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. Together, these two programs provide almost $2 million for New Rochelle to carry out affordable housing, fair housing and com...

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Development
Posted on: November 4, 2022

Winner chosen for Downtown Gateway Art Contest

The City of New Rochelle is proud to announce that Diane Gwon, a New Rochelle resident, has been chosen as winning artist for her magnificent submission to the much anticipated ‘Downtown Gateway Art’ project. This colorful, public faci...

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Development
Posted on: October 28, 2022

New Rochelle Celebrates "Dia de los Muertos" on October 30

In continuing its expansion and long-term commitment with diversity and inclusion initiatives, the City of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Corporation for Local Development will celebrate “Dia de los Muertos” in partnership with the ...

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Development
Posted on: October 28, 2022

500 Main Street Project Breaks Ground

Located in the heart of the City’s downtown corridor at 500 Main Street, the 26-story apartment building will deliver hundreds of residential units for mixed-income residents and approximately 24,000 square feet of amenity spaces upon projected ...

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Development
Posted on: October 21, 2022

Cappelli Organization Joins with City and County Officials for Grand Opening of 3THIRTY3

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On October 22, City and County officials today joined with the Cappelli Organization to celebrate the grand opening of 3THIRTY3, a 28-story tower featuring 285 luxury apartments with world-class amenities plus high-end indoor and outdoor recreational spac...

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Development
Posted on: October 11, 2022

New Rochelle, RXR Announce Winner of Free Rent Contest; Continue to Uplift Local Arts Community

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Following a Months Long Social Media Competition, Artist Mona Balgobin will Live 12 Months Rent-Free at RXR’s Newest Luxury Residential Building, One Clinton Park, in Downtown New Rochelle 

 NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, Octo...

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Development
Posted on: September 30, 2022

Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival

This Fall, in partnership with Global Jazz Community, New Rochelle Corporation for Local Development (CLD), City of New Rochelle Business Improvement District, New Rochelle Council of the Arts, and the New Rochelle Department of

Parks and Recreation,&n...

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Development
Posted on: September 29, 2022

First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance Program- October Informational Sessions

The City of New Rochelle has partnered with Westchester Residential Opportunities as part of its commitment to provide qualified low-to-moderate income New Rochelle residents with down payment assistance.  The program offers training and support ...

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Development
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Modera New Rochelle Grand Opening

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Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Modera New Rochelle, a luxury apartment community within a one-minute walk of&a...Read on...

Development
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Downtown Parking Options Expanded with 175 New Spaces

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In an expansion of its downtown revitalization efforts, parking options in New Rochelle are set to expand this fall as the Maple Avenue garage opens and improved parking regulations in the Prospect Street parking Lot will create nearly 175 new parking spa...

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Development
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Queen City of The Sound International Jazz Festival - 9/17 and 10/1

A revival of Jazz has emerged in New Rochelle, New York! New Rochelle is on its way to becoming the next jazz destination by hosting its second annual International Jazz Festival. "Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival” is Wes...

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Development
Posted on: September 13, 2022

CircuitNR Coverage Area Updated

CircuitNR is a complimentary, on-demand electric shuttle service that transports riders along several routes downtown. In an effort to improve access, optimize efficiencies, and provide more free, eco-friendly rides, a new coverage area began earlier this...

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Development
Posted on: September 7, 2022

Apprenticeship Program in New Rochelle Transforms Lives for New Class of Program Graduates

As cities across New York recuperate in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the City of New Rochelle is primed to create and support a well-trained and educated workforce. From 2021 to 2022, Westchester County reported a 1.6% decrease in the unemployment r...

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Development
Posted on: September 2, 2022

Graphic Design Contest Opens for Panels on North Avenue Bridge

New Rochelle, NY, September 01, 2022  Today, a local competition opened for regional artists to submit original graphic designs to decorate the North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle. Running across a highly traveled thoroughfare, this ne...

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Development
Posted on: August 29, 2022

New Rochelle IDA Announced as Presenting Sponsor for the 9th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair

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The New Rochelle Street Fair is a signature event that attracts thousands to the City for a fun-filled day of entertainment, crafts, food, and more. This year, the New Rochelle Street Fair Committee is proud to announce The New Rochelle Industrial Develop...

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Development
Posted on: August 9, 2022

Holiday Market Now Accepting Vendor Applications

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Back bigger and better, the City of New Rochelle and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative present the 2022 New Rochelle Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station December 2-11, 2022. (12-8pm weekends and 4-8pm weekdays).

New Rochelle is getting in...

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Posted on: July 21, 2022

New Rochelle Breaks Ground on $4M Transformation of Anderson Street and Plaza

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 In what is an innovative public-private partnership, developers Wilder Balter Partners and LMXD and the City of New Rochelle begun construction on a $4M transformation of Anderson Plaza and Anderson Street in downtown New Rochelle that is expect...

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Development
Posted on: July 21, 2022

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Expanded at First Annual "Taste of Union Ave" Event

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With a robust long-term commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, the City of New Rochelle officially announces the kick-off of the first annual Taste of Union Avenue event and introduces a new Spanish-language digital platform, HolaNR...

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Development
Posted on: July 19, 2022

RXR Ribbon-Cutting at One Clinton Park; Announces Free Unit Contest

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New residential tower delivers 352 market-rate apartments with 8,000 square feet of curated outdoor space and 360-degree views of the coast of the Long Island Sound, Upstate New York and the iconic Midtown Manhattan skyline 

NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK...

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Development
Posted on: July 1, 2022

City takes Green Step Forward with New Sustainable Landscaping Program

In a continuation of New Rochelle’s GreeNR sustainability plan, and building upon the enhanced green requirements of the new Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) amendments, the City of New Rochelle is now taking steps to promote environmentally consciou...

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Development
Posted on: June 6, 2022

GreeNR Transportation Alternatives Showcased at Pop-Up Expo

In an effort to reduce congestion and improve air quality, the City of New Rochelle’s Department of Development hosted a Micro-Mobility event on May 20. 

The event brought in vendors to showcase zero-emission ways to get around the city ...

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