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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Juneteenth Events!

TLPC and the City of New Rochelle Team Up for Juneteenth Celebration - History Out Loud!

 The Lincoln Park Conservancy and the City of New Rochelle will present a series of events to celebrate Juneteenth 2023. "History Out Loud!" events ...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Hurricane Season Underway- Be Prepared

Today marks the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, which will run until November 30. 

NEWS BRIEF FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY:

With hurricane season officially under way, County Executive George Latimer is urging residents to review their emerg...

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Community News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

The New Rochelle Downtown BID Invites Everyone to “Bloom & Grow in New Rochelle Downtown”

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New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID), announces the third annual Bloom & Grow Restaurant Week and Programs taking place from Friday June 9 through Friday June 16. The week-long event, which includes plant and floral essence-them...

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Community News
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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Community News
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.

Community News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Memorial Day Ceremonies

The City of New Rochelle Veterans Advisory Committee will hold a series of ceremonies on Monday, May 29 honoring the brave members of the military who gave their lives in service to our country. All welcome to attend at 10:30 AM at Memorial Plaza ...

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Community News
Posted on: May 2, 2023

Veolia begins hydrant flushing in New Rochelle

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May 2, 2023 notice from VEOLIA:

Over the next several weeks, Veolia crews will be flushing fire hydrants and blow offs in the City of New Rochelle. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Workers will be carrying company...

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Community News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

Call for Poets

Call for Entries: Poetry   

Deadline: May 31, 2023

 RXR Development Services, in conjunction with Outside the Lines Consulting, invites poets in the tri-state region to submit proposals for the creation of a poem to honor the Ensl...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Exceptional Local Teen Named "Youth of the Year" by Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle

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Selected among four outstanding local teens, Vianney Godinez has been named the 2023 Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle (BGCNR). The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon ...

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Community News
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Registration is now open for Westchester County Parks Pickleball Tournament

Join the Pickleball craze! Registration is now open for the Westchester County Parks Pickleball Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers. 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Pi...

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Community News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Songcatchers Volunteer Selected for Prestigious VolunteerNY “Volunteer Spirit” Award

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February 17, 2023 – Songcatchers’ alumna and current youth instructor, Ariana Barrios, has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 “Education and Literacy” Volunteer Spirit Award from Volunteer New York at the...

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Community News
Posted on: March 15, 2023

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend Returns April 22, 23

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Residents and park-goers are encouraged to support the cleanup of their neighborhood 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – March 15, 2023 – Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up on Saturday, April 2...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend Returns April 22, 23

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Residents and park-goers are encouraged to support the cleanup of their neighborhood 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – March 15, 2023 – Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up on Saturday, April 2...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend Returns April 22, 23

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Residents and park-goers are encouraged to support the cleanup of their neighborhood 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – March 15, 2023 – Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up on Saturday, April 2...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend Returns April 22,23

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Residents and park-goers are encouraged to support the cleanup of their neighborhood 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – March 15, 2023 – Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up ...

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Community News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Community Invited to Play Mini Golf in the Stacks at The New Rochelle Public Library

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The New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza,  will double as a mini golf course this Saturday, March 11, 2023. The public is invited to drop in to play a round of golf anytime between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm. The library will also be open for b...

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District Launches 2nd Annual Restaurant APPRECIATION Week

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The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) is kicking off its second annual “New Rochelle Downtown Restaurant APPRECIATION Week.” This community-focused program is an opportunity for customers to show their love and support for local ...

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

Tracing Our Roots: New Rochelle's Black History Exhibit at New Rochelle Public Library

In observance of Black History month, the New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) presents an original exhibit, Tracing Our Roots: New Rochelle’s Black History from Sunday, February 5th through Saturday, March 4th, 2023, in the Lumen Winter Gall...

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Community News
Posted on: February 10, 2023

Thomas Paine Monument Restoration

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This week is Thomas Paine’s birthday, and his newly-restored monument on North Avenue now gleams in his honor.

The monument, featuring a bronze bust of Paine on a marble column, stands on land that was originally a farm granted to Founding Father...

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Community News
Posted on: February 2, 2023

Extreme Cold Coming- Take Care!

An overnight cold front will thrust a shock of arctic air into Westchester County, and is expected to be followed by 40 mph wind gusts through Saturday, with temperatures predicted to drop as low as 10 below zero.

 County Executive George Latimer ...

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Community News
Posted on: January 24, 2023

AARP offers free tax assistance at New Rochelle Public Library

Free, in-person tax assistance through AARP Tax Aide will again be offered at the New Rochelle Public Library this tax season. 

This year, assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis; no appointments will be available. Assistan...

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Community News
Posted on: January 10, 2023

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...

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Community News
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Westchester County: Applications Being Accepted for Seasonal Park Rangers

The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks this summer. Applications are due by February 17.

Uniformed park rangers work under the supervision of County Police officers to m...

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Community News
Posted on: December 30, 2022

New Years Eve: Watch Night - Jazz Celebration

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Free live jazz music and food!

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Winter Public Safety Messaging from Westchester County

COUNTY EXECUTIVE LATIMER REMINDS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING POWER OUTAGES AND COLD WEATHER

Westchester County Executive George Latimer cautions all residents to take this holiday weekend’s below-freezing temperatures seriously ...

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Community News
Posted on: December 22, 2022

Westchester County Airport Launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

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The next time you see a sunflower lanyard at Westchester County Airport, take notice. Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Westchester County Airport is launching the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to support passengers with hidden disa...

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

Con Ed Urges Customers to Conserve Energy This Winter

CON EDISON URGING CUSTOMERS TO CONSERVE DURING WINTER OF HIGH NATIONWIDE ENERGY COSTS

Company extends help to customers who are struggling with their bills

 NEW YORK – Con Edison reminds customers to conserve energy with winter s...

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Community News
Posted on: December 5, 2022

NRBID, NRPL host National Storywalk Program for the Holidays

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NEW ROCHELLE, (December 2, 2022) Want a fun and free break from shopping and holiday prep? Join us in New Rochelle Downtown for the City’s third STORYWALK® along Main Street. 

Beginning Sunday December 4 and going through January 2, the N...

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Community News
Posted on: December 1, 2022

Free Rabies Clinic for Westchester Pets December 10

Westchester County residents can bring their dogs, cats and ferrets in for free rabies vaccinations on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, 100 Warehouse Lane South in Elmsford.  Appointments are required. Ca...

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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 8, 2022

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces 58th Annual Thanksgiving Parade

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The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle is thrilled to announce the 58th Annual Thanksgiving Parade kicking off Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10am. The 2022 Parade route will be along North Avenue – beginning at Eastc...

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Community News
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Con Edison reminds customers that scammers are plotting to steal their money

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Con Edison reminds its customers to beware of scammers and the methods and lies they use to trick them into giving up their money.

 The company is among more than 150 U.S. and Canadian energy and water companies that are marking International Frau...

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Community News
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Thanksgiving Day Prayer Service

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

9:00 AM  10:00 AM

111 NORTH AVENUE 

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, 10801

Sponsored by the Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle, the annual Thanksgiving Day Service will be hosted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da...

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Posted on: October 31, 2022

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Learn more and apply online at otda.ny.gov/lihwap or call 833-690-0208 to request an application

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Posted on: October 28, 2022

County Health Department offers COVID-19 Bivalent boosters to children ages 5-11

The Westchester County Department of Health is offering Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 starting this Friday, October 28.

Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, said: “I encourage parents to schedule their children’s bo...

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Community News
Posted on: October 19, 2022

New Rochelle Downtown Main Street Children’s Costume Parade Set to March on Saturday Oct 29

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The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) will be kicking off the annual Main Street Children’s Costume Parade on Saturday, October 29, at 10 AM. This fun event for young children, their friends and families, will begin nea...

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Community News
Posted on: October 12, 2022

LWV In Person Candidates Forum for State Senate District 34

League of Women Voters of New Rochelle Presents In Person Candidates Forum for State Senate District 34: Fernandez, Zherka, Monday October 17, 2022, 6 to 8 pm 

A Candidates Forum for NY State Senate District 34 sponsored by the League of Women Vot...

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Posted on: October 5, 2022

ArtsFest 2022 Set for October 20th – 23rd

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ArtsFest 2022 – an exciting weekend-long celebration of the arts -- will take place in New Rochelle and Pelham from October 20th through 23rd . Organized by the non-profit New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) ArtsFest spotlights the diversity...

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

Queen City of the Sound International Jazz Festival

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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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Community News
Posted on: September 22, 2022

NRPL Free Family Fun Day

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The New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, will host a SuperHero-themed Family Fair on Sunday, October 2, 2022, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. 

The day will feature a number of activities for children of all ages including a magic show with magician Joshy...

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Community News
Posted on: September 13, 2022

Westchester County Health Department to Offer New COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster

FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:

(White Plains, NY) – Beginning this Friday, September 16, the Westchester County Health Department will be offering the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster. The new bivalent vaccine, which contains pieces ...

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Community News
Posted on: September 6, 2022

Animeca Sports Announces New Rochelle's First Adult Co-Ed Soccer Sports League

Animeca Sports is proud to announce a partnership with The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation to host its first Adult Co-Ed Soccer League on Wednesdays from 7- 10pm at Flowers (City) Park in New Rochelle beginning on September 7th. 

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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 Westchester C...

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Community News
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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Community News
Posted on: August 30, 2022

Public Hearings to be Held for $41.2 million Hurricane Ida Recovery Plan

 GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY ACTION PLAN TO ASSIST NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY DEADLY STORM 

Comes One Year After Hurricane Ida Made Landfall in New York 

Public Comment Period Now Open for Recovery Grants to Enha...

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Community News
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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Community News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

New Rochelle Selected as Major Hub for Volunteer NY!’s 9/11:Serve + Remember National Day of Service

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Volunteer New York! has announced that the City of New Rochelle will be a major hub for their 12th annual 9/11: Serve + Remember event (serveandremember.org) on Sunday, September 11. Online registration is now open for individuals, groups, and families.&a...

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

Westchester County Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics

From Westchester County:

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Department of Health is now booking appointments for its free back-to-school vaccine clinics to assure children have the vaccines they need for school.

Health Commissioner Sherli...

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Community News
Posted on: August 15, 2022

County Flood Disclosure Law Takes Effect

FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY:

(White Plains, NY) – Many communities in Westchester County have a long history of dealing with the serious impacts of flooding after large storms - flooding which may result in serious property damage or loss of life. Du...

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Community News
Posted on: August 15, 2022

County Paratransit Service Introduces New App

From Westchester County:

(White Plains, NY) – Planning your trip on Westchester County’s Bee-line ParaTransit System just got easier, with the transition to the Rider Smart phone application. The app, called Bee-Line ParaTransit, will a...

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Community News
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Klinic Basketball Camp & Tournament

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Kash Productions, in association with Tristate Classic and New Rochelle's Department of Parks & Recreation presents The Klinic Basketball Camp and $50K Basketball Tournament, which will be held Saturday, August 6 at Lincoln Park, in ...

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Posted on: July 29, 2022

Monkeypox: Information and Vaccine Clinics from Westchester County

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https://health.westchestergov.com/ is the resource page from Westchester County Department of Health for Monkeypox vaccines.

Updated with new clinics::

Responding to Surge in Demand, The LOFT Announces Third and Fourth, First-Dose, On-Campus Monkeypox Vacci...

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Community News
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Job Fair at City Hall- July 28

City of New Rochelle and the First Source Referral Center invite New Rochelle residents to a job fair at City Hall on July 28, 2022 at 12 -3:00 pm.  Opportunities are available in construction, retail, restaurants, home health care, and more.&...

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Community News
Posted on: July 19, 2022

Westchester County Issues Heat Advisory

With a heat advisory now in effect for Westchester County, residents are urged to be careful, especially when outside. The advisory and a full list of precautions from the Health Department follow below

While staying home in air conditioning is ...

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

PIC*NIC Party in the Park Thursdays in July and August

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Beginning Thursday July 14, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) and the New Rochelle Public Library, (NRPL) have planned healthy summer fun on four (4) Thursday evenings in July and August.  

PIC*NIC Party...

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Community News
Posted on: June 27, 2022

Short-term housing needed for Ukrainian refugee families

Since early March, Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration (WJCI) has been working to mobilize, educate and provide resources and tools for volunteers to step up and help incoming Ukrainians fleeing war and coming to the U.S. WJCI have successfully h...

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Community News
Posted on: June 22, 2022

RXR Announces $500,000 to support New Rochelle Youth and Families

NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 - RXR, a leading real estate owner, operator and developer, today announced $500,000 in grant funding to support New Rochelle youth and their families. The launch of a new $500,000 grant program comes on the heels of R...

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Community News
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Songs For Our Fathers-TLPC & City of New Rochelle Celebrate Juneteeth For the 2nd Year

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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...

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Community News
Posted on: June 8, 2022

New Rochelle Public Library Celebrates Juneteenth with Programs for Children and Adults

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The New Rochelle Public Library is hosting a variety of Juneteenth programs between now and June 24 as part of New Rochelle's citywide Juneteenth Celebration presented by The Lincoln Park Conservancy and The City of New Rochelle. 

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Posted on: June 6, 2022

Announcing Ribbon-Cutting for the Thomas Paine New Rochelle Center & the 2022 Thomas Paine Festival

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New Rochelle, NY—Honoring the legacy of one of America’s most iconic Founding Fathers, the Thomas Paine Festival will inaugurate the newly-named Thomas Paine New Rochelle Center featuring the unique historical sites adjacent to one ano...

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Posted on: March 3, 2022

Westchester County to Host COVID Commemoration Ceremony

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To commemorate the two-year anniversary of Westchester County's first confirmed coronavirus case, a ceremony will be held in the main lobby of the Michaelian Office Building.

Thursday, March 3 

2 p.m. 

Michaelian Office Building &a...

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