Need a grant to recover from the pandemic?

The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program is anticipated to open on June 10, 2021 at 9am ET.

The successful recovery of small businesses is key to New York State's future. The $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides grant funding to small and micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic. The grants will be flexible and can be used for a number of different business operating expenses, including payroll, rent or mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, PPE or other business expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021.

Eligible applicants may qualify for grants of up to $50,000 depending upon the amount of the business’s gross receipts.

Learn more 

Want to learn how to apply for the Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program?

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a FREE WEBINAR - Tuesday, June 15 at 11 AM

The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce will host "The Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program - Who Should Apply & How to Do It" on Tues., June 15 at 11 AM.

Register Here

Looking for employees – at no cost to you? 

The Summer Youth Employment Program 2.0, administered through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, will provide youth, ages 16 yrs. – 24 yrs., with job readiness skills and then placement within local businesses.

If you are interested in employing young New Rochelle residents in your business who will be paid by the City, please contact me or the Youth Bureau at dfosella@newrochelleny.com or 914-654-2045.

Is your business ideal for New Rochelle? New Rochelle’s Featured Business Program is expanding

Residents and visitors can find information about Featured Businesses on our interactive online map and the new interactive Wi-Fi kiosks throughout New Rochelle. And Featured Businesses will be introduced to new residents in downtown New Rochelle through the New Downtown Resident Card program.

Interested businesses should apply and will qualify based on 3 criteria that demonstrate Customer Appeal, Commitment to Excellence, and Compliance with all City ordinances.

Apply here

Want to learn about registering as an MWBE? 

Join the Westchester County Office of Economic Development for conXpo@Home.

A free, three-part webinar series. You'll hear from experts about how and why to register as an MWBE, doing business with Westchester County, and the next steps for your business! You can attend one, two, or all three of these webinars.

They will be recorded and posted here for you to watch as well. Join us starting on June 16, 2021 for this exciting three-part series!

Register here 

Ready to Bloom & Grow in New Rochelle Downtown? Hosted by the New Rochelle Downtown BID

Throughout June, you’ll find signature cocktails and mocktails with floral essences at more than a dozen New Rochelle Downtown Restaurants. We also have two pop-up events at Library Green’s Ruby Dee Park – one this Saturday and the other on June 26 from 10am-12pm. You’ll also find Grow Note inspirational artwork that will appear in surprise locations throughout New Rochelle Downtown.

Want to participate in the Street Fair and reach new customers?

The 8th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair will be held on Sunday, September 19^th from 11AM to 5PM at New Rochelle City Hall, and the New Rochelle Street Fair Committee is offering Early Bird Special rates to all vendors (out of town and New Rochelle-based).

The deadline for early bird pricing is July 1st and August 9th for regular registration. Interested exhibitors must register early since the spaces are on a first acceptance basis. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Sign up today

Need Daily Business Parking in Downtown New Rochelle?

Commuter Permits are available at the New Rochelle Transit Center. Contact LAZ Parking (914) 654-2186

Parking Permit

Would you like to have outdoor seating at your restaurant?

If you want seating on public property, apply for a Sidewalk Café permit

For a sidewalk café you need:

• At least 10 ft between the building and curb so you can include a clear walkway for pedestrians
• Insurance listing the City of New Rochelle as additional insured
• A drawing showing your proposed layout
• Fees have been waived in 2021 but PERMITS ARE REQUIRED 

Sidewalk Cafe Permit

If you want seating on private property apply for an “OUTDOOR DINING” permit through the Bureau of Buildings. Apply for a Building permit using an architectural drawing of your space and layout. On the permit system, select Building Permit and then add outdoor dining in the description area.

Outdoor Dining Permit

Planter Permits 

Permits are required to place planters or other furnishing zone items upon a public sidewalk.  Proposed items must meet the color, size, and location guidelines set forth in New Rochelle City Code.  All submissions are subject to review by the departments of Development, Public Works, and the Municipal Arts Commission.

Planter Permit

Maria Restaurant and Dubrovnik Restaurant in New Rochelle receive 2021 Michelin Awards.

Michelin recently announced its Bib Gourmand Guide winners in New York and 13 Westchester restaurants made the list. Two of them are in New Rochelle.

Never heard of the Bib Gourmand Guide? Think of it as a (much) less expensive, (much) less fancy version of the Michelin Guide. The restaurants on the Bib Gourmand offer quality food at a very reasonable price.