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July 27, 2022


THIS WEEK

Job Fair at City Hall- Thursday afternoon

The City of New Rochelle and the First Source Referral Center invite residents to a job fair at City Hall on July 28, 2022 from 12-3:00 pm.  Opportunities are available in construction, retail, restaurants, home health care, and more. Call 914-365-2454 for more information.

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Cone with a Cop

NRPD PACT Unit brings Mister Softee to neighborhoods

Thursday, July 28th - 6pm - 8pm Hudson Park, Ruby Dee Park at Library Green

Upcoming dates: August 11th - 6-8PM  Stephenson Park, Parkside Place, and Huguenot Children Library; August 13th - 1-3PM Pinebrook Park and Lincoln Park; August 25th- 6-8PM Peter Bracey Apartments, Heritage Homes, Queens City Towers (50 Sickles Ave) and 111 Lockwood Ave

Additional stops possible between locations! 


Lighted Boat Parade

Lighted Boat Parade July 30

Bright and beautiful boats will parade through New Rochelle Harbor from Hudson Park to Neptune Park.  

Boats from all marinas are welcome to join. For more information contact Captain Salvatore Gugliara at 914-235-6930.  www.NewRochelleNY.com/Marina

Best viewing at Hudson and Neptune Parks.


CITY NEWS

Anderson Street Groundbreaking

$4M transformation of Anderson Street and Plaza underway

An innovative public-private partnership between developers Wilder Balter Partners and LMXD, and the City of New Rochelle brings construction of a $4M transformation of Anderson Plaza and Street in downtown New Rochelle that is expected to be a bellwether for the city’s continued evolution as an inclusive, forward-thinking walkable city. 

More details

1 Clinton Place ribbon cutting

Ribbon-cutting at One Clinton Park kicks off contest for free 12-month lease

City officials and representatives from Master Developer RXR cut the ribbon for One Clinton Park, RXR's newest residential tower and their third in downtown New Rochelle. The 28-story 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.

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2022 One Clinton Park Apartment Contest

Social media competition gives artists and creative entrepreneurs the opportunity to live rent-free in a luxury studio apartment at One Clinton Park for one year.


Finance Department receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2022 budget

This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents the commitment of the City and Finance Department staff to produce a budget document that meets nationally recognized criteria as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and communications device. Congratulations!

News release


Summer recess

Come out to play at Fosina Field

Residents are invited to enjoy open space on Fosina Field at Flowers City Park on Monday nights through mid- August. No reservations or fees are required- just bring your own ball or sports equipment and come on down! 


SUMMER HAPPENINGS

NRPD National Night Out

Summer Concert Series

FREE Summer Sounds Concert Series

Wednesdays & Fridays! 

Hudson Park on Wednesdays, New Ro Parc (455 Main St) on Fridays. Food trucks will be on site! 

Concert schedule 

Outdoor Yoga at Hudson Park

Hudson Park Chidren's Greenhouse will be offering a free yoga class from 6-6:45PM prior to the Wednesday concerts.

Moonlight movies

Saturday night outdoor movies at New Ro Parc

Centrally located on Main Street near North Avenue (455 Main Street) in downtown New Rochelle, NewRo Parc is a welcoming outdoor venue featuring community and cultural events.

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LL Bean Archery Program

L.L. Bean Discovery Programs at Five Islands Park

Parks & Recreation partnership brings Discovery Programs in kayaking, paddle boarding and archery for kids & adults

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Friday Farmers Market

The New Rochelle Farmers Market brings small, local farms and small-scale food makers to the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM through October 28th. 


NEW ROCHELLE DOWNTOWN BID & LIBRARY EVENTS

International Music and Dance Festival at Ozzie Davis Theater

The six week festival offers a broad range of music and dance performances representing cultures from around the world. Each Tuesday evening, July 12 - August 16, at 7:00 pm, enjoy a live performance in the Ossie Davis Theater at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Lane, New Rochelle. View calendar

PIC*NIC Party in the Park

Presented by the New Rochelle Downtown BID and the New Rochelle Public LIbrary, featuring dinner specials from more than a dozen New Ro Downtown restaurants to dine on while enjoying family-friendly entertainment in the Park

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REMINDERS

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Gargage/Yard/Tag sales need permits!

Get yours from the City Clerk's office. The first one is free, but proof of insurance is required along with application submitted five days in advance of sale date.

Learn more

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Take the car-free pledge!

Car-Free Day is Thursday, September 22. Sign up now to take the pledge

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Vendors wanted for New Rochelle Street Fair Sept. 18

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Download application


Sound the alarm

Smoke detectors save lives. Get one free through 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 those in need in our community. For more information and to sign up to get a free smoke alarm installed visit SoundTheAlarm.org/MNYN or call (845) 673-1198.

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Arpa

ARPA funding application deadline extended to August 15

There's still time for businesses & non-profits. Businesses may also apply for Hazard Pay for their employees.

Apply now 


VACCINES

COVID-19 vaccine update

The Westchester County Health Department is offering free pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this summer. The vaccine clinics will be held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3PM, by appointment only, for children ages six months to five years. The vaccine clinics will be held at the Health Department, 134 Court Street, White Plains

More info

Find a Vaccine site- All ages

COVID-19 testing

Click on the boxes  below to find a testing or vaccine site near you, or call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.

Find a COVID-19 test center

Get free tests by mail

Monkeypox

The Westchester County Department of Health website has information on vaccine clinics including three clinics next week on Monday and Wednesday at St. John's Riverside Hospital. An additional clinic will be held at the LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center on Thursday, August 4.

Monkeypox info and vaccine clinics


Work local- we're hiring! 

Visit the City of New Rochelle's website for the latest job postings and to subscribe to posting alerts..

 Work Here 


Get community updates! 

New Rochelle Downtown BID

New Rochelle Public Library

City School District of New Rochelle

New Rochelle Council on the Arts 

New Rochelle Chmber of Commerce