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August 5, 2022
CITY NEWS
A Heat Advisory is in effect. Take precautions.
With a heat advisory now in effect for Westchester County and hot weather predicted for next week, residents are urged to be careful, especially when outside. While staying home in air conditioning is the safest option for the elderly during hot and humid weather, the Hugh Doyle Senior Center is open to seniors 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays. The New Rochelle Public Library also operates as a cooling center. Check their hours at www.nrpl.org.
Input needed for flooding and drainage analysis
To more fully identify drainage problem locations across the City's six watersheds, the City is soliciting input from property owners who have experienced severe flooding. A fillable form on the City website www.newrochelleny.com/flooding contains fields for uploading photos and videos and noting the locations of problem areas.
Basketball Camp and Tournament- Sat. 8/6 at Lincoln Park
This full-day event kicks off at 10AM with a Basketball Clinic for children ages 7-14. Trainers, players, coaches, and former local pro & collegiate athletes will be lending their services to work with the local youth community. Space still available!
Starting at 2PM, fans are invited to enjoy an adult basketball team tournament featuring the top teams in the NYC metro area.
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Glen Island Sand Art Competition- Saturday 8/6
Click on link below for more information and to register. 11AM-4PM
GLEN ISLAND BEACH
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Roadway paving underway
Weekly paving schedules will be posted online. Be sure to sign up for NewRoAlert messaging to hear about alerts for your neighborhood. Roadwork is done as conditions permit. Remember: as a safety precaution for workers on this and all other road projects, “Give ‘em a Brake” and travel carefully in work areas.
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ARPA funding application deadline extended to August 15
There's still time for businesses and non-profits to apply. Businesses may also apply for Hazard Pay for their employees.
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NRPD PACT Unit brings Mister Softee to neighborhoods
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. This event is sponsored by the City of New Rochelle's Industrial Development Agency.
Additional stops possible between locations!
NRPD National Night Out 2022
In celebration of National Night Out, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomed the community to their headquarters on Tuesday, August 2.
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"Taste of Union Avenue" expands diversity and inclusion
This first annual event was an opportunity for Hispanic/Latino business owners to welcome neighbors into stores and restaurants.
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2022 One Clinton Park Apartment Contest
This 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.
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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!
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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.
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VENDORS WANTED!
New Rochelle Street Fair
Last day to apply for the New Rochelle Street Fair is Friday, August 12.
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ArtsFest
The ArtsFest Artisan Market will return Saturday, October 22nd on the grounds of the historic Thomas Paine Cottage, and NRCA’s Artisan Market committee is now accepting applications. Deadline: August 31.
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Holiday Market
New Rochelle is getting in the Holiday Spirit and pulling out all the stops with this festive Holiday Market in a charming winter village setting at the New Rochelle Train Station. All we need is YOU as a VENDOR!
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Sandcastle
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!
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.
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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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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.
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NRCA Rotunda Gallery at City Hall Exhibit Reception August 9: Great Migration + Memorial Highway
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.
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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Take the car-free pledge!
Car-Free Day is Thursday, September 22. Sign up now to take the pledge
Monkeypox
The Westchester County Department of Health website has information as well as dates for upcoming vaccine clinics.
COVID-19 vaccine update
The Westchester County Health Department is offering free pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this summer, starting with children as young as six months. The vaccine clinics will be held at the Health Department, 134 Court Street, White Plains
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.
Work local- we're hiring!
Visit the City of New Rochelle's website for the latest job postings and to subscribe to posting alerts..
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
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