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September 2, 2022
CITY NEWS
Holiday collection schedule next week; DPW summer pickup hours continue until Sept. 9
Next week will follow a holiday collection schedule due to Labor Day: Tuesday: Garbage North. Wednesday: Garbage South. Thursday: Garbage & Paper North. Friday: Garbage & Paper South. Please continue to place materials curbside by 6AM until Friday, September 9. Beginning Monday, September 12, pickup time will start at 7AM.
NRPD Back-to-School Traffic Safety PSA
Schools open Wednesday, Sept. 7. The New Rochelle Police Department reminds the community to please drive carefully and keep our children safe. View the videos on the NRPD Facebook page or click on these links to watch in English and Spanish.
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Notice to Westchester Power subcribers
The Westchester Power program electricity service will resume in November, ending the current pause during which customers returned to Con Edison supply. The program rates of 15.128 cents per kWh for 100% NYS renewable supply and 13.364 cents for standard supply will be fixed until meter read dates in November 2024.
The program notification letter will be mailed later this month. Sustainable Westchester will be hosting information sessions about the program and the new contract including rates, eligibility, and more. Check their website for upcoming dates: Sustainable Westchester Events.
Arts contest announced for North Avenue bridge
Graphic illustrators wanted! Contest entries now being accepted for vinyl art illustration to be installed on the “blue wall” on North Avenue near the New Rochelle Train Station. Submissions should depict the City’s vibrant arts scene and also serve as wayfinding to the train station. Applications open until September 28. Learn more www.newrochelleny.com/bluewall
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Summer Youth Employment wraps up
This summer, over 250 young residents ages 14-24 took part in the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Program, working in recreation, office, maintenance, data entry, food and personal care fields. Four specialized “Learn and Earn” programs gave participants a firsthand look at potential vocations.
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Youth Bureau hosts backpack giveaway
Members of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners, City administration and staff gave out 600 backpacks with school supplies to children in elementary through high school on Wednesday, August 31. This first annual Back-to-School Bash took place in front of City Hall where families enjoyed music, games, and ice cream from Mister Softee. The event was sponsored in part by Veolia and J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. and supported by summer youth interns who returned to help out.
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New coed soccer league begins Sept 7
Adult soccer players: are you looking for a local league to play in weekly? Sign up for the new Animeca Coed League. Adults 18 and older with all skill levels are welcome. Come as an individual and be placed on a team, or bring your team to the league. All games are played at Flowers City Park. League kickoff event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8pm at Flowers City Park. www.animecasports.com
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9/11 Serve + Remember
Iona University will be a major hub for Volunteer New York!'s 12th annual 9/11: Serve + Remember event on Sunday, September 11. Online registration is now open for individuals, families and groups for two 90-minute shifts between 10 AM and 2 PM at Spellman Hall, 715 North Ave.
For ways to give back in New Rochelle as part of 9/11 Day or to search dozens of active volunteer opportunities throughout the City as part of the Volunteer New Rochelle program, visit volunteernewyork.org/newrochelle
9/11 Candelight Vigil - 7PM
Annual 9/11 service will be held at the American Legion Post 8, 112 North Ave. on Sunday, September 11.
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New Rochelle IDA announced as "Presenting Sponsor" for 9th annual New Rochelle Street Fair
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 Development Agency (IDA) as Presenting Sponsor of the Fair, being held on September 18, 2022 from 11 AM to 5 PM surrounding City Hall.
Volunteers wanted! Sign up now to help at the fair.
First-time home buyer Down Payment Assistance Program forum- Sept. 21
This initiative offers eligible, first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers down payment assistance in purchasing an owner-occupied, single family residence. Event will be held at City Hall, 5:30-7:30 PM.
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Monthly concert series at New Rochelle Public Library starts Friday, September 9
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Bill Steely and Where’s Dave Band country and Americana music- Sept. 9
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Counterpoint, all-female a capella singing group- Oct. 14
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Firey String Sisters! string, ensemble playing and improv- Nov. 4
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The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band- Dec. 2
All concerts begin at 7:00 PM and will take place in the Ossie Davis Theatre at the Main Library, 1 Library Plaza. Programs free, registration requested. Learn more
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Input needed for flooding and drainage analysis
Submit your information by Sept. 15
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.
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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. Enter by September 21, 2022.
Vendors wanted for 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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Car-free day is coming up. Take the car-free pledge!
Sign up now to take the pledge to be car-free on Thursday, September 22.
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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L.L. Bean Discovery Programs at Five Islands Park continue
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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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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The Westchester County Department of Health website has information as well as dates for upcoming vaccine clinics.
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COVID-19 testing
Click on the box below to find a testing or vaccine site near you, or call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
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