City E-News! Dia de los Muertos, Halloween safety from NRPD, Development updates

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October 28, 2022


THIS WEEKEND

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NRPD videos offer tips for a safe Halloween

Officer Nicole DeCarlo teamed up with fellow officers Anthony Sabatino and Maria Vasquez and Detective Melissa Diniz to create a video with the department's top safety tips for Halloween.

“Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year for kids, and we want to be sure it’s a safe night as well,” said Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola. 

Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 15, Cub Scout Pack 1 and their families and Rochelle Heights neighbors for their support!

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CITY NEWS

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Italian Heritage Months at City Hall

This month, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion featured two videos recognizing City staff and officials for Hispanic Heritage Month and Italian Heritage Month.  

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Early Voting begins October 29

Westchester County registered voters are eligible to cast an early voting ballot at any of 23 designated early voting locations, including two in New Rochelle. Click on the box below for schedules and FAQs.

Westchester County Board of Elections


DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Winner

Free Rent Contest winner announced

Following a months-long social media competition, artist Mona Balgobin will live 12 months rent-free at RXR’s newest luxury residential ruilding, One Clinton Park, in Downtown New Rochelle.

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3Thirty3 Grand Opening

City and County officials joined with the Cappelli Organization to celebrate the grand opening of 3THIRTY3, a 28-story tower featuring 285 luxury apartments with world-class amenities plus high-end indoor and outdoor recreational spaces. 

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500 Main Street breaks ground

The 26-story, 477-unit, mixed-income residential complex in the downtown will deliver studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 24,000 square feet of amenity spaces, and will be the new home of the New York Covenant Church.119 units will be affordable.

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FROM THE YOUTH BUREAU

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Fall Youth Employment

Building on the tremendous success of its Summer Youth Employment program, the New Rochelle Youth Bureau has launched a similar program for six weeks during November and December. Open to youth and young adults ages 14-24.  

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Youth Court

Apply now for New Rochelle Youth Court- deadline extended  

Students in grades 8 through 10 can apply for this collaborative program between the NR Youth Bureau, Bar Association, Police Departments from New Rochelle and Pelham, and the Westchester County Department of Probation that gives needed supervision to first-time offenders ages 7-17. Students will be trained to serve as judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys handling cased diverted to them from the Westchester Family Court.

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Grandpas United mentoring program needs volunteers!

Volunteer grandpas wanted for a new intergenerational mentoring program matching granddads with New Rochelle boys and young men ages 8-21.

Apply now


REMINDERS

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First-time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program 

Learn more about New Rochelle's generous program that provides financial assistance to low to moderate income first-time homebuyers.

A Spanish Information session will be held on November 4 (Co-op and Condo Informational session).

Earlier sessions in English- Homebuyer Orientation and Co-op and Condo Information, and Spanish- Homebuyer Orientation can be viewed online

More info 


Paving Updates

Paving underway

View the weekly schedule online at www.newrochelleny.com/paving.

Please travel carefully in the area, and obey posted parking restrictions and roadway detours.

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Fire Prevention Tips and NRFD Video


Fall Leaf Collection

Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 lbs. Yard waste collection has ended. Please DO NOT mix branches in with fall leaves.


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VACCINATION UPDATES

Flu and COVID vaccine boosters

Book your vaccine visit, get information on COVID-19 testing and more at:

 Westchester County Health Department


Work local- we're hiring! 

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

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