City E-news: LINC design workshops 3/4 & 6, Black History Month video, Citizens Police, Youth Employment, and more

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February 24, 2023


LINC Design Workshops- March 4 & 6

A new park is being planned for Memorial Highway and the City is seeking community input for design. Join in at one of two sessions, Saturday March 4 or Monday March 6.

The LINC Design Workshop

LINC workshop

Celebrating Black History Month at City Hall 

Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion interviewed eight City representatives on the significance of this important observance.

Watch video


DPW Commissioner Headshot

New Public Works commissioner

Wilfredo Melendez, P.E. has been named as the new Commissioner of Public Works, effective February 6. Mr. Melendez brings extensive municipal experience to the position, most recently from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, as well as from the private sector.

Read news release


ROADWAY ALERTS

North Avenue Bridge

North Avenue Bridge Replacement Project 

A three-year project by the New York State Thruway Authority to replace the North Avenue bridge is underway.  Starting in early March, bridge traffic will be narrowed to one lane in either direction. Reminder: Burling Lane is closed between North Avenue and May Street and there will be no left turn permitted onto Garden Street from North Avenue southbound. Please observe posted detours and travel carefully in the area.

NYS PROJECT WEBSITE


Echo Avenue

Echo Avenue update

Night work closures will take place on Echo Ave. between Main and Huguenot Streets on Friday, February 24 in addition to March 1 and March 6 from 10PM to 6AM, to conclude sanitary sewer upgrades. Please observe posted detours and travel carefully in the area.

 


PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS

Summer Youth Employment

Summer Youth Employment appplications now open

New Rochelle youth and young adults ages 14-24 are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Program. Five different programs are offered, each operating 20 or 25 hours per week for six weeks during July and August and paying $15.00 per hour. 

New this year: the "Access Equestrian" Employment Program provides special needs youth with job readiness skills training and actual work experience. 

The deadline to apply is May 12.

More info


Citizen Police Academy

Join the New Rochelle Police Department's Citizen Police Academy

Returning for the first time since COVID, registration is now open for the New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Classes run nine consecutive Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00 PM beginning March 8, 2023. Apply by February 28.

Register now


SAVE THE DATE

State of the City flyer

Restaurant Appreciation Week poster

New Rochelle Downtown BID Restaurant Appreciation Week March 10-17

New Rochelle Downtown BID Restaurant Appreciation Week returns for its second year! This community-focused program is an opportunity for customers to show their love and support for local restaurants while the beloved dining spots can show off their culinary specialties to their customers at the same time.

More than a dozen restaurants are offering $25 and $45 specials for Dine-In or Take-Out.

New Rochelle Downtown BID website


REMINDERS

Alternate Side Parking Enforcement Suspended 

Alternate Side Parking Regulations Winter Suspension Graphic

LIST OF STREETS


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

Job Alert

Adopt Clean Energy

vOLUNTEERS NEEDED

VACCINATION UPDATES

Flu and COVID vaccines, boosters

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

WC HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE