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November 27, 2024
 The 60th Annual Thanksgiving Parade kicked off on Saturday, November 23, cheered on by crowds lining North Avenue. Presented by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and City of New Rochelle, the parade featured Grand Marshal Ray Rice and 107 marching groups in 4 divisions, 8 giant balloons- including our Hometown Hero Mighty Mouse, 10 bands, 9 floats, vintage cars, superheroes, NRPD, NRFD, schools and community organizations and over 125 volunteers. Thanks to all who made it an amazing day!
The parade broadcast will be replayed Thanksgiving Day and weekend on NRTV cable channels Optimum 75 and Verizon 28, and streamed on demand on the City website.
REMINDER: City offices are closed Thursday and Friday. Alternate side parking and meter parking rules are suspended Thanksgiving Day.
2024 HOLIDAY MARKET OPENS SUNDAY DECEMBER 1!
 This year, we're turning up the excitement with a bigger and better market featuring over 60 vendors from New Rochelle and beyond. Live music and dazzling performances will keep you entertained, enjoy culinary delights from our food truck village, and don't forget to lace up your skates and take a spin on the outdoor ice-skating rink. The New Rochelle Holiday Market takes pride in supporting MWBE businesses (Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises), with a special focus on New Rochelle businesses, makers, and entrepreneurs.
NOVEMBER EVENTS RECAP
Lemke Park renamed for James C. Stowe
City officials together with the family, neighbors and friends of the late New Rochelle City Council Member James C. Stowe gathered on Friday, November 15 for the official renaming of Lemke Park in Rochelle Heights as James C Stowe Park.
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Veterans Day 2024
This year's ceremony was hosted at American Legion Post 8 and presented by Post 8, UVMPA, and the City of New Rochelle Veterans Advisory Committee.
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Veterans Resource webpage
In support of the brave members of the military who have served our country, the City has established a list of local resources, helplines, and services designed to meet their unique needs for healthcare, benefits, employment, housing, support, and more.
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New Rochelle Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning
REMINDER: A number of streets in the Historic District south of Fifth Avenue between North and Potter will be closed to through traffic from 8 AM to 11 AM and some portions will be closed to vehicles entirely for the New Rochelle Turkey Trot race. The race start and finish is at the Hamilton Avenue parking lot. Please observe posted parking restrictions and detours.
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Free 2-hour holiday parking downtown Dec 1-31
In continuation of a holiday tradition and to promote holiday shopping in New Rochelle, enjoy two hours of free holiday parking at City Hall, Lawn Avenue, Library, Library South, North Avenue @Thruway, Prospect Street, and Union Avenue. Normal parking regulations will resume in these lots on January 1, 2025.
Free Parking for Holiday Market at Transit Center Garage
Two hours of free parking is available on the rooftop deck of the New Rochelle Transit Center Garage for shoppers at the City’s new Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station, effective during market hours Dec 1- 22, 2024, weekdays 4- 8PM and weekends 12- 8PM. For more information on the Holiday Market visit their website.
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"Burn off the Bird" holiday hike at Ward Acres
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend, hike in the accredited trail system of Ward Acres Park, lead by experienced L.L.Bean trail guides. For New Rochelle residents of all ages! Two sessions available.
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New Rochelle Youth Bureau annual "Give a Gift"
The New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Youth Council and Maffei Landscape Inc. are sponsoring their Annual Give a Gift which provides gifts to children of New Rochelle families in need during the holiday season. Last year, the Youth Bureau provided gifts to over 300 New Rochelle children. Donation deadline is December 6, 2024.
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Drought Watch in effect
A Drought Warning is still in effect for our area per the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).To protect water resources, homeowners in regions under drought watch are encouraged to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use and follow additional tips.
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Hurricane Ida Home Repair & Reimbursement Program
Hurricane Ida made landfall in New York on September 1, 2021, impacting 10 counties with the bulk of the damage outside New York City occurring in Westchester. New York State's Ida Homeowner Repair and Reimbursement Program (IHRR) will help owners of 1 to 4 family homes to:
- Repair Hurricane Ida damage
- Receive reimbursement for completed repairs,* and
- Install resiliency measures like elevating mechanicals, floodproofing, flood vents, and sewer backflow valves.
Helpsy Textile Recycling offers home pickup
The City of New Rochelle, in collaboration with Westchester County, is proud to announce their partnership with Helpsy to offer a free and easy home pickup clothing and textile recycling service for the local community.
Accepted items include clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, luggage and stuffed animals. VIEW FULL LIST.
Pickups in New Rochelle will take place weekly by appointment on Saturdays between 7AM-5PM. Accommodations can be made for religious observances. Sign up at www.helpsy.co/newrochelleny or call 1-800-244-6350.
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Recycle Right App replaced
The Recycle Right app is being replaced by a new app, "Recycle Coach", a free mobile app from Westchester County that makes recycling and solid waste information more accessible. The City is in the process of transitioning to the new app so in the meantime, please refer to the DPW information booklet for collection information.
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Fall Leaf collection continues
Fall leaves can be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers anytime for pickup. Yard waste will no longer be accepted.
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PSA: No leaf piles!
Leaf piles in the street are NOT allowed and will not be collected. Leaf piles in streets block catch basins and create hazardous road conditions. It is against City Code for landscapers to blow leaves into the street or onto a City island.
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NRPD launches Special Needs Registry program
The New Rochelle Police Department has launched a new Special Needs Registry, aimed at improving communications and safety for individuals with special needs in our community.This voluntary registry allows families and caregivers to provide valuable information on challenges like mobility, communication, or mental health issues that will be readily available to Police Officers responding to a call for service.
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Work here!
Job postings and examinations for the City, City School District and New Rochelle Public Library are posted to the City website.
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Bid Opportunities
Learn about current bid and contract opportunities available by subscribing to be notified when new bids are added. Current listings include Audio & Entertainment Services for the 2024 Holiday Market, new fencing for Ward Acres Community Garden, supplying and planting trees, boiler repair and a Holiday Market Manager.
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Our Community Calendar calendar has the latest events from City departments and our community partners.
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