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December 6, 2024
2024 HOLIDAY MARKET OPEN DAILY THROUGH DEC 22
 Featuring over 45 vendors, live music and dazzling performances, culinary delights from our food truck village and an 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. Market hours are weekdays 4-8PM, weekends 12-8PM.
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 parking at the City Hall, Lawn Avenue, Library, Library South, North Avenue @Thruway, Prospect Street, and Union Avenue lots.
Free Holiday Market Parking 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 Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station, effective during market hours through Dec. 22, 2024, weekdays 4- 8PM and weekends 12- 8PM. For more information visit the Holiday Market website.
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AI-powered Chatbot launched for City website
The City of New Rochelle announced this week the launch of “Rochelle”, an advanced, AI-powered chatbot for the City’s website newrochelleny.com. This innovative- and multilingual- customer service tool will make it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and visitors to find the information and services they need 24/7/365, streamlining access to vital resources. READ ON
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Rudolph Rocs New Ro- Saturday, December 7, 2-4PM
Join us at Ruby Dee Park, at the annual Rudolph Rocs New Ro. Inflatables, dance performances, make-a-gift, crafts and more! Dress like a reindeer; antlers will be provided. Followed by the Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Lighting at Memorial Plaza at 4:30PM.
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Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting- December 7, 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 7th is going to be LIT! Join us for the Holiday Lighting at 4:30 in Memorial Plaza.
Get your photo with Santa after he arrives on a firetruck - thanks to the NRFD - with FREE hot chocolate & cookies, holiday handouts and photo ops for all!
There will be performances by Songcatchers and the Juan Ruiz Mariachi Band.
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Santa's Parks Tour- December 14
Meet Santa, Saturday, December 14th starting at 9:30AM at Santa's Parks Tour, visiting a park near you! Here's the schedule- see you there!
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Kids Roc'N New Year Party- December 31 at 11AM
Celebrate with us on Tuesday December 31st from 11am -12pm at Ryan Sinkfield Park, 18 Brook St. This free event for New Rochelle youth features music, hot cocoa bar, the Bubble Bus and a confetti countdown. For more information call the Parks & Recreation Department at 914-654-2087.
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Save the date: New Year's Eve at Anderson Plaza
Welcome in 2025 at the second annual New Year's Eve Kickoff Party in the Vanguard District, Tuesday, December 31 starting at 8PM. Stay tuned for details!
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HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program
Are you having trouble paying your home heating bills? Affording staying cool in summer? Paying for needed repairs or to improve your home's heating and cooling efficiency to reduce costs? There are programs that can help. GET INFO
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Need assistance with your water bill?
Veolia’s Water Affordability Program is the first program in New York to offer eligible water utility customers a monthly bill discount. If you qualify, the discount will be applied to your meter facility charge, which can account for up to 25% of an average residential bill. LEARN MORE
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NYPA Energy Education and Weatherization Workshop
Join the New York Power Authority and the City of New Rochelle for a hands-on, no-cost Energy Education Weatherization Workshop at the New Rochelle Public Library. Learn how to save money and energy. Limited spaces available. REGISTER HERE
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Webster Avenue roadway restoration Dec 9-13
Veolia Water will be restoring the Webster Avenue roadway from Mayflower to Lincoln Ave. next week, December 9-13.
There will be no parking allowed from 8AM to 4PM. Please observe posted parking restrictions. Expect partial closures and detours during work hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
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South Division Street Closure
Due to construction, South Division Street will be closed between Main Street and Leroy Place for the next few weeks.
Access the Prospect Street Parking Lot via Centre Avenue to shop local businesses and enjoy two hours of free parking 9AM to 9PM.
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Glen Island Approach Bridge Rehabilitation Project underway
Westchester County's Glen Island Bridge Reconstruction Project will provide much needed safety improvements, upgrading the bridge deck, providing steel repairs, electrical and mechanical upgrades, new masonry and painting, and sidewalk replacement. During construction, a temporary bridge will be built to the north of the permanent bridge so that the community can continue to enjoy Glen Island Park while repairs are underway. This will expedite the construction schedule, increase safety, and ensure that disruptions to visitors and mariners are minimal. Work will take place during the day and on some nights.
Visit the PROJECT INFORMATION PAGE for more details.
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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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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 Special Needs Registry program
The New Rochelle Police Department's new Special Needs Registry is 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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Stay current!
Our Community Calendar calendar has the latest events from City departments and our community partners.
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