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May 23, 2025
 All welcome to join this Memorial Day weekend in honoring the brave members of the military who gave their lives in service to our country.
Waterfront parks open Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the official opening of New Rochelle’s waterfront parks -- open to residents and visitors on weekends and holidays, starting Saturday, May 24, through Saturday, June 28. Weekend and holiday parking admittance at Hudson Park, Joe Curtis Five Islands Park and Davenport Park is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The official weekend opening includes Hudson Beach admittance, outdoor showers, the opening of the Hudson Park Café on the sundeck, public restrooms and staffed parking lots, ensuring public parking and amenities for all park visitors. From June 28th through Labor Day, September 1st, New Rochelle’s waterfront parks will be open 7 days per week, from 7AM to 7PM.
Downtown REC opens at New Roc
On Monday, May 5, the City of New Rochelle celebrated the official ribbon-cutting of its first-ever Downtown Recreation Center, a new community activity and events hub developed by the Department of Parks and Recreation with the support of Audi of New Rochelle. Located on the second floor of the New Roc building in the Vanguard District, this dynamic 3,000 square-foot facility is the first indoor recreation space of its kind in the downtown corridor.
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NRPD Dedicates Marine 2 Patrol Boat in honor of P.O. Kathleen O'Connor-Funigiello
A Ground Zero volunteer, Officer O’Connor-Funigiello passed in 2018 from a 9/11-related illness. “Dedicating Police boats in honor of fallen officers is a police tradition that reflects the deep respect and remembrance law enforcement agencies have for those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said New Rochelle Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola.
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NRPD Memorial and Awards Ceremony
The New Rochelle Police Department held its Memorial & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at the Greentree Country Club. City and Police officials gathered with families, friends and community leaders to pay tribute to the New Rochelle Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognize the distinguished accomplishments of current department members. Congratulations to all awardees!
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Haitian Heritage Month Recognition
The City of New Rochelle held its annual Haitian Heritage Month recognition event on Thursday May 15, celebrating the rich history, traditions and contributions and achievements of Haitian Americans in the City and beyond.
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Celebrating our Public Works employees during DPW week
This year's theme is "People, Purpose, Presence", acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Department of Public Works Employees across all bureaus including Administration, Engineering, Traffic Services, Sanitation and Recycling, Sewers and Drains, Streets and Highways, Forestry, Property & Grounds, Central Garage and more. During the annual Touch a Truck event on May 12, the public had an up-close look at Public Works equipment.
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Council Community Meetings- Recap
Thank you to everyone who came out to the neighborhood district meetings. If you were unable to attend, click on the link below to see the presentations and power points for each district.
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NYS Thruway Traffic Alert for May 27:
Overnight construction on North Ave Bridge starts 5/27, requiring multiple stoppages on I-95 and North Avenue.Two Lanes on I-95 in each direction will close for four nights from 10PM to 5AM to facilitate work. Seek alternate routes around the work zone to avoid delays.
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Teen movie night- May 30
Teens ages 13-19: Grab your blanket and come out for movie night at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green on Friday, May 30 at 8PM featuring “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”. RSVP for free popcorn at the link below! Presented by the New Rochelle Youth Bureau and Youth Council, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Welcoming back the Goats at Ward Acres Park
In honor of the return of the goats to Ward Acres Park, the City of New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation and the Ward Acres Conservancy present "Hands and Hooves" Sustainability Festival in Ward Acres Park on Saturday, June 7th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Enjoy exhibits by local partners and vendors, live music, food trucks, demonstrations, nature and historical walks, and more.From the festival site it will be a short walk to the area where a herd of about 30 goats can be observed eating their way through dense invasive plant growth.
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Pride Festival
All welcome to New Rochelle's annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 7 from 2-7PM featuring carnival games, food, vendors and more! Happening at a new location- Anderson Plaza- in Downtown from 2-7 PM.
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Downtown Summer Sizzle Concerts return!
Downtown Summer Sizzle kicks off on June 7 at 6:30PM at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green with a performance by the Dancing Queen Band- disco, funk and pop!
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Flag Day Celebration- June 13
All welcome to the Flag Day celebration at City Hall. Join us on the front steps at 10AM on Friday, June 13.
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Help improve CircuitNR for residents and visitors!
The City of New Rochelle was awarded a Clean Mobility Grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to plan for improvements to CircuitNR and explore other energy efficient and zero emissions modes of transportation. The goal is to enhance and encourage the use of shared transportation within the City. Your feedback is important to improve CircuitNR services in New Rochelle- providing faster routes to key origin and destination points while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Help us by taking the survey by May 25.
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Veolia hydrant flushing begins
Over the next several weeks, Veolia crews will be flushing fire hydrants and blow offs in the City of New Rochelle. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Workers will be carrying company identification cards for your security.
- Hydrant flushing may temporarily cause slight discoloration of water and a decrease in water pressure.
- Check your cold water for discoloration. If you experience discoloration of water, please run your cold water in a basement sink for 15-20 minutes. This should clear your problem.
- If the water is discolored, please flush your line as mentioned above before attempting to do any laundry.
Click here to learn more from Veolia.
To view the current list of flushing locations, visit newrochelleny.com/hydrantflushing
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Youth Bureau seasonal jobs
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team!
**Camp Directors
**Assistant Camp Directors
**Activity Instructors (Sports, Dance, Art, STEM, & more!)
If you have a love for working with kids and are excited to bring your expertise to our camp, we want to hear from you! Whether you have experience in sports, dance, art, STEM, or other exciting activities, we’d love to have you on our team. Contact the New Rochelle Youth Bureau for more information at (914) 654-2045
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Work for Parks & Rec this summer
Applications are now being accepted for New Rochelle Parks and Recreation summer job positions. Lifeguards, camp counselors, and park managers and attendants are just some of the opportunities to be filled.
New Rochelle residency is required except for the Aquatics positions as noted. Parks and Aquatics positions may require evening and/or weekend hours.
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Parks & Recreation offers various camp activities this summer!
For the first time ever, the Department of Parks & Recreation is offering bus transportation as part of the camp registration process.
Additionally, as in the past, financial aid assistance & camp scholarships are available for eligible families.
Applications can be downloaded at newrochelleny.com/parks. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 914-654-2085 or via email at info@newrochelleny.com
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Camp N.O.W. for middle school students
The Youth Bureau offers Camp N.O.W. for students graduating 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Located at New Rochelle High School. this four-hour camp program meets Monday - Thursday (3 trips on 3 Fridays - Additional fee for trips) and features a variety of sports, passive and active games, the arts, STEAM, and special pre-teen-themed activities.
Applications can be downloaded at newrochelleny.com/campnow. For more information, contact the Youth Bureau at 914-654-2045 or via email at youthbureau@newrochelleny.com
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HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program
The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit opened on April 15, 2025.
If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.
In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND MORE 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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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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