NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, they now can indulge for a good cause, thanks to Sandi Murray, Patti Romeo and the rest of the Strides breast cancer relay team. They will host their 7th annual bake sale on Thursday, Oct. 15 at New Rochelle City Hall from 9 a.m. until noon (or the sweets run out.) "We've been doing the walk for quite some time ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Fall Leaf Collection will begin in the City of New Rochelle on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and conclude at the end of December. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 lbs. for collection. Remember: Loose leaves will not be picked up.This year, weekly leaf collection will follow four routes. Bags and containers can be ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With nearly three square miles of the city's total area being water, New Rochelle is seeking community input as to how best develop its coast along the Long Island Sound.Residents and business owners are invited to join the City of New Rochelle on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 PM at Five Islands Park's Indoor Pavilion to offer input into the creation of the City's Local ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – A beloved park is getting a new name this weekend, when County and City officials will rename the Library Green Park in honor of the late actor and activist Ruby Dee. All are invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, October 10 at 3PM.After Miss Dee’s passing in June 2014, the New Rochelle community sought a way to ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With Hurricane Joaquin making headlines, now is as good a time as ever to make sure you and your family are well prepared to deal with a similar emergency as we move into the heart of hurricane season."People need to just be prepared, ready themselves and their family." says Omar Small, Deputy City Manager. "That preparedness helps us out ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Residents of New Rochelle are invited to contribute their ideas for New Rochelle’s future at the next EnvisioNR meeting on MondayMonday, Sep. 28 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The event will be held at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital Auditorium, located on 29 Glover Place.The goal of the meeting is discuss the city-wide Issues and opportunities that EnvisioNR ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- For Westchester fans of the arts, New Rochelle's 7th annual Artsfest promises a weekend of celebrating the area's vibrant visual and performing arts culture."New Rochelle has a history of being a center for the arts," says Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. "The arts are really integral to the city's identity. ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – For New Rochelle residents looking to enjoy the last few weekends of summer-like weather, the city’s street fair promises food, music, and fun for the whole family.Now in its third year, the New Rochelle Street Fair and Music Festival will take place this Sunday Sep. 13th from 11am-5pm. Main St. will be blocked off between North Ave. and Centre Ave., with activities ...