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Community fitness, thrifting, fall celebrations, opera, waterfront fun and live music Hello, Downtown Friends! Saturday, October 3 is shaping up to be a wonderful day to explore New Rochelle. From a community 5K and secondhand treasures to a neighborhood block party, autumn celebration, live Metropolitan Opera screening, waterfront festivities and evening music, there is something

Hello, Downtown Friends! While summer is still sizzling, join us in Downtown New Rochelle on August 29 for a full day of community, shopping, music, and dancing—beginning with the Local Love Market and ending with the Summer Sizzle finale featuring the fabulous Tito Puente Jr. Looking ahead, something special is on the horizon in New

A Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends, August is the perfect time to explore Downtown New Rochelle. This month’s lineup reflects the incredible diversity of our community—from fitness and wellness activities to free live music, authentic Japanese street food, and an evening of comedy. Whether you’re attending our Fitness & Wellness Festival, enjoying the Summer Sizzle

The countdown is on! After a summer of celebrating the world’s biggest game, we’re excited to welcome everyone to Downtown New Rochelle for the Summer of Soccer Finale Fest this Sunday. Whether you’re joining us for the festival, cheering on your favorite team at the World Cup Final Watch Party, or simply looking for a

🍽️ NRPL Foundation Event:Author Talk & Culinary Experience What if a cookbook author talk came with a tasting of the recipes—featuring dishes inspired by her NYC and Aspen restaurants? The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation is hosting Cocktails & Conversation with Sabrina Rudin, owner of Spring Café in New York City and author of Healthy

April is here — and so is Earth Month. From the Executive Director It’s a time to reflect on the small actions we can all take to keep our city clean, healthy, and welcoming.To celebrate, the New Rochelle Downtown BID and RXR are hosting an Earth Week Festival at the Plaza at Clinton Park on

From the Executive Director Spring technically arrives twice. Meteorologists marked it on March 1. Astronomers are waiting for the vernal equinox around March 20 — when day and night are nearly equal. So yes, spring has two official start dates — one on the calendar and one in the sky. But here in New Rochelle,

February brings a mix of support, culture, and connection to downtown New Rochelle—featuring a free 8-week coaching program for small businesses, 28 days of movies at Regal New Roc, and February highlights at the New Rochelle Public Library. Free 8-Month Business Coaching Program Now Open We’re pleased to highlight a valuable opportunity for small business

From the Executive Director One of the things I love most about living downtown in New Rochelle is how easy it is to support local businesses while taking care of yourself at the same time. As we head into the new year, I hope you’ll explore a few of the simple, feel-good options highlighted below—and

Thanksgiving Weekend in Downtown New Rochelle: Holiday Market, Breakfast with Santa & More Reasons to Visit Downtown is bursting with energy and tradition as Thanksgiving weekend arrives, offering a fresh reason to get out, connect, and try something new. Whether you’re making memories with family, meeting up with friends, or planning a festive outing, there’s