Newsletter

October 22, 2020 Progress Continues Downtown The leaves may be falling, but our cityscape continues to rise. Autumn is a great time to enjoy a walk in our beautiful city. While the changing leaves certainly add some beautiful color, the many construction projects around town add their own sense of awe. This week, full apartments […]

U.S. News and World Report Annual Rankings Recognize Monroe College’s Impact  U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings are out and it’s good news for Downtown’s Monroe College. The magazine’s 2021 Regional Universities North Survey ranks the college #1 for social mobility and #2 for economic diversity.  Monroe also rose  22 spots from #82

September 24, 2020 Downtown’s Diversity is its Strength:   Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes and honors the myriad contributions of Hispanic individuals and communities to our history and culture. Downtown New Rochelle’s diversity is its strength, and there is no shortage of wonderful restaurants and

September 15, 2020 We are growing where we are planted. Our Main Street merchants are helping everyone’s spaces stay on trend Something has been afoot in New Rochelle for the past 35+ years. TF Andrew, the multi-generational family business at 607 Main St/360 Huguenot St, has been helping regional homeowners, renters and builders make their

September 2, 2020 Its time for a good food picnic Sandwiches, Wraps and Panini abound in Downtown New Rochelle This weekend is just the right moment for you to have a socially-distanced picnic. That’s very easily done in New Rochelle because there are so many good Downtown picnic options that are really worth ordering. Have you

August 27, 2020 The eyes have it Main Street’s Opticians are very busy helping everyone see better It is always good to have a clear view of the new season. That’s what a lot of people seem to be thinking these days as our Downtown optical stores are reporting that they are busier than ever.

August 20, 2020 Back-to-school clothing and supplies are still on parents’ shopping lists Downtown’s Main Street Retail Merchants are providing new items This is the month before school, when families have started to shop for supplies like notebooks, pencils and hand sanitizer at the retail stores Downtown. At Four Seasons Clothing at 530A Main Street,

July 29, 2020 Construction Cranes Rev Up Downtown Another sign of life returning slowly back to some new sense of “normal” is the sight and sound of construction cranes busy once again Downtown. The cranes have become a regular part of the New Rochelle skyline, and a constant reminder of the great work underway to

July 9, 2020 Downtown’s Restaurants win Best in Westchester With so many wonderful eateries in the County, this is big. NRBID Downtown Top Chefs have bested the competition to win top spots on Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester for 2020. Alvin’s and Friends at 31 Memorial highway has won for the second year in a row in

July 1, 2020 Independence Day is a time to note our small business owners’ super-hero qualities. We have hundreds of independent Downtown business people working daily to provide services, meals, and products to the community. The essence of being a business owner in America has always been infused with independence and freedom. Never more than