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Master Barber Lounge had a simple idea: help local children begin the school year feeling prepared and confident. When owner Cody Gonzalez reached out to NRBID to ask how we could support the giveaway, we joined the downtown business as its community partner. NRBID helped bring the idea to the community through planning, grassroots outreach,

by Peter Katz The indoor virtual golfing brand Golf Lounge 18 is due to open a new location early next year at RXR’s One Clinton Park residential tower at 55 Clinton Place in New Rochelle. RXR says that Golf Lounge 18 has signed a lease for 7,700 square feet of space. RXR also says that Golf

The underrated gem in New Rochelle is in the midst of a substantial revitalization initiative that will make its 68 acres more accessible. July 2, 2026 | By Greta StuckeyWard Acres ParkPhoto by Jack Lee on Unsplash For generations, Ward Acres Park has been one of New Rochelle’s quiet treasures. Families stroll its wooded trails,

New Rochelle High School Forensics Teacher Scott Rubins gave his final crime scene final exam this year as he readies for retirement. For the exam, more than 200 New Rochelle High School juniors and seniors looked for clues to solve crimes on May 19. Cohorts of 40 students had less than an hour to search

By: Michael Young and Matt Pruznick 8:00 am on April 22, 2026 A new rendering has been unveiled for 260 North Avenue, a proposed 28-story residential tower in New Rochelle, Westchester County. Designed by Papp Architects for the 260 N LLC, the structure will yield 414 rental apartments in studio- to three-bedroom layouts. The project will also include a collection

A great turnout for Earth Week in Downtown New Rochelle! RXR, alongside @mayoryadiraramosherbert and the @newrodowntown, welcomed the community to the Plaza at Clinton Park for an afternoon centered on sustainability, wellness, and local connection. From eco-friendly food vendors and wellness experiences to hands-on activations and environmental resources, the event highlighted simple, impactful ways to

A popular brunch destination with several Long Island locales is expanding into Westchester, with plans to open its first county location in a downtown residential tower.   Toast Coffee + Kitchen has signed a lease at One Clinton Park, a residential tower in New Rochelle developed by RXR, where it will occupy about 5,000 square feet on

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A premier indoor pickleball club franchise called PickleRage, featuring 13 courts, opens in New Rochelle on March 26. March 23, 2026   |By Veronika Stetska Get ready for a new and improved venue, pickleball enthusiasts! Founded in 2023, PickleRage pickleball clubs are available in premium locations across the country, and New Rochelle is next in line. The 42,000-square-foot climate-controlled

These seven restaurants and bars in New Rochelle serve up discounted cocktails, wine, beer, and small snacks. March 12, 2026   |By Nicholas Basile, Sarah Longstreth and Veronika Stetska Whether you’re working, living, or just passing through New Rochelle, be sure to check out these seven happy hours in the city.