November 17, 2020 Thanksgiving 2020: Try Something Different for Dinner This Year Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller this year for most of us as we continue to follow the guidance on staying safe during the ongoing pandemic. Perhaps that makes it a great time to shake up the usual dinner plans and try something new. Here’s one great idea:  leave the cooking to someone else! Our Downtown chefs will be cooking for the day. The great culinary diversity of our Downtown eateries … [Read more...]

November 10, 2020 Downtown Honors Our Veterans with Dining Discounts and More The New Rochelle Downtown BID joins the nation this week in thanking veterans for their service and sacrifice. Local merchants and restaurateurs in our Downtown district have some special plans to honor our Vets this Wednesday as we observe Veterans Day. Many of our restaurants are cooking up discounts this Tuesday for meals, specials, and drinks. A number of them offer their discounts for veterans year … [Read more...]

November 2, 2020 Downtown Post Office delivers this week  While nearby eateries feed your spirit For decades—actually centuries—our Downtown Post Office now at North Avenue and Huguenot Street has been delivering mail service to the public. Located near New Roc City, North Ave, Anderson St and Huguenot St, it is a building with history and also great proximity. Lucky for you that when you come to take care of your mail, you will also find lots of places to stop for a … [Read more...]

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 were lifted onto the building site at 387 Huguenot. Last week, glass “skins” of windows were put on three different buildings and the shell of a swimming … [Read more...]

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 to #60 for Best College and 15 spots from #48 to #33 for Veterans. At a time when many parents and students are in need … [Read more...]

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 other merchants ready to help you celebrate the spirit of this month-long celebration. Stop … [Read more...]

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 homes that much more beautiful. From their amazing showroom, which is a renovated space that once housed a furniture company, TF Andrew sells to the … [Read more...]

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 tried the Roast Beef Sandwich from C-Town 538 Main St. yet? Popular not only because it is $6.99 but because, as their say their fans say, it … [Read more...]

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. Could it be because they have the latest styles and nice Opticians? “We’ve been inundated,” said the owner of Raymond Opticians at 521 Main St. The Manager of Envisage Opticals at 499 Main St. … [Read more...]

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, teens have been buying trendy sneakers for school wear, needed whether they will be learning in school or at home. Work boots and … [Read more...]