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 transform our Downtown community. You can see them shining in the summer sun on Maple Avenue, Division Street and Le Count Place. If you haven’t taken a walk in the … [Read more...]

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 the Caribbean Specialties category and Juicy Chicken at 6 Division Street has landed the top honors for their Roasted Chicken. Hot … [Read more...]

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 in the recent months have hard work, dedication, and commitment been what carries our entrepreneurs to this moment. Like those who came before … [Read more...]

June 24, 2020 Reopening continues to bring services back into our lives Westchester Nails it with Phase Three: Polishing resumes, Hair salons cut hair not hours, and Restaurants welcome back their diners—inside. This certainly has been a time when getting back to your roots was not about genealogy. Anyone who ever hid some grey is relieved as the barbers and stylists continue to fill schedules and repair self-done cut and color jobs. With safely spaced seating, mani-pedis … [Read more...]

June 17, 2020 Downtown Restaurants are serving it up outside Summer dining is coming back to Division Street and City will test a new program there What a joy it is to sit outside and be served again by a professional server. Did you ever think you would want a little breeze with your steak as much as you do now? The NRBID Restaurants have been moving outside into a socially distanced framework. Wooden Spoon, Modern 310 and Magno’s Grill have expanded their outdoor seating. You’ll see … [Read more...]

June 7, 2020 As we usher in June, doors are Re-opening By supporting our Downtown businesses, we are helping everyone pivot into the next phases The trends are continuing to move favorably and this means that our NRBID merchants are hard at work adapting and making sure all is safe so that we diners and shoppers can participate in the gentle waves of Re-opening.  Once again we will experience the simple act of selecting something lovely--in a brick and mortar place. We will be … [Read more...]

May 27, 2020 In phases, our Downtown Businesses are Beginning to Re-open Since it is still Spring, we hope for a “re-blooming” of business. As we all have been hoping for, Downtown New Rochelle qualifies for Phase One of the New York State Forward re-opening plan. Our retail merchants now will be able to begin take-out/curbside/in-store pickup/drop off sales. Our NRBID and business owners continue to watch State and County stats, listen to the City’s lead and get set. For our New … [Read more...]

May 22, 2020 We are Finding a Prism of Ways to Celebrate With the season upon us, our graduations, birthdays, memorials, engagements, weddings and Celebrations of Life are looking safer—and smaller. Yet any size event is made that much more memorable with food.  That’s why our Downtown Restaurants are stepping up to provide an international array of authentic flavors for your new kind of parties. Whether it is a Zoom event or a backyard small group of 10, we have more than a … [Read more...]

May 12, 2020 State and County Data to Guide City’s Reopening New Rochelle’s Downtown merchants have shown great tenacity and creativity in recent weeks as the unfolding pandemic challenged both personal and professional routines.  The lessons learned along the way will surely change “business as usual” for many merchants, enabling many to one day return stronger than ever. Until then, we can all help make a difference within our local community by showing our support to the … [Read more...]

May 5, 2020 Doing good does good — for everyone involved. Downtown businesses contribute servicesto honor and help. In the midst of their own reinventions, so many of our businesses are contributing to the community. Quietly. They are cooking for thousands. They are donating meals to hospital workers, first responders, and families in need. They are participating in the City’s gift card program NourishAll. The list goes on. How does this good work happen? … [Read more...]