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...]

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...]