Festive Tree Ceremony Illuminates Memorial Plaza The holiday season is in full swing, and to kick it off, the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony last week at the corner of Memorial and Main.  A light snowfall started up as families gathered to celebrate, joined by local officials, NRCC representatives, and a real-live Grinch. Cookies and cocoa served by volunteers from the New Rochelle High School Key Club and Honors Society kept off the … [Read more...]

Registration is now open for Ring in the New Year at Noon @ New Roc  Date: Tuesday, December 31stTime: 10:30 a.m. til 12:30 p.m.Who: Children ages 2–10 Activities: Kids and parents will enjoy balloon twisting, magic, music, arts and crafts, face painting, clowns, snacks, dancing, games, rides, and giveaways, with an exciting noon-time countdown and 3,500 plus balloon release in the Times Square-inspired atmosphere of New Roc. This year's event will … [Read more...]

December Vacation WeekFree Programs at the New Rochelle Public Library Thursday, December 26 Family Film: Toy Story 4 2:00 pm – 3:40 The 20019 film continues the story of Woody, who has always been confident about his place in the world and his role taking care of Andy and Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy named Forky to her room, a road-trip adventure with old and new friends shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. The G-rated film runs 100 minutes. Ossie Davis … [Read more...]

Thousands Flock Downtown for Turkey Day Parade The 56th annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled down North Ave on November 23, spanning a mile from New Rochelle High School to Bonnefoy Place. More than 1,000 marchers strong, the parade put the very best of New Rochelle’s culture and community on display. Dancers of all ages stepped in sync, including a lively squad of kids and teens from South Division Street studio Rooftop Rhythms. Marching bands and chanting athletes showed … [Read more...]

Rocky the Raccoon Helps Young Readers Explore New Rochelle It’s National Picture Book Month, celebrating the stories that help kids explore the universe right from their own backyards. And in downtown New Rochelle, there’s more to explore than ever. That’s the message of Marisa Boan’s colorful book, Downtown New Rochelle Wanderlust. Rocky, named for Norman Rockwell, is the most adventurous animal in Ward Acres Park. He’s brave enough to explore the whole city and delighted to discover … [Read more...]

The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming 56th Annual Thanksgiving Parade New Rochelle, NY - The Chamber of Commerce of New Rochelle is again partnering with the City of New Rochelle to host the 56th Annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, Nov. 23rd. This year’s Grand Marshal is The New York Empire, the only professional sports team to call New Rochelle home and 2019 Champions of the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL). The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. on North Avenue at … [Read more...]

FALL FESTIVAL 1 - Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Window Painting & Mask Making: Families with children ages 8 – 12 years are invited to paint seasonal scenes for Halloween and Thanksgiving on the windows of downtown businesses, beginning at 10:00 am. A mask-making workshop geared for younger children will take place in Library Green at the Market. In the event of inclement weather, a rain makeup date will be available by calling 654-2116.  Families must pre-register … [Read more...]

Several downtown businesses and artists are participating in this weekend's NRCA ArtsFest.  ArtsFest kicks off Friday Oct. 4th with an Oktoberfest Gallery Hop. Stop by Diner Brew, Enchanted Flowers, Flowers by Sutton, Lord and Andra, and Handcrafted Catering for a free sample of local brew.  Then on Saturday hop on the trolley for a culture tour, experience the New Rochelle Walk of Fame, and at the New Rochelle Farmers Market enjoy … [Read more...]

Written by: Ralph DiBart, New Rochelle Downtown BID. Introducing the community, especially our school district, to emerging technology is one of the missions of the New Rochelle BID’s initiative IDEA New Rochelle. IDEA participated in the inaugural STEAM & Families Science Festival, sponsored by Bayer, at the Albert Leonard Middle School (ALMS). Earlier this year New Rochelle BID’s IDEA New Rochelle sponsored initiative linked up CodeScty and the New Rochelle High School Math … [Read more...]

Written by: Amanda Tarantino, New Rochelle High School. Students from our middle schools and high school participated in two VR workshops organized and sponsored by the New Rochelle Downtown BID at IDEA Lab, hosted by artists Christopher Logan and Tony Patrick. In both sessions, students created their own virtual world using VR equipment and Google’s Tilt Brush, a software which allows each student to draw freely while navigating in VR space. Students began creating preliminary drawings … [Read more...]