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New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment' New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment'
New Rochelle Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment' A city in Westchester has unveiled plans to redevelop its downtown with new shopping, dining, and entertainment, and create a new district.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, New Rochelle officials detailed its new Downtown Retail Strategy, which aims to create more bustling streets, job opportunities, and increased visitation to the city.  The plan includes the creation of the Vanguard District, which encompasses the area bounded by LeCount Place, Main Street, North Avenue, and Huguenot Street. The area will be a "vibrant hub" of retail, dining, and entertainmen…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative
Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative A pair of Hudson Valley communities have become the latest to be awarded millions to revitalize their downtown spaces and grow the economy. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both Ossining in Northern Westchester and Haverstraw in Rockland County have been awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization (DRI) award. The move comes as part of the fifth round of the DRI. According to state officials, "as part of DRI Round (Five), each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions are being awarded $20 million, to make for a total state commitment of $200 million in fundin…

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by Zak Failla
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Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Westchester Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Westchester
Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Westchester Construction has begun on a new affordable housing complex in Northern Westchester with 82 energy-efficient apartments. According to Governor Andrew Cuomo's office, work on the $51 million dollar development in downtown Peekskill at 645 Main Street began on Wednesday, Sept. 9.  The project is a part of his five-year, $20 million dollar affordable housing plan, which began in 2016 and is carried out by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. "Every New Yorker deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to call home," Cuomo said. "This new, energy-efficient development builds upon …

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by Christina Coulter
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Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard
Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard A city official is facing charges after an alleged physical altercation in a downtown New Rochelle elevator. City Development Commissioner Luiz Aragon was arrested and charged with second-degree harassment dating back to an incident on Friday, Oct. 25 in Trump Plaza, where he lives. Aragon allegedly was caught on camera shouting at a security guard delivering newspapers. He is scheduled to be arraigned in New Rochelle City Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29. In the video, Aragon can reportedly be seen demanding the security guard get off the elevator, stating that there was one elevator for staff m…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Moving On Up: New 24-Story Hotel Development Planned For The Heart Of New Rochelle Moving On Up: New 24-Story Hotel Development Planned For The Heart Of New Rochelle
Moving On Up: New 24-Story Hotel Development Planned For The Heart Of New Rochelle As the city continues a transformative downtown revitalization effort, New Rochelle officials have reached an agreement to “dramatically transform” downtown with the development of a new 24-story luxury hotel that will be the first of its kind in the lower Hudson Valley. The New Rochelle Planning Board approved the development of the TRYP Hotel by Wyndham, which will be the largest hotel constructed in Westchester in two decades. It will also be the first of its kind in the lower Hudson Valley. The 245,000-square-foot development will be located directly off I-95 at 115 Cedar Street, in the…

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by Zak Failla