Goodwill Store Opens in New Rochelle

City Manager Chuck Strome, Mayor Noam Bramson and many others from City Hall were on hand Thursday to cut the ribbon for a new 14,000 square foot Goodwill store in New Rochelle.

The store—located 8 Joyce Road, next to ShopRite on Palmer Avenue— opened to crowds waiting outside to shop.

Resident Rosemary McLaughlin made the first purchase—a pair of pants for her son. "I saw them and they were just beckoning," said McLaughlin, "They will fit my son and he will be happy."

Goodwill stores have seen an increase in revenue since the recession hit, as more people look to buy second hand. The total retail store sales have increased 9 percent from June 2010 compared to June 2009, according to a press release.

Donated goods are tax deductible and are accepted at the store anytime.  Goodwill accepts clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, household goods, linens, computers, books, and working appliances and electronics.

The store offers a mix of brand new clothing with the tags still attached, to gently used furniture, accessories,  shoes and more.

There are three other Goodwill stores in Westchester, but this is the first southern Westchester location.

Goodwill's mission is to help people gain employment through training and services. The store will be open every day from  10 am–8pm.