New Rochelle Seeks Public Support for State Development Grant

NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The City of New Rochelle wants to get $10 million from the state to transform its downtown and is asking for the public’s help.

The State of New York Downtown Revitalization Initiative will invest $10 million in one Mid-Hudson community that it feels is in the best position to take the investment and spur job growth and attract future investment.

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To that end, the city wants the public to show its support by signing a change.org petition.

Mayor Noam Bramson, commenting on his blog, said the city’s downtown plan “is a near-perfect match for the DRI’s critieria. But only one city in the entire Hudson Valley will be chosen, which means the competition is stiff. And local support will be a factor in the State’s decision.”

Bramson said signing the petition “can help demonstrate that the people of New Rochelle support positive changes in our downtown.”

The petition can be accessed here.

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