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Hello again New Rochelle! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big housing and transit changes are coming to New Rochelle?
  • Ready to see Glen Island Park glow after dark?
  • What will a judge now see in New Rochelle's Shrub Oak legal bills?

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The 2026 Trailblazers in Real Estate (cityandstateny.com) — New Rochelle's development commissioner, Adam Salgado, is highlighted for driving a pipeline of more than 11,000 new homes, nearly one‑fifth affordable, and helping nudge local rents down since 2020. His work includes a redesigned train station tied to Penn Station Access, expanded down‑payment assistance, and a 126‑unit affordable condo project. These initiatives could significantly shape housing, transportation, and downtown growth for New Rochelle residents.
   

2. Autumn Glow (feverup.com) — This fall, New Rochelle residents can experience the Autumn Glow Festival at Glen Island Park, a nighttime lantern walk inspired by Chinese traditions. Visitors can explore hundreds of illuminated displays, enjoy local food trucks, and snap plenty of photos during evening time slots. Tickets, including early‑bird deals and group options, are on sale now for this limited‑time attraction.
   

3. Judge Splits the Difference on Redacted Shrub Oak Legal Bills, Keeps Privilege Claims Off Limits to District (talkofthesound.com) — New Rochelle's school district has been ordered to give a judge unredacted copies of any Shrub Oak–related legal invoice entries it claims are privileged, while still being allowed to hide entries it deems unrelated. The ruling comes in a transparency lawsuit over heavily redacted legal bills tied to student placements at Shrub Oak International School.
   

4. New Rochelle Seeks Deputy Police Commissioner, Salary up to $272,217 (talkofthesound.com) — New Rochelle is hiring a Deputy Police Commissioner, a high-level leadership role overseeing patrol, investigations, community affairs, and more, with a salary up to $272,217. The job requires a related bachelor's degree and extensive supervisory law enforcement experience, and applications are due by September 18 via email to the city's HR office.
   

5. Iona University Once Again Named Among Nation's Best Colleges by The Princeton Review (iona.edu) — Iona University, with its main campus in New Rochelle, has again been named one of The Princeton Review's Best 392 Colleges, highlighting its academics, close‑knit community, and strong career support. The piece details new investments like a dining hall in New Rochelle and upcoming green space and media center projects. Local students gain small classes, Division I sports, and easy access to New York City opportunities.
   

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    Make this your season of creativity! Our fall weekly clay classes for adults offer hands‑on learning in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and sculpture... (More info)

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  • Hello !
    I want to know if anyone knows of Thrift stores nearby that are worth checking out in the areas of like New Rochelle , Mamaroneck or westchester in… (Nextdoor Neptune Park)
  • I need to move two couches in my home down 1 short flight of stairs- I just can't do it myself due to back issues.
    Does anyone know of an in-home moving service or someone who would be interested in this job? (Nextdoor Larchmont)
  • One River School posted a job opening for Art School Student Services Coordinator (Part-Time) in Larchmont. Apply here.
  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Rochelle here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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