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In today's newsletter:

  • Is your usual New Rochelle Starbucks on the closure list this week?
  • What would it really take to reopen Lincoln as a neighborhood school?
  • How do New Rochelle's colleges rank among the region's best?

Also on today's calendar: Join Us at a Shore Road Bridge Public Hearing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Starbucks Closing Multiple New York Locations (wgna.com) — If you rely on the Starbucks at 726 North Ave in New Rochelle, be prepared: it's among 16 New York locations the company is closing this week as part of a nationwide downsizing. The move comes amid broader competition and restructuring, so locals may need to find new coffee spots or adjust their daily routines quickly.
   

2. History, Desegregation, the Lincoln Attendance Zone and the Continuing Question of a Neighborhood School (talkofthesound.com) — New Rochelle residents following the long-running Lincoln School debate now have a single, detailed archive that pulls together 17 years of reporting, district records, and committee work on creating a neighborhood school in the Lincoln Attendance Zone. The resource lays out concrete obstacles, options, and questions so community members, advocates, and the school board can move beyond slogans toward realistic plans.
   

3. Top Colleges and Universities in Greater Fairfield and Westchester counties 2026 (westfaironline.com) — Families in New Rochelle can see how local options Monroe University and Iona University stack up in a new ranking of 28 colleges across Fairfield and Westchester counties, ordered by acceptance rate. The guide highlights enrollment, net tuition, and founding dates, helping students compare nearby campuses with big-name schools like Yale and Fordham as they plan applications and budgets.
   

4. Monstrous New York Shopping Mall Meant to Revive Troubled Downtown Becomes Bane of Democratic-Run City (pulptastic.com) — New Rochelle's New Roc City mall, once touted as the engine of downtown revival, is now drawing sharp criticism from local residents and activists who describe safety worries, disrepair, and dwindling crowds. City officials and the mall's owner insist it remains central to redevelopment plans, highlighting new tenants and investments even as locals question whether it still serves the community's needs.
   

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  • Fall for the Arts at ArtsFest October 15th through 18th —Theresa Kump Leghorn Read on Patch
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Portuguese) in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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