The Civil Services office of the New Rochelle Board of Education is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, which can be found on North Avenue between Hamilton Avenue and Manor Place. This particular facility houses all offices of the Board of Education and deals with every issue in regard to the New Rochelle School District. Responsibilities of this branch include the governing of any given matter along with applying laws and regulations to other sectors of the board. Contact the office by phone or visit its Web site for more information.
The street lighting division maintains and repairs all streetlights in the city of New Rochelle. Well-lit streets are necessary to the safety of pedestrians and drivers. If you see a damaged streetlight, please call this office. The City of New Rochelle Web site instructs: "When reporting outages, please give a specific location and pole number if possible."
Street lighting shares an office with traffic services at 40 Pelham Road, and is also under the direction of Pete Rosa.
New Rochelle City Hall houses numerous government departments and offices. This includes the office of the mayor, city council, the city clerk and court, public works, and the parks and recreation department. It is located on North Avenue, near Lincoln Avenue.
This New Rochelle office is one of five Social Security Offices in Westchester. Social Security provides monthly cash benefits for those eligible for retirement, survivor and disability benefits. Residents come to this office to apply for benefits, to certify documents as part of the application process and to ask questions about their payments.
When you visit the New Rochelle office, turn to the left to visit the interactive computer. You will select from options including "I have an appointment" and "Other questions." You may have to input your Social Security number. The machine will then print a slip with a number on it. Take a seat and wait for your number to be called before proceeding to a counter. No food or drinks are allowed in the office. In order to avoid a possible wait, call to make an appointment before visiting this office.
Free 15-minute parking and handicapped parking are available directly in front of the building. Paid parking is also available in the nearby New Rochelle city lot. Do not park in the Stop & Shop lot.
Many Social Security services are available online. To find out what you can do online, visit this Web site: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices/
Social Security resources specifically for women are explained here: http://www.ssa.gov/women/
The New Rochelle Humane Society is a non-profit organization that provides care and services for lost and abandoned animals. This center offers adoption services, spay/neuter services, animal rescue services, microchipping and more.
The City of New Rochelle Office for the Aging is located at the Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center, where most of its classes, activities and celebrations are held.
The Senior Center is a gathering place (not a residence) where seniors can eat, take classes and socialize with their peers. The center provides a daily lunch for seniors and has an easy drop-off box for New Rochelle Public Library returns. The Doyle Center also organizes classes in many different areas, including computer proficiency and Internet use. Other classes include arts and crafts, drawing, painting and choral singing. Exercise classes are also offered, including belly dancing, senior yoga, Dancer-cise and Aqua-cise at the Lincoln pool in the summer.
The Senior Center also hosts celebrations throughout the year (such as the ninetieth-birthday party shown in the photos) and organizes day trips to the Westchester Broadway Theater, Broadway shows in Manhattan, and the Empire City Casino in Yonkers.
Please contact the Office for the Aging at the Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center to find out how it can assist senior residences with financial advice, transportation assistance, and nutrition or health resources.
Note: Participation in many of the Senior Center's activities requires an Omnicard, which can be obtained from the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department with a photo ID and proof of residency. Read more about the Omnicard here: http://www.newrochelleny.com/index.aspx?nid=295
The City of New Rochelle Bureau of Sanitation is located at the Public Works facility at 224 Main Street. The department is responsible for garbage, bulk trash and recycling collection throughout the city, including all residential and commercial locations, as well as public litter cans. Visit the City of New Rochelle Web site for specific refuse disposal and recycling guidelines, and collection schedules.
This public marina is operated by the New Rochelle department of Parks and Recreation. It features marine supplies, ice and vending machines, a fuel station, a laundry room, bathrooms, showers, 350 boat slips, mooring for 150 watercraft and kayak and winter boat storage. It is conveniently located near local entertainment and restaurants for boaters who want a break from the seas.
NYS Department of Health - NY Metropolitan is New Rochelle's office that investigates complaints filed against local hospitals in the area. It also evaluates and issues statements of defiency and citations for these hospitals. Please visit the website or call for more information.
The Westchester County Department of Health is responsible for a number of services and programs in Westchester relating to quality of life, sanitation and health issues. From sexually transmitted diseases to food sanitation, the department aims to "protect and promote the health of the public through prevention, prolonging meaningful life and providing leadership during times of health crisis."