june 2020 vol. 16, no. 6 Shoreline Publishing Westchester’s Community Newspapers Newnewrochellereview.com RochelleReview 914-738-7869 • shorelinepub.com Rally on the Steps of City Hall for Racial Justice On the evening of June 3, 2020 approximately 2,000 residents from New Rochelle and surrounding areas conducted a powerful and peaceful protest at City Hall in support of ra- cial justice. The protestors consist- ed of a diverse group that included African-American, White and Brown as well as young and old. The rally was organized by graduates from New Rochelle High School. Many delivered powerful and emotional speeches that in turn were uplifting and hopeful. They sent a message to public officials that was for the most part some- times difficult to hear but necessary to begin a dialogue leading to real change. Statement from Mayor Noam Bramson from a rally at City Hall on May 31, 2020: Good afternoon. I welcome you to City Hall. To our City Hall. To ev- eryone’s City Hall. 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Jocelyn ranks #53 and in the Top 1% in Westchester County by all properties sold, total dollar volume, 2019. Officers Graduate from Westchester Officer Involved Shooting County Police Academy On June 5 at about 10:54 pm, Sixty-nine police re- tion, were played for the unsettling times, no one two uniformed New cruits graduated recently graduates in lieu of in- bailed out. No one said this Rochelle Police Of- from the Westchester person speeches. is more than I bargained ficers conducted County Police Academy “We know that you for. No one said I will leave a stop of a Vehicle and are headed off to work have already achieved this difficult and danger- whose driver had at 14 law enforcement intellectually, you’ve ous environment to some- committed several agencies. achieved physically, you’ve one else. So, I salute you Vehicle and Traffic Due to the COVID-19 proved that you’ve got all for staying the course,” Law violations. The crisis, a scaled-down grad- what it takes to be suc- he said. stop was conducted uation ceremony was con- cessful,” Latimer said. “And He added, “No one in the area of Potter ducted on the drill floor at we’re rooting for your suc- in Westchester law en- Avenue and Pierce the Police Academy in Val- cess and we’re very hap- forcement will have had Street. Immediately halla and was streamed live py that this moment has an Academy experience after stopping, a passenger lance to an area Hospital. rounds recovered. on the Westchester Coun- come. This is a class like no quite like this one. That’s exited the vehicle and fled on The incident remains Note: The New Rochelle ty Police YouTube chan- other, with the pandemic a badge of honor the 149th foot. After a brief foot pursuit, under investigation by the Police Department released nel. The ceremony itself around us.” Session will always have.” one of the Officers fired his New Rochelle Police Depart- an audiotape of the officer in was limited to the recruits Public Safety Com- The new local officers TASER, a struggle ensued and ment, the Westchester Coun- pursuit. and members of the Police missioner Thomas A. Glea- and their departments the man displayed a handgun ty District Attorney’s Office On June 6, City officials Academy staff. son, who provided the only are: Eastchester: Anthony and pointed it at one of the and the New York State Office were joined by local clergy Prior to the ceremo- in-person remarks, salut- Guerriero, Nicholas Oc- Officers and attempted to of the Attorney General. and members of the com- ny, videotaped messages ed the class for persever- chicone, Andrew Tiso; New fire. The Officer discharged The deceased is Kamal munity in a press conference of congratulation from ing through the challenges Rochelle: Hanson Bamfo, his duty weapon at the Sub- Flowers, aged 24 of this city. today regarding a fatal shoot- County Executive George posed by the pandemic. Deivy Martinez, Phalen ject, striking him once. Offi- The vehicle being sought ing by an officer of the New Latimer and Chief Christo- “This class came in Pedro, Kyle Sanchez, Be- cers rendered medical assis- is a 2019 Black Dodge Se- Rochelle Police Department. pher McNerney, president 69 strong and you go out qir Tagani; Pelham Manor: tance to the Subject, who was dan Virginia registration of the Westchester County 69 strong. In the face of John Luiso and Scarsdale: pronounced deceased while UPF1991. Below is the Ruger Chiefs of Police Associa- this pandemic and these Nicholas Saglibene. being transported by Ambu- 9mm handgun, magazine and continued on page 4 New Rochelle Review • June 2020 • Page 3 • www.newrochellereview.com Phase Two Re-Opening Has Begun As Phase 2 Opens Here are Some Impor- Westchester County Gov has created the online permit system or email them to Lisa expansion-licensed-premises-response- tant Points to Remember: a Reopening Resources Spread Sheet - sev- Davis or call 914-654-2189. covid-19) Metered Parking went back into effect on eral of our members are included. (https:// New applicants can apply here. (https:// June 8th in all areas of the City. westchestercatalyst.com/images/stories/ newrochelleny.com/1468/Sidewalk-Cafe- Additional helpful Restaurant Guidelines As you reopen your business don't for- pdfs/Westchester_County_Businesses_ Permits) National Restaurant Association Guidelines get to Keep your Business Info Up-to-Date on For_Reopening.pdf) Outdoor dining on private property re- (https://go.restaurant.org/rs/078-ZLA-461/ Google. You can update your hours, website quires a permit from the Bureau of Buildings. images/National-Restaurant-Association- and more. Outdoor Seating in Phase 2 - City Waives Restaurants requesting a new outdoor dining COVID19-Reopening-Guidance-Update.pdf) Check out our entire List of Sites to Up- Permit Fees to Support Small Businesses permit should contact Lisa Davis for addition- date & List Your Business Information. Here are all the updates and regulations al information. New York Restaurant Association Safety Rebound New Rochelle funding programs regarding Outdoor Seating: REMEMBER - although the City is at- Promise (https://www.nysra.org/up- and details will be announced. Make sure your Restaurants: With the latest announce- tempting to make it simpler, a permit is re- loads/1/2/1/3/121352550/ny_restaurant_ business is registered with the City of New ment from the Governor, restaurants will be quired before seating can be placed outside. promise__1_.pdf) Rochelle so you can qualify to apply. permitted to provide outdoor seating within All restaurants are REQUIRED to read Special thanks to: Noam Bramson, Mayor, The New York Forward Loan Fund (NY- set guidelines as part of Phase II reopening. the guidance and affirm on the NY State site City of New Rochelle; Luiz Aragon, Commis- FLF) is experiencing higher than expected New Rochelle city leadership has approved in addition to maintaining a safety plan in the sioner of Development, City of New Rochelle; demand, therefore the number of New York simplified guidelines for sidewalk café permits restaurant: Lisa Davis, Business Ambassador for the City of Forward loans will be limited. Applications for this year and eliminated the application New Rochelle; Kathy Gilwit, City of New Rochelle will be reviewed on rolling basis as regions fee. They are also looking into other options to Read and Affirm Guidelines (https://www. Communications & Marketing Manager; Angela and industries are phased to reopen and are allow for additional outdoor seating to supple- governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/ Derecas Taylor, Executive Assistant to Mayor being accepted NOW https://www.connect2 ment the reduced indoor seating capacity re- atoms/files/OutdoorTakeoutDeliveryFood- Bramson, City of New Rochelle; George Latim- capital.com/partners/new-york-forward- quired to comply with social distancing guide- ServicesMasterGuidance.pdf) er, Westchester County Executive; Shari Rosen loan-fund/nyloanfund-preapplication/ lines. They are interested to hear from the Ascher, Advocacy & Community Liaison Office Each business, including already Open restaurant community about creative ways to Summary Guidance for Outdoor & Take- of the Westchester County Executive; Bridget Essential Businesses, must develop a writ- expand seating capacity. Out / Delivery Food Services (https://www. Gibbons Director, Economic Development West- ten Safety Plan to be kept on the premises. The City has waived the fee for outdoor governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/ chester County and Dr. Marsha Gordon, Presi- You may fill out this template (https://www. seating permits and simplified the application atoms/files/OutdoorTakeoutDelivery dent/CEO, The Business Council of Westchester. governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/ process. Restaurants implementing Outdoor FoodServicesSummaryGuidance.pdf) About the New Rochelle Chamber of files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessReopening Dining must comply with state guidelines and, Commerce: Founded in 1922, the New Rochelle SafetyPlanTemplate.pdf ) or may develop your like all open businesses, have a written safety The State Liquor Authority has also issued Chamber of Commerce fosters economic own Safety Plan that reflects the issues & con- plan on premises.