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March 1, 2024 | Vol. 10, Number 9 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
BATTLE AT THE COUNTY CENTER
Mamaroneck sophomore Addison Dorfman hauls in a rebound against New Rochelle at the Westchester County Center on Feb. 28. Dorfman collected her 1,000th career rebound in the game, but the Tigers fell to the Huguenots in the Class AAA semifinals. For story, see page 16.
New Rochelle to host affordable housing open house The city of New Rochelle is excited to host an Affordable Housing Open House to present new local housing opportunities on Thursday, March 7 in the Rotunda in City Hall, located at 515 North Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Open to both existing and prospective residents, the Open House will showcase upcoming housing lotteries for newly-developed affordable rental housing in New Rochelle, the city’s First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program, and the latest sustainability initiatives available to homeowners. Important new information about New Rochelle’s Section 8 housing assistance program in 2024 will also be available at the event. “The City of New Rochelle’s Affordable Housing Open House highlights our dedication to providing the community with tangible channels to affordable housing and expanded access to home-
ownership,” said City Manager Kathleen Gill. “Together, with the support of our community members, nonprofit partners, and local developers, we will continue to prioritize affordable housing as a fundamental cornerstone of our city’s future.” At the Affordable Housing Open House, current and potential residents can learn about more than 500 new affordable housing units coming to Downtown New Rochelle in 2024 including: • Highgarden Tower (Lottery open now): a mixed-use rental building located at 11 Garden St., New Rochelle providing affordable housing options for residents whose earnings fall at 60% to 80% of AMI. Applications for this lottery are available from Feb. 9 through April 10, at 4 p.m. at www.affordablewestchester.org, by mail or in-person.
• West View Apartments (Coming soon): located at 25 Garden St., New Rochelle, will create 185 affordable housing units and is committed to providing affordable housing to residents with earnings at 50% to 60% of AMI. • 500 Main St., (also opening in 2024) brings 111 affordable units at 50% and 60% of AMI to the core of Downtown New Rochelle. “New Rochelle remains steadfast in our goal of offering affordable, quality housing options for every resident, and we look forward to welcoming over 400 units of affordable housing to our downtown neighborhood,” said Adam Salgado, deputy city manager and development commissioner. “We aim to ensure accessibility to a diverse array of opportunities and resources, delivering innovative solutions that uphold our city as an inclusive and flourishing home.”
Latimer, Paulin discuss new credit car surcharge law Westchester County Executive George Latimer, New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and County Director of Consumer Protection Jim Maisano are working together to ensure that residents are well-informed about a new law aimed at promoting transparency in credit card transactions. Effective Feb. 11, this new state law mandates that merchants in New York State must provide clear and conspicuous disclosure of credit card surcharges to consumers. Latimer said “Transparent pricing is essential for consumers to make informed decisions.” Paulin added: “This new law protects New Yorkers from hidden surcharges by requiring sellers to clearly post the price of a credit card surcharge. Credit card surcharges now have to be disclosed clearly so that customers are fully aware of them upfront and not just when they go to pay. The new law also prevents businesses from charging a
higher fee than what they are charged by the credit card companies. The new law limits credit card surcharges to the amount charged to the business by the credit card company and requires businesses to clearly display the total price inclusive of any surcharges before checkout. It aims to prevent consumers from being surprised by hidden fees and ensures that they have a clear understanding of the costs associated with credit card transactions. Maisano said: “This law reinforces the principles of fairness and transparency in commercial transactions. We are committed to ensuring that consumers are protected from deceptive practices, and this legislation is a significant step forward in achieving that goal.” For more information on the implementation of this law and consumer rights, residents are encouraged to contact the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection.