Caffeine And Doughnut News: 'Next Gen' Dunkin' Reopens On North Avenue

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Like the man who makes the doughnuts says, "New Rochelle runs on Dunkin,'" and the future looks pretty sweet.

The Next Generation Dunkin' at 85 North Ave. celebrated its ribbon-cutting, re-opening and rebranding last Saturday and the NR Chamber was there to celebrate.

On hand for the festivities were Martha Lopez, Westchester County Director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development and New Rochelle City Council District 1 Rep, also representing County Executive George Latimer, along with NRFD Chief Andy Sandor, Commissioner of Finance Ed Ritter, and IDA Development Manager Lisa Davis. Xiamena Francella represented the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce in presenting a Certificate of Recognition to Dan Chiaravalle as other NR Chamber Members, Tom McFarland, Manuel Casanova, Executive Director Catherine White and Chamber Show host Matt Ricker were also there enjoying their morning coffees.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the continued success of this well-loved and beloved brand here in our community," Lopez said. "The Next Generation Dunkin' new restaurant design with a modern atmosphere and 'green' elements are a wonderful complement to our growing City."

At the ribbon-cutting, franchisee Dan Chiaravalle presented the New Rochelle YMCA with a check for $1000 from the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation, which provides grants to hundreds of nonprofits – big and small – making a difference in the lives of kids battling hunger or illness across the U.S. Organizations include food pantries, children's hospitals, camps and programs designed to provide joy to those who need it most.

YMCA CEO Jennifer Ryan Safsel, Board Member Martha Solinger, YMCA Healthy Living Manager Delvyne Santiago, and Sailfish Swim Team Coach & YMCA Group Fitness Coordinator Offutt Porter attended and expressed gratitude for the substantial donation.

"The New Rochelle YMCA would like to thank our local Dunkin owner Daniel Chiaravalle and the Dunkin foundation, Joy in Childhood Foundation, for their support of the New Rochelle YMCA and our Y community," Jennifer Ryan Safsel, CEO of the New Rochelle YMCA, said. "The donation will go toward our youth sports program and assist families in need afford karate, basketball, soccer or swim lessons at our YMCA. Together we are building a stronger community for all."