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California Closets hero banner with a peach left panel showing 'More room for what matters' and a rounded 'Start with a free design consultation' button, plus a neatly organized walk-in closet and the California Closets logo on the right.
Renderings of the proposed visitors center.

Rye Nature Center Gets Planning Commission Approval for New Driveway, Continues to Hash Out Proposed Design

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Christine Siller, executive director of the Friends of Rye Nature Center, shares update Wednesday with City Council on construction plans, donation campaign for visitors center.
Left image shows the Rye Grill & Bar storefront with a clock tower; on the right are two mugshot-style portraits of a woman.

Police Arrest Duo for Alleged Dine and Dash at Rye Grill & Bar

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Dynisha T. Thomas, 34, of Yonkers, and Kerensa A. Stewart, 36, of White Plains, arrested Monday after allegedly leaving without paying nearly $200 bill.
Two houses side by side: an old red wooden cottage on the left and a tall modern white-brick house with a black garage door on the right.

Rye City Council Denies Exemption for Locust Avenue Construction Project During 6-Month Moratorium

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In a public hearing Wednesday, owners of 43 Locust Ave. requested to proceed with plans to demolish existing building and build a new three-story structure.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at an amusement park with five men in business attire, a man in a blue polo, and a green dragon mascot applauding behind a red ribbon.

Scorpios, a New Pirate Ship Swing Ride, Makes Maiden Voyage at Playland Park

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Pendulum-style back-and-forth attraction joins lineup of classic attractions at Rye amusement park.
Side view of a City of Rye police SUV parked in a lot, showing bold POLICE lettering on the door beside a brick building.

Update: Rye Expands Police Residency Rules, Allowing Officers to Live in Neighboring Counties

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Hearing no objections during Wednesday's public hearing, city council agrees to align Rye's code with many other municipalities in regoin.
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in Rye, Marking the First Positive Case in Westchester County This Season

Department of Health announces presence of virus in county Thursday, along with tips on reducing mosquito population and avoiding virus.
Rye Free Reading Room logo and bold headline 'We want to hear from you' with a grid of audience cards (Newcomers, Workers, Seniors, Teens, Parents & caregivers, Anyone in Rye) and a survey invitation banner.
California Closets ad: beige panel with 'More room for what matters.' beside a showroom of organized white closets and a 'START' button.
Poster ad for 'Play Rye Finder Online' showing a man with glasses thinking at a desk, with the message 'Compete For Fun Prizes!' and a blue rounded 'Play Today!' button.
Red fire engine side view with chrome mirrors and hose gear, 'Fire Department' insignia, and 'GARNET' lettering on the cab

Fire Crews Contain Smoking HVAC at Rye Subaru

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Blue and white County Police SUV parked on grass in front of a brick building; side shows 'County Police Westchester' with orange and blue stripes and the motto 'In Valor there is Hope'.

Port Chester Man Sentenced to Decades for Abusing Minor

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Group of women seated at a long restaurant table, eating and chatting with bowls of salad and drinks in front of them

Westchester-Filmed Productions Receive 23 Emmy Nominations, Including ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ in Rye

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Apple TV+ series starring Jon Hamm, which has scenes in Aurora, Ruby's, and other Rye locales, is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.
Photos courtesy of PCRRB EMS

New Ambulances Added to EMS Fleet Serving Rye, Rye Brook, and Port Chester

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John Sullivan, Rye’s assistant city manager, among officials on hand for ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Several lit tealight candles burning in a dark setting, emitting warm amber light.

Long-Time Professor and Rye Resident Dies at 97

Leo Rockas was a former English professor, veteran, and Red Cross hero.
Construction site with a red crane lifting large white vertical tanks into a blue safety enclosure; worker in a high-visibility vest nearby, brick buildings in the background.

Update: Mamaroneck Wastewater Plant Pumps Another 4 Million Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage Into Long Island Sound

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Coveleigh Club in Rye among area beaches closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to bacterial contamination from road runoff following latest round of rainfall.
Orange road work ahead sign with two traffic cones on a residential street near a chain-link fence and shrubbery.

Port Chester Sanitation Vehicle Quarantined After Discovery of Radioactive Materials

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Statement from village Tuesday says truck could be out of service for weeks, reminds residents not to discard medical waste.
Workshop room with people seated around tables using laptops while a presenter stands by a screen showing a countdown timer (00:05:00).

Bot Out: Bill Would Ban AI Humanoid Robots From New York Classrooms

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Unlike Salamanca City Central School District upstate, Rye district says use of robots hadn't been a topic of discussion.
person reading imaging results

White Plains Hospital Expands Its Team-Based Approach to Multiple Sclerosis Care