And Then There Were Three
The citizens committee charged by the County with reviewing the feasibility of the proposals received for “Reinventing Playland Park” has whittled the list down from 12 to three.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Rye’s Latest Confection
This Monday, we all have something to look forward to, cupcakes galore at the long-awaited opening of 350 Classic Bakeshop at 30 Elm Place. Picture a sweet shop fantasy with jumbo cupcakes, cupcake pies, cupcakes in a jar and cupcake cones. As if baking in mother’s kitchen, patrons may lick a “frosted spoon” or customize each and every treat.
Staying the Course for Chris
Once again, Doug Mello will preside at the Christopher D. Mello Memorial Golf Outing at Apawamis Club October 3. It’s a role he acknowledges hasn’t gotten any easier over time. But as a loyal and longtime supporter of the Rye YMCA and keeper of the flame that still burns brightly for his son Chris, who was on Flight 11 on September 11, 2001, he’s managed to stay the course.
Taking a Shine to Your Car
For as long as Eric Birdsall can remember, his nickname has been “Birdie”. So when he decided to start his own business this year, he knew right way what he’d call it.
Morsels on Rye (9-9-11)
And On Beyond Basic Training Cadet Leo Matthews completed Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military Academy. He was accepted into the Corps of Cadets at a parade and formal review August 13 at West Point. Also referred to as “Beast Barracks”, CBT is an intense program of initial military training to instill discipline, […]
The Year of Living Frugally
The medications and lotions were past their prime, but admittedly so was I.
Slice of Rye: One Inspiring Commuter
For Peter Carruthers, biking is a way of life. So much so that he bikes from Rye to his job in New York City and back a couple of times a week. That’s 27 miles through Westchester, the Bronx, Harlem, and down to Wall Street in under two hours. All before a day’s work.
Rye Town and Villages Remember 9/11
By 8 a.m., the sun had already risen well above the waters of Long Island Sound and a crowd had already gathered at the flagpole between the pavilions and in front of the two-towered administration building at Rye Town Park when the September 11 memorial ceremony began.
I Survived 9/11
My story of survival is not unlike those of the thousands of others who escaped the burning World Trade Center Towers on that tragic day.
Comeback Snuffed Out By Indians, Rye Falls to 0-2
We knew the script already; we’d seen this movie before. Trailing 14-0 in the fourth quarter, the Rye football team rallied at home against John Jay-Cross River, cut the lead in half, forced a three-and-out, and eventually drove deep into the Indians’ territory.