Full Moon Rising
The combination of a full moon and high tide forced the closing of a southern section of Milton Road today. Boat Basin Supervisor Pete Fox and Rye Police were on the scene to close off Milton from Shongut past Dock Deli. The road remained impassable for over two hours.
Police Blotter (12-16-2011)
11/21: Manursing Avenue resident lost gold link bracelet somewhere within Rye. 11/21: Drug complaint reported at Rye Rec upper pavilion. On picnic table were two open 40-oz. Budweiser bottles. Youth claimed they were his, he was 21, but unable to produce ID. Other youths were underage. Beer owner became increasingly agitated as he […]
Obituaries (December 16, 2011)
John Casey John Patrick Casey died December 5 at Greenwich Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was 66. Born June 5, 1945 in New York City, he was raised on the Upper West Side. He and his brother, Roger, were Irish step-dancing champions in their youth. The quintessential, fun-loving Irishman was known for […]
Letters/Comment (12-16-11)
Forest Avenue, a Tragedy Waiting to Happen Dear Editor, After a lively Thanksgiving dinner in Rhode Island with family and friends, our friend Amy asked who would join her for a walk with their dog. Her 11-year-old daughter, Christina, was the only taker. Minutes into their walk, Amy and Christina were hit […]
No Challenge Too Frozen or Feathered for RFD
No Challenge Too Frozen or Feathered for RFD
We’ve all heard of firefighters saving cats from trees, but how about ducks stuck in ice?
School District To Unveil Leaner Bond Proposal
Rye City School District Superintendent Dr. Edward Shine will present a draft proposal for a less expensive School Bond January 17 at a special meeting of the Board of Education. It will likely feature greater use of reserve funds and a streamlined facilities plan focused on ameliorating classroom crowding at the Rye Middle/High School campus.
County Executive Cancels #76 Bus; Rye Citizens Express Displeasure
The New Year brought with it a continuation of the struggle between County Executive Rob Astorino (R) and the Democratic majority of the County Legislature. In Mr. Astorino’s original 2012 budget, the #76 bus line, which runs from Kohl’s Shopping Center through Rye to Milton Point and back again, was eliminated. The County Legislature restored the item to the budget, Mr. Astorino vetoed it, and the Legislature overrode his veto.
In State of the City Address, Mayor French Asks Residents to Look Forward, Not Back
At the year’s first City Council meeting, January 11, Mayor Doug French, in a spirited address, reminded the community of all the good work done in the past year, but urged residents to “once again be pioneers and look forward.”
Oppenheimer Announces Resignation; Cohen: “I’m Going to Be Running Again.” Will Rye’s Latimer Jump Into the Race?
State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D), announced today that she will not run for reelection this November. Facing major shoulder replacement surgery later this year, she decided not to undergo another campaign.
Buckle Down and Up
There is a wonderful tradition in golf that is meant to give some relief to those who practice that sporting religion. It is especially helpful to the most par-challenged players, who find their ball in a sand trap, pond, or do not find their ball at all. There are several variations on this tradition, but the most common ones involve the ability to take a shot over once in a round, or sometimes, once on each of the front and back nines. We call it “taking a Mulligan”.