Beyond Rye: The Paradisical Florida Keys
I had always wanted to visit the Florida Keys. I wondered why these islands, which run south in a 120-mile chain from the tip of Florida, lie in such a perfect curve; and why they have inspired such loyalty in people like Ernest Hemingway.
Gryphons Capture Their First State Title
For the first time in school history, Holy Child’s softball team won the State Championship, beating Horace Mann 5-3 at Manhattanville College May 29. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for four years and it’s one of the most amazing things that’s ever happened to me,” said Kathleen Samuelson, the winning pitcher and only senior on the team.
Around Town 5-25-12
Don’t Miss In Remembrance of Service and Sacrifice All are invited to the Memorial Day service on the Village Green Monday, May 28 starting at 9:45 a.m. The keynote speaker is Benjamin Patton, grandson of Gen. George S. Patton. Arthur Stampleman, former City Council member, will receive the Americanism Award from Rye Post 128, The […]
Senior Athletes, ‘Nicest Group of Kids’ in RHS History
Rye High School’s senior athletes perform as well off the field as on the field. They proved that last Wednesday during the annual senior sports dinner at Coveleigh Club.
Morsels 5-25-12
Sister Act II: This Show Went to the Dogs By Melanie Cane During a recent television advertising shoot, a pair of dogs from Purchase stole the show. Deja Blue and Dove starred as the sole “living props’’ in a national commercial for AT&T, filmed at Washington Square Park on April 27. The Italian greyhounds […]
Relay Shatters Another School Record
Rye boys closed out their record-setting track season Sunday by breaking another school record at the Eastern States Championship at Iona Prep.
Obituaries 5-25-12
Josephine Riebling Josephine M. Riebling (nee Dorney), formerly of Rye and the Bronx, passed away May 14, at the age of 89. She graduated from Hunter College High School. In 1943 she married Erich Riebling. They worked together in the family business, she as the accountant, for several decades. Mrs. Riebling was […]
Police Blotter 5-25-12
5/2: Resident filed statement regarding unauthorized use of her email account after lawyer notified her of false request for money transfer. Immediately notified email provider and flagged all of her accounts. 5/2: Sue Chef? Complainant stated known party stole his identity, using name and Social Security number to obtain work in restaurant. Complainant contacted Department of […]
Letters/Comment 5-25-12
The Struggle for Small Businesses to Survive Dear Editor, Next month, the Rye Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a speaker from American Express, MaryAnn Fitzmaurice, who will speak about her company’s recent campaign to highlight the mom and pop shops that help to define and enrich a community’s Main Street. I used […]
Poet’s Corner
Stonehenge, Rock Garden from the Ancients by Michael Zotzman