State Senator George Latimer and Assemblyman Steve Otis are pleased to report that Governor Andrew Cuomo has included the City of Rye in the New York Rising Community Reconstruction program.

Police Commissioner William Connors officially retired last week, after 33 years of public service.

What ideas come to mind when you read the word “Himalaya”? If your thoughts include Mt. Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, or Tenzing Norgay, then you are likely to appreciate the distinctiveness of the new restaurant called Jewel of Himalaya.

Thinking of selling your home in 2014? Here are some helpful suggestions to consider before you put your house on the market.

I’m pleased to announce that my midlife crisis has come to an uneventful conclusion. I have emerged untouched by an obscure tattoo, a tennis pro, or the leather seats of a new sports car. I didn’t even start wearing cut-off shorts with boots (you’re welcome).

Mark your calendars for the 32nd bi-annual Rye House Tour on Friday, May 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour five unique and interesting homes in various neighborhoods of Rye.

With the New Year comes the inevitable list of resolutions that are often broken before January is over. So, rather than attempting a huge overhaul of your daily routine, here are a few easy ways to be a little greener this year that can be easily incorporated into your life.

The Second Annual Mike Ice Memorial Basketball Classic will take place at Rye High School gym January 25. The day will begin with a 3rd through 8th grade clinic from 10 a.m. to noon. An Alumni Game is set for 12:30 p.m.

For its fall drama, Rye Country Day School students presented “The Miracle Worker.”