OFF THE CUFF: November 6, 2015
I wrote about why people say they hate their jobs in the issue before last. Afterwards, I was reminded of my mother telling me once that, when I was born, they hired what today would be called a nanny.
Municipal Blotter of Yesteryear
Municipal Blotter of Yesteryear:
Issues of The Rye Chronicle, dating back to 1907, have recently become available online, providing a fuller picture of happenings in the Village of Rye a century or more ago.
Day TRIPPIN’: Back to the Garden…Upstate
Day TRIPPIN’:
Back to the Garden…Upstate
There may not have been a “half a million strong” on our recent visit to Woodstock, as Joni Mitchell’s iconic anthem memorialized, but “everywhere there was a song and a celebration.”
AT THE MOVIES: Spotlight on the Fourth Estate
Some of the best movies ever made have been about journalists. “Citizen Kane,” “All the President’s Men,” and “Network” are the biggest names, but you could also throw “His Girl Friday,” “Ace in the Hole,” and “Zodiac” on the list, as well.
Senior Artistry at The Osborn
A group show of eight spry, artistic seniors who are members of or volunteers of SPRYE forms the new art exhibit in the Art Gallery of The Osborn…
Many Hands Make Light Work: Beading with Artist Liza Lou at the Neuberger
It’s not every day that you get to help a famous artist make a work of art. So, I jumped at the chance to lend a hand when the Neuberger Museum of Art put out a call for volunteers.
RHS FIELD HOCKEY: Garnets Stung by Seventh Straight Playoff Loss to Lakeland Hornets
It was déjà vu all over again for Rye’s Field Hockey team. Their whole winning season was a lead up to the Class B sectional final against Lakeland November 3.
GIRLS’ SWIM TEAM: A Mixed Season, But for Some Things Went Swimmingly
This year’s Rye/Rye Neck/Blind Brook Girls’ Swim and Dive team was the largest ever, with 42 girls.
ATHLETES IN THE NEWS: Ben Arquit
It has been a stellar cross-country season for Ben Arquit.
RYE NECK FOOTBALL: Black Hats Get Lemons, Make Lemonade
It’s been a tough 2015 for Rye Neck. In June, all-Westchester running back Dom Brescia graduated, as did the Black Hats’ quarterback, leading receiver, and top defensive back, leaving a group of untested underclassmen to open the season.