Latimer Makes Co-Operative, Bi-Partisan Government Cornerstone of His Reelection Campaign
While his challenger, Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, threw her hat into the ring this spring, State Senator George Latimer waited until July 31 to announce his candidacy for the 37th Senate District seat.
After Rye Jenna Langbaum From Rye Stages to the Fringe Festival
On a whim, Jenna Langbaum decided to enter her play, “The Night of Blue and Salt,” her senior project at Hamilton College, in the New York International Fringe Festival.
Long, Hot Summer
The days of crisp rosés and Knock Out roses were not long this summer.
Dr. Alvarez Steps Down a Year Early, But Not Before Leaving His Mark
While the community was surprised and saddened to learn last month that Rye City Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez, who had one year left on his five-year contract, would not be returning to the position this fall, the School Board was not.
Forest Avenue Sidewalk Proposal Gains Momentum
Last year, a group of Rye residents undertook what to many seemed like an uphill battle: Convincing the City to approve and install some type of sidewalk or walking path along Forest Avenue between Apawamis and Manursing avenues.
Cell Boxes on Hold, City To Hire Outside Counsel
A company called Crown Castle wants to place 50 or so “shrouds” or boxes and antennas on utility, traffic, or power poles in many Rye neighborhoods on behalf of its client, Verizon Wireless. Since 2011, Crown Castle has had nine such shrouds in Rye.
Rye Swimmers and Divers Make a Splash at Counties
And they were off at the 91st annual Westchester County Championships, referred to by most as “The Counties,” July 25.
The Softball Season That Wouldn’t End
Four Rye Rec Adult Softball teams should have been crowned league champions by August 11, but only the B League Roadhouse Regulars, which is managed by Fred Fillet, came away with a title last week because Mother Nature had other ideas.