The Midland Surf Meets the Downtown Turf
Photos of Midland School Fair Parade by Melanie Cane
Caring for the Lives of Others in Rye
By Linda S. Kurtz, LCSW <This is the second of a two-part article on pastoral care in Rye. The first part was published in our March 23, 2018 issue.> Pullquote: “One can give without loving, but one can’t love without giving. In the service to others, love unfolds.” Having had the opportunity to talk at […]
Police Blotter April 13
Lead 4/13: Rev up the hair drier. Dearborn Avenue caller reported money was washing up on shore. 4/24: Slumber parties. Three occupants in vehicle parked at Rye Town Dock, 4:39 a.m. Officer told them no parking after dusk and they had to pack their belongings and leave area. No Parking sign was on the ground. […]
Compassion Came Early
<<Jackie Prata>> was among those celebrated for steadfast volunteerism at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Westchester’s 26th Annual Youth Awards earlier this month. She began volunteer life early. As a sixth grader, she taught figure skating with Greenwich Special Olympics; as a freshman, she added golf instruction. (Jackie is a member of the Sacred Heart […]
A Salute to Nicholas Gordon for a Hard-Fought Victory
On Friday, April 13, Nicholas Gordon received the news he’d been patiently waiting for: his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. The 2016 Rye High School graduate was nominated to the Academy by Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Eliot Engel, but after his application was denied he attended Greystone Preparatory School in Kerrville, Texas, […]
Next Stop for Jonah Shainberg? Tokyo 2020
By Georgetta L. Morque After four thrilling years of fencing for Notre Dame, Jonah Shainberg is finishing his college career as an NCAA team champion for the second consecutive year, a four-time All-American — the 26th in the program’s history — a two-time ACC Champion, and all–time wins leader in Men’s sabre. Shainberg’s climactic […]
Nature in Our and Shakespeare’s Backyard
By Bill Lawyer There’s one great advantage to having the LawnChair Theatre company mount annual summer productions of Shakespeare at Rye Town Park. It gives me the chance to enjoy looking out over Long Island Sound while contemplating the nuances of Shakespeare — all in easy walking distance of my house. Being out of […]
League Leaders
Westchester County Executive George Latimer drew a big crowd to the Annual Spring Luncheon co-hosted by local chapters of the League of Women Voters, April 13 at Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck. The County Exec gave a talk entitled “The First Hundred Days.” After the luncheon, Mr. Latimer, at left, was joined by members of […]
The Taking of Our Public Pier
On a walk from Rye Town Park to the Playland Pier on a fine morning last weekend, many park “regulars” were troubled by the fact that there is only one open access gate to the end of the pier. The other three are blocked by restaurant equipment and furnishings belonging to the Tiki Bar. This […]
Community Calendar
<<April>> 27 Rye High Annual G-Fest, also April 28 28 Saturday Sale, RPC Thrift Shop, 9 am-1 pm Miners 101, Rye Nature Center, 1 pm Opening Reception for Cartoon and Comic Art Exhibit, Rye Arts Center, 1-3 pm Saturday Stroll, Read Sanctuary, 1 pm Screening of “One Big Home”, Meeting House, 3 pm Music […]