Notice to Homeowners: Leaf Blower Ban Still On
Notice to Homeowners: Leaf Blower Ban Still On The City of Rye passed a seasonal leaf blower ban in 2008 to improve the quality of life and reduce air and noise pollution. But as Rye Sustainability Committee chair Melissa Grieco noted in remarks to the City Council last month, far too many homeowners and their […]
Starry, Starry Night
Starry, Starry Night By Jamie Jensen Every so often, a walk along downtown Purchase Street brings an unexpected moment that reminds us we need to get out more and wander over to our local village for a visit. The Sunday night of Labor Day weekend was one of those lovely evenings when strolling felt just […]
Inquiring Photographer
Inquiring Photographer By Jo Bryan “What’s your favorite flavor of gelato for the fall?” “Stracciatella.” — Emma Afra “Sea Salt Caramel all year-round!” — Jeanine Scott “Fall is definitely the time for jalapeño ice-cream, but I’m not sure where to find it!” Lesley McMillan “Hazelnut.” — Saverio Salimeo (visiting from Rome) “Pistachio.” — Tania Arcese (Barista at La […]
If Parking Fees Are to Increase, They Need to Increase for All
If Parking Fees Are to Increase, They Need to Increase for All The proposals to increase the cost of parking for commuters by 40%-plus, while completely sparing other users of downtown area and station parking, are deeply disturbing. I can accept a case to raise parking charges given the City’s financial needs and strong demand […]
LETTERS 9.14.18
LETTERS The City Needs New Initiatives To Find the Revenues it Needs In the August 24, 2018 issue of The Rye Record, Mayor Josh Cohn spoke of the City borrowing $10,000,000 to address deferred infrastructure at an annual cost to the city of $700,000. I was delighted to see that the Finance Committee was “examining […]
2017 Rye Police Department Overview By the Numbers
2017 Rye Police Department Overview By the Numbers Time for some excitement. The 2017 Rye Police statistics are finally available (after a FOIL – don’t ask)! Let’s not delay any further. Topping the list, there was a total of 30,656 calls for service – up slightly from 2016, covering many categories. For example, Rye Police […]
Service Learning in Action at Rye Country Day
Service Learning in Action at Rye Country Day Now in its third year, the RCDS Edward E. Ford Foundation Community Engagement Fellowship Program awards summer fellowships to Rye Country Day School Upper School students, enabling them to develop and implement innovative, sustainable projects that address the needs of a community partner. The program offers […]
Swimming Against the Current
Swimming Against the Current “The Heard in Rye” speaker series opens with “Swim Team”, a film about the parents of a boy on the autism spectrum forming a competitive team with diverse teens. After the screening, director Lara Stolman and parent/coach Michael McQuay will discuss the film’s messages of inclusion and independence. The program […]
You Can Come Home Again
You Can Come Home Again By Robin Jovanovich As part of the supposed savvy set, who moved across state lines to save thousands and thousands of dollars in property taxes every year so there might be something to retire on and a little something extra for the dog, and oh, yes, the children, we were […]
Put Aside Summer Chores and Think Spring
Around the Garden Put Aside Summer Chores and Think Spring By Chris Cohan The same old chores grind on and on. Days disappear under Sisyphean-like tasks of never-ending sameness. The dog always needs to be walked. Shopping needs to be done. Grass needs to be cut, recyclables dragged to curb, and bills paid. Then the […]