A Garden Aging in Grace
A Garden Aging in Grace It’s not every day that you get to stroll on a 1.3-acre property in Rye, where everything is blooming in harmony, and one garden room flows seamlessly into another. You’ll want to linger under the gazebo or sit on a bench gazing out on the large lawn in back and […]
Jen Howard, Space Saver
Jen Howard, Space Saver By Robin Jovanovich It is hard to imagine a moment in Jen Howard’s day when she isn’t “lost in space”; figuring out how to design better living areas for clients who want to stay within the existing footprint; those who want to retain grown-up spaces while opening up walls; […]
Playland Will Do Better Under County Management
Playland Will Do Better Under County Management As a 25-year resident of the Playland Park neighborhood of Rye, I am delighted that County Executive George Latimer and the Board of Legislators have scrapped the Standard Amusements deal. The deal signed by the former County Executive was bad for the taxpayers of Westchester County, and bad […]
The Value of Good Schools
The Value of Good Schools Whether or not we have children in public schools or think the bond is good or bad, our property values are inextricably linked to perception and support of our schools. According to Sotheby’s, this spring 30% of real estate transactions in Rye involve buyers from New York City. The majority […]
Let Us Work Together on a Better School Bond for the Community
Let Us Work Together on a Better School Bond for the Community Sometimes a little history is useful. Rye is strongest when it works as a community. In 2011 the Rye School Board proposed a $20,000,000 bond issue to finance the construction of the new science wing at the high school. The […]
What’s Best for Our Kids and Community
What’s Best for Our Kids and Community The Rye community should vote in support of the Bond on June 11. It will fund much-needed upgrades to our schools’ aging facilities. It is my experience as a senior executive of a global public infrastructure construction company that there are significant economies of scale to be gained […]
98 Degrees performs for a sold-out crowd at Under the Stars
98 Degrees performs for a sold-out crowd at Under the Stars Benefit raises significant funds for Pediatrics and Women’s Health at Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, CT (May 28, 2019) – A sold-out crowd of over 500 enthusiastic supporters gathered at Riverside Yacht Club on Friday, May 17 for Greenwich Hospital’s Under the Stars benefit. Event […]
The Magic of Gardening, According to Mary-Liz Campbell
Mary-Liz Campbell at home in her garden The Magic of Gardening, According to Mary-Liz Campbell By Janice […]
Playland Opens with a Bang;
Playland Opens with a Bang; Standard Deal May Not Be on the Horizon By Robin Jovanovich Playland had its best opening weekend in seven years on May 11 and on a clear day, the 1928 amusement park remains one of the best family destinations around. Stroll the Boardwalk, bring the youngest children and […]
It’s Time to Break the Pesticide Habit
It’s Time to Break the Pesticide Habit By Jenny Hirsch The sun is finally out, and children and pets are innocently enjoying backyards. Children and pets do not know about the dangers of lawn pesticides for pest removal, but as adults we are responsible for educating ourselves and protecting our families from undue exposure to […]