Eligibility to Serve on the City Council Requires Residency
One hundred percent of what I know about the recent appointment of Emily Hurd to the City Council is from the January 14 issue of The Rye Record, review of the January 5 Council meeting, review of Rye’s laws, and an understanding of the legal difference between “residency” and “domicile”. I don’t know Emily Hurd […]
It’s Time to End School Mask Mandates
So Say Parents and the School District We’ve asked an unfathomable amount of our children since March 2020. We closed their schools, canceled their sports, stopped them from traveling to see extended family, and isolated them from their friends. While many of those restrictions have been at least partially lifted, we continue to force our […]
One Modest Lot, Two Large Homes and the Ongoing Frustration of Oakland Beach Neighbors
By Robin Jovanovich The City Code is clear, crystal clear to borrow from “A Few Good Men”, on a number of critical aspects of proposed development. In a proposed subdivision, for example, trees eight inches or more in caliper are to be preserved. This regulation was intended to preserve Rye’s mature trees and ensure privacy. […]
Wedding Crashers? Wainwright Neighbors Sue City
To Prevent “Commercial Misuse” of Property By Robin Jovanovich Last September, the Planning Commission renewed Wainwright House’s permit to hold ten weddings a year under a tent. It is in great part the revenue from weddings that have enabled the 70-year-old nonprofit on Milton Point to keep its doors open for spiritual and educational programs […]
Police Blotter 1/26: Bad Dog Owners
1/20 MVA, Halstead Place/OBA. Vincent’s towed vehicle 1 from scene, vehicle 2 was able to be driven. 1/19 General fire alarm at Onondaga Street home. RFD dispatched, 7:23 p.m. 1/19 Water reported pouring into roadway, Cedar/Sylvan places. 1/19 Unit 2 reported traffic condition, Griffon Place/Oakland Beach Avenue. Construction vehicle moved out of roadway. 1/19 PEO […]
Rye Neck Boys’ Basketball: Panthers Wallop Lincoln High, 79-31
By Mitch Silver When first-year Head Coach Mike Denman sent his team out on the floor January 21, to face visiting Lincoln High School, he knew the odds were in Rye Neck’s favor. For one thing, his squad entered the game with a 9-2 record, as opposed to the visitors whose record was 1-8. For […]
Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo
Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo of Rye, N.Y., lauded physician and generous mentor, died on December 30, 2021. Born on April 4, 1962, in Accra, Ghana, he was the son of John Ofori-Amanfo and Yaa Brenya. From childhood, George’s enchanting personality, intellect, and kindness were evident to those around him. As a young student, he excelled academically, […]
RHS Assistant Principal Chosen as New Principal
Rye City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Byrne was pleased to announce that Ms. Suzanne Kelly-Short was appointed Principal of Rye High School at the District’s January 25 meeting. He stated that, over the past year, the District has been engaged in a comprehensive search process. A search committee was formed and composed of faculty, support staff, […]
Bon Travail in Sale of La Panetière
Maria Skamangas When Jacques Loupiac decided to sell La Panetière, his iconic French restaurant, two years ago, it was a difficult decision. But he was confident in the agent he chose to list the Milton Road property, Maria Skamangas of William Raveis. While the sale didn’t happen overnight, Skamangas is heartened that the property went […]
Jay Center Adds to its A Team
Caroline Walker The Jay Heritage Center has started the new year on a high note, with the addition of an inaugural Director of Horticulture and Garden Education to lead the newly installed and sustainable Jay Gardens, as well as a new trustee. In March, Lucia Maestrowill join the team as the nonprofit’s first Director of […]