State Grant Will Enable Rye to Rebuild Locust Avenue Bridge
Assemblyman Steve Otis and State Senator Shelley Mayer, on July 11, announced the awarding of important state grants to Sound Shore communities to assist each with bridge infrastructure projects that are part of broader flood mitigation plans for their respective watersheds. Through the State’s BRIDGE NY initiative, which assists local governments across the state in […]
An Absolutely Fabulous 90th
When you’ve lived in town for 61 years, you get to know a fair number of people, especially if you’re Carolyn Wenzel. On July 11, twenty-four of the many friends she has made over the years at Apawamis Club as a member, as well as Ladies’ Golf Committee Chair, helped her celebrate her 90th birthday […]
The Free Bus Stops Here
At its July 18 meeting, the Rye Town Park Commission voted unanimously to extend Free Beach Tuesdays for residents through August 29. On Tuesdays, residents of Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye City, and Rye Neck will be admitted at no cost. Residents of those communities can also ride the Bee Line bus to the park […]
Trespass Leads RPD to Cocaine Bust
At approximately 1:15 a.m. on July 1, Rye Police Department officers were dispatched to Cedar Place, after receiving a report that a man was seen trespassing and peering into the windows of a home in the area. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers were advised that the suspect had fled, but were provided with […]
Eastchester Man Accused of Binging on Rye Bakery Dough
A former manager at The Snackery Bakeshop in Rye has been arrested after allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the store last year. Paul Dipietro, 36-years-old, of Eastchester, was charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, a Class C felony. The arrest was the result of an 11-month investigation involving Rye Detectives and the Westchester […]
Follow Traffic Laws for the Safety of All
I have lived and worked in Rye for over 50 years, and in the past several years have witnessed an increasing disregard for biking and walking safety regulations. As an avid walker, every day I see someone either biking or walking on the wrong side of the street. As a grandmother, parent, and friend I […]
Before Any Taxpayer Money Is Spent, Conduct of Council Majority Demands Further Investigation
The “Letters” published on the front page of the June 30th issue of The Rye Record about the City Council and the Board of Ethics raise important questions regarding the conduct of the Mayor and three members of the Council. Having read their Verified Petition and the Affidavit of Mayor Cohn filed in New York Supreme Court […]
Passionate Pleas for Civility and End to Lawsuit Brought by City Council Members
Before the City Council got down to business at its July 12 meeting, Mayor Josh Cohn made an announcement that resonated in City Hall and throughout the community. He said that he and Councilmembers Julie Souza, Ben Stacks, and Carolina Johnson had decided not to seek indemnification by the City in their lawsuit against the […]
The Good, the Triste, and the Next Issue
Dozens of Rye residents, and several residents of neighboring communities, reached out in recent weeks to make sure that this little community newspaper would continue beyond this issue. We are pleased to announce that two Rye individuals, who are intelligent and curious and caring, have come forward and are prepared to take ownership at the […]