Rye Town Park Reverses Beach Closure Decision After Fourth of July Fireworks Fiasco

The Rye Town Park Commission decided on Tuesday to allow the beach to remain open for residents on July 4 until the fireworks have ended.
Sweet Success: Rye Town Park’s Russ Gold and His Beekeeping Adventure

Gold and Chris Meier tend to 50,000 honey bees whose home is a stack of bee boxes at Rye Town Park.
Retired FDNY Hero Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Assaulted Rye Golf Club Co-Worker

According to Rye police, the assault occurred on the victim’s first day at the golf club.
Lighting up the Sky: The Making of Playland’s ‘Special’ Summer Fireworks Displays

Special FX Wizard, Inc., is discussing planning a grand $100,000 show for Playland’s 100th anniversary in five years.
Downtown Parking Lot Closed for August Repairs Mandated by Save the Sound Settlement

Merchants and residents are not happy with the closing of the much-needed municipal lot, because of the lack of available parking spots downtown.
Record Names Dan Borchert New Ad Sales Director

Borchert has managed ad sales and marketing for the Robb Report, Departures, Fortune, Conde Nast, and Calvin Klein.
Playland Season Suffering Through Numerous Ride Maintenance, Repair Issues

Of the local amusement park’s 40 rides, six have been down for maintenance this summer.
Living Shoreline Project Looks to Protect Edith Read Sanctuary

The county considers the area adjacent to the Edith Read sanctuary ideal for a living shoreline, because of its history and recent devastation.
In Brief | Annabel Monaghan is Moving; Apple Studios is Back Filming; and the Dragon Coaster Celebrates 95 Years

Brief snapshots of news around Rye.