Rye Boys Basketball Team Raises $1K for Wildfire Victims in California

A raffle was held during the Rye basketball game on Jan. 10 to raise money for Rayuela, a bilingual preschool program whose building was lost during the fires.
Instagram Launches Teen Accounts to Mixed Reviews

Instagram made the move to the new accounts as it faced dozens of lawsuits and accusations that the platform is harming the mental health of young people.
Recent Off-Leash Dog Attacks Have City, Police Mulling Next Steps

One victim said a dog bit through three layers of clothing and caused her upper arm to bleed, and also damaged her nerve.
Trump Support Increased in Rye, Mirroring County and State Numbers

The trend in Rye mirrored that of the state and county. Trump’s increased New York margins, including those in Rye, helped contribute to his popular vote victory nationwide.
Discolored Tap Water Plagues Homes Across Rye, Rye Brook

Gregg Smith turned on the tap on Christmas Eve to find the water had turned brown. For the Rye resident, it marked the third instance of discolored water in his home in a month — the first appearance coming on Thanksgiving.
Letter: Fireplaces Are a Bad Idea. Go Electric.

A major storm that floods homes in our community could make them uninsurable and ratchet down property value similar to what is unfolding from other climate disasters.
Maria Regina Matek Bach, a RHS Graduate and Library Fundraiser, Dies at 51

Maria Regina Matek Bach died surrounded by family on Saturday, Jan. 18. She was the daughter of Stanley J. Matek, who predeceased her and Mary Regina Maier Ryan. Maria was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., and spent much of her formative years in California, Arizona, and Wisconsin before her family moved to Rye in 1985. Maria […]
Michael Cucchiara, Former Rye Firefighter, Dies at 56

Michael L. Cucchiara, a resident of Mamaroneck for more than 25 years, passed away at the age of 56. Born on April 3, 1968, in the Bronx, Michael was the son of Ralph and Kathleen (nee D’Alessandro) Cucchiara. His effervescent spirit and warm heart touched all who were fortunate enough to cross his path. Michael graduated […]