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Camille Botello

Camille Botello is an associate editor at The Rye Record. After graduating with a journalism degree in Oregon, she started her career as a reporter and later an editor in small-town Alaska. She moved to the country's opposite extreme, New York City, for an editor job in the Bronx before making her way to the suburbs. Out of the office, Camille enjoys hiking, going to museums, yoga, and stand-up comedy. Reach her at cbotello@ryerecord.com.
Shelley Mayer Con Edison

Thousands Oppose Con Edison’s Proposed Rate Hikes as New York Commission’s Decision Looms

More than 1,600 comments from Con Edison customers have been filed, the majority of them opposing proposed rate hikes for next year.
Playland sign

Westchester Officials Still ‘Assessing’ Playland Situation, Season Opening in Limbo

The uncertainty about Playland's opening this summer stems from Westchester County's tumultuous breakup with park operator Standard Amusements.
Playland amusement park in the city of Rye.

Court Sides with Westchester, Standard in ‘Ill-Advised’ Playland Tax Dispute 

Since Westchester County had yet to hand over management of Playland in 2022, the public park had to therefore maintain its tax-exempt status, the court ruled.   
Michael Burke and Melinda Folchetti

Rye Neck Taps Melinda Folchetti for Principal, to Start Alongside New Schools Superintendent

Folchetti will begin her term on July 1, the same day as the new Rye Neck Schools Superintendent Michael Burke.
A girl using her smartphone.

‘Bell-to-Bell’ School Cell Phone Ban Expected to be Included in State Budget

A ban on cell phones, one of Gov. Kathy Hochul's top priorities, is also one that many Rye youth and education advocates have taken up in the last year.
RCDS first place TigerHacks coding team: Senior Jaymin Ding, senior Rhys de Haan, and junior Xavier Perkins. Photo courtesy RCDS

Rye Country Day Development Club Starting Spring Semester Fresh Off Back-to-Back Coding Competition Wins

The school's Development Club is starting up again this semester after a back-to-back coding competition championship last fall.
MilkMate Founder and CEO Patrice Meagher, center, at work. Photo courtesy JoJo Schofel

MilkMate: One Rye Resident’s Crusade to Support Breastfeeding Employees in the Workplace

MilkMate has installed more than 100 lactation rooms for breastfeeding employees in 18 different states.
Rick McCabe

Rick McCabe Turns Rye Mayoral Race Upside Down With Surprise Independent Run

McCabe will look to play spoiler as an independent in a three-way race with Democrat Josh Nathan and Republican Bill Henderson.  
George Latimer

U.S. Rep. George Latimer Blames High Con Ed Bills, General Costs on Trump Tariffs

Latimer's town hall came just about a week after residents rallied alongside state Sen. Shelley Mayer to demand lower Con Ed prices.
Bill Henderson at the dais

Republican Bill Henderson Looking to ‘Lead’ With Mayoral Run; Rye GOP to Back Full City Council Slate

The announcement sets up a head-to-head matchup with fellow Councilman Josh Nathan, a Democrat who launched his own mayoral run last month.