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David Hessekiel

Jesse Jackson

Alumni Recall the Day Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Visited Rye High School

In Rye, news of Jackson’s passing sparked memories of March 11, 1987: the day he spoke to students and teachers at Rye High School.
The front of the pub bar

Investors Shell out $850K To Purchase The Pub in Downtown Rye: Records

The Rye bar was sold for more than $100,000 below its initial asking price.
The front of the pub bar

Sold. The Pub in Rye Has a New Owner.

Local restauranteur Tim Cacase, who owns Rafele and Gordito, is a member of the acquiring group called 3 Elm Place, LLC.
Playland sign

Westchester Gov Forms Friends of Rye Playland Support Group

Robin Latimer, wife of U.S. Rep. George Latimer — who was the previous county executive — will be chairwoman of the group, to be called Friends of Rye Playland. 
Catherine Parker. Photo by Alison Rodilosso

Rye’s Parker Exits Political Stage After Nearly Two Decades

Parker, who officially stepped down on Jan. 1, has not determined her next steps, but looks back fondly on her years of public service.
Purchase Street in Rye.

Brian Jackson Resigns as Rye Chamber of Commerce Presidency, As Organization Now Looks to Restructure 

Jackson pointed to a dramatically increased professional workload after joining Vincere Trading last year as a senior partner.
front exterior of purchase Street

The Snackery — The ‘Best Bakery’ Bethenny Frankel Raved About — Abruptly Closes

The closing of The Snackery marked the end of a nearly 18-year culinary odyssey for owner Sara Leand.
Sammy & Nat owner Samantha Benson shows a dress that rose from $98 to $108 due to tariffs. Photo David Hessekiel

Downtown Retailers Struggle to Digest Tariffs

Benson was recently hit with a $20,000 customs fee on a $40,000 order of goods from India.
Scaffolding has gone up at 11-15 Purdy Avenue. Photo David Hessekiel

Change is Afoot Among Downtown Businesses

MM Real Estate has received approval for a three-story, mixed-use development on the site with space for street retail tenants and eight apartments.
The Rye Arts Center

City Council Decision on Rye Arts Center Rezoning, Expansion Pushed to 2026 

Mayor Josh Cohn suggested that the council should hold a working session with the Planning Commission to grapple with questions raised in the report.