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Rye Town Park administrative building

Rye Town Park Begins Pavilion, Bathroom Repairs

The Rye Record reported recently on the extensive decay and neglect of many of the beautiful, historic buildings in Rye Town Park.
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Trouble at The Beach: Long Island Sound is Cleaner, But Still Polluted

The Sound has become significantly cleaner over the last 50 years, but that water has not become consistently clean enough.
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Park Facilities in Shambles: Historic Rye Town Park Buildings Suffer From Decay and Neglect

Outdoor showers are fenced-off because of a crumbling wall. The Rye Town Park interiors of the bathhouse need repairs. Its upper floors closed off.
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Opinion: Home Teardowns Won’t Stop Without Some Legislative Change

City records show that, since the beginning of January 2019, no fewer than 112 demolition permits have been issued. They are a significant part of the Rye real estate market.
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Letter: Nursery Field Fundraising is Anti-Democratic

Putting a special interest group’s thumb on the decision-making scale cannot help but influence that decision.
Reconsidering: Mayor Josh Cohn says the city should review its energy contract with Sustainable Westchester.

Mayor Josh Cohn, Citing Rising Costs, Vows to Review City Contract with Sustainable Westchester

The Sustainable Westchester contract is up for renewal in October, and Rye Mayor Josh Cohn said the city will review the matter.
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Ceasefire in Tax Lawsuit Against Playland

Rye and Westchester County have declared a brief ceasefire in their battle Playland paying property taxes. 
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Bird Home Makes Big Plans to Take Flight

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Party Registration Deadline Is Fast Approaching

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New Leaf Blower Law Faces Enforcement Challenge