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Rosie Newmark

Rosie Newmark is the City and Schools Reporter for The Rye Record. Originally from Chicago, she attended Northwestern University, where she wrote for several on-campus publications as well as Chicago-area newspapers. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, reading and teaching herself guitar. Reach her at rnewmark@ryerecord.com.
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Rye Fire Union Head Says Department is ‘Grossly Understaffed’ — As City Mulls New Hire For 2026

Colasacco said that at times, only one city firefighter is on duty at the Milton Point firehouse, which he considers inadequate staffing.
Marion Anderson

Marion Anderson Makes Rye History as First Black City Council Member

Anderson traces her roots in civic engagement back to her mother, who kept her politically aware from a young age.
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Westchester Power Program to Shutter — But Not for the Reasons Its Executive Director Claims

James Denn said the Westchester Power renewal filings failed to meet long-standing outreach and education requirements, including clear rate comparisons for consumers.
Photo courtesy of Westchester County Police

New Jersey Teen Charged in Playland Burglary and Vandalism Spree

The damage was estimated at about $57,000.
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City Manager Proposes Override Budget, Hikes Tax Rate 8.43%

The $54.5 million proposal is an increase of more than $5 million over the 2025 budget.
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Rye Democratic Ticket Sweeps Election, Takes Newly Aligned Majority on City Council

City Council candidates James Ward, Amy Kesavan, and Marion Anderson each rang up 19 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections.
Anant Nambiar talks with two women

Nambiar Easily Fends Off Van Kuller in Increasingly Contentious Westchester Legislator Race 

Early returns show Nambiar garnering 65 percent of the vote, according to unofficial tallies from the county Board of Elections.
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Nathan Tops Henderson, McCabe in Unpredictable Mayoral Race

Mayor-elect Nathan guaranteed that there will be a new comprehensive plan, referencing the city's plan which hasn't been updated since 1985.
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Osborn Counselor Resigns Following Settlement of Abuse Lawsuit Against Rye School District

McCabe still held her position at the Osborn school when the academic year began but resigned as of Oct. 21, according to Board of Education documents.
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Early Voting Numbers in Rye Plummet to 30% of 2024 Turnout — Democratic Voters Nearly Double GOP

The 1,241 tallies were way off last year's numbers, when 4,083 Rye residents voted early with a presidential election on the ballot.