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Coveleigh Club Among Area Beaches Closed After Latest Rainfall

If no additional rainfall is detected, beaches will reopen on Tuesday.
Person using a leaf blower to sweep yellow leaves on a wet sidewalk beside a metal trash can in autumn.
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In First Month of Ban, Leaf Blower Summonses Rev Up in Rye

Police issue 78 summonses for gas-powered blowers in May after just two in first four months of 2025. Conversations with other community officials give a glimpse at what Rye can expect from here.
White coastal pavilion with two towers along a sandy beach and a calm bay, overcast sky and green trees in the background.
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Rain Having Greater Impact on Pollution at Rye Beach Clubs

Even in relatively dry years, stormwater runoff has been severe enough to close beaches and fail health standards across the county.
Aerial view of a forest fire with bright orange flames along a winding line and heavy smoke above the trees.
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Update: Air Quality Expected to be ‘Unhealthy for Everyone’ Thursday in Westchester County

County health department encourages residents to reduce time they spend outdoors and keep windows closed due to Canadian wildfires.
Rainfall on the ground causing flooding

County Shuts Down Coveleigh Club Beach for Two Days Following Latest Rainfall

Four beaches in Mamaroneck and four in New Rochelle also close, with plans to reopen Thursday barring additional significant rainfall.
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Sound Shore Communities Join Forces to Combat Flooding

By working together, the leaders “are trying to help 100,000 people instead of 20,000,” according to County Legislator Anant Nambiar.
People mingle at a reception around a long table of snacks in a wood-paneled room with floral tablecloths and yellow flowers.

Celebrating Environmental Progress with the Rye Sustainability Foundation

During the evening, RSF leaders shared updates on several initiatives, including a $70,000 grant award from the Long Island Sound Partnership to complete a Natural Resources Inventory for the City of Rye.
Coastal clubhouse on a rocky peninsula at sunset with white chairs set up for an outdoor event overlooking a harbor.
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Shenorock Shore Club, American Yacht Club Receive County’s Only A Grades for Water Cleanliness

In Save the Sound's latest Beach Grades, only nine of the 19 Long Island Sound beaches in Westchester had consistently clean water last summer.
Rye Town Park beach
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Rye City Council Votes to Join Group Addressing Pollution of Long Island Sound

Weeks after Mamaroneck plant released 18 million gallons of wastewater into Long Island Sound, Rye enters intermunicipal agreement aimed at preventing pollution.
One rendering of the proposed renovations to the nature center.
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Proposed Marshlands Renovations Met With Harsh Criticism

County says potential alterations are in 'concept phase,' and could include expansion of nature center, more parking, and a covered pavilion.

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