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Rye’s Year-Round Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Takes Effect

As of May 1, city joins about 70 other New York communities with bans or restrictions aimed at reducing noise and pollution.
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April Crime Trends: Police Activity Mostly Unchanged, Leaf Blowers Remain Silenced

Most notably, leaf blowers summonses decreased by 100 percent, down to zero from 37, continuing a trend in 2026.
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Port Chester Worker Refuses to Provide ID During Leaf Blower Dispute With Rye Police

When the officer approached the crew, he informed the workers that simultaneous use of gas-powered lawn equipment was against Rye city ordinance.
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Crime Trends: Leaf Blower Summonses Spike for 4th Month in a Row

Police issued 28 summonses for leaf blower violations in June, up from the three summonses they issued in June of last year.

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