Beginning at 11 a.m on Saturday, the ceremony will feature the unveiling of a new street sign honoring the late couple, remarks from elected officials, a poetry performance, and the dedication of a new “Walk Rye History” panel.
The MTA revoked earlier “conditional determination letters” that would have renewed Winfield's lease to operate a cafe at the Croton Metro-North station and open a new operation at the Harrison station.
Interim City Manager Brian Shea said a new sign finalizing the Redd name will be designed and there will a “big event" in September "worthy of the occasion."
Initially, the plan was to open at the Rye train station in the summer, but Breno Donatti, Winfield Street Coffee founder, said construction is already underway and ahead of schedule.
The discounted $1 rates only apply to guests of monthly ticket holders on Saturdays and Sundays starting this weekend, but can be used to go anywhere Metro-North and LIRR trains travel.