Muralist Adds Color and Beauty to Playland
When Standard Amusements commissioned him to paint three murals at Rye Playland, he felt right at home.
City Manager Proposes Override Budget With 6.12% Tax Rate Increase
The increase would result in an additional $312 per household in property taxes based on the average estimated home value of $1.98 million.
City Signals Plan to Resolve Playland Tax Feud
At its Oct. 9 meeting, the council unanimously passed a resolution to draft a settlement agreement with the county.
County Serves Rye With $14M Lawsuit in Playland Tax Dispute
The county is seeking $14 million from the city, which is how much tax revenue Rye has collected on behalf of the county and not turned over.
New Ferry Tour at Playland Brings History to Life Along the Sound Shore
Barbara Davis invited her ferry tour listeners to imagine the lush forest and vegetation of the land before Dutch settlers first sailed into it.
Bronx Boy, 5, Dies Days After Medical Episode at Playland Pool
The boy was pulled from Playland Pool on Aug. 1 and transported to the hospital after having what was believed to be a seizure.
Lighting up the Sky: The Making of Playland’s ‘Special’ Summer Fireworks Displays
Special FX Wizard, Inc., is discussing planning a grand $100,000 show for Playland’s 100th anniversary in five years.
Playland Season Suffering Through Numerous Ride Maintenance, Repair Issues
Of the local amusement park’s 40 rides, six have been down for maintenance this summer.
In Brief | Annabel Monaghan is Moving; Apple Studios is Back Filming; and the Dragon Coaster Celebrates 95 Years
Brief snapshots of news around Rye.
Osprey Nests Cleared from Iconic Ferris Wheel at Playland
Both nests were abandoned with nonviable eggs inside of them.