The area behind the tower has been temporarily closed to cars and pedestrians following Monday night's storm.
Beloved Dragon Coaster will be up and running for opening day on May 23, but status of multiple other rides remains unclear.
After being shuttered for entire 2025 season, park's biggest attraction will reopen this year.
Robin Latimer, wife of U.S. Rep. George Latimer — who was the previous county executive — will be chairwoman of the group, to be called Friends of Rye Playland. 
The child spent more than five minutes under water, yet lifeguards on duty either "ignored or did not notice" he was submerged in the pool, court papers said.
Two additional men have been arrested for stealing prizes and causing damage to the amusement park. 
The damage was estimated at about $57,000.
One thing both candidates seemed to agree on was that the crown jewel of the Westchester public parks system does not need to be profitable.
Police and fire costs attributed to Playland are approximately $288,030, according to interim Rye City Manager Brian Shea.
The attraction transforms two large pavilions into a winding labyrinth of hallways and rooms.

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