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The lawn at Playland has a welcome sign
By Andi Hessekiel

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.
Riders of the ferry view the Long Island Sound
By Justine Pascutti

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.
view of the playland pool with the colonnade in the background
By Christian Falcone and Camille Botello

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.
pink and blue fireworks cover the night sky
By Alyssa Politi

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.
log flume ride at playland with no water running.

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.
Annabel Monaghan standing next to a large cutout of her latest novel "Summer Romance"
By Record Staff

In Brief | Annabel Monaghan is Moving; Apple Studios is Back Filming; and the Dragon Coaster Celebrates 95 Years

Brief snapshots of news around Rye.
By Shannon Haines

Osprey Nests Cleared from Iconic Ferris Wheel at Playland

Both nests were abandoned with nonviable eggs inside of them.
By Shannon Haines

Osprey Find Cozy Home at Playland

Playland’s Gondola Wheel did not rotate at Playland’s May 18 opening day thanks to some surprising park visitors. The 90-foot ride is closed until further notice for the safety of the osprey nesting atop one of the carriages.
By ET Rodriguez and Shannon Haines

Playland Opens with New Ride and Look

Playland opened its 96th season on May 18 with the Lighting Drumline from the Barack Obama School for Social Justice in Yonkers and the debut of its newest ride, Jack the Puppeteer.
By Record Staff

Soul Ryeders Take to the Street, Raising Money in Half Marathon

More than 1,400 runners and walkers took to the streets of Rye on Sunday, May 19 in the Soul Ryeders’ Second Annual Half Marathon and 5K run/walk.

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