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By Miranda Ferrante

Ex-Snackery Employee Admits to Stealing $105K From ‘Beloved’ Rye Bake Shop: DA

DiPietro stole from the bake shop by adding salary increases to his biweekly paycheck and using the bakery’s credit card to make personal charges.
front exterior of purchase Street
By David Hessekiel

The Snackery — The ‘Best Bakery’ Bethenny Frankel Raved About — Abruptly Closes

The closing of The Snackery marked the end of a nearly 18-year culinary odyssey for owner Sara Leand.
By Laura Schiller

‘Light Up Rye’ Hopes to Expand This Year

The idea for “Light Up Rye” was first floated in the summer of 2024 and quickly grew beyond expectations.
Hundreds walk along Purchase Street during Mistletoe Magic
By David Hessekiel

Mistletoe Magic in Jeopardy of Being Canceled Over Lack of Funding

The dire situation led Brian Jackson, the president of the Rye Chamber of Commerce, to send out an urgent email about Mistletoe Magic to members on Tuesday.
Rye police cruisers
By Rosie Newmark

Queens Man Arrested on Purchase Street For Carrying Multiple IDs and Knife

Wu was charged with several offenses, including possessing fake IDs, giving police a false name, and carrying a knife and what appeared to be drugs.
By David Hessekiel

Custom Suit Shop is Opening Downtown

Everything at Tweeds Custom Suits, scheduled to arrive in Rye this fall, will be bespoke.
By Laura Schiller

Art for Purchase: Exhibit Transforms Storefronts into Galleries

After months of planning, the event transformed storefronts into mini galleries, weaving local and regional artwork into the daily rhythm of downtown life.
By Sydney Depietto

Community Rallies Around Charlie the Shoemaker

For over 40 years Charlie Nam’s store has served the Rye community, as Nam’s friendly nature and smiles were as common as new heels and straps.
Purchase Street
By Record Staff

More Than 80 Applicants Ready to Transform Purchase Street Into an Art Gallery

Emerson told The Record Wednesday that more than 80 applicants are ready to paint Purchase Street into an art gallery.
Bagels
By David Hessekiel

City Board Rejects Bagel Shop’s ‘Inappropriate’ Sign Request

Board Chairman Michael Harrington told The Record that the word “Badass” was inappropriate to display on a sign at the entrance to Rye’s business district.

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