Celebrating MyRye.com’s 20 Years of Local News Coverage in a Poem

Happy new year to all our readers. We took our holiday message – MyRye.com Celebrates 20 Years of Local News Coverage in 2026 – and turned it into a poem.

Let’s make 2026 a good one for all of us:

Happy new year from MyRye.com—
A town in stories, voices, home.
As 2026 draws near in sight,
Twenty years of keeping Rye in light.

Twelve thousand stories, and still we go,
Each one a moment you should know.
Our largest readership—thanks to you—
Neighbors reading, old and new.

The news comes daily, steady, fast:
City halls and questions asked,
Schools and sports, both wins and losses,
Fires and calls, and police blotters’ crosses.
Real estate, nonprofits, shops downtown,
Environmental care for the land and sound—
And always, always, people first,
The heart of Rye, for better or worse.

We widened fields and Friday nights,
Expanded sports to louder cheers.
We dug deeper into land and plans,
Zoning maps and meeting stands.
We lifted artists—lens and brush—
Who catch Rye’s light in quiet hush.
And on Fridays, birds took flight,
A gentle pause, a mindful sight—
A reminder of what needs our care,
The fragile beauty everywhere.

We welcomed AI where it could serve,
To stretch our reach, but keep our nerve.
We name it when we use its hand,
And ask for thoughts—you help us stand.
We met you where you already are:
On screens, in inboxes near and far,
On Instagram, Facebook, X—
And yes, that free newsletter (one more e-mail).

We’re thankful—deeply, truly so.

To advertisers who help us run:
Local voices, one by one.
When Rye supports Rye, we all succeed—
And your business meets a loyal read.

To writers who show up, sharp and fair,
With curiosity, grit, and care:
Amelie, Beatrice, Devan, Tucker too,
Charlie on sports, steady and true.
Steve “The OG” on Garnet pride,
Judge Joe Latwin, courtside guide—
Your words matter more than you know.
Got the itch to write? Just say hello.

To interns—past and those to come,
Six years strong, and counting some.
Learning by doing, camera to pen,
Real-world skills, again and again.
High school, college—curious minds,
The future of local news, well-defined.

And most of all, we thank you—
For tips and trust, for sticking through.
For reading closely, caring loud,
For being part of this Rye-shaped crowd.

With gratitude, warmth, and holiday cheer,
Here’s to the stories yet to appear.

Happy new year,
Jay Sears
Publisher, MyRye.com

This poem was created with the assistance of AI.