On July 4, 2026, crowds gathered along the Playland Boardwalk and in Rye Town Park for the annual Playland firework show. Anticipation was heavy in the air, but so was […]
Author Archives: Amelie Coghlan
Amélie Coghlan is staff writer at MyRye.com. She is a Rye resident and an undergraduate at Trinity College Dublin studying English and sociology.
Posted inPlayland
Rye Playland Ride Watch: 22% of Rides Closed This Weekend
Rye Playland has 40 active rides, 10 of which are closed as of June 25th, 2026, and 10 rides have been removed from the park since 2019.
Posted inCoveleigh Club
Health Department Shuts Down Coveleigh Beach after Rain
The Westchester County Department of Health (DOH) has closed the beach at Coveleigh Club in Rye for July 7th and 8th, 2026. The DOH preemptively closed the beach, along with […]
Posted inWeather
Severe Storm over Fourth of July Weekend
Storms swept through Rye this weekend, blowing away any plans for a sunny Fourth of July. Instead of getting outside to grill, go to the beach, and watch the fireworks, […]
Posted inArt in Rye, NY, Art of Rye, Community Groups, Peters
Art of Rye: Marshlands Shade
Art of Rye is a feature of MyRye.com where we will occasionally feature artwork of Rye, New York. See below for directions on how to recommend an artist or art […]
Posted inCommunity Groups, Honoring Service, Veterans
Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran John N. Compton, WWII
Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 […]
Posted inPlayland, Playland Beach
Rye Playland July 4th Weekend 2026: Fireworks, Hours & Traffic
On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, Playland will host it’s annual firework show in honor of America’s 250th birthday. It’s one of the busiest days of the year at Playland and […]
Posted inObituaries
In Memory: Ellen Spillane, Age 71
Helen was born in Duagh, County Kerry, Ireland on June 5, 1955, to James and Mary Sheehy. She was the second of four children; her siblings are Nora Mary (Noreen) […]
Posted inPlayland
Rye Playland Ride Watch: 22% of Rides Closed This Weekend
Rye Playland has 40 active rides, 10 of which are closed as of June 25th, 2026, and 10 rides have been removed from the park since 2019.
Posted inObituaries
In Memory: Blanche Dickinson Ryan, Age 98
Blanche Dickinson Ryan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026. Born on July 12, 1927 and raised in Rye, […]