Author: Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com

Jay Sears is the owner and publisher of MyRye.com. He is a 20+ year Rye resident. Contact Jay here: https://myrye.com/tips-letters/

(PHOTO: A current City of Rye zoning map 2025. Source: City Squared GIS.)

Holding Court: Racism, Poverty & Smells – a History of Zoning

Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com - April 8, 2025

(PHOTO: Antonio Trusty, age 36, of New York City, was arrested and charged on multiple counts after a stolen vehicle pursuit in Rye on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Source: Rye PD.)

Stolen Car Chase Down Playland Parkway to American Yacht Club Leads to Arrest of 36 Year Old Man

(PHOTO: Rendering of a new clubhouse terrace at American Yacht Club on Milton Point. On the Planning Commision April 8. 2025 agenda: American Yacht Club, Permit: Wetlands (WP#564) / Site Plan (SP#413), Planned site and architectural improvements to both the clubhouse and beach house facilities. Source: planning documents.)

American Yacht Club Site Work, Wetlands, Multi-Family — Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

(PHOTO: There was an unexplained fire of this 2014 Dodge Durango on Lavender Lane in Rye early Sunday, April 6th, 2025. In a statement, Rye PD said the vehicle "has been towed to a secure police impound for further investigation". Source: Rye PD.)

Mysterious Lavender Lane Car Fire

Rye Lifer: Barbie Haynes

(PHOTO: Rye Fund for Education's annual gala on April 3, 2025 raised over $530,000. RFE Board Members and Trustees. Contributed.)

$530K Raised at Rye Fund for Education Gala

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 4, 2025April 5, 2025

Rye Fund for Education’s annual spring gala Powering Dreams on Thursday night raised over $530,000….

(Jon) Hamming It Up; Masterful; Positively Electric: Rye City Council Agenda for Wednesday, April 9, 2025

(Jon) Hamming It Up; Masterful; Positively Electric: Rye City Council Agenda for Wednesday, April 9, 2025

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 is out….

(PHOTO: Rye Marshlands Conservancy. File photo.)

Birding @ Marshlands Conservancy – Saw Mill River Audubon

(PHOTO: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) at the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye, New York. Credit: Kara Mason.)

Birding @ Marshlands Conservancy – Saw Mill River Audubon

Marshlands Conservacy

Marshlands Conservacy

(PHOTO: Rye Marshlands Conservancy. File photo.)

Birding @ Marshlands Conservancy – Saw Mill River Audubon

(PHOTO: City Manager Greg Usry was presented with an "Usry Avenue" sign from the City of Rye at his last City Council meeting on March 26, 2025 before his retirement.)

Usry, Out. City Manager Uses Last Meeting to Define His Legacy

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 4, 2025April 5, 2025

City Manager Greg Usry has left the building, and a legacy. Rye City Manager Greg…

(PHOTO: A native gardening project by Dominique Biondi of Ecologic: Pelham sanctuary gardens project. Contributed.)

Going Native: Talking to Your Landscaper with Dominique Biondi of Ecologic

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 3, 2025March 23, 2025

Going Native is our gardening series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient…

(PHOTO: Jose Garcia, age 51, of the Rye Park Apartments at 125 Central Avenue in Rye, has been charged with heading a major drug supply organization operating across the metro area. He was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th after the New York City Police Department served a warrant at his home. File photo. Credit: Tilman Oberbannscheidt.)

Rye Resident Arrested by NYPD for Alleged Heroin & Fentanyl Drug Trafficking

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 2, 2025April 3, 2025

A Rye resident has been charged with heading a major drug supply organization operating across…

(PHOTO: A native gardening project by David Baker of Plan it Wild. An estate transformation to native. Contributed.)

Going Native: Talking to Your Landscaper with Bram Gunther of Plan it Wild

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 2, 2025March 23, 2025

Going Native is our gardening series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient…