Author: Tucker Smith, Staff Writer

Tucker Smith is a writer at MyRye.com. She is a Rye resident and an undergraduate at Smith College.

(PHOTO: The World War I Monument in front of the Square House Museum. Dedicated in 1919 to the 331 residents of Rye who served, 9 of whom were killed. By Stacy Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: World War I Monument

Tucker Smith, Staff Writer - April 5, 2025

(PHOTO: Green Heron (Butorides virescens) at the the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye, New York. Credit: Kara Mason.)

Birds of Rye: Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

(PHOTO: Axi. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Axi, Cuddly and Easygoing

(PHOTO: Looking up at the lights of Playland. When the park is in season, Playland glows bright with lights and color late into the night. By JoAnn Cancro.)

Art of Rye: Looking Up at the Lights

(PHOTO: Whitby Castle Inspired by Whitby Abbey in England, it was originally built as a private residence and now serves as a venue for private events. By Stacy Massey, Author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: Whitby Castle

(PHOTO: The spinning lights of Rye Playland. By JoAnn Cancro.)

Art of Rye: Spinning Lights of Playland

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 17, 2025March 3, 2025

Art of Rye is a feature of MyRye.com where we will occasionally feature artwork of Rye,…

(PHOTO: Tracy Stora, chair of the Conservation Commission - Advisory Council. Contributed.)

Meet the Conservation Commission/Advisory Council and its Chair Tracy Stora

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 15, 2025March 14, 2025

In this series, MyRye.com will introduce readers to the boards and commissions of the City…

(PHOTO: The Knapp House. Built between 1667 and 1680, it's thought to be the oldest house in Westchester County. By Stacey Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: The Knapp House

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 15, 2025March 3, 2025

Art of Rye is a feature of MyRye.com where we will occasionally feature artwork of Rye,…

(PHOTO: Jim Jenkins, chair of the City of Rye Finance Committee. Contributed.)

Meet the Finance Committee and its Chair Jim Jenkins

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 13, 2025February 5, 2025

In this series, MyRye.com will introduce readers to the boards and commissions of the City…

(PHOTO: Cora. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Cora, Playful and Affectionate

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 12, 2025March 3, 2025

MyRye.com features dogs and cats that are up for adoption by Pet Rescue, a no…

(PHOTO: Rye Boat Basin (acrylic on canvas). View of Milton Marina. By Meera Agarwal.)

Art of Rye: Rye Boat Basin

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 10, 2025March 3, 2025

Art of Rye is a feature of MyRye.com where we will occasionally feature artwork of…

(PHOTO: Rye Meeting House. Also known as Grace Chapel, this historic building was built in the 1830s as a one-room schoolhouse.)

Art of Rye: Rye Meeting House

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 8, 2025March 3, 2025

Art of Rye is a feature of MyRye.com where we will occasionally feature artwork of Rye,…

(PHOTO: The City of Rye Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting at Rye City Hall on June 13, 2024. Left to right: Sitting: Jason Ertel, Robert November, Kelsey Johnson (liaison from School Board and co-chair), Sun Matsui. Standing: Niamh Alexander (vice chair), Brian Dempsey (chair). Members not in photo: Annamaria LaMonte, Kelly Smith-Powers. Credit: Tilman Oberbannscheidt.)

Meet the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Commission and its Co-Chairs Brian Dempsey and Kelsey Johnson

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 8, 2025March 3, 2025

(PHOTO: The City of Rye Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting at Rye City Hall…

(PHOTO: Nancy Haneman and Michele Thomas, co-chairs of the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee. Contributed.)

Meet the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee and its Chairs Nancy Haneman and Michele Thomas

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 6, 2025March 7, 2025

In this series, MyRye.com will introduce readers to the boards and commissions of the City…

(PHOTO: Sheldon and Squish. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Sheldon and Squish, Affectionate Best Friends

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 5, 2025March 3, 2025

MyRye.com features dogs and cats that are up for adoption by Pet Rescue, a no…