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: Rye Playland at Dusk (acrylic on canvas), view of Rye Playland and boardwalk from Rye Beach. By Meera Agarwal.)

Art of Rye: Rye Playland at Dusk

Tucker Smith, Staff Writer - April 7, 2025

(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

(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: 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…

(PHOTO: The rides of Playland. The beloved amusement park hosts more than 40 rides. By JoAnn Cancro.)

Art of Rye: The Rides of Playland

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

About the Photo The rides of Playland. The beloved amusement park hosts more than 40…

(PHOTO: At the end of the boardwalk, where fisherfolk and kayakers are often found. By Stacey Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: At the End of the Boardwalk

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 1, 2025February 6, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Rick McCabe, chair of the Rye Recreation Commission, speaking about NUrsery Field at the March 6, 2024 Rye City Council meeting. City Clerk Noga Ruttenberg looks on from behind the three minute clock.)

Meet the Rye Recreation Commission and its Chair Rick McCabe

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 1, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Rye Golf Club Commission Chair Terry McCartney. Contributed.)

Meet the Rye Golf Club Commission and its Chair Terry McCartney

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 27, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Patty. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Patty, Playful and Lovable

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 26, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Fall for Rye (acrylic on canvas), view of Jay Mansion from the meadow at Jay Heritage Center. By Meera Agarwal.)

Art of Rye: Fall for Rye

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 24, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Sunrise at the Playland Pier. A 1939 postcard shows this jetty was originally part of a much larger pier with space for four large steamers. By Stacey Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: Sunrise at the Playland Pier

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 22, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Rye Sustainability Committee Chair Hilary Garland.)

Meet the Rye Sustainability Committee and its Chair Hilary Garland

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 22, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Carolina Jaramillo-Johnson, chair of the Flood Advisory Commission. Contributed.)

Meet the Flood Advisory Commission and its Chair Carolina Jaramillo-Johnson

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 20, 2025February 1, 2025

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