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: Joey. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Joey, Welcoming and Well-Behaved

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 19, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Playland sign. By JoAnn Cancro.)

Art of Rye: Playland Sign

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 17, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: The Historic Art Deco Bathhouses The adjacent pool opened in 1929 with fresh water that was touted as “safe enough to drink!” By Stacey Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: The Historic Art Deco Bathhouses

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 15, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Alan Weil, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals at Poppy’s Cafe on Purchase Street on January 21, 2025.)

Meet the Zoning Board of Appeals and its Chair Alan Weil

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 15, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Human Rights Commission Chair Rita Capek (far right) with Rye Mayor Josh Cohn and 2023 Human Rights Award youth winner Rye High School senior Paulina Tepan.)

Meet the Human Rights Commission and its Chair Rita Capek

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 13, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Aramis. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Aramis, Gentle and Friendly

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 12, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Night at Playland Pool. Swimmers can enjoy the pool while gazing out at the Long Island Sound. By JoAnn Cancro.)

Art of Rye: Night at Playland Pool

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 10, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Playland Lake. A conservation area set aside within Playland Park. By Stacey Massey, author of Fall in Love with Rye.)

Art of Rye: Playland Lake

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 8, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Cartier. Contributed.)

Pet Adoption: Cartier, Sweet and Gentle

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 5, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: The ferris wheel at Rye Playland. The ferris wheel stands at 90 feet and looks over the Long Island Sound.)

Art of Rye: Ferris Wheel at Rye Playland

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 3, 2025January 19, 2025

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