The Rye YMCA will receive a $1.5 million New York State grant to develop an early learning center in Port Chester. The funding will be used to renovate the former All Souls Presbyterian Church at 55 Parkway Drive, creating seven classrooms for up to 103 children ages three months to five years. The new center […]
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Rye YMCA Gymastics Team Captures Eight Medals at 2026 National Championships
The Rye YMCA Gymnastics team excelled at the 2026 National Championships from June 28-July 1, as the team secured eight medals and several other personal best scores on the tallest stage. Nine girls represented Rye in Greensboro, NC, and their success at the tournament is the final chapter of a very successful season. “We are […]
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Child Care Worker at Rye YMCA Charged with Child Endangerment
[Updated Saturday 4/25/2026 with comments from the Rye YMCA.] A child care worker at the Rye YMCA was charged on Friday, April 24, 2026 with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor, for allegedly handling a toddler in her care in an especially rough manner on multiple occasions. The announcement was made […]
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Young Rye Gymnast Scores First Perfect 10 in Rye YMCA History
Sienna Giese became the first gymnast in Rye YMCA history to achieve a perfect 10 at the Connecticut YMCA State Championships, claiming first place on floor at Level 2.
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Rye YMCA’s WaveRyeders Secure Team Championship in Westchester-Fairfield Swim League
The Rye YMCA Club Swim team, the WaveRyeders, won first place at the Westchester-Fairfield League championship meet and eighth place at the New York State championship week, with multiple individual event winners across five different age brackets.
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Blind Brook Wall by Rye YMCA Collapses
The Blind Brook wall by the Rye YMCA and the Locust Avenue bridge collapsed into the brook last Thursday, March 12, 2026. The walkway alongside the main YMCA building at 21 Locust Avenue was closed out of “an abundance of caution” according to Y officials. The Blind Brook is one of the centerpoints of flooding […]
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Rye YMCA to Honor Staci Ramachandran and Rye Presbyterian Church Leaders
The Rye YMCA honor omni-volunteer Staci Ramachandran for her volunteer work and four leaders from Rye Presbyterian Church (RPC) for their community service in facilitating the sale of All Souls Church in Port Chester to the Rye YMCA. The group’s Woodstock-themed Annual Benefit, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Shenorock Shore […]
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Rye YMCA Recognizes Top Staff with Annual Awards
The Rye YMCA bestowed its annual staff awards for 2025. You know them: The Gregg Howells’ Spirit, Mind & Body Award This award is bestowed upon the employee who most embodies the positive values and character of the YMCA in everything they do. Valerie Griffin Randal Ikeda Star Award This award is designed to honor […]
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Giving Rye: Meet the Rye YMCA
(PHOTO: Sabrina Murphy, CEO of the Rye YMCA. Contributed.) Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Sabrina Murphy of the Rye YMCA. Your Name: Sabrina Murphy Name of your organization: The Rye YMCA Your role: CEO Tell us about the population you […]
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Results & Photos: 37th Annual Rye Derby
Hundreds turned out on Sunday for the Rye YMCA’s 37th Annual Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day. The 5M race and 5K Run/Walk were officially kicked off by Rye Mayor Josh Cohn, while New York State Assemblyman Steve Otis started the 1M Family Fun Run/Walk, which for the first time included a lively dog parade. Proceeds […]