The Rye Arts Center (RAC) raised $365,000 at its annual fundraiser, Studio 51 at The Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 8, 2026. Funds will support RAC’s mission to provide meaningful […]
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$30,000 Raised at Rye Historical Society’s Annual Spring Luncheon
On May 7, 2026, the Rye Historical Society hosted its annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique at the Shenorock Shore Club, raising over $30,000 for museum and educational programs. The event featured New York Times best-selling author Allison Pataki, who discussed her novel, The It Girl, about early 20th-century celebrity Evelyn Nesbit.
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Elon University’s New Health and Wellness Center to Be Named After Slattery Family of Rye
Elon University in North Carolina has received a major gift from a Rye family. Bill and Tish Slattery will name the university’s new center for health and wellness and also […]
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Rye Fund for Education Gala Raises $470K for Rye City School District
Rye Fund for Education’s annual spring gala on Thursday, March 26, 2026 raised over $470,000. Gala Co-Chairs Diane Martin and Tammy Krup, along with RFE President Claudine Hanley, and Vice […]
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Rye FD Unions’ Charity Ball Raises over $135,000 for Local Causes
The annual fundraiser for Rye FD unions’ charity efforts raised more than $135,000. Local 2029’s charitable organization, 2029 Fundraising, hosted its second annual St. Patrick’s Day Ball on Friday, March […]
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Giving Rye: Meet the JMH Family Fund
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Jen Morris of the JMH Family Fund. Publisher’s note: MyRye.com […]
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Giving Rye: Meet the Jay Heritage Center
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Suzanne Clary of the Jay Heritage Center. Your Name: Suzanne […]
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Giving Rye: Meet The Apawamis Foundation
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Timothy O’Neill and George Whipple of The Apawamis Foundation. Your […]
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Giving Rye: Meet the Friends of Marshlands
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet David Styler of the Friends of Marshlands, Inc. Name: David Styler […]
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Giving Rye: Meet Meals on Wheels of Port Chester, Rye Brook and Rye
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Beth Griffins Matthews of Meals on Wheels of Port Chester, […]