City of Rye

(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.)

Nominations Sought for Youth Human Rights Award

Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com - May 4, 2025

(PHOTO: The City of Rye celebrated Arbor Day by a planting native keystone species Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak) in Disbrow Park on Monday, April 28, 2025. Citizens, advocates and city officials gathered to celebrate the City's trees. Contributed.)

Arbor Day Celebrated with Native Keystone Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak)

(PHOTO: A proposal to redevelop 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue with five townhouse-style multifamily units will be discussed at the April 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Source: documents filed with the City of Rye Planning Commission.)

AYC Improvements, Townhomes on Theo Fremd, Wetland Buffer Items: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

(PHOTO: Aerial view of Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York.)

Court Says (Again) Playland Exempt from Tax, City of Rye Fails in Appeal

(PHOTO: The annual Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Bike Rodeo, put on by the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee and the Rye PD at Rye High School parking lot, drew about 100 children on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. Contributed.)

Annual Bike Rodeo Draws 100 Kids to Teach Safety

(PHOTO: A new report by the Regional Plan Association reports Westchester County could lose between 6,871 and 12,363 housing units due to flooding by 2040. The underlying data shows that loss for the City of Rye is between 1,000 and 1,900. Source: RPA.)

Rye Could Lose Up to 1,900 Homes Due to Flooding by 2040

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 15, 2025April 14, 2025

The City of Rye could lose up to 1,900 homes due to flooding by the…

(PHOTO: Sustainable Westchester's Noam Bramson (second from left, front row) at the weekly update briefing held by County Executive Ken Jenkins (far right) on Monday, April 7, 2025. Bramson will present to Rye City Council Wednesday evening. Contributed.)

Green Power Contract on Council Agenda

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Correction (as of 4/9/25): Sustainable Westchester clarified that the number of accounts in Rye using…

(PHOTO: Rendering of a new clubhouse terrace at American Yacht Club on Milton Point. On the Planning Commision April 8. 2025 agenda: American Yacht Club, Permit: Wetlands (WP#564) / Site Plan (SP#413), Planned site and architectural improvements to both the clubhouse and beach house facilities. Source: planning documents.)

American Yacht Club Site Work, Wetlands, Multi-Family — Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 6, 2025

The Rye City Planning Commission is responsible for decisions on a variety of land use…

(PHOTO: City Manager Greg Usry was presented with an "Usry Avenue" sign from the City of Rye at his last City Council meeting on March 26, 2025 before his retirement.)

Usry, Out. City Manager Uses Last Meeting to Define His Legacy

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com April 4, 2025April 5, 2025

City Manager Greg Usry has left the building, and a legacy. Rye City Manager Greg…

(PHOTO: Attorney Al Pirro, on behalf of the developer Stagg Group presented the 67 Grant Avenue project to the Harrison Planning Board on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.)

Environmental Impact Statement Promised for Development Proposal Along Beaver Swamp Brook in Harrison

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 26, 2025

It was over two hours into the Town/Village of Harrison Planning Board meeting before the…

(PHOTO: A rendering of the new six story, 140-unit complex is being proposed adjacent to Beaver Swamp Brook in Harrison at 67 Grant Avenue. Source: Harrison Planning Board documents, March 2025.)

Rye Expected to Scrutinize Harrison Development Along Beaver Swamp Brook

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 24, 2025

It appears the City of Rye will scrutinize the proposed development at 67 Grant Avenue…

(PHOTO: Rye City Planning Commission March 25, 2025 meeting item: 315 Brevoort Lane Request for additional time to complete construction of a tennis court partially located within the 100-foot wetland buffer and associated wetland restoration work. Source: Project documents.)

New Home; Berm Removal; Subdivision; Wetlands: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

The Rye City Planning Commission is responsible for decisions on a variety of land use…

(PHOTO: A rendering of the new six story, 140-unit complex is being proposed adjacent to Beaver Swamp Brook in Harrison at 67 Grant Avenue. Source: Harrison Planning Board documents, March 2025.)

Six Story 140-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed Alongside Beaver Swamp Brook in Harrison

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 21, 2025March 24, 2025

Are you an adjacent or nearby neighbor to the proposed development on Grant Avenue? Tell…

(PHOTO: City of Rye Conservation Commission/Advisory Council (CC/AC) 2024-2025 Junior Commissioner Ella Froah with incoming Junior Commissioner Ava Perota. Perota was sworn in during a City Hall ceremony on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Contributed.)

Conservation Commission Appoints Junior Commish from Rye High School

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 21, 2025

The City of Rye Conservation Commission/Advisory Council (CC/AC) welcomed its fourth Junior Commissioner at a…

(PHOTO: Board of Ethics Chair Beth Griffin Matthews. Contributed.)

Meet the Board of Ethics and its Chair Beth Griffin Matthews

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

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