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(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

Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com - April 9, 2025

(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

(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

(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

(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

(PHOTO: Jim Jenkins, chair of the City of Rye Finance Committee. Contributed.)

Meet the Finance Committee and its Chair Jim Jenkins

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 13, 2025February 5, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Lou Vetrone, first deputy commissioner of the Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) and Vince Kopicki, the commissioner of the DEF, with the City of Rye's Assistant City Manager Brian Shea, who accepted the 2024 Eco Award for the City's high recycling rate in 2023 on Thursday, April 18, 2024.)

Shea Elevated to Interim City Manager Role, Replacing Usry

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

On Wednesday evening at Rye City Council it was made official. Assistant City Manager Brian…

(PHOTO: The City of Rye Planning Commission in deliberations on Wainwright House's event approval on Tuesday evening in the Mayor's conference room in City Hall. Along the right wall are Wainwright board members (L to R) Kelly Jancski, Bob Manheimer and Lexy Tomaino.)

Subdivision, Multi-Family & More: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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

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

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The New Guy (or Gal), Banning Batteries? & More: Rye City Council Agenda for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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

The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 is out….

Where I Work - 07 - 2021 Greg Usry

New City Manager Announcement Expected Wednesday

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com March 9, 2025March 12, 2025

The announcement of a new Rye City Manager is expected this Wednesday at City Council….

(PHOTO: The City of Rye Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting at Rye City Hall on June 13, 2024. Left to right: Sitting: Jason Ertel, Robert November, Kelsey Johnson (liaison from School Board and co-chair), Sun Matsui. Standing: Niamh Alexander (vice chair), Brian Dempsey (chair). Members not in photo: Annamaria LaMonte, Kelly Smith-Powers. Credit: Tilman Oberbannscheidt.)

Meet the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Commission and its Co-Chairs Brian Dempsey and Kelsey Johnson

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 8, 2025March 3, 2025

(PHOTO: The City of Rye Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting at Rye City Hall…

(PHOTO: Nancy Haneman and Michele Thomas, co-chairs of the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee. Contributed.)

Meet the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee and its Chairs Nancy Haneman and Michele Thomas

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer March 6, 2025March 7, 2025

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

(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: Rye Democrats gathered at Anna Maria's Wine Bar on election night Tuesday, November 5, 2024: State Assemblyman Steve Otis, Rye City Councilman Josh Nathan and Rye City Councilman elect James Ward. Contributed.)

Rye Dems Announce Full Slate Ahead of Pivotal Election

ByCharlie Morris, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

The Democratic party in Rye announced their full block for the 2025 Rye mayoral election….