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Category: City of Rye
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Rye City Council
Write-in Effort for Johnson, Councilmember Allied with Mayor
In what appears to be a loosely organized push to keep Mayor Josh Cohn’s Gang of Four city council voting block together, a write-in campaign to support current Council member […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Events, Government
Local Vigil for Israel Saturday, Council Condemns Attacks
Updated Thursday 11pm: Community Synagogue will have a Shabbat service of prayerful solidarity with Israel followed by an opportunity for dialogue with the clergy and community on Friday at 6:30pm – […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Flooding, Government, Weather
City Warning of Flash Flooding Friday Night into Saturday
Just one week after Tropical Storm Ophelia caused flooding across Rye, the City is warning of flash flooding risk Friday evening into Saturday. Localized flooding could be significant “posing an […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, New York State, Playland
Court Says No to City of Rye’s $3.6 Million Tax Bill for Playland
In a letter on May 26, 2022 to the Westchester County Tax Commission, the City of Rye notified the County of a change in the tax exempt status of Playland […]
Posted inBeaver Swamp Brook, Blind Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Green, Weather
(PHOTOS) Rye Starts to Dry Out from Flooding, Debris Pickup Schedule
With water receding Sunday, the City of Rye is beginning its clean-up. The City is asking residents to place debris curbside for pick-up on Monday morning. Residents should keep household […]
Posted inBlind Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Weather
Mandatory Evacuation Lifted as of 8:00pm Friday
At 7:30pm, the City of Rye announced it will lift the mandatory evacuation of specific areas across the City: “As of 8pm, the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. This […]
Posted inBlind Brook, City of Rye, Government, Green, Weather
Mandatory Evacuation by 6 PM Friday for Indian Village, Highland Hall, Manursing Island, Pine Island Road, Greenhaven
The City is ordering a mandatory evacuation for all residents of Indian Village, Highland Hall, Manursing Island, Pine Island Road and Greenhaven areas. People needing short term shelter can go […]
Posted inBlind Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Weather
PHOTOS: State of Emergency, Road Closures in Rye & More
Rye PD issued a statement at 2:30pm that only emergency vehicles are permitted on the road. “If you see a Police or DPW barrier, DO NOT CROSS! You will be […]
Posted inBlind Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Weather
Bowman Dam Over Top, Highland Lot Flooding
Around 12:00pm noon Friday, September 29th the Rye PD reported the Bowman Avenue dam, a major water containment area for the City of Rye, has over topped. The Highland Road […]