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 […]
Category: City of Rye
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 […]
Posted inBlind Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Weather
PHOTOS: Flooding in Rye: What You Need to Know
See the City’s Friday 9:30am warning. At 11am Friday, the Rye PD said low lying areas along Blind Brook should evacuate, temporary shelters at Rye Rec and Rye Golf Club […]
Posted inBeaver Swamp Brook, City of Rye, Flooding, Government, Green, Weather
City Urges Flood Prone Areas Prepare for Possible Evacuation
At 9:30am Friday, the City of Rye urged flood prone areas to prepare for possible evacuation. City message: The National Weather Forecast anticipates ongoing heavy rainfall, possibly reaching 5 to […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Police & Fire, Rye Fire Department
VIDEO: 9-11 Ceremony @ Rye FD Locust Avenue HQ
The City of Rye held is annual September 11th Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday afternoon. For the second year in a row, the rain brought the ceremony inside the Rye Fire […]