City of Rye

(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: Rye Sustainability Committee Chair Hilary Garland.)

Meet the Rye Sustainability Committee and its Chair Hilary Garland

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 22, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Carolina Jaramillo-Johnson, chair of the Flood Advisory Commission. Contributed.)

Meet the Flood Advisory Commission and its Chair Carolina Jaramillo-Johnson

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 20, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Alan Weil, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals at Poppy’s Cafe on Purchase Street on January 21, 2025.)

Meet the Zoning Board of Appeals and its Chair Alan Weil

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 15, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(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.)

Meet the Human Rights Commission and its Chair Rita Capek

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer February 13, 2025February 1, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Dave Thomas, President of Friends of the African American Cemetary in Rye, received the 2024 Human Rights Commission Award for his exemplary service to the city of Rye.)

Dave Thomas Receives 2024 Human Rights Commission Award

ByCharlie Morris, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

On Wednesday, February 12, Port Chester resident but active Rye community member Dave Thomas claimed…

(PHOTO: The Rye Arts Center has developed a conceptual plan and renderings for the development of the 25 Milton Road property adjacent to its current location. It will require a zoning text amendment. Source: Creighton Manning Engineering study for RAC.)

Rye Arts Center Expansion, Hen Island & More: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com February 8, 2025February 7, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Rye Mayor Josh Cohn presenting the John Carey Award to Nick Everett, chair of the Planning Commission and Alan Weil, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals at the January 29, 202 Rye City Council meeting.)

Mayor Bestows Service Award on Two Land Use Stewards

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

Rye Mayor Josh Cohn has bestowed the annual John Carey Award to two of the…

(PHOTO: Rye Mayor Josh Cohn delivering his Memorial Day remarks at City Hall on Monday, May 27, 2024. Credit: Tilman Oberbannscheidt.)

Mayor Cohn Says Not Again. Whispers on Who Will Race for the Top Job.

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

It is cold outside. But the political season in Rye is warming up. Speculation has…

(PHOTO: Ingraham Taylor and Marion Anderson at Rye City Council on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.)

Residents Ask City to Honor Local Civil Rights Leader

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Two Rye residents asked the City of Rye on Wednesday evening to honor the memory…

(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.)

Decks & Swim Spa: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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

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