City of Rye

(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

Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com - April 18, 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

(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

(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…

(PHOTO: The #PlaylandArt initiative is calling on the community and all artists to make their mark on the park with a community-wide Dragon Coaster Art Contest. This is MyRye.com's submission, made with AI.)

Standard Amusements Wants to Exit Playland Contract

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com January 23, 2025

Standard Amusements, the firm that fought hard to win a 30 year contract to operate…

(PHOTO: Sunrise Pizza on 7 Purdy Street. 88 Purchase is the adjacent building to the left. File photo. Credit: Matt Capaldi.)

Bigger Slice of the Pie: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com January 11, 2025

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

(PHOTO: Reality TV star and social media influencer Bethenny Frankel talking about her Rye, New York drone sighting on TikTok, December 2024.)

Reality TV Star Chases Drone in Rye (while in Her Pajamas)

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com December 22, 2024

What could possibly go wrong when we have a reality TV star keeping us all…

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16 City Employees Celebrate Between 10 and 30 Years of Service

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com December 17, 2024

As it typically does during its last meeting each year, the Rye City Council will…

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BREAKING: Rye City Manager Greg Usry Announces Retirement

ByCharlie Morris, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

On the morning of Wednesday, Decmber 5, 2024, Rye City Manager Greg Usry confirmed his…

(PHOTO: If you own a $2 million home in Rye, you will pay an average tax bill of $30,220. 17% goes to the City, 21% to the County, 61% to the school district and 1% to the library.)

City ’25 Budget Set at $52.8 Million

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com November 19, 2024

The City of Rye is setting a $52.8 million dollar budget for 2025, $1,844,028 over…