As expected, Rye City Council approved the 2026 budget of $54,508,069, a 8.78% increase. The vote was 6 – 1 in favor, with outgoing Councilman Bill Henderson voting against the […]
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Rye Planning Commission Nears Approval of Osborn Home Expansion
The City of Rye Planning Commission moved closer Tuesday evening to greenlighting its approval of The Osborn Home’s expansion plan. Note MyRye.com is making a full recording of the meeting […]
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Goodbye from Mayor Cohn, Safe Steps to School, Budget Talk, & More: Rye City Council Agenda for December 17, 2025
The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 is out. The Council will convene at 5:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel […]
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Westchester County Pledges Consultation on Marshlands Conservancy Expansion
After a burst of recent concern around a proposed expansion of facilities inside Marshlands Conservancy park, on Monday Westchester County said via its communications department that it was early in […]
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Rye Neck Students Advocate for Safer School Crossing on Boston Post Road
Concern over Rye Neck High School and Middle School students safely crossing the Boston Post Road is driving a request for a proper cross walk at the intersection of Boston […]
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Skepticism and Calls for Transparency Greet Marshlands Conservancy Expansion Plans
Information seems to be in short supply when it comes to the proposed expansion plans at the Marshlands Conservancy, run by Westchester County Parks. The County says its process is […]
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Rye-Vised Budget, Park Funds, Ethics Check, & More: Rye City Council Agenda for December 3, 2025
The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 is out. The Council will convene at 5:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel […]
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Cornell Professor Discusses Deer Overpopulation and Forest Health
The City of Rye’s Deer Management Committee met on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The group has started to identify experts in white tail deer and assessments of ecological impacts including […]
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Mayor Cohn’s Last-Ditch Effort to Clear Ethics Violation
With only about forty days before he leaves office after eight years of service, Rye Mayor Josh Cohn is still looking for vindication on the 2023 ethics debacle surrounding the […]
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Osborn Retirement Home Addresses Stormwater Concerns at Rye Planning Commission
The Osborn retirement home navigated its third public hearing at the Rye Planning Commission on Tuesday night in regards to its planned expansion. The Planning Commission’s Chair Nick Everett stated […]