In the wake of the recent column Holding Court: Private Roads by retired Judge Joe Latwin, we received a number of inquiries on how many private roads were in Rye, […]
Category: Government
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Rye City Council
Q&A with Mayoral Candidate Bill Henderson
Bill Henderson, a Republican, is running for Rye City Mayor to address the city’s increased development and flooding issues, and to improve parks, downtown, and cell service.
Posted inGovernment, Holding Court, New York State, Rye City Court
Holding Court: Tree Troubles? Legal Options for Overhanging Branches and Roots
Married couples can exclude up to $30 million from their estates if they follow the rules of portability, but a recent case showed that not following the rules can result in an expensive mistake.
Posted inCity of Rye, Government
TRANSCRIPT: Mayor Cohn Reflects on Unity and Loss at Rye’s 9/11 Ceremony
As we previously reported, the City of Rye held is annual September 11th Commemoration Ceremony on Thursday at 5:30 pm outside Rye FD headquarters on Locust Avenue. Here is the […]
Posted inGovernment, Rye City Council
Fertilizer Follies, Law and Order, Midyear Checkup & More: Rye City Council Agenda for September 17, 2025
The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 is out. The Council will convene at 5:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Police & Fire, Rye Fire Department
Rye Residents Gather to Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Ceremony
The City of Rye held is annual September 11th Commemoration Ceremony on Thursday at 5:30 pm outside Rye FD headquarters on Locust Avenue. The ceremony drew a light crowds. Remarks […]
Posted inBoards & Commissions, City of Rye, Deer, Deer Management Committee, Government, Green, Letters
LETTER: Homeowner Urges City to Modify Fence Code for Deer Management
On an open letter to Interim City Manager Brian Shea, Manursing Way and 32 year resident Shankar Narayan implores the City to modify its code to allow for higher fences […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government
REMINDER: Annual 9/11 Ceremony in Rye to Honor Fallen Heroes
[Originally published September 5, 2025] Rye will hold its annual September 11th commemoration ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Locust Avenue firehouse: City of Rye September 11th […]
Posted inGovernment, Holding Court, New York State, Rye City Court
Holding Court: Private Roads
Married couples can exclude up to $30 million from their estates if they follow the rules of portability, but a recent case showed that not following the rules can result in an expensive mistake.
Posted inBoards & Commissions, City of Rye, Community Groups, Government, Rye Planning Commission, The Osborn
Public Hearing on The Osborn Expansion is Tuesday, 7:00pm
The Rye Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on The Osborn Home proposed expansion on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Rye City Hall. The meeting, likely the first of […]