Let's check the batting order and highlights from the 20 agenda items for the Wednesday, August 12th city council meeting (also see the full "black binder" edition – larger file with […]
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Schubert Sues Rye City in Federal Court for $5 Million
UPDATE: here is a copy of the Schubert action as filed with the court. Bob and Rita Schubert have filed a $5 million lawsuit against Rye City claiming civil rights […]
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I Scream for Longfords, For the Birds and Secret Contracts—Items on the Agenda for Special City Council Meeting Tuesday – August 4th, 2009
The city has called a special, unscheduled council meeting. Let's check the batting order and highlights from the four agenda items for the Tuesday, August 4th special city council meeting and […]
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D-Rod Steps Up to the Plate for Rye Dems
Rod Brown is the new clean up hitter for the Rye Democrats. Heading into the election season, Rye Democrats, who recently announced their fall slate, have elected a new leader […]
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Mr. Floatie Mobile Looks Like Cr*p, AGAIN
Someone really doesn't like Ray Tartaglione. The "Mr. Floatie Mobile", a 1939 Chevy Delux with decals of Mr. Floatie, the walking, talking 8-foot turd used by Ray Tartaglione to bring attention […]
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65.2% of Long Islanders Want Oyster Bay to Rye Tunnel – Your Turn to Vote
According to a poll of 2,821 Newsday.com readers, 65.2% of Long Islanders would pay higher taxes or pay a high toll to finance a tunnel from Oyster Bay to Rye. Unless you'd […]
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Y!? Can You Hear Me Now? Open Mic Downgraded—Items on the Agenda for City Council Wednesday – July 15, 2009
Let's check the batting order and highlights from the 19 agenda items for the Wednesday, July 15th city council meeting. The Council will adjourn into Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. to […]
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Rye Democrats Announce a Bi-Partisan Slate for November
Rye Democrats have announced a bi-partisan slate for the fall elections. Here is the announcement as it was provided to MyRye.com. We'll have more details in the coming weeks and […]
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Independence Party Endores French for Mayor, Keith and Jovanovich for City Council
Not exactly the center of political power, but the Independence Party has endorsed three of the Republicans running in our local Rye election this November – French for Mayor and […]
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Rye Looking for New Police Commissioner
UPDATE (Monday, 9:32am). This just in from Assistant City Manager Scott Pickup: "The Commissioner has a waiver from the state civil service commission which is renewed every two years. The requirements […]