In a letter to MyRye.com, The CEO of Connecticut based landscaper MowGreen, Dan Delventhal, explains why he supports gas powered leaf blower bans. He has run a successful full service […]
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LETTER: Fines in Proposed Gas Blower Ban Are Excessive + Unconstitutional
In an open letter to MyRye.com, the former head of the Rye City Democratic Committee Meg Cameron (and former State Assembly and City Council candidate) says the (highest) fines in the proposed […]
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Rye City Plans to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers, Raise Violation Penalties
The new Rye City Council moved to ban gas leaf blowers during its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The proposed law would ban gas leaf […]
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Brian Shea Secures Permanent City Manager Role in Rye After Interim Stint
It is official. After being elevated to interim city manager in March after the departure of former city manager Greg Usry, Brian Shea has been awarded the permanent position. The […]
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Rye Celebrates First Black Councilmember and New Mayor in 2026 Inauguration
The City of Rye Inauguration on Sunday, January 4, 2026 brought a packed house to Rye City Hall and city council chambers. The event, orchestrated and emceed by Rye City […]
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The New Josh; Leave the Leaves, Banning the Blowers?; Catherine’s Day & More: Rye City Council Agenda for January 7, 2026
The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 is out. The Council will convene at 6:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel […]
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Meet the New Rye City Council, New Mayor Josh Nathan: All Set for Inauguration This Sunday
The changing of the guard for Rye City Council will happen at the stoke of midnight as we enter the new year, but the formalities will all take place this […]
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Mayor Josh Cohn Reflects on Eight Years of Service in Rye
It is the end of the road. After eight years of service as the Mayor of Rye, Josh Cohn presided over his last city council meeting on Wednesday, December 17, […]
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Rye City Council Approves 2026 Budget with 8.78% Increase
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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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 […]