In a letter to MyRye.com, Westchester County Legislator candidate for the 7th District Kurt van Kuller discusses the political football that is Rye Playland. He argues the County needs to […]
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GOP Puts Forward Rye Resident for Parker’s County Legislator Seat
The Westchester County Republican Committee has put forward a local Rye resident to run for Catherine Parker’s 7th District seat as Westchester County Legislator. Parker (Democrat and Rye resident) is […]
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Jenkins Sworn in as Westchester County Executive
In a ceremony at Westchester Community College packed with dignitaries, elected officials and community leaders, Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as County Executive, making history as the first black County […]
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Official: Jenkins Wins Special Election
Ken Jenkins has officially won the special election for the Westchester County Executive position, and will assume that role for the remainder of 2025. The decision was technically still up […]
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County Executive Election Update: Jenkins Leading at 11:30pm, But No Official Word
As of 11:30pm on Tuesday, February 11, Ken Jenkins (D) leads the special election for Westchester County Executive over Christine Sculti (R). Jenkins was the heavy favorite entering the multi-day […]
Posted inGovernment, Playland, Westchester County
On Playland, County Initiates Transition from Standard, Requests Arbitration
(Story updated Friday, 8:45am) On Thursday, Westchester County said it formally initiated arbitration against Standard Amusements, LLC, following “its wrongful attempted termination of the Playland Management Agreement (PMA)”. Standard notified […]
Posted inGovernment, Rye City Democratic Committee, Westchester County
Early Voting Starts for Feb 11th Special Election for County Exec
Early voting in the City of Rye for the Tuesday, February 11, 2025 special election for Westchester County Executive started on Saturday, February 1, 2025 and runs for nine days […]
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GOP Candidate for County Exec Has Many Rye Ties
In the wake of George Latimer’s elevation to Congressman for NY-16, a special election is just days away on Tuesday, February 11th to determine who replaces him as Westchester County […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Playland, Westchester County
Standard Amusements Wants to Exit Playland Contract
Standard Amusements, the firm that fought hard to win a 30 year contract to operate Rye Playland, the County owned amusement park in Rye, wants to get off the roller […]
Posted inGovernment, Rye City Council, Rye Police Department, Town of Rye, Westchester County, Westchester County Police
Aggressive Off Leash Dogs Spark Resident Concerns
It seems to be a perennial issue. And it is biting again. The City of Rye requires all dogs to be on leash and under control of their owners. The […]