After concern around a proposed expansion of facilities inside Rye’s Marshlands Conservancy park was raised back in December, Westcheser County officials on Friday said it “is in the concept phase […]
Category: Green
Posted inGreen, Long Island Sound
Mamaroneck Plant Partially Sewage Discharge Was Over 18 Million Gallons – Nine Times Original Estimate
The Mamaroneck Sanitary Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant (MMWWTP) released over 18 million gallons gallons of partially treated wastewater into the Long Island Sound on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Community Groups, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this […]
Posted inGreen, Long Island Sound
Mamaroneck Plant Discharges 2 Million Gallons of Wastewater Into Long Island Sound
The Mamaroneck Sanitary Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant (MMWWTP) by Harbor Island Park on the Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck has released 2,000,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater into the […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Community Groups, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Green, Rye City Council
Rye City Council to Vote on $285K Contract for New Comprehensive Plan
The Rye City Council is expected to approve a $285,000 contract with planning and environmental consulting firm AKRF to oversee the development of a new Comprehensive Plan for the City […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Community Groups, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Green, Rye City Council
Rye Implements Year-Round Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers, Fines for Violations
It took a four hour Rye City Council meeting to get there, but as expected the Council passed a year-round gas leaf blower ban on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2026. […]
Posted inGovernment, Green, Letters, Rye City Council
LETTER: Former Mayor Dunn Cautions New Council on Gas Leaf Blower Ban
In an open letter to MyRye.com, Pine Island Road resident and former Rye Mayor Ted Dunn (1994 – 1997) cautions the new council against the gas leaf blower ban, saying […]