After a burst of recent concern around a proposed expansion of facilities inside Marshlands Conservancy park, on Monday Westchester County said via its communications department that it was early in […]
Category: Green
Posted inCommunity Groups, Government, Green, Jay Cemetery Association, Letters, Rye Marshlands, Westchester County
LETTER: Historic Jay Cemetery Threatens to Revoke Easement Amid Marshlands Park Expansion Dispute
In a letter to MyRye.com, Peter Doane, the president of the Jay Cemetery and a descendent of Founding Father John Jay, says his board is “deeply concerned” with the County’s […]
Posted inCity of Rye, Government, Green, Rye Marshlands, Westchester County
Skepticism and Calls for Transparency Greet Marshlands Conservancy Expansion Plans
Information seems to be in short supply when it comes to the proposed expansion plans at the Marshlands Conservancy, run by Westchester County Parks. The County says its process is […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii)
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 inGovernment, Green, Rye Marshlands, Westchester County
LETTER: Unvetted $11M Development Proposal Threatens Marshlands Park in Rye
Updated Thursday, 12/4/2025 On Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025 the Westchester County Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on its 2026 budget, including nearly $11 million dollar plan […]
Posted inCommunity Groups, Gardening, Giving Friday, Giving Rye, The Little Garden Club of Rye
Giving Rye: Meet The Little Garden Club of Rye
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Mary Julian of The Little Garden Club of Rye. Name: […]
Posted inCommunity Groups, Giving Friday, Giving Rye, Rye Town Park
Giving Rye: Meet the Friends of Rye Town Park
Giving Rye is a feature series highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Chris Meier of the Friends of Rye Town Park. Your […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
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, Rye Town Park
Rye Town Park Secures $8.1M for Sustainability Projects
Rye Town Park (RTP) has secured $8.1 million in funding for sustainability projects in the park. The money is part of $61 million in Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) funding to […]
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
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 […]