The annual Square House meeting of the Rye City Council was held Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026. As it usually does, the perennial event, which was back after a number […]
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First Day for New Barbara Bush Stamp
It was only a month ago on May 8, 2025, when the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former […]
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Barbara Bush Stamp Unveiled at The White House
At the White House on Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first […]
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Barbara Bush Stamp Expected to Be Unveiled Thursday at White House Ceremony
A new U.S Postal Service stamp featuring former First Lady and Rye native Barbara Bush is expected to be unveiled at The White House on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Current […]
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Moving Into Family History: A Story from the Little Dublin Neighborhood of Rye
“All the houses in Rye are super expensive, so we’re priced out of a lot of things,” said Toby Waring. “We’d see the houses go up for sale, and it’s […]
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Movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine Moves to Streaming Services
The movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine about Donn Fendler, a 12 year old boy from Rye, is moving to the streaming services. The movie is the 1939 story […]
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100+ Years of Property Records Curated by Realtor Go To Rye Historical Society
The Rye Historical Society (RHS) has received a comprehensive archive of historic property records from Rye dating back over a century. The collection was donated by Coldwell Banker Realty, and […]
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Movie @ 12 Year Old Rye, NY Boy Debuts Friday
In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler of Rye became lost on Mount Katahdin in Maine. Separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, Fendler fought to stay alive during his nine-day […]
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Making History: Unearthing Details on Rye’s Mid 1800s African-American Entrepreneur
On Monday, volunteers at the Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy, including members from the Port Chester – Rye NAACP and local students from Rye High School, Rye Country Day, […]
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Playland’s Dragon Coaster Roars for Its 95th Birthday
The Dragon Coaster’s 95th birthday this past weekend marked an exciting historical benchmark for Rye residents and Playland fans. The 75-foot wooden coaster was designed by Frederick Church, an engineer […]