(PHOTO: Westchester County Attorney John Nonna addressing Rye Mayor Josh Cohn in Monday’s committee meeting.) Westchester County attorney John Nonna told Rye Mayor Josh Cohn on Monday “It’s a little […]
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Playland Settlement Approved by Board of Legislators
On Monday night the Westchester Board of Legislators approved the County’s bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements. The vote paves the way for Standard Amusements to take control of the […]
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Playland Beach & Boardwalk
The first day of spring brought out a wedding party to the Playland boardwalk, and lots of dogs to the Playland beach. The sun and warmer weather was appreciated by […]
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Latimer & County Team Provide Playland Update
We told you back on Thursday, February 25th that Rye guy and county boss George Latimer had announced the county’s intention to open Rye Playland this coming season, after it […]
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Playland Scheduled to Open
The County is planning to open Rye Playland for the 2021 season. Rye guy and County Executive George Latimer made the announcement Thursday afternoon during his twice weekly COVID-19 update. […]
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Rye Playland Opens Hiring for 2021 Season
(PHOTO: With snow piling up in Rye, scenes like this seem far away.) Rye Playland has opened hiring for its 2021 season. Playland has posted a virtual job board to […]
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Mixed Reaction to Parks Foundation Warning of “Dangerous Precedent” in Playland Agreement
A survey of local elected officials shows a mixed reaction to last Tuesday’s news from the Westchester Parks Foundation that the new agreement between Westchester County and Standard Amusements on […]
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Parks Foundation Raises Concern on Playland Deal
The Westchester Parks Foundation, a longstanding advocacy group for Westchester Parks, is raising concerns about the recent Playland deal granting Standard Amusements a 30 year agreement to run the park. […]
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Lawsuit Settlement Between Westchester & Private Firm on Playland
After bitter battles between Westchester County and private operator Standard Amusements, the two parties announced late Friday they have agreed to a new, revised 30 year operating agreement. The agreement […]
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Playland’s Main Parking Lot To Close for Winter
Rye Playland’s main parking lot will close for the winter starting next Friday, December 11th. Rye guy and County boss George Latimer, who lives adjacent to the Playland lot, told […]