A housekeeper to a Rye family has been charged in the theft of a family heirloom. The heirloom, a gold ring, was sold to a pawn shop and melted down […]
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Rye Arts Center Geode Thief Apprehended, Remaining Rocks Still Missing
It’s the end of the rocky road (partially). Acting on a tip from the public, an undercover operation has recovered two of the geodes stolen from the Rye Arts Center […]
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Rye’s Mike Kopy Takes Helm of Westchester Police Chiefs Group
Rye’s top cop Public Safety Commissioner Mike Kopy was installed as the head of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association (WCCOPA) on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Beach […]
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Rock Caper: Geodes Stolen From Rye Arts Center, Police Investigate
(NOTE: This story was updated on 3-25-26 with comments from the Rye Arts Center.) A display of rock geodes from a main benefactor of the Rye Arts Center (RAC) has […]
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Rye PD Confiscates Ruger Max 9Mm Pistol During Traffic Stop
The Rye PD confiscated a Ruger Max 9mm pistol from a 29 year old driver on Tuesday morning. The driver was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and unlicenced […]
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Rye PD Busts Facebook Marketplace Scam Involving Stolen BMW
A Facebook marketplace scam has been uncovered by Rye PD and the alledged perpatrator has been charged with grand larceny. Police report the scam involved the presentation of a fraudulent […]
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Rye FD Unions’ Charity Ball Raises over $135,000 for Local Causes
The annual fundraiser for Rye FD unions’ charity efforts raised more than $135,000. Local 2029’s charitable organization, 2029 Fundraising, hosted its second annual St. Patrick’s Day Ball on Friday, March […]
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Rye PD’s Mike Kopy to Lead Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association
Rye’s top cop will be installed as the head of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association (WCCOPA). The group is a nonprofit professional organization of law enforcement leaders from […]
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City of Rye Achieves Improved ISO Rating, Potentially Lowering Insurance Rates
The City of Rye has improved its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification rating, advancing from an ISO Class 4 to an ISO Class 3. That should mean better […]
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Rye PD Welcomes New Officer, Promotes Experienced Member
Alex Whalen was promoted to sergeant and Craig Dorn Jr. was sworn in as a Rye Police officer in a City Hall ceremony on March 2, 2026.