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.
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Rye PD Sergeant Michael Larkin Retires After Four Decades of Service
City of Rye Police Department Sergeant Michael Larkin retired on Monday, February 23, 2026, after more than four decades of service. Larkin is a lifetime Rye resident who grew up […]
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Local Man Missing on Ben Nevis Mountain in Scottish Highlands; Extensive Search Underway
A local man has gone missing while hiking in the Scottish Highlands. Brian McGillicuddy, age 64 of Harrison, went missing after failing to return from a planned hike on Ben […]
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Rye Fire Department to Get New Fire Engine to Replace 20-Year-Old Unit
The Rye City Council is expected to authorize the purchase of a new frontline fire engine for the Rye Fire Department at its February 25, 2026 meeting, approving a $1.47 […]
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Rye Fire Department Welcomes Probationary Firefighter Jeffrey Fernandes
(Updated 2/19/2026 to reflect Local 2029’s views on firefighter staffing.) The City of Rye Fire Department has added a new firefighter. The new position was approved at the end of […]
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Rye Firefighters Union Funds Lanterns for Seniors in Emergencies
The Rye firefighters union is funding a stash of lanterns that will be given out to seniors for use in the event of an emergency loss of power. Seniors at […]
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Rye FD Swiftly Extinguishes Roof Fire at Aurora Restaurant
On Wednesday afternoon January 28, 2026, Rye FD responded to a roof fire at Aurora Restaurant in downtown Rye at 60 Purchase Street. At 4:02 pm Rye FD was dispatched […]