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 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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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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Cookie Monster: Former Snackery Manager Admits to Stealing $100K
The cookie monster of Rye has pleaded guilty. The former manager of The Snackery Bake Shop on Purchase Street in Rye has pleaded guilty in connection with his theft of […]
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Car Slams Into Park Avenue House, Compromising Structure
A vehicle struck a house on Park Avenue Sunday morning hard enough to remove a corner of the garage, threatening the structural integrity of the building. Rye FD responded to […]