First responders will conduct a full-scale exercise at Playland on Saturday, April 25, 2026 that simulates an emergency response to the crash of a commercial jet aircraft. Organized by the […]
Category: Westchester County Police
Posted inPlayland, Police & Fire, Westchester County Police
Two More Arrests in Playland Vandalism Estimated at $57K
Two additional suspects in September’s burglary and vandalism spree at Playland have surrendered to Westchester County Police. Connor Evancho, 20, of Pompton Lakes N.J., turned himself in on Wednesday at County […]
Posted inPlayland, Police & Fire, Westchester County Police
First Arrest Made in Playland Theft and Vandalism Case
A 19-year-old New Jersey man was charged this week in connection to a burglary and vandalism spree that occurred at Playland just over one month ago. Anthony Conkling, 19, surrendered […]
Posted inPlayland, Police & Fire, Westchester County Police
Trio Sought in Playland Amusement Park Theft and Vandalism
Westchester County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three people who entered the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of September 23-24, 2025 and committed acts of […]
Posted inNew York Police Department, Police & Fire, Rye Police Department, Westchester County Police
Rye Resident Arrested by NYPD for Alleged Heroin & Fentanyl Drug Trafficking
A Rye resident has been charged with heading a major drug supply organization operating across the metro area. Jose Garcia, age 51, of Central Avenue in Rye, was arrested on […]
Posted inGovernment, Rye City Council, Rye Police Department, Town of Rye, Westchester County, Westchester County Police
Aggressive Off Leash Dogs Spark Resident Concerns
It seems to be a perennial issue. And it is biting again. The City of Rye requires all dogs to be on leash and under control of their owners. The […]
Posted inGreen, Police & Fire, Rye Fire Department, Rye Marshlands, Rye Police Department, Westchester County Police
Hiker with Severe Head Injury Rescued from Marshlands Conservancy
A hiker with a severe head injury was rescued from the Marshlands Conservancy late Monday afternoon. Multiple agencies responded to the scene at the 147 acre park along the Boston […]
Posted inPolice & Fire, Rye Police Department, Westchester County Police
Port Chester Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Assault on Two Teens in Rye
A Port Chester man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of two teenagers in Rye last year. For quiet Rye, the first incident on […]
Posted inHiring, Local Business, Playland, Police & Fire, Westchester County Police
Got Summer Job? Patrol Playland
Are you a Rye-based business looking to hire local residents? Let us know! Got a summer job? If you are not interning at MyRye.com, perhaps you want to patrol Playland Amusement Park […]
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Seasonal Park Rangers Wanted
Rye’s Public Safety Commissioner Mike Kopy started his 30+ year career as a season park ranger at Playland, and you can too. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is […]