The City issued a warning of possible heavy rainfall Wednesday evening into the early hours of Thursday: “Please be advised that a cold front may bring a period of heavy […]
Category: Weather
Posted inWeather
A Flooded Resident: Help “Just Showed Up at Our Door”
It has been a lousy week – or maybe a lousy 18 months. But in the wake of destruction and loss can come help. “The Row America team and coach […]
Posted inRye Free Reading Room
Over 100 Volunteers at Library Clean-Up
Over 100 volunteers came out to assist the Rye Free Reading Room with clean-up efforts. Volunteers were members of the auxiliary board, parents, and students. The Library’s downstairs children’s room […]
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City Warns Don’t Use Flooded Electrical Items; Instructions for FEMA Aid
The City of Rye is warning residents not to use electrical items – including electrical appliances, equipment, outlets and circuit breakers – that have been subject to flooding. Ida has […]
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Fundraisers for Three Midland School Staff Flooded Out of Homes
Three Midland School staff members were severely impacted by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters. Online fundraising efforts have been launched to help mute the watery blows to each of their homes. The […]
Posted inWeather
New Local Group Coordinates Flood Recovery Efforts
Some of the same women who launched Operation Pass the Gravy over last Christmas season to provide holiday meals are organizing a new effort to help local residents impacted by […]
Posted inRye City School District
Flood Damage Across All School Buildings, Opening Delayed Until Monday, September 13th
The Rye City School District will delay the opening of school until Monday, September 13th due to extensive hurricane damage across all school buildings. Schools were originally scheduled to open […]
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Drying, Draining, Digging Out from Ida & A Call to Action
The aftermath of Ida is not pretty. Historic flooding rushed into Rye Wednesday night into Thursday. Those who have been in Rye long enough will remember the floods of April […]
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PHOTOS: Massive Flooding Across Rye
There is massive flooding across Rye. The Rye PD is urging people to please stay off the streets and stay home so City staff can focus on clean-up and safety. […]
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Rye PD: No Not Travel
A warning issued from Rye PD: ????URGENT INFORMATION ???? PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL. ALL UNNECESSARY TRAVEL SHOULD BE AVOIDED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES AROUND THE CITY, LIVE WIRES, & […]