Monthly Archives: September, 2011
Rye PD: Flood Waters Receded; Blind Brook within Dam; Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
From Rye PD, 12:30pm (09-08-2011):
At this time flood waters have receded in most parts of the City. The Blind Brook has receded significantly and...
Rye PD: Blind Brook Level Has Fallen/Risen; Clearing Trend But Still Expecting Runoff; Continue Flood Precautions/Awareness
Rye PD Update, 9am
At about 5:30 this morning, residents of flood prone areas of Rye were advised to begin evacuation due to flooding. We...
Rye YMCA Closed This Morning: Flood Precaution
From the Rye Y:
The Blind Brook is beginning to overflow, as a result we have closed due to possible flooding. We hope to reopen...
RYE PD: Flooding Again – Evacuate & Move Cars
From Rye PD this morning (September 8, 2011):
The Blind Brook has risen over the top of the Bowman Avenue Dam and we are experiencing...
Rye City 9/11 Commemoration Schedule: This Sunday
Rye has announced its September 11th commemoration ceremony for this Sunday, 9/11/2011:
City of RyeSeptember 11thCommemoration Ceremony Sunday, September 11th3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. City...
Rye’s Route 76 Bus Service Reduced
Effective yesterday, Westchester County has reduced service on the Route 76 bus line that runs through Rye City. Residents use the service to get...
Latimer Trying Again for Flood Cash
Local Assemblyman George Latimer is trying to push a $30 flood mitigation fund. Latimer pushed the idea in the aftermath of the 2007 floods...
10 PM Alert: Blind Brook at Top of Bowman Ave Dam. Rainfall Lighter, But Flooding Possible. Move Cars to High Ground/Prepare
Rye City Alert, 10pm Tuesday 9/6/2011:
The Blind Brook has reached the top of the Bowman Avenue dam. The latest weather reports indicate that rainfall...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open at Westchester County Center in White Plains, 8 AM to 8PM, Beginning Wed, 9/7/11
From Rye City:
FEMA will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, beginning Wednesday September 7, 2011 for...
“Pour” Job Protecting Purchase Street Eateries: LETTER
In a letter to MyRye.com, Robert Piovesan says two Purchase Street businesses were put in jeopardy by poor planning.
September 4, 2011
To the Editor:
Sept 3...