Monthly Archives: July, 2019
New Dragonator Ride Opens at Rye Playland
(PHOTO: The first ride at Playland's new Dragonator ride.)
Playland opened its new Dragonator ride on Tuesday, the first new ride in the park for...
Playland Friday: Big Band, ’80s Concert, Fireworks
Seems like Westchester County is stepping on the gas (or at least the PR) as it relates to activity at Rye Playland in the...
Shuttered Avon Facility in Rye Sold; Purchaser CEO is Rye Resident & Sailor
It will be an easy commute to see their newest asset.
Rye's shuttered Avon facility, that closed last year after laying off the remaining employees,...
SURVEY: Rye is a Rich Beach Town
This writer does not think of Rye as a beach town, but maybe that's because most of us have our primary home in Rye....
“DRAGONATOR” Playland Park’s First New Ride In Over A Decade Gets Its Name
(PHOTO: County boss George Latimer with the future voters that named the new ride.)
After 409 submissions from the public, County Executive George Latimer was...
9/11 First Responder and Rye Husband and Father Kevin Nolan is Gone
Kevin Nolan, a Rye husband and father and 9/11 first responder, is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We remember Nolan...
Billy Joel Boats to Playland’s Tiki Bar
Last Tuesday was a big day for entertainers visiting Rye Playland...
While Mariah Carey was riding the Dragon Coaster, the Piano Man Billy Joel arrived...
$10.6 Million OK’ed to Restore Playland Carousel and Derby Racer Rides
That ride will be $10.6 million dollars, thank you.
That's what county pols approved earlier this week to restore two of the historic Playland rides....
Mariah Carey Visited Playland Tuesday Night
Mariah Carey - whose classic Fantasy video was taped at Rye Playland - was seen at the park this past Tuesday. The source of...
R.I.P. Brewer’s
On July 3, 2019 Brewer's hardware on the Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck closed for good. The closing was sudden and mysterious. This writer...