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Rye's Playland To Open Despite Legal Battles With Operator, County Officials Say
Westchester County officials are moving forward with plans to open Playland Amusement Park for the 2025 season, despite an ongoing legal dispute with operator Standard Amusements, County Executive Ken Jenkins announced. Jenkins addressed the issue during a Monday, Jan. 27 briefing, emphasizing the County’s commitment to keeping the historic Rye amusement park open. "We have long said that Playland is the crown jewel of this County," Jenkins said, adding, "Since 2018, the County has made every effort to ensure this beloved park thrives for future generations and today that commitment continu…
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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Police & Fire
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester
Three suspects were apprehended after stealing a high-end BMW while its driver was pumping gas and attempting to sell it at a Home Depot parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident began when a woman in Greenwich, Connecticut, had her BMW X7 stolen at a gas station as she pumped gas, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 11. Greenwich Police quickly identified the suspects and tracked their plan to sell the stolen vehicle at the Home Depot parking lot in Mount Pleasant. A task force of officers from multiple agencies was assembled, inclu…
Business
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Locale In Purchase
Feeling some Mexican food? Well, good news—a chain that has earned some rave reviews has opened a second locale in Westchester. La Casa, an eatery chain with a location in Bronxville, is opening La Casa Purchase for dinner on Friday, Jan. 10 at 578 Anderson Hill Rd. According to the owners, the new restaurant is "perfectly situated between Rye, White Plains, and Greenwich, CT." During the locale's first opening period, it will only open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday in the upstairs dining room. Don't worry though, the dinner menu has plenty of options, including&n…
Police & Fire
Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Rye's Apawamis Club
A dog stuck in an icy pond at a golf course in Westchester was rescued by firefighters in a dramatic rescue effort. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:30 a.m., when the Rye Fire Department responded to a call from The Apawamis Club about a dog trapped in the frozen pond off the 12th tee, Rye city officials said. When rescue crews arrived, they used Locust Avenue to quickly access the pond. A firefighter soon donned a Mustang cold/ice-water rescue suit and then entered the freezing water to reach the dog. After breaking through the surrounding ice, the firef…
Politics
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election
Westchester's Board of Legislators has named the next county executive who will serve until a special election is held in February following the departure of George Latimer for Washington. In a special meeting held on Monday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County Board of Legislators named Ken Jenkins as County Executive. Jenkins, the former Deputy County Executive, will serve until a Special Election on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term. "I am deeply honored and humbled …
Police & Fire
Quack Down: Duck Hunting Complaints Lead To Increased Patrols In Rye
Police in Westchester are stepping up enforcement efforts following complaints of duck hunters in areas along Long Island Sound. In an announcement on Friday, Jan. 3, the City of Rye Police Department said that the complaints have come from the Tide Mill and Port Chester Harbor areas. While hunting migratory birds is permitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), hunters must abide by the state’s rules and regulations, the department added. In response to complaints, police said they are increasing their patrols in the areas to ensure compliance …
Politics
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive. In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…
Politics
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position. Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials. Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November. Latimer will then transition to hi…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said. The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn. On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…
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Rye's Milton School To Hold Drill: What Parents Need To Know
A Westchester elementary school will host a reunification drill to prepare for emergencies, prompting temporary road closures and special procedures for parents and guardians. The Milton School in Rye will conduct the drill on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 12 p.m., according to the City of Rye Police Department. The exercise is designed to simulate how students, staff, and first responders would account for and reunite children with their families or caregivers following a crisis or emergency. The entire drill is expected to take at least two hours to complete. The Rye Police Department will close…
Politics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced his resignation as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District. Latimer’s resignation will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address on Monday, Nov. 25. The announcement comes as he transitions to his new role in Congress, where he will begin serving the following day, Friday, Jan. 3. In this role, Latimer. a Democrat, will represent the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…
Police & Fire
Warning Issued After Sex Offender Found Frequenting Rye Public Library
A police department in Westchester is advising residents to be on high alert after a sex offender convicted of rape was found to be frequenting a public library in the county. In an announcement on Thursday, Nov. 14, the City of Rye Police Department detailed an encounter at the Rye Public Library reported by two teenagers. According to the department, on Wednesday, Nov, 13, the two teens encountered 29-year-old Wale Gai at the library. Detectives later interviewed him and found out he frequented the library. Gai is a registered Level 2 sex offender who was convicted of t…
Police & Fire
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Rye Home
A 21-year-old Long Island man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle and pills following his attempt to break into a Westchester County residence, police said. Nassau County resident Allen Jose Corona of Malverne was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4 following an incident that occurred in Rye, according to an announcement made by the City of Rye Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 6. At around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, a resident of Louden Woods told police that a man had tried entering her home. A search of the area and a look at security footage produced an imag…
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In 16th Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester
The votes are in, and New York's 16th Congressional District now knows its next representative in Congress. Democrat George Latimer has been projected as the winner for the House seat representing the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Rye, and a small part of the northern Bronx, defeating Republican Miriam Flisser, according to the state Board of Elections. Latimer was leading Flisser by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, with 54 percent of the vote in as of 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. The people of Westc…
Police & Fire
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property
Following a residential burglary on a quiet Westchester street, police are warning residents to be wary of suspects believed to be targeting unoccupied homes. The burglary was detailed in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28 by the City of Rye Police Department, which revealed it happened at a home on Colby Avenue sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26. Although police did not release more details about the burglary, they advised residents in the area to lock their homes and secure their property in the event that the suspects strike again. "The perpetrators may be targeting un…
Real Estate
Rye Ranks Among Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes In US: New Rankings
New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The Hamptons’ Sagaponack (zip code 11962) and Water Mill (11976) rank as No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, with each just shy of $6 million, behind No. 1 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb. NYC remains the top city for expensive real estate, claiming six of the country’s top 100 zips with TriBeCa’s 10013 in the lead at No. 23 nationally. One Westchester County municipality made the To…
News
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye
Editor's note: The MTA Police updated the age of the man killed to 48 on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being hit by an MTA train. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Westchester County at the Metro-North station in Rye and involved a Grand Central-bound express train, according to MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan. The New Haven Line train was taken out of service for a police investigation and its passengers were able to continue their travels within 20 minutes by transferring to a local train, D…
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye
A person was killed after being hit by an MTA train. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Westchester County at the Metro-North station in Rye and involved a Grand Central-bound express train, according to MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan. The New Haven Line train was taken out of service for a police investigation and its passengers were able to continue their travels within 20 minutes by transferring to a local train, Donovan said. The id…
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Crash Causes Long Closure On Busy Ramp Between I-287, I-95 In Rye
This story has been updated. A crash involving a truck caused a busy highway ramp in Westchester to close for nearly an hour during the morning commute. The incident happened on Thursday, Sept. 12 around 5:45 a.m., when a truck crashed on the ramp from Interstate 287 East to Interstate 95 North in Rye, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. According to New York State Police, the truck drove off the overpass carrying the ramp, spilling around 50 gallons of diesel onto the roadway underneath. The truck's driver was later taken to a nearby hospital w…
Police & Fire
Trapped Driver Rescued After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Rye
Three people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on a busy interstate in Westchester that also involved a tractor-trailer and caused lane closures, fire officials said. The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., when three cars and a tractor-trailer collided on Interstate 95 South in Rye, according to the City of Rye Fire Department, Arriving first responders soon learned that one of the involved drivers was trapped inside their vehicle and soon began efforts to free them. To do so, crews stabilized the damaged car and moved the tractor-…
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Beach Reopens In Rye After Heavy Rain
Days after they were closed as a result of heavy rainfall, several beaches in Westchester have been cleared for swimming, while some remain closed. New, updated report - These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Mamaroneck After Downpours County health officials announced the updated closures on Friday, Aug. 23, days after the beaches were originally closed on Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18. Beaches now cleared for swimming include: Rye: Coveleigh Club; Mamaroneck: Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club. New Rochelle: …
Police & Fire
Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Rye Residence
Authorities are urging residents to take precautions following an attempted vehicle break-in in a Westchester driveway. The incident was captured on surveillance video released on Tuesday, Aug. 20 by the City of Rye Police Department on their Instagram page. In the video, two masked suspects can be seen peering into a homeowner's vehicle at a residence on Forest Avenue in Rye. After looking inside, the suspects fled to a getaway car on the road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department…
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Thieves Using Glue Traps To Steal From Mailboxes In Rye, Police Warn
A police department in Westchester is warning residents to be careful when sending mail, as several public mailboxes have been found with glue traps installed by thieves. The compromised mailboxes were found throughout the City of Rye, the city's police department announced on Wednesday, Aug. 21. According to the department, the mailboxes contained mouse glue traps used to steal envelopes. These traps were found in mailboxes found in the following locations in Rye: Purdy Avenue; Elm Place; West Purdy Avenue; In front of the Locust Avenue firehouse. Residents are advised to tak…
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Beach Closed To Swimming In Rye After Heavy Rain: Here's Where
Swimmers are not allowed to enter the water at several beaches in Westchester following heavy rainfall, health officials announced. The beach closures were implemented by the Westchester County Department of Health for Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18. Affected beaches include: Mamaroneck: The Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park; Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club; Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Rye: Coveleigh Club. New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach; Davenport Club; Greentree Club; Surf Club. According to h…
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Update: Beaches Allowed To Reopen In Rye
Beachgoers, there's good news and bad news: several beaches in Westchester shuttered by health officials after heavy rains have reopened, while some remain closed to visitors. New, updated report - More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed The closure updates were announced by county officials on Tuesday, Aug. 13 following water retesting conducted after several locations were originally closed on Monday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8. County-owned beaches that remain closed to swimmers because of heavy rainfall include: Mamaroneck: Mamaroneck Beach …
Police & Fire
New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA
A teenager was apprehended after allegedly threatening to shoot people at YMCA locations in Westchester, police announced. A 15-year-old Rye resident was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 7 in connection with a threatening phone call placed to the Rye YMCA earlier in the same day, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Friday, Aug. 9. Earlier Report - Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations According to police, the teenager threatened to "shoot everybody" during the call, which prompted authorities to clear out both YMCA locations. After a short i…
Police & Fire
Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of Rye YMCA Locations
Two YMCA locations in Westchester were evacuated following a threatening phone call, police said. New, updated report - New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA The incident began on Wednesday, Aug. 7 around 4:30 p.m., when the Rye YMCA received a call from an anonymous source, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 8. After the call was received, both YMCA locations were cleared. After determining that the call came from a Rye residence, police were able to identify the person responsible for it. The threat h…
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Beach Closed In Rye After Heavy Rain
Several beaches in Westchester on Long Island Sound are closed to visitors following heavy rains that may have brought high bacteria levels to the water, officials announced. The beach closures were announced on Monday, Aug. 6 by the Westchester County Health Department following excessive rainfall the day before. The following beaches will be closed on Monday: Mamaroneck: Harbor Island; Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club; Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. Rye: Covleigh Club. New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach; Davenport Club; Greentree Club; Surf Club. The beaches may be a…
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye
Those spending time outside in Westchester should pack some bug repellent, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been found throughout the county, health officials announced. According to an announcement from the Westchester County Health Department on Tuesday, July 30, the season's first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were found in: Croton; Mount Vernon; Rye; White Plains; Yonkers. The batches carrying the virus were the first to test positive out of 45 groups collected from eight locations throughout the county, health officials said. Following the tests, hea…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Jewelry, Personal Documents From Rye Residence
A 45-year-old man was slapped with a burglary charge following a months-long investigation into the theft of a safe from a Westchester home, police announced. White Plains resident Mark Bucaj was arrested on Thursday, July 18 in connection with a burglary that happened at a Rye residence on Milton Road in early March, the City of Rye Police Department announced. On the day of the burglary, Tuesday, March 5, the homeowner returned to his residence after a business trip and found his mudroom door wide open. He also saw signs that someone had been inside his master bedroom, the depar…
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