International Friendship Day at PLAYLAND!

Rye Playland is celebrating International Friendship Day with various activities and appearances on Sunday, August 7.

The county’s Parks Department is offering a $15 rides admission special for the entire day.

There will also be representatives from the 95.5 WPLJ Street Team, the Westchester Knicks, the New York City Football Club and the Westchester County Police K-9 Unit will be on hand with activities and giveaways.

In addition to regular programming, Pete & Chris Magic shows will be in Kiddyland at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Singer-songwriter Allison Altschiller will perform on the main stage at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Parking for the day will be $15.

Playland Park is on Playland Parkway. For more information, visit ryeplayland.org or call 914-813-7010.

David Denison, 64, Rye Resident

This obituary can be found on legacy.com:

David Denison of Rye, New York died on February 2, 2016.

He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Patricia Mooney Denison. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen Walsh (Jeffrey) of Rowayton, CT and three sons, David C. (Gretchen) of Cambridge, MA, Andrew J. (Rebecca) of Philadelphia, PA, James M. (Pirkko) of Edmonton, Canada and six grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Friday February 5, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Graham Funeral Home, Rye, N.Y.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at Church of the Resurrection on Saturday at 12:15 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice .

Graham Funeral Home

1036 Boston Post Road

Rye, NY 10580

914-967-0129

grahamfuneralhomerye.com –

 

Triathlon In Rye Brook Expect Traffic Delays

On Sunday, September 27th, the Jarden Westchester Triathalon will travel through Rye Brook beginning at 7:00 am until 11:00 am.

Traffic will be affected on King Street from Upper Lincoln Avenue to Anderson Hill Road and will continue on Anderson Hill Road to Lincoln Avenue, Westchester Avenue, Bowman Avenue into Harrison on Purchase Street.

Expect traffic delays and intermittent road closures.

You can find a map of the entire race route at the Ride with GPS web site  here  

 

Learning Express Now Open In Rye Brook

Learning Express is now open in the Rye Ridge Plaza.
Photo courtesy of: Rye Ridge Plaza

Rye Ridge Plaza is happy to inform everyone that Learning Express is now open!

Learning Express Toys are known for their  dazzling array of specialty toys, games galore, children’s books, mind blowing science kits, lots of Lego, Melissa & Doug, and all things kids love to play with.

Always free gift wrapping & free personalizing, awesome goody bags, and birthday gift registry.

Your neighborhood toy store is now open at its new location!

Now is the time to come by and check out what’s new at Learning Express!

Lester’s Boys and Men Now Open at Rye Ridge Plaza

Lester’s is now open in the Rye Ridge Plaza.
Photo courtesy of: Lester’s

Rye Ridge is happy to announce that Lester’s, the fashion retailer known for more than 65 years has opened a brand new space dedicated to boys sizes 8-20 and men’s clothing, footwear and accessories, on August 4th.

The new Lester’s Boys & Men’s store will be adjacent to Lester’s 11,000 square foot Rye Brook location at 18 Rye Ridge Plaza which opened one year ago.

“The opening of our new Boys and Men’s store emerged out of a dialogue with our customers about how better to meet the specific style profile of under-served, style-conscious high school through twenty-something young men,” says Perry Schorr , Lester’s Owner and CEO. “We applied what has been a successful model for our kids, juniors and women’s contemporary business and created a unique and dynamic environment all their own with the all latest styles and brands they seek from everyday casual cool to well-tailored styles forgoing out.”

There  was a ‘soft’ opening on August 4th, & the grand opening celebration is timed with their kick-off of the back-to-school shopping season on Thursday, August 20 and will feature entertainment, raffles, food and more. Come on over and stop by!

Swim Across America’s Success in Rye

Swim Across America
Photo By: Pamela Stern

Swim Across America Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events.

Swim Across America held two events in Rye. The first one took place on July 11th at the Westchester County Club. There were 28 swimmers and they raised $15,000. This is a huge success. Beautiful weather was a key factor in making the day a success.

The second event was held on Thursday July 23rd at the Coveleigh Club.  This event was exclusively for Coveleigh members and their guests.

Theft at the Rye YMCA

City of Rye Police Department
Photo courtesy of: local.nixle.com

The Rye City Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred at the Rye YMCA and led to grand larceny.

The victim’s credit cards were taken out of a locker at the Rye YMCA and were used on a shopping spree that included purchases of Cannon camera, Xbox, Movado men’s wrist watch, clothing and sneakers. These purchases were made at: Best Buy in Hartsdale, Macy’s and Foot  Action in the Galleria Mall in White Plains.

If anyone has any information please contact the Rye Police Detectives at 914-967-1234.

 

Whoz Ya Daddy at the Tiki Bar

Westchester’s ever famous band Whoz Ya Daddy will be playing at the Tiki Bar in Rye on Saturday, July 25th at 8pm.

The Tiki Bar is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York 10580

 

NEW: Rye School Board President and Vice President

Katy Keohane Glassberg is being sworn in as Rye City School Board president.
Photo courtesy of: Sarah Derman

As Laura Slack attended her last Rye City School Board meeting, a new School Board President and a new School Board Vice President were named — Katy Keohane Glassberg, was voted in as the new School Board President, and Chris Repetto was voted in as the new School Board Vice President.

Both Katy Keohane Glassberg, and Chris Repetto have been on the school board.

Congratulations Katy and Chris!

Laura Slack Is Not Seeking Re-Election

Rye City School Board President,  Laura Slack announced at the Board meeting on Tuesday night, that she is not seeking re-election.
Slack has been on the school board for 9 years which is three terms.