On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Rye Free Reading Room hosted its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee. Library Director Chris Shoemaker welcomed twelve enthusiastic middle and high school students who arrived ready to test their spelling skills and compete for top scholarship prizes. Rye patrons and sisters, Cara Giacomo and […]
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Polar Plunge returns to Playland
Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics New York, is set to make a returning splash toPlayland Beach on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 a.m. Approximately 1,000+ from all over Westchester County, including local law enforcement, firefighters, families, local high school groups and many other members of the community will come […]
Early voting begins across Westchester
Early voting for the Federal/State/County/Local Primary and General Election is a nine (9) day period where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in Westchester County. For the Nov. 5 General Election – All registered voters in the county of Westchester can vote early. Early Voting in New York state […]
Baby-Proofing Tips for Expectant Parents
Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice and masses of products out there – what are the […]
Lymeshield system installed at Edith Read sanctuary
Four LymeShield System products, from pest management company, JP McHale, have been installed at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The LymeShield System administers food pellets for mice, which include a vaccine against Lyme disease, so the non-infected mice cannot spread the […]