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Rye-Harrison News
Hyperlocal news for Rye, Harrison, and Rye Brook, New York
Public Safety
Flood watch in effect for Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook as another storm approaches
A Flood Watch is in effect for Westchester County, including Rye, Harrison, and Rye Brook, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, through at least 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, with forecasters warning of 2 to 4 inches of rain from an unusually powerful late-July storm system.
Public Safety
Flood watch in effect for Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook as another storm approaches
A Flood Watch is in effect for Westchester County, including Rye, Harrison, and Rye Brook, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, through at least 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, with forecasters warning of 2 to 4 inches of rain from an unusually powerful late-July storm system.
Public Safety
Flood watch in effect for Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook as another storm approaches
A Flood Watch is in effect for Westchester County, including Rye, Harrison, and Rye Brook, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, through at least 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, with forecasters warning of 2 to 4 inches of rain from an unusually powerful late-July storm system.
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He helped a dying woman get home to her family. Saturday, he's swimming 10 kilometers to honor her.
Ryan Harrell, 42, of Mamaroneck is one of 14 swimmers attempting a 10-kilometer crossing of Long Island Sound on Saturday, July 25, dedicating his effort to Mariah Aldridge, a 32-year-old mother with colon cancer he helped fly home to Alabama. The 34th annual Swim Across America event, which included a Coveleigh Club Pool swim in Rye on July 15, aims to raise $2.5 million for cancer research.
Sports
Rye athletes delivered a championship year — three state titles, five section crowns and a season to remember
Rye High School captured state championships in football, girls soccer, and ice hockey during the 2025-26 school year, plus Section 1 titles in five other sports, according to a lohud.com year-end roundup published July 8.
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Westchester committee advances tax exemptions for veterans, families of fallen first responders
The Westchester County Legislature's joint committee passed four local laws on Monday, July 27, that would provide property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers and volunteer firefighters killed in the line of duty, active-duty service members in combat zones, and seriously disabled veterans. The measures still require full Board of Legislators adoption.
Local Government
Westchester County ranks among the nation's best for digital government services
Westchester County placed second in the nation among mid-size counties in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey, earning recognition for cybersecurity, digital services and technology leadership.
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Rye schools shifting to pencil-and-paper default after screen-time audit
A Rye City School District internet-use audit found elementary students averaging up to 45 minutes and secondary students up to 90 minutes of daily screen time on district Chromebooks, prompting officials to finalize tighter K-12 technology guidelines before September.
Education
Rye school board enters executive session at first planning meeting with new member
The Rye City School District Board of Education held its first planning session of the 2026-27 year on Thursday, July 16, entering executive session the same evening it formally seated new member Emily Borell; minutes are expected by approximately Monday, July 21.
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Flood watch in effect for Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook as another storm approaches
A Flood Watch is in effect for Westchester County, including Rye, Harrison, and Rye Brook, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, through at least 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, with forecasters warning of 2 to 4 inches of rain from an unusually powerful late-July storm system.
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Rye police urge residents to lock cars, remove key fobs after stolen vehicle triggers overnight alert
After a stolen vehicle entered the City of Rye on July 19, police are reminding residents that most vehicle thefts in Westchester involve unlocked cars with key fobs left inside and are urging simple precautions.
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Rye siblings launch fundraiser for children orphaned by Venezuela earthquakes
Rye resident Valentina Platt-Higgins and her brother have launched a GoFundMe campaign called "Rising for Venezuela" to raise money for children orphaned by the June 24 earthquakes that killed more than 5,000 people.
Community
Monsignor Dwyer to retire from Church of the Resurrection after 15 years in Rye
Rev. Monsignor Donald M. Dwyer, pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Rye since 2011, announced his retirement effective Tuesday, September 1, 2026, citing arthritis and other medical conditions after more than 15 years leading the parish.
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State panel overturns private-school playoff ban that Rye High backed
A NYSPHSAA appeal panel unanimously overturned Section 1's 69-4 vote to bar private schools from postseason play, preserving playoff matchups between Rye High School and rivals like Harrison-based Keio Academy.
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Rye's Will Sands scores first MLS goal, capping journey from backyard to pro soccer
Rye native Will Sands, 25, scored his first career MLS goal on April 22 with the New England Revolution, heading home a corner kick in a 2-1 win over Atlanta United FC after rising through the NYCFC Academy, winning an NCAA title at Georgetown, and earning an MLS Cup ring with Columbus Crew.
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Angela Yamamoto
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
Angela Yamamoto
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
Angela Yamamoto
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
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