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Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bobcat Sightings Prompt Safety Reminder From Rye Police (talkofthesound.com) — Rye Police are urging residents to give bobcats plenty of space after recent local sightings, stressing that attacks are extremely rare but caution is wise. Officials recommend keeping pets indoors or restrained, backing away while making noise if you encounter a bobcat, and reporting any sightings to the state DEC to help track the animals' presence in and around Rye.
2. Rye Rec Plans Future Upgrades for Parks and Programs (myrye.com) — Rye's recreation leaders lay out how city parks, fields, and programs are being upgraded to handle booming pickleball, youth sports, and a fast-growing senior community. In this podcast episode, former Mayor Doug French and Rec Commission chair Rick McCabe detail capital priorities like Gagliardo Park, Disbrow tennis courts, and Rec Park playgrounds, plus new partnerships and technology that will shape everyday recreation in Rye.
3. Saratoga's Premier Jump Race (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — Nearly a century ago, Rye hosted Bowman Park, a premier steeplechase course where Amelia Earhart once practiced touch-and-go landings while living locally and writing her first book. The article traces how this Rye venue briefly became home to the New York Turf Writers' Steeplechase before the land evolved into Blind Brook Country Club and later PepsiCo's headquarters.
4. Enjoying Salads & Produce in the Summer of Cyclosporiasis (ryerecord.com) — A Rye resident's precautions during a national cyclosporiasis outbreak highlight how locals are rethinking salads and produce, even though no Westchester cases are tied to the recalled lettuce. County health officials share detailed washing and peeling tips, while nearby spots like Aurora, Ruby's, Ora, and The Rye Country Store offer creative lettuce-free salad options.
5. Expert Tips for Planting Native Gardens in Rye (myrye.com) — If you're thinking about freshening your Rye yard, native-plant expert Kim Eierman shares practical fall planting and yard-care tips tailored to our local ecosystem. She explains which invasive species commonly show up in Rye, suggests native replacements and privacy screens, and highlights her ongoing native beds at Rye Recreation—plus where residents can find trustworthy plants and classes nearby.
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