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Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fire Damages Dragon Coaster at Rye Playland, Cause Suspected Accidental (talkofthesound.com) — A Saturday night fire at Rye Playland's Dragon Coaster was quickly knocked down by Rye firefighters, who had the blaze under control in about 15 minutes and believe the cause was likely accidental. Mutual-aid companies covered the city and helped at the scene while officials assessed what appears to be repairable damage, just hours after Rye crews assisted Harrison at a separate house fire.
2. Firefighters sustained minor injuries battling Williamsburg restaurant blaze (gothamist.com) — Rye residents should know the Dragon Coaster at Playland was damaged in a likely electrical fire, though county officials expect it to be repaired before next summer. The incident came the same night as a major restaurant blaze in Williamsburg, but no serious injuries were reported and structural assessments are still underway.
3. Rye Firefighters Assist at Harrison House Fire (talkofthesound.com) — Rye firefighters spent Saturday morning assisting Harrison crews at a serious house fire, deploying a second hose line and helping with overhaul before returning to the city. The call underscored Rye's mutual-aid partnerships, which later the same day saw neighboring departments come into Rye to help at a separate Playland fire.
4. How Financier John Thain Linked His Life to Rye (myrye.com) — A prominent Wall Street figure, John Thain, has long maintained a sprawling multi-acre estate that straddles Rye, Rye Brook, and Harrison, tying his personal life to the community. This profile traces his rise through Goldman Sachs, the NYSE, and Merrill Lynch while highlighting public records that document his Rye address and long-term presence in the city.
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