Negotiations to Take Over Rye Playland Management Extended

Westchester County legislators have approved an extension of one month to work out an agreement for Standard Amusements to take over management of Rye Playland.

Lohud.com said the original deadline for the deal was in November, but the company paid $25,000 and got an extra five months.

Standard wants the county to pay $58 million for 11 capital projects at the aging amusement park.

Legislators who took a recent site visit left concerned by the some of the park’s deteriorating conditions.

Opening day at Rye Playland is May 7.

For more details on the extension, read lohud.com here.