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Hey there, Rye! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How badly was Rye Playland's Dragon Coaster damaged in the fire?
  • How will Jamie Jensen's planning priorities shape Rye's next decade?
  • What will RCDS's 9-acre expansion mean for Rye Park neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Passport Pour: An Italy vs. France vs. USA Tasting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy and breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Windy; cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weekend Fire Damages Playland Dragon Coaster; Causes Suspected to be Accidental (greenwichfreepress.com) — A weekend fire at Rye Playland's iconic Dragon Coaster brought a major response from Rye firefighters and neighboring departments, who contained the blaze in about 15 minutes. Damage is believed repairable, and county investigators suspect an accidental cause, while Playland remains closed until its planned May 2027 reopening.
   

2. Councilmember Jensen Discusses Rye's Future Issues (myrye.com) — Rye residents get a detailed look at how Councilmember Jamie Jensen is tackling development, flooding, parks, public safety, and the city's long-overdue comprehensive plan, including a public workshop on October 14. In a new MyRye.com podcast episode, she explains how planning decisions are made, what's happening with projects like Purdy Street apartments and Rye Country Day, and how residents can plug into neighborhood-level conversations.
   

3. RCDS Presents Development Plans to Rye City Council (myrye.com) — Rye neighbors are getting a clearer picture of how Rye Country Day School plans to build out the nearly 9-acre Thruway parcel and upgrade its main campus, following a detailed presentation to the Rye City Council. The multi-year plan, nearly snagged by the city's building moratorium, has nearby Rye Park residents especially focused on traffic and construction impacts alongside the massive Westchester Crossing project just over the Port Chester line.
   

4. In Between Summer Storms and Upcoming Nor'easter, City Council Considers Flood Law Amendments (ryerecord.com) — Rye officials are weighing significant flood law amendments that would require new or substantially rebuilt homes in flood zones to be elevated and prohibit basements, aiming to reduce damage in vulnerable areas like Blind Brook and Beaver Swamp. Coming less than two weeks after major street flooding and just before a forecast nor'easter, the city is also preparing targeted CodeRED and social media alerts with safety advice for residents.
   

5. Rye GOP Taps Bill Henderson as Chair, With Eye on 2027 City Council Elections (ryerecord.com) — Rye's Republican committee has tapped former city councilman and mayoral candidate Bill Henderson as its new chair, with a clear focus on the 2027 City Council elections. Henderson says his main job is recruiting candidates to challenge for three seats, arguing that Rye benefits from competitive races and a wider mix of viewpoints on local issues.
   

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