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Good morning Rye! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How does this sewage spill threaten Rye's beaches and swimmers?
  • What Thursday's Apple TV+ shoot means for parking on Purchase Street
  • How a Rye High grad became one of TV's biggest powerhouses

Also on today's calendar: Move with Confidence: Strength, Balance & Bone Health (In Person Class) and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mamaroneck Plant Released 13 Million Gallons of Sewage (myrye.com) — A massive sewage discharge from the Mamaroneck wastewater plant sent nearly 14 million gallons of partially treated effluent into Long Island Sound, directly affecting sewage from many Rye homes. Officials warn that such events can trigger high bacteria levels and beach closures at both public and private Rye beaches, so residents should be cautious about recent swimming, boating, and fishing in local waters.
   

2. Westchester County Becoming a 'Friend & Neighbor' for the TV and Film Industry (ryerecord.com) — Rye's City Council is weighing Apple Studios' plan to film "Your Friends & Neighbors" this Thursday evening on Purchase Street, using part of Car Park 4 but without closing roads. The shoot is part of a broader boom that brought $1.5 billion in film and TV economic activity to Westchester County last year, with jobs and earnings sharply rising.
   

3. Emmy Winner Greg Berlanti: From Rye Roots to TV Legend (myrye.com) — Rye readers can take pride in Emmy-winning producer Greg Berlanti, who grew up in town, attended Rye High School, and went on to shape hit shows from Dawson's Creek to the Arrowverse. This profile traces his local roots, television breakthroughs, record-setting output, and ongoing push for inclusive storytelling in Hollywood.
   

4. Sunset Through the Tower: Photography by Markus Peters (myrye.com) — A striking sunset photo framed by the Playland Baths tower is the latest piece highlighted in MyRye.com's Art of Rye series, celebrating scenes from around town. Photographer and longtime resident Markus Peters shares his background, while readers are invited to suggest more artwork featuring people or places in Rye for future spotlights.
   

5. Rye Girls Soccer Scores 30 Seconds Into 3-1 Defeat of Class AAA Arlington (ryerecord.com) — Rye's girls soccer team extended its unbeaten run to 28 games with a 3-1 road win over Class AAA Arlington, sparked by a goal just 30 seconds in. Sophomore Harkin Brown scored twice, and the Garnets now look ahead to Friday's game at Harrison before their Sept. 22 home opener against Pelham.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Connecticut Pest Elimination posted a job opening for CT Pest Control Service Technician in Port Chester. Apply here.
  • Ortho Molecular Products posted a job opening for Medical Sales Representative - White Plains, NY in White Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rye here.

Ok Rye! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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