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Hello Rye! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How financially healthy are Rye's city, town, and school district budgets?
  • How could Gagliardo Park's redesign change Little Dublin's green space?
  • What does a 5‑million‑gallon sewage release mean for Rye beaches?

Also on today's calendar: Zachys Whisky World Tour: A Global Tasting and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New York Fiscal Stress Test Finds Sound Shore Governments Financially Stable, but Two School Districts Face Warnings (talkofthesound.com) — Rye residents can take note that both the City and Town of Rye, along with the Rye City School District and nearby Blind Brook-Rye and Rye Neck districts, all received clean bills of fiscal health from the state comptroller. While Port Chester-Rye schools face significant environmental stress and New Rochelle schools show susceptibility, local municipal scores across the Sound Shore remain low, signaling stable finances but ongoing demographic and economic pressures to watch.
   

2. Rye Leaders Discuss Gagliardo Park Redesign Plans (myrye.com) — Gagliardo Park's future is taking shape as Rye officials and about 30 residents walked the park to review redesign options, from new ballfields and playgrounds to drainage fixes and noise buffers from I‑95. Neighbors in Little Dublin pushed back hardest on adding 29 parking spaces, worried about losing trees, green space, and worsening traffic on High Street and surrounding streets.
   

3. Mamaroneck Plant Released 5 Million Gallons of Wastewater (myrye.com) — A 5‑million‑gallon release of partially treated wastewater from the Mamaroneck plant, which handles sewage from many Rye homes, flowed into Long Island Sound after Sunday's heavy rain. Residents should be cautious about swimming, boating, or fishing, as such discharges can spike bacteria levels and trigger closures at both public and private beaches in Rye and along the Sound Shore.
   

4. Fairfield Man Charged With Aggravated DWI in Rye (talkofthesound.com) — State Police say a 41‑year‑old Fairfield man was arrested in Rye just after 1 a.m. on October 4 and charged with aggravated DWI and related misdemeanors after allegedly driving with a 0.18% blood alcohol level. He was released to a third party, and authorities emphasize that all charges remain accusations while the case proceeds.
   

5. Rye Baseball Legend B.J. Surhoff Featured in New Westchester Documentary Series (talkofthesound.com) — Rye native and former MLB star B.J. Surhoff is being honored in the debut film of the new Legends of Westchester documentary series, with much of the story filmed right here in town. A hometown screening hosted by the City of Rye and Mayor Josh Nathan is planned, alongside a free public showing for high school students at Westchester County Center, with dates to be announced.
   

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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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