Rye Challenges Westchester County Over Playland Changes

RYE, NY — The City of Rye is challenging Westchester County’s proposed changes to Playland amusement park.

An Article 78 appeal was filed over the county declaring itself lead agency under the state’s Environmental Quality Review Act for projects at the park, lohud.com said.

Nicholas J. Singer, partner of Standard Amusements and a Harrison native, issued a statement on the Article 78 complaint filed by the City of Rye regarding the revitalization of Playland.

"We have engaged in a painstaking, six-year process with Westchester County to form a public-private partnership that does right by its citizens. This is an ideal example of government working creatively to provide value to its constituents. We have grave concerns about the City of Rye’s apparent efforts to harm its own citizens and waste millions of dollars of Rye and Westchester County taxpayer money with a meritless lawsuit," Singer said.

"We have a carefully-crafted plan in place to not only save the historic park, but restore it to its original splendor while making it more environmentally compliant. These environmental upgrades, which include the addition of permeable surfaces, bioswales, and lead paint and asbestos abatement, will benefit Playland’s most important customers – the children and families who visit the park. Why the City of Rye would seek to kill the deal and compromise the safety of Playland patrons is beyond our comprehension," he said.

For more details, read the complete lohud.com article here.