Religious houses begin to reopen: On Thursday, May 21, small religious gatherings could begin to take place again. The gatherings cannot exceed 10 people and participants must wear a mask while maintaining social distancing. 

*The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library until further notice

This week, the Mid-Hudson region met all seven of the health metrics set by New York State. This permits construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, curbside or in-store pickup retail services, manufacturing and wholesale trade to resume.

The area will be monitored for the next two weeks to ensure it can safely enter Phase 2. At that point, professional services, retail, administrative support and real estate can come back online. 

*Port Chester and Rye Brook park facilities, including baseball and soccer fields, the dog park, splash pad, playground, pavilions and bathrooms within the parks. Walking the paths and within the parks is still permitted.

Parking enforcement will resume in the Port Chester downtown area and Village lots on Tuesday, May 26, and in all residential areas on Monday, June 1. Enforcement of alternate side of the street parking and street sweeping will begin on this date as well.

 The Clay Art Center in Port Chester is closed until further notice; however, CAC has created ways to bring together its community through online learning and engagement.  CAC is offering Kids Clay Virtual Parties via Zoom! Looking for a fun way for your child to celebrate with friends virtually? 

All events scheduled for the Crawford Park Pavilion or Mansion Community Center are cancelled until Jun. 15 

The Village of Rye Brook: tennis courts reopen May 15

Tennis courts are reopening to the public on Friday, May 15 per allowance by New York State. In Rye Brook, the courts at Pine Ridge Park and Harkness Park will be open daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. To use the space, reservations can be made for a one-hour slot and walk-ons will not be allowed. Only singles play can occur.

The daily schedule will be available at the courts and reservations must be made at least one day in advance before 3 p.m. on the preceding day.

Players cannot congregate or wait near the courts. After June 1, tennis permits will be required. 

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is closed until further notice. However, “Virtual Singalongs with Chloe” have begun with new videos added to the library’s website at portchester-ryebrooklibrary.com every Wednesday morning. New videos will go up on May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 @ http://www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.com". Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups can join in the fun, sing songs and move and groove for free. "Virtual Storytime with Ms. Tee" will take place on Tues., May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. to see and hear Ms. Tee share songs, a story and more!  Each week Ms. Tee will share one of her favorite stories and hopes to connect with the children and families in Port Chester and Rye Brook. For questions, contact Tee at teecotter@yahoo.com.

*Port Chester and Rye Brook park facilities, including baseball and soccer fields, the dog park, splash pad, playground, pavilions and bathrooms within the parks. Walking the paths and within the parks is still permitted.

Saint Mary’s Cemetery open for Mother’s Day

Those wishing to visit the cemetery for Mother’s Day may do so between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Visits should be kept to 15 minutes and social distancing must be maintained.

The water faucets and bathrooms are not available for use. The chapels will not be open. Only fresh flowers, potted plants, palms, and artificial flowers may be placed at graves. In the mausoleum, only artificial flowers can be left.

Exercising and dog-walking is prohibited at this time.

Since almost all events have been cancelled, postponed or moved online, the following information about organizations we usually list in our calendars is being substituted:

*All Masses in the Archdiocese of New York have been cancelled. Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port Chester will be open for personal prayer from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the weekend. If the church is closed, it is due to cleaning or a Mass is being live streamed.

Park Deli on South Regent Street opened to the public again on Wednesday, Apr. 29 after reorganizing the store to allow for safe shopping. They are open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The 10th Annual Father Peter M. Rinaldi Awards Dinner honoring Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA; Christina McAleer and Michael Borrelli benefitting Corpus Christi/Holy Rosary School will be rescheduled to Spring 2021. If you already purchased a ticket or journal ad, or made a donation, you will be contacted. Watch for details on what promises to be the best gala ever!

*Rye Town Justice Court

*Port Chester Justice Court. Call 939-8220 for questions.