COMMUNITY NEWS
PCCFA presents: Arts at the Mansion
The Port Chester Council for the Arts (PCCFA) has a long history of hosting afterschool programs in the Village, said Julie Colangelo-Dore. Through a new initiative, Arts at the Mansion, PCCFA will offer students from kindergarten through the sixth grade seven 12-week-long classes running from Sept. 9 to Nov. 27. …
Bacteria-related beach closures on the rise at Rye Town Park
During the height of August, there may be nothing better than basking in the sun and wading in the water for a classic summertime beach day. But for a few days earlier this month, that was not an option at Rye Town Park. Oakland Beach was forced to close by …
State legislature approves permit parking for P.C.’s Washington Park neighborhood
The Village of Port Chester is on its way to being able to implement a residential parking system in the Washington Park neighborhood to make it easier for residents to find a place to park on the street near where they live.
Revolutionary returns to P.C.
It’s been 200 years since Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, more commonly known as the Marquis de Lafayette, set foot on American soil. Starting this weekend, various communities across the nation will celebrate the honorary U.S. citizen by retracing his path through the country when he took his final …
Have trouble keeping track of R.B.’s sanitation schedule?
Rye Brook Assistant to the Village Administrator Greg Rivera was quick to admit that garbage and recycling collection can be tricky. “Sometimes, you just don’t know what goes where, or if sanitation crews will take certain items,” he said.
Emergency repairs underway after Bulkley Drain collapses
Commuters who drive down North Regent Street may want to rethink their route for the next several weeks as the section between Clermont and Davenport avenues will be shut down for repairs to the Bulkley Drain.
R.B. native aims to build next generation of aviators
Jason Kaye knew he wanted to be a pilot from the moment he stepped off a plane for the first time. Now 31, the Rye Brook native is in his third year as a pilot for a major airline and on the side, has taken to working towards guiding those …
Welcome to Port Chester
As chairperson of the Village’s Beautification Commission, Arianna Christopher saw addressing ugly fences as a foremost priority while brainstorming viable ways to make the community a more alluring place. And, given the lack of funding the commission has to take on such a mission, it seemed like taking on one …
New drains on Olivia Street aim to keep the neighborhood dry
Though it’s been well over three years, Olivia Street resident Stacey Harris still recalls the first time she saw flooding on Olivia Street. But the Village has recently taken steps that may help her on that trek to work on future rainy days—to decrease the odds of flooding on Olivia …
New R.B. police contract signed a year overdue
Rye Brook police officers had been working under an expired contract for over a year. But as of July 23, a new agreement has been reached between the Rye Brook Police Association and the Village of Rye Brook.
Familiar face takes over Stand By
Though Kevin Allmashy's career as a professional chef and restaurant owner saw him working outside the Village for 25 years, he'd always been looking for a way to bring his talents home. He came close in 2005 when he opened Executive Corner Deli on the Greenwich, Conn., side of Mill …
14 homeowners pursue federal buyout to leave flooding-prone R.B. properties
Rye Brook Village Administrator Christopher Bradbury has set a “soft goal” for the end of 2024 to see the last house come down—putting to rest, from the residents’ perspective, an initiative over two years in the making.
The community’s rabbi in and beyond the synagogue
As the solo rabbi at Congregation KTI—the only synagogue in the Town of Rye—Rabbi Ben Goldberg has come to cherish the tightness of the Rye Brook and Port Chester communities, both in and out of the Jewish sphere. And serving in the area has given him a sense of purpose, …
Redesign of Bowman-Westchester intersection will make it safer for drivers and pedestrians
There are several problematic intersections in Port Chester, and one of them, arguably the most dangerous, will be getting a makeover within the next year. Located close to the Port Chester/Rye Brook border, the place where Bowman and Westchester avenues converge throws the inexperienced or unaware driver for a loop. …
