COMMUNITY NEWS
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. …
Libraries, like ice cream, aren’t just for children
There are two main misconceptions about libraries that Robin Lettieri has been trying to dispel. “A lot of people assume that the only thing we have for them is books and that we only provide services to children,” Lettieri, director of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, said during an …
Two BSA Troop 400 Scouts earn wings for work in garden
For many members of the BSA, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout is a lifelong dream. It requires members to earn at least 21 merit badges, serve at least six months in a leadership position within the group, attend a Scoutmasters conference …
Crawford hills are alive with sound of talent
Tracy Tummarello O’Sullivan was a theater kid, describing the community as “a family” in the way most still do today. “We kind of come in as an entourage,” she said, describing the ways her old thespian friends have worked together over the years. “We’re hoping our bond and friendship rubs …
TSA brings its PreCheck enrollment to Westchester for a one-week test
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has decided to follow in the footsteps of the Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP), which used Westchester County Airport (HPN) on June 28 as a temporary one-day enrollment center for their Trusted Traveler/Global Entry program and bring their TSA PreCheck in-person enrollment process to …
PCFD snuffs out two fires
The Port Chester Fire Department saw two fires last week, though neither resulted in injuries of firefighters or residents.
