Month: August 2016

News

Rye files Playland lawsuit against county

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a bid to win greater control over a slew of upcoming projects at historic Playland Park, the Rye City Council has finalized an Article 78 proceeding against Westchester County for the distinction of lead agency. The decision to file a lawsuit comes after news that the county—who entered an […]

Features

Helping veterans, one wave at a time

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile some complete 22 pushups a day for 22 days to honor and raise awareness for the 22 veterans who commit suicide on a daily basis, others help to combat this issue through more unconventional means of therapy: yoga on stand-up paddleboards. Debbie Bisaccia, a physical therapist, certified yoga instructor […]

News

Report: Mid-Hudson region economy shows strength

The mid-Hudson region is showing economic strength following the recession, but its high cost of living and doing business could obstruct future growth, according to an economic profile released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a released statement that while the […]

News

Two proposals to revamp Rye Town Park restaurant

The Rye Town Park Commission has received two proposals to oversee and manage the park’s restaurant, snack and concession stands, according to park officials. Restaurant proposals, which were due by Aug. 8 following a request for proposals sent out in late June, were submitted by Angelo Liberatore, an operating partner […]

Opinion

Bait-and-switch on Common Core

“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth,” Greek philosopher Diogenes realized more than 2,000 years ago. I agree, and that is why I was so upset to find out about a federal government proposal to label schools as needing improvement when they have modest testing opt-out […]