Month: August 2016

Opinion Sports

The glory of the trade deadline

Over the course of an average Major League Baseball season, I generally watch a lot of baseball. More baseball than is probably healthy, if I really had to think about it. If there’s nothing else airing on a given night, I’ll probably flip back and forth between the Mets and […]

Opinion

Maybe we can’t take a joke

[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust a few weeks after the terror attacks of 9/11, Gilbert Gottfried took to the stage of the Friar’s Club and explained he had to leave early to catch a plane to California. “I couldn’t get a direct flight. We have to make a stop at the Empire State Building.” […]

News

Rye looks to create Department of Public Safety

The city of Rye is moving forward with plans to scrap its police and fire departments in favor of a joint Department of Public Safety. Although it will require a public referendum, if approved, Rye would become just the third jurisdiction in Westchester with such a department. Currently, only the […]

Politics

Clinton accepts Dem nomination in Philly

[wzslider] [dropcap]D[/dropcap]emocrats from across the country came together for the Democratic National Convention from July 25 through July 28 to nominate Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for president. The convention marked a historic moment, as Clinton became the first woman to accept a presidential nomination from a major political party. Clinton recognized […]

News

Clock ticks on city’s suit against county

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the wake of disagreements regarding the future development of Playland, the Rye City Council has mobilized an outside legal team, putting the city in a position to challenge the county for lead agency. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the City Council voted unanimously to retain the services of Arnold & […]