Voters in Rye approved an Election Day ballot proposition to create a public safety commissioner position. Doing so will also bring about a new Department of Public Safety in the city, just the third such department in Westchester County. With more than 6,100 ballots cast, the referendum easily passed with […]
Author: Christian Falcone
Jenkins ‘committed’ to county executive run
When Ken Jenkins lost the Democratic nomination for Westchester County executive in 2013, it taught him a lot, he says. Three years later, Jenkins will try to use that experience to propel himself to the top office in the county. Jenkins, a Democrat from Yonkers who currently serves on the […]
Latimer prepared for next political war
State Sen. George Latimer says he has come to expect the attacks from his political opponents, but the criticism seems to gnaw at him more and more after all these years. “It does get to you,” he admitted. Latimer, a Rye Democrat, recently announced what came as nothing short of […]
From the editor’s desk: The launch of a new era
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n print, I recently mentioned that we were embarking on a redesign of our current, and frankly, archaic-like website. And, if I remember correctly, I also told you that we were nearing the end of that lengthy revamp process and would be ready for launch in the not too distant […]
Rye schools superintendent resigns
Rye City School District Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez announced his resignation on Tuesday, July 19. Alvarez, who will step down from the district’s lead position on July 31, sent a letter to administrators, faculty and staff early Tuesday and informed the public of his decision at the Board of […]