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Hey there, Rye! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rye firefighters saved Playland's Dragon Coaster from a bigger disaster
  • Want a say in Rye's future growth and development?
  • How a Rye teen's legacy is lifting up young athletes and families

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Playland's historic Dragon Coaster catches fire (cityreviewnr.com) — Rye firefighters quickly contained a Saturday night fire on Playland's historic Dragon Coaster after being dispatched to 100 Playland Parkway, preventing a much larger incident. Mutual aid from nearby departments helped knock down hot spots, and officials believe the damage is repairable while investigators continue probing what appears to be an accidental blaze.
   

2. Registration Open for First Public Workshop to Shape Rye's New Comprehensive Plan (ryerecord.com) — Rye residents are being asked to register now for an Oct. 14 public workshop at the Rye Free Reading Room that will help shape the city's first new comprehensive plan in 40 years. The session will feature a brief presentation and small-group discussions on development, housing, transportation, environment, parks, and the downtown, giving neighbors a direct say in Rye's long-term priorities.
   

3. New Foundation, Award Honoring Hamish Fenton Unveiled at Rye and New York Giants Football Games (ryerecord.com) — Rye residents are honoring 14-year-old Hamish Fenton's legacy with a new local foundation and annual Hamish's Difference Award, first presented at Nugent Stadium to Rye senior Benji Kaplan. The initiative, rooted in Hamish's love of Rye sports and community, will fund pediatric cancer research, support families, and raise awareness, while also being celebrated by the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
   

4. Short-Staffed Rye Boys Soccer Team Wins 5-1 at Somers to Start Season 9-0 (ryerecord.com) — Rye soccer fans can celebrate as the boys varsity team improved to 9-0 after a 5-1 road win at Somers, despite missing several players to illness and injury. Captains Kasen Scarperi and Peter Wilmot helped lead a balanced attack, and the Garnets now look to extend their unbeaten start Friday when they travel to face Edgemont.
   

5. Rye Arts Center Sets Nov. 5 Ladies Comedy Night (myrye.com) — Rye residents can mark their calendars for the Rye Arts Center's 20th annual Ladies Comedy Night on Wednesday, November 5, at the Community Synagogue of Rye. The evening features a Sushi & Sip happy hour, a luxury raffle, and a lineup of stand-up comedians, with proceeds funding scholarships so local children can access arts programs regardless of family finances.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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