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Good day Rye! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What a $2 million gift means for Rye Nature Center's future
  • Where and when Rye residents can vote early this fall
  • How Rye came together to remember the Oct. 7 attacks

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wachenheimer Foundation Gives $2 Million to Rye Nature Center, Secures Naming Rights on New Building (ryerecord.com) — Rye Nature Center just secured a $2 million gift from the Sue and Edgar Wachenheim Foundation to build a new environmental education building. The Wachenheims, longtime Rye residents, are backing expanded programs as demand tops 50,000 annual visits, and the donation launches a broader Living Legacy Campaign offering naming opportunities for additional classrooms and gardens.
   

2. Early Voting Begins October 24 - Here's Where to Vote (scarsdale10583.com) — Rye voters can cast ballots early for the November 3, 2026 general election at any Westchester early voting site, including the Resurrection Early Childhood Education Center on Milton Road and the Rye Brook Firehouse. The article lays out all nine days of early voting, with specific hours and a full list of countywide locations you can choose from.
   

3. 'This Was an Attack Against Democracy': Rye City Council Remembers Oct. 7, 2023 (ryerecord.com) — Rye's City Council paused its meeting to remember the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and how the community supported Jewish neighbors in the days that followed. Mayor Josh Nathan and Rabbi Daniel Gropper highlighted interfaith gatherings at local institutions, including Wainwright House, and led a prayer and moment of silence to honor victims and reaffirm shared democratic values.
   

4. How Native Plants Lower Maintenance and Costs (myrye.com) — Rye-area homeowners reading MyRye.com get practical advice on using native plants to create lower-maintenance, more resilient gardens that also support birds and butterflies. Landscape designer Dominique Biondi explains why choosing species adapted to our local ecosystem can cut water use, reduce long-term costs, and prevent invasive plants from escaping into nearby woodlands.
   

5. Diaz and Burns propel Huskers to victory (halstonmedia.com) — Rye field hockey fans will see their team visit Yorktown for a 4:30 p.m. matchup on Thursday, Oct. 8, as the Huskers ride momentum from a 6–1 win over Mahopac. The story highlights Yorktown's strong season, key players, and tight-knit chemistry heading into the game against Rye.
   

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