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🌱 Patch AM: What led to a dangerous BMW chase outside Rye’s post office?

Spotted on the Rye calendar: Zachys Cellar School: Drinking Australia

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Hello Rye! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a dangerous BMW chase outside Rye's post office?
  • How are Rye schools handling AI after NYC's student ban?
  • Which Rye students just earned elite National Merit semifinalist honors?

Also on today's calendar: Zachys Cellar School: Drinking Australia and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Chase BMW Connected To Post Office Mail Box Theft (patch.com) — Rye residents are being urged to protect their mail after an early-morning theft at the Purdy Avenue post office led to a brief police chase of a fleeing BMW. City of Rye police recommend bringing checks and sensitive items inside the post office and reporting any suspicious activity around mailboxes immediately.
   

2. Rye Districts Still Developing AI Policies as NYC Announces Yearlong Ban for Students Below 9th Grade (ryerecord.com) — Parents and students in Rye should know both the Rye City and Rye Neck school districts are still shaping their rules for classroom AI use, even as New York City imposes a yearlong ban for younger students. Local officials describe current restrictions, ongoing audits of student device use, and a cautious, evolving approach to balancing innovation with age-appropriate learning.
   

3. Two Seniors From Rye, One From Rye Neck Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (ryerecord.com) — Rye families can celebrate as Rye High School seniors Zachary Choo and Vlad Moscaliuc, along with Rye Neck senior Sonali Browning, are named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top 1% of U.S. seniors. They'll now compete for thousands of scholarships this spring, continuing a strong track record of recognition for local students.
   

4. Meet Anastasia, a 9-Month-Old Lab Mix at Pet Rescue (myrye.com) — Rye-area animal lovers are invited to meet Anastasia, a 9‑month‑old lab–hound mix featured by MyRye.com and available for adoption at Pet Rescue in nearby Harrison. This friendly, playful, medium-sized pup is gaining weight, loves people, and is looking for a forever family; locals can adopt, foster, or volunteer by contacting the shelter on Harrison Avenue.
   

5. The Truth About No Mow May and Leave the Leaves (myrye.com) — Rye homeowners curious about "No Mow May" and "Leave the Leaves" get nuanced advice from native-plant expert Dominique Biondi via MyRye.com's Going Native series. She explains how skipping mowing can backfire when invasive plants dominate, and instead suggests targeted weeding, protecting native spring flowers, and allowing limited dandelions to support pollinators without letting problem species take over local yards.
   

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Ok Rye! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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