Rye City Schools Latest District To Face Bomb Scare

RYE, NY — Rye police say they have stepped up their visibility at Rye schools after the district became the most recent in the region to be targeted with bomb threats.

Late last night, police were made aware of an email bomb threat made against Rye City School District buildings. Although officials did not believe the bomb warning was credible, they took the threat seriously. Working with the Westchester County Police Department Bomb Squad, Rye police searched all five district schools and the Central Administration Building overnight, and checked them thoroughly into the early morning.

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"We want to extend our thanks to the Westchester County Police Bomb Squad and RCSD Administration for assisting us through the night to inspect our schools so students and teachers could come to school safely and on time today," the Rye Police Department said in a statement issued Tuesday afternoon.

All five schools and administrative office were clear, according to a statement from police. Officials said the RPD will have an increased police presence at all schools throughout the day.