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🌱 Patch AM: After Nearly 2 Decades As A Destination For Sweet Treats, The Doors Will Soon Close For Good
Coming up: Special Education Legal Fund Free Webinar: The Pinnacle School – High School & Transition Programs on the Rye Patch calendar
Good morning to you Rye! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Beloved Rye bakery closing after 18 years of sweet memories
- Why was a car with 27 gas canisters parked on a Rye sidewalk?
- How did a trusted manager allegedly exploit a beloved Rye eatery?
Also on today's calendar: Special Education Legal Fund Free Webinar: The Pinnacle School – High School & Transition Programs and 1 more event.
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Find out what's happening in Ryefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 47, low: 37.
- Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. After Nearly 2 Decades As A Destination For Sweet Treats, The Doors Will Soon Close For Good (patch.com) — Rye residents are saying goodbye to The Snackery Bakeshop, a beloved specialty bakery that has been a local staple for nearly 18 years. Owner Sarah Leand announced she is closing the Rye shop to focus on her family after a difficult year, thanking customers and staff for making the bakery part of the community’s milestones and traditions. 
2. Hudson Valley, New York Driver Passed Out On Sidewalk With 27 Gas Cans (wrrv.com) — Rye police say they found a driver passed out in a running car on the Forest Avenue sidewalk near Beck Avenue, then uncovered 27 nitrous oxide canisters and charged him with impaired driving. The man, from Norwalk, Connecticut, was released on an appearance ticket and is due in City of Rye Court, as the article also reviews broader New York driving risks.
3. Milton Point Provisions Owner Reflects on Shock of Allegedly Getting Ripped off by Ex-employee (ryerecord.com) — A longtime Rye resident and owner of Milton Point Provisions says a former manager is accused of using the restaurant’s Amazon account to make thousands in personal purchases, with the case now in Rye City Court. The neighborhood spot on Milton Road, opened just as COVID hit, has since marked five years in business while navigating this latest challenge.
4. Westchester Board of Legislators elect leadership for new term (lohud.com) — Westchester’s Board of Legislators has kicked off its 2026 term, including representation for a district that covers Rye through newly sworn-in legislator Anant Nambiar. County leaders kept existing top leadership in place and highlighted priorities like housing, childcare, and essential services that will shape policies affecting Rye and neighboring communities this year.
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- Special Education Legal Fund Free Webinar: The Pinnacle School – High School & Transition Programs
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12:00 pm - Westchester Camp Fair 2026
Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd,
5:30 pm
Thursday January 8
Tuesday January 27
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Thursday January 8
Monday January 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One-on-One Assistance
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
10:00 am - Wear & Wiggle
Scarsdale Public Library , 54 Olmsted Rd , Scarsdale
10:30 am - Open Sewing
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
10:30 am - Rye Y Community Fitness Classes - Hall
St. Thomas Episcopal Church , 168 West Boston Post Road , Mamaroneck
11:00 am - Westchester County Dept. of Health: Healthcare Navigator Assistance
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
11:00 am - Qi Gong with Jian-Yang Rong
Scarsdale Public Library , 54 Olmsted Rd , Scarsdale
11:00 am - Arts & Crafts Day - Make your own Snowman
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
3:00 pm - Game & Watch
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
3:00 pm - Math Tutoring for Teens by Teens
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
3:45 pm - Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Port Chester, NY Calendar , 350 North Main Street , Port Chester
6:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
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