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🌱 Patch AM: CT Man Who Damaged Rye Home Trying To Steal BMW, Then Instead Took Family's Audi Q7, Captured In NJ: Police
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In today's newsletter:
- Rye home burglary suspect caught after alleged multi-state joyride
- What changes will Rye see under its new mayor and council?
- What will Deputy Mayor James Ward’s new role mean for Rye?
Also on today's calendar: 5 Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Ryefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lori S.!
Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Ryefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain from late morning on, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. CT Man Who Damaged Rye Home Trying To Steal BMW, Then Instead Took Family's Audi Q7, Captured In NJ: Police (patch.com) — Rye residents are learning more about a New Year’s Day burglary on Drake Smith Lane, where police say a Connecticut man damaged a home while trying to steal a BMW and instead drove off in the family’s Audi Q7. Coordinated work between Rye and New Jersey police led to his arrest, extradition to Rye, and multiple felony charges, with bail set at $40,000. 
2. Mayor Cohn Signs Off as Rye City Council Prepares for Major New Year Shakeup (ryerecord.com) — Rye’s longtime mayor Josh Cohn and deputy mayor Julie Souza have wrapped up their service, making way for Mayor Josh Nathan and a reshaped City Council. In a reflective final meeting, Cohn highlighted teamwork through COVID, ethics battles, and major capital projects, while residents and colleagues praised the outgoing leaders’ years of service to the Rye community.
3. Rye Mayor Nathan Appoints Councilman James Ward as His Deputy (ryerecord.com) — Rye’s new Mayor Josh Nathan has appointed Councilman James Ward as deputy mayor, positioning a familiar local leader to step in when the mayor is absent. Ward, a longtime Rye resident and former Sustainability Committee chair, brings both financial and policy experience to the largely ceremonial role, continuing a line of deputy mayors who help steady City Council leadership.
4. Brian Shea Secures Permanent City Manager Role in Rye After Interim Stint (myrye.com) — Rye residents have a new permanent city manager: Brian Shea, who had been serving in the role on an interim basis since March, was officially appointed by Mayor Josh Nathan at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. After a lengthy search and a contentious election season, the council settled on Shea, who brings prior leadership experience from Albany and New York State government.
5. Rye City Plans to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers, Raise Violation Penalties (myrye.com) — Rye’s new City Council is moving to fully ban gas-powered leaf blowers by May 1, 2026, allowing only battery-operated models and sharply increasing penalties for repeat violators. A public hearing is set for January 28, and with Democrats now controlling the council, the measure is widely expected to pass, aligning Rye with nearby communities that already restrict gas blowers.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rye
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- 5 Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online)
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2:30 pm - FREE WEBINAR | “Italy's Top 10 Mosaics”
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11:30 am
Friday January 9
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
- Garbage and recycling - paper and cardboard
Monday/Thursday Garbage and Thursday Recycling- Rye Sanitation Rye, NY 10580 - Wiggle Giggle Time with Dawny Dew In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room , 1061 Boston Post Rd , Rye
9:30 am - Music & Movement
Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
10:00 am - Smile Bright With Rye Smiles — Westchester Children's Museum
Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
10:30 am - Westchester Camp Fair 2026
Purchase College , 735 Anderson Hill Rd
5:30 pm - Wiggle, Giggle Time with Dawny Dew (THREE free shows starting at 9:30, 10:15 and 11:00
Rye Free Reading Room , 1061 Boston Post Rd , Rye
9:30 am - Wiggle Giggle Time with Dawny Dew In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room , 1061 Boston Post Rd , Rye
9:30 am
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
Saturday January 24
Tuesday January 27
Wednesday January 28
Wednesday February 4
🗓 Events Nearby
- Blood Drive
Scarsdale Public Library , 54 Olmsted Rd , Scarsdale
10:00 am - Busy Builders
Scarsdale Public Library , 54 Olmsted Rd , Scarsdale
10:00 am - Canasta Open Play
Scarsdale Public Library , 54 Olmsted Rd , Scarsdale
10:00 am - Rye Y Community Fitness Classes - Hall
St. Thomas Episcopal Church , 168 West Boston Post Road , Mamaroneck
11:00 am - Game & Watch
New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
3:00 pm
Friday January 9
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