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In today's newsletter:

• Rye deli’s Amazon account misuse leads to felony grand larceny charge
• How new Rye “leaf blower patrols” could change your landscaping next year
• Rye community mourns longtime resident and devoted sailor James “Jim” Graham

Also on today's calendar: Holidays on the Farm: The 49th Annual Holiday Exhibition and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
• Friday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 55 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fired Worker Used Access To Amazon Prime Account To Steal Thousands From Former Employer: Police (patch.com) — Rye police say a former employee of Milton Point Provisions allegedly used the store’s Amazon Prime business account to make more than $4,300 in unauthorized purchases after being fired. Detectives traced over 30 orders for items like gift cards and household supplies to the ex-worker, who was arrested, charged with felony grand larceny, and arraigned in Rye City Court.
   

• Leaf-Blower Summonses Reach Record High in Rye This Year Thanks to Heightened Policing (ryerecord.com) — Rye police have more than doubled gas-powered leaf blower summons this year, after launching dedicated “leaf blower patrols” to enforce the city’s strict seasonal rules. Fines now reach up to $1,500 for repeat offenses, and Mayor‑elect Josh Nathan and Councilman James Ward are pushing a proposal next year that could fully phase out gas blowers in favor of electric models.
   

• 30-Year Rye Resident, Engineer, and Sailing Enthusiast Dies at 92 (ryerecord.com) — Rye friends are remembering James “Jim” Graham, a 30-year resident who sailed for decades at American Yacht Club and served at Rye Presbyterian Church. The 92-year-old engineer and Korean War veteran is recalled for his adventurous spirit, love of the water, and devotion to family and faith.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rye

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Holidays on the Farm: The 49th Annual Holiday Exhibition
  Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Rd, New City
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bruce Inspires: Calm Crochet
  Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Home for the Holidays Staycation Camp
  30 Elm Pl, Rye, NY, 10580,
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Handel Messiah
  Carnegie Hall, 7th Ave, New York
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Bulky waste, garbage, and recycling - commingled
  Monday/ Thursday Garbage and Monday Recycling- Rye Sanitation Rye, NY 10580
• Music & Movement
  Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
  11:00 am

Friday December 19

• Friday Morning Hybrid Book Club Online
  Rye Free Reading Room Rye, NY 10580
  9:30 am
• PreK Christmas Show
  Resurrection Grammar School , 116 Milton Road , Rye
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Puppet Show — Westchester Children's Museum
  Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
  11:00 am
• Music & Movement
  Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
  11:00 am
• Samantha Fish
  Brooklyn Bowl , 61 Wythe Ave , Brooklyn
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Music & Movement
  Westchester Children's Museum , 100 Playland Pkwy , Rye
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Port Chester

• Grahame Lesh Plans 2026 ‘Unbroken Chain' Run At The Capitol Theatre For Phil's Birthday (liveforlivemusic.com)
• Westchester County Youth Bureau Joins Lower Hudson Valley My Brother's Keeper Alliance 2025 Youth Leadership Summit (riverjournalonline.com)
• Jet Fuel Tanker Rolls Over At Westchester County Airport With Driver Trapped Inside (dailyvoice.com)

Mamaroneck

• Ex-Employee From Mamaroneck Accused of Stealing Nearly $4,320 From Rye Business via Amazon (talkofthesound.com)
• Rob Reiner's Shocking Death Sparks Memories in New Rochelle (larchmontloop.com)

White Plains

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