The Rye City Review

09/04/2026

First positive West Nile virus case found in Westchester

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/first-positive-west-nile-virus-case-found-in-westchester/

Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who had recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus is a reminder

08/31/2026

County urges residents to take steps to prevent identity theft

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/county-urges-residents-to-take-steps-to-prevent-identity-theft/

08/28/2026

Department of Emergency Services releases second fire safety video

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/department-of-emergency-services-releases-second-fire-safety-video/

08/26/2026

WESTCHESTER DEPT. OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARDED $4M FEDERAL GRANT

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/westchester-dept-of-community-health-awarded-4m-federal-grant/

The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) has received a $4 million-dollar federal grant to create and expand a coordinated mental health support system for children and teens with serious behavioral health needs by bringing together schools, families, healthcare providers

08/24/2026

New Rochelle breaks ground on Ward Acres comfort station

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/new-rochelle-breaks-ground-on-ward-acres-comfort-station/

The city of New Rochelle has officially begun construction of a new comfort station at Ward Acres Park, marking another significant milestone in the implementation of the Ward Acres Park Master Plan and the City’s long-term investment in one of New Rochelle’s most treasured natural resources. Th...

08/18/2026

Gluten-Free Living: Necessity or Just Another Health Trend?

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/gluten-free-living-necessity-or-just-another-health-trend/

08/17/2026

WESTCHESTER URGES LANDLORDS TO REGISTER WITH STATE LEAD RENTAL REGISTRY

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/westchester-urges-landlords-to-register-with-state-lead-rental-registry/

To help prevent lead poisoning in young children and pregnant women, the owners of buildings with two or more apartments in certain zip codes in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers are required by state law to register their properties at Lead Safe NY and to have them inspected every three years

08/06/2026

Westchester school bus safety program reduces illegal passing

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/westchester-school-bus-safety-program-reduces-illegal-passing/

The results of the County’s 2025-2026 School Bus Safety Program Annual Report, showing a 23.8% reduction in illegal school bus passing violations during the program’s first full year. Since launching in partnership with BusPatrol during National School Bus Safety Week in October 2024, the initia...

08/03/2026

SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER SECURES $750K STATE INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/sustainable-westchester-secures-750k-state-investment-to-expand-clean-energy/

Sustainable Westchester today announced the receipt of $750,000 in New York State funding, made possible through the leadership ofSenate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, to expand clean energy programs serving residents and businesses across Westchester County. The investment arrives at a cri

07/28/2026

35 new firefighters graduate from Westchester academy

https://www.ryecityreview.com/lead-stories/35-new-firefighters-graduate-from-westchester-academy/

Thirty-five recruits from 12 fire departments in Westchester and beyond graduated today from the Westchester County Career Fire Chiefs Firefighters Academy. The new firefighters are going to work for nine departments in Westchester, two in Dutchess, and one in Orange. They were awarded their certi