Good morning. ☕ This is your Thursday, April 30, Rye Record newsletter, curating some of the latest headlines across the city of Rye.

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‘Strong and in good order.’ When Mayor Josh Nathan and his Democratic colleagues knocked on doors ahead of Election Day, he said the message from residents was clear: keep Rye, Rye.

That sentiment — balancing preservation and progress — will guide the city’s future, Nathan said Wednesday in a State of the City address at The Osborn. This was one of the first formal addresses in several years, reviving a tradition that had largely been set aside since the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Mayor Josh Cohn delivered an annual message in January 2020, and the next formal update wasn’t until March 2025. For Nathan, restoring the address was a priority.

Now 118 days into his administration, Nathan called the city “strong and in good order,” saying municipal operations have remained stable despite leadership changes and broader economic pressures. He credited city staff with maintaining services, advancing projects, and supporting new council initiatives in the administration’s early weeks.

“That is our north star,” Nathan said. “Managing that tension between preservation and progress.”

Hours after the City of Rye launched an online survey regarding the first comprehensive plan update in 40 years, Nathan touched on a number of topics the updated plan will address.

Click here to read the full report from Miranda Ferrante.

-Today’s newsletter is curated by Chris Marshall

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IN OTHER NEWS

YMCA ARREST. A 34-year-old Rye YMCA childcare worker was charged with child endangerment Friday for allegedly handling a toddler “in an especially rough manner on multiple occasions,” according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office. — Camille Botello

BRONCOS BUCKED. Rye boys lacrosse beat Bronxville 11-5 in a battle of Section 1 leaders Tuesday, scoring 45 seconds into the game and never looking back. Sophomore Will Niejadlik and junior Charlie Brady both had hat tricks. — Steven Kearney

RECORD HAUL. The Rye Record won 22 awards in the 2025 New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including the Stuart C. Dorman Award for Editorial Excellence and 2025 Non-Daily Newspaper of the Year. See the full list of awards.

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OBITUARIES

Edward Shine, Former Rye Superintendent, Dies at 82

Dr. Edward Shine passed away on April 21, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 82.

Shine came to Rye as superintendent of schools in 1996 and served the Rye community for 16 years.

After retiring for six months, he heard the calling again and became superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Norwich, Conn. Three years later, he completed his 50-year career in education.

SPORTS

Morris Drives in 5 to Snap Rye Baseball’s Skid Against Suffern

Rye baseball snapped its three-game losing streak Wednesday, beating Suffern 8-2 at home.

Senior Jamie Morris went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and five RBIs to lead the Garnets’ offense. He was one of six with a multi-hit game, joining seniors Nolan Hutson, Lucas London, Jackson Pineault, Harry Ellis, and junior Luke Ontaneda.

Hutson led the game off with a single, then Morris homered to right field to give Rye a 2-0 lead. Senior Michael Talbott pitched five scoreless innings, striking out five and allowing just six baserunners.

Drew Barrymore’s Harrison Estate Hits the Market

At 19 Winfield Ave. in Harrison, a newly listed $4.99 million estate boasts a 12-acre sanctuary — and it’s currently owned by actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore.

The home offers a departure from the suburban norm; while its history stretches back to 1747, Barrymore has given it a modern design.

Set on one of the largest parcels in southern Westchester County, the estate has a long, private driveway that draws visitors away from the road and into a secluded landscape.

Buyers have responded quickly, with 20-plus showings in the first week on the market.

— Jessica Maricevic