Rye Writes

Ira Berkowitz Loves a Good Crime

Ira Berkowitz is living two lives. Weekday afternoons (except Wednesdays), he helps run the front desk at the Rye Y. Other times, he is building a good case for becoming a highly regarded mystery writer.

To Heal Thyself: Melanie Cane’s Memoir and Road Back

On paper, Melanie Cane, was well on her way to an enviable life. The 1979 Scarsdale High School graduate went on to Wellesley College, from which she earned an undergraduate degree in psychology. She completed pre-med at Harvard University and earned a medical degree from New York Medical College.

Slice of Rye
The Ever-Sharp
Douglas Dunaway
A weekend jaunt to Playland’s Ice Casino is in order at least once a winter for most Rye residents. If your outing requires skate rentals, then you’re likely to meet Douglas Dunaway. Chances are, he’ll select just the right skates for you, do it quickly and offer his signature effortless smile to boot.

A Many-Limbed Campaign to Protect Rye’s Trees

The Environmental Advocacy Group of Rye (EAGR) is launching a major “Protect Our Trees Campaign” to promote the planting, maintenance and retention of trees throughout the community. The campaign includes education, tree planting, and updating the City’s tree code.

Morsels on Rye
Weddings
Births
Engagements
Galas

Rye Toasts …
… the 2008 State Champion football and girls’ soccer teams, and the countless others who dug out of their homes and braved the wintry weather December 20 for Rye’s first “Parade of Champions”.
… Osborn Elementary School for coordinating the annual Holiday Angels program.

Nature at Our Doorstep

While we mortals burrow indoors this time of year, Nature understands that its course is harder and carries on the best it can outdoors.

Beware the Latest Spam
We all know better than to send money to someone who says we’ve won the lottery in a third-world country.
But here is a new wrinkle – at least new to me.