Business & Orgs
Business & Orgs
A Perfect Day in a Bronx Neighborhood
Thirty years to the day after serving its first meal, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to unveil the newly expanded headquarters of POTS (Part of the Solution) in the Bronx. Rye residents and Resurrection Church members have been a big part of the Bronx soup kitchen from the start, and they were there for the celebration January 6.
An End-of-Year Salute
Rye Recreation was the honored setting for a swinging Rye American Legion Post 128 Christmas party December 15. Assemblyman George Latimer did a stand-up job harmonizing with his vocally gifted wife Robin. John Carolin kept the tunes coming.
Putting on a Happy Face
On December 18, a group of Sole Ryeders families helped prepare and serve brunch for more than 70 guests in support of the Pinwheel Project’s partnership with the Ronald McDonald House in Valhalla. The guests were families whose children are receiving care from the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and others who are ‘alumni’ of this Ronald McDonald House. Singing and gift giving were the order of the day.
SPRYE is Truly Spry
SPRYE is off to a running start. Rye’s aging-in-place organization to help older adults stay in their homes has already signed up 50 dues-paying households with 70 members since starting operations at the beginning of October. Its progress is on track with the pace achieved by similar organizations in neighboring communities — 180 households in Bronxville’s Grammaton Village after three years, and Mamaroneck’s At Home on the Sound with 105 households after 18 months.
JP Morgan/Chase Continues to Grow
At the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, total deposits in the eight banks in Rye grew to $1.2 billion, a 10% increase from a year ago, according to records recently released by FDIC. Three-quarters of that gain came from one bank, JP Morgan/Chase, which increased its share of deposits from 36.9% to 40.3%.
Pure Aesthetics: The Arrival of the HydraFacial
Advanced Laser & Medical Spa of Rye is now offering HydraFacials. Dr. Micheline Giovani, the aesthetic center’s Medical Director, said she is thrilled to be able to provide this widely requested and effective treatment.
Guided Tree Walk and New Tree ID Program at Bird Homestead
The Committee to Save the Bird Homestead will present the Beauty and Power of Trees, a nature walk on the Meeting House and Bird Homestead grounds December 30 at 3 p.m. Naturalist Alison Beall will lead the program. Now that the leaves are down, the structure of trees can be seen more clearly.
A Golden Year for Hickory & Tweed
Since 1961, Hickory & Tweed has catered to ski, snowboard, cycle, and outdoor fashion needs. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Armonk shop continues to grow and receive praise from the generations of customers it serves. Families as far away as Boston and Philadelphia travel to the shop year-after-year for a one-of-a-kind experience.
State Awards $250,000 Restoration: Grant to Bird Homestead Group
Through a competitive statewide process, the not-for-profit Committee to Save the Bird Homestead was awarded a $250,000 New York State matching grant last week for restoration work at the Meeting House and Bird Homestead.
Helen Gates to Be New RAC Director
The Rye Arts Center has some exciting New Year’s news. They are pleased to announce the hiring of Helen Gates as Executive Director. The Rye resident will start her new job January 9.
Joseph Lovinger Wins Young Leadership Award
Last month, at its annual Family Bowl, Jacob’s Cure presented their 2011 Young Leadership Award to 13-year-old Purchase resident Joseph Lovinger. Over the past year, Joseph raised more than $2,000 for the organization through the sale of handmade duct tape wallets.
Hearty Helpings of Love
Over 200 people gathered at Apawamis Club last month to support the Don Bosco Boys & Girls Club in Port Chester and the launch of a new culinary arts training program called Café Alma.
The Ideal Athlete
Rye Rotary presented the Sportsmanship Award at its December 2 meeting, recognizing the student/athletes from Rye and Harrison who compete in the long football rivalry. Each team selects a player from the opposing team who characterizes the ideals of sportsmanship.
Oh, the Stories They Told
On the worldwide storytelling day, November 19, tales were told in 40 states and nine countries across six continents, from Miami to Mumbai, Perth to Peoria, Bangok to Rye.
Residents in the News
At the 29th annual Westchester Senior Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, December 2 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, Rye’s Tom Saunders was among the award recipients.
The Comeback Kid
There’s been a garage at 16 Wappanocca Avenue for as long as anyone can remember. In the 1920s, it served as Rye Ford’s prep shop. For decades it was an auto body shop. A flood put one of the previous owners out of business. But when Jim Amico, who has loved and worked on cars his whole life, decided to move his business – The Personal Touch of Rye – to that spot in August of last year, he had a bigger plan: to put all your auto needs under one roof.
Open for Business: Tri Running!
For runners of all abilities, there’s a new store in town – the Rye Running Company opened Thanksgiving weekend at 37 Purchase Street. One of 19 stores in the Northeast founded by Olympic Trials Qualifier Gene Mitchell, the Running Company is designed — and run — to serve the running community.
A Healthy Partnership
The Rye YMCA has partnered with Livestrong, Lance Armstrong’s global juggernaut dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. While Livestrong addresses their physical, emotional, and practical concerns, the Y program fosters the well being of cancer survivors by refining the physical aspect.
Behind-the-Scenes Beautification
You may not know it, but working quietly to preserve the beauty of Rye is a group of talented women of all ages. The 60 active and 37 sustaining and affiliate members of the Rye Garden Club (RGC) share a love of gardening and the natural world and are dedicated to the Garden Club of America’s mission to stimulate a knowledge and love of gardening.
Open for Business: Local Chicks Ready to Help Us Feather Our Nests
If good things come in threes, then Rye is on a lucky streak. Two new home and design shops opened downtown the last few months, one on Purdy, the other on Purchase, and Nest Inspired Home, owned and operated by three women, (all of whom have three children) opened the first week in November.
“You’re the Cream in My Coffee; The Cream Cheese on My Bagel!”
When the new owners of Upper Crust Bagel, on the corner of Locust and Purchase, took over a few months ago, their first step was to give the place a good cleaning. “We power-washed everything,” says Joe Mancuso, a longtime Port Chester native who now lives down the road in Rye Brook. “Then we repainted and repaired so that our customers now feel the surroundings are as fresh as the bagels.”
Off-Leash in Harrison
For Rye dog owners looking for a nearby spot to let their furry friends run free, the Harrison Dog Park, located in Veteran’s Park at the end of Crystal Street, is a good and secure destination.
Battling Denial in All Its Forms
Rye resident Natalie Rosin considers herself something of a professional “middle man”. As a personal life coach and addiction specialist, she knows that responding to a loved one’s problems isn’t just difficult for the individual in question, but the entire family.
Allstate and Fresh Green Light Team Up to Combat Distracted Driving
Ralph Borsella and his Rye Allstate staff talked about the dangers of texting while driving during a recent visit to Port Chester High School, as part of the agency’s national “X the TXT” campaign. Students added their thumbprints to an oversized banner as symbols of their promises not to text and drive, and pledged to put their cell phones down and focus on the road. The event was organized by the Port Chester Cares Community Coalition and Open Door Family Medical Centers.
St. Vincent’s to Launch Crisis Response and Prevention Team
St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, a division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, announces the appointment of Abby Wasserman M.D., and Sally Eaton, LCSW-R as leaders of its new Crisis Response and Prevention Team, set to begin in early December. Saint Joseph’s recently was selected to receive a Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health grant to develop the team following a competitive proposal process.
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