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April 9, 2026
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Rye Baseball Defeats Byram Hills 12-0 With Early Offensive Surge: Rye High School's baseball team secured a decisive 12-0 victory over Byram Hills on Thursday in Armonk. Rye took control early, capitalizing on walks and errors to score five runs in the first inning. Pitcher Michael Bubeck threw a complete game, allowing only one hit while striking out five. The win marks Rye’s third consecutive victory after starting the season with two losses, with a home opener against New Rochelle coming up next. (Source: Rye Record on Apr 9)
April 6, 2026
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Norma Minicus, Westchester Resident and Mother of Four, Dies at 93: Norma Minicus, a longtime resident of Westchester County, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 93. Originally from Bronxville, she was the matriarch of a large family, including four children, twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly seven decades and her sister. Minicus was remembered for her lasting connections with friends and relatives across New York, Connecticut, and Florida. (Source: Rye Record on Apr 6)
March 10, 2026
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Rye Resident Presumed Deceased After Ice Climbing Incident in Scotland: Brian Munro McGillicuddy, a longtime Rye resident and accomplished mountaineer, is believed to have died while ice climbing on Ben Nevis in Scotland. Known for his significant climbing experience, McGillicuddy was an active figure in the Hudson Valley climbing community and frequently climbed in the Shawangunk Mountains. He was reported missing after failing to return from his climb, with severe weather and avalanches in the area thought to have played a role. Local climbers remember his impact and first ascents in New York’s climbing regions. (Source: Rye Record on Mar 10)
February 17, 2026
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Rye Fire Department Swears In Probationary Firefighter Jeffrey Fernandes: The Rye Fire Department has introduced Jeffrey Fernandes as its newest probationary firefighter, following the city’s approval of a new position in the 2026 budget. Fernandes, who grew up in Rye and Armonk and graduated from Byram Hills High School in 2019, was officially sworn in during a ceremony at Rye City Hall. He will begin in-house training before attending the Westchester Career Chiefs Fire Academy. This appointment is part of ongoing discussions about staffing levels within the Fire Department. (Source: MyRye.com on Feb 17)
December 2, 2025
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New Rochelle Parade Sponsor Acted as Police Informant After Drug Arrest: Recently released police records reveal that Robert P. Rubicco, the 2025 New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade sponsor, became a police informant in 2001 after his arrest for possessing Ecstasy tablets. Rubicco agreed to participate in a controlled drug purchase for the North Castle police as part of an effort to lower felony charges against him. The cooperation took place on the same day as his arrest and influenced the outcome of his legal case. This information has come to light more than two decades after the incident. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Dec 2)
November 25, 2025
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Sponsor of 2025 New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade Previously Convicted in Drug Case: Robert P. Rubicco, who served as the name sponsor for the 2025 New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, was previously arrested in 2001 after police found Ecstasy in his vehicle during a North Castle traffic stop. The felony drug-dealing charge was later reduced through a plea deal, resulting in a sentence of three months in jail. Rubicco's involvement with the parade drew attention to his past legal issues. The parade took place as scheduled in New Rochelle this past weekend. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Nov 25)