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Former School Athletics Worker from West Harrison Faces Child Pornography Charges. A 46-year-old West Harrison resident, formerly employed in a school athletics department during the late 2000s, was arrested last month and charged with possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material. Authorities allege the offenses occurred in 2024 and 2025, following earlier unrelated drug charges in New Jersey. The man, Richard Salerno Jr., pleaded not guilty in Rye Town Court and posted bail. He is expected to appear in Harrison Town Court later this month to address the new charges. (Source: Rye Record on Jan 2) Sound Shore Rye, NY Harrison, NY
Two Stolen Vehicles and a Burglary Reported in Rye, Police Say. Rye police responded to two separate vehicle thefts and a related burglary last Friday. In the first case, officers were notified by New Jersey authorities about a recovered Audi Q5 belonging to a resident on Drake Smith Lane, where they discovered a burglary had occurred. The male suspect was apprehended in New Jersey, and officials plan to release more information once he is transferred to local custody. In a separate incident, a stolen Mazda CX-5 was tracked and a suspect arrested on Boston Post Road. (Source: Rye Record on Jan 2) Sound Shore Rye, NY Middletown, NY
Rye Police Report Surge in Leaf Blower Violations and Traffic Stops in November. In November, the Rye Police Department reported a significant rise in leaf blower summonses, issuing 229 tickets compared to just one in the same month the previous year. This surge reflects an ongoing trend of increased enforcement related to city code violations, attributed in part to dedicated leaf blower patrols. Traffic stops also saw a sharp increase, reaching 330 stops, which is more than double the number from last November. Arrests for traffic and warrant violations also rose compared to the prior year. (Source: Rye Record on Jan 2) Sound Shore Rye, NY
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Abandoned Car Found in Rye Driveway. Police in Rye responded to a call about a driveway blockage on Drake Smith Lane in the early hours of January 2, 2026. Upon investigating, officers discovered evidence connecting the abandoned vehicle to a burglary at the address. The suspect was later apprehended in New Jersey following coordination between law enforcement agencies. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the break-in and vehicle abandonment. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Jan 2) Sound Shore Rye, NY
Rye Police Arrest Suspect After Burglary on Drake Smith Lane. Rye police responded to an early morning incident on Drake Smith Lane where a suspect was taken into custody following a reported burglary. Officers discovered a blue Toyota Yaris parked at the scene and soon learned that an Audi Q5 registered to the residence had been stolen. The homeowner was not present during the incident, and police believe no other belongings were taken. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the burglary. (Source: MyRye.com on Jan 2) Sound Shore Rye, NY
Sports
Warriors Defeat Nets 120-107 at Barclays Center. Golden State controlled the game at Barclays Center and outscored Brooklyn 120-107. The Warriors' strong offensive showing kept the Nets from closing the gap. The game drew a crowd of 18,163 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 29) Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors
Patriots Defeat Jets 42-10 at MetLife Stadium. New England rolled past the New York Jets 42-10 with a dominant offensive showing at MetLife Stadium. Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance, completing 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards and 5 touchdowns. The game drew 70,918 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) New England Patriots New York Jets
Capitals Defeat Devils 4-3 at Prudential Center. The Washington Capitals secured a narrow 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. The game saw both teams battling closely throughout, with the Capitals ultimately coming out on top. Attendance was recorded at 16,763. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) New Jersey Devils Washington Capitals
Islanders Defeat Rangers 2-0 at UBS Arena. The New York Islanders shut out the New York Rangers 2-0 at UBS Arena in front of 17,255 fans. The Islanders relied on strong defense to keep the Rangers off the scoreboard throughout the game. The two-goal margin secured a decisive home victory. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 26) New York Islanders New York Rangers
Spurs Edge Knicks 134-132 in Tight Battle at Frost Bank Center. The San Antonio Spurs claimed a narrow 134-132 win over the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center. Both teams kept the game close throughout, with the Spurs holding on in the final minutes. The game drew 18,602 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 31) New York Knicks San Antonio Spurs
Capitals Defeat Rangers 6-3 at Capital One Arena. Washington doubled up New York by controlling the pace and converting their opportunities on home ice. The Capitals' scoring outburst in front of 18,347 fans at Capital One Arena secured the 6-3 victory. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 30) New York Rangers Washington Capitals
Giants Defeat Raiders 34-10 at Allegiant Stadium. The New York Giants secured a convincing 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Wan'Dale Robinson led the receiving corps with 11 catches for 113 yards, helping fuel the Giants' offense. Attendance for the game was 62,021. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) Las Vegas Raiders New York Giants