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October 18, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 41 | www.ryecityreview.com
Board considers prohibition on flavored vape products
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Rye sophomore Caden Whalen rushes for positive yardage against Harrison on Oct. 12. Whalen ran for two touchdowns as the Garnets topped the Huskies 41-13. For story, see page16. Photo/Mike Smith
Westchester County seeks restaurant operator at Playland the amusement park is open. The location currently housing the Tiki Bar and Pier Restaurant, however the contract with that food operator is set to expire. Also, owner of the restaurant, John Ambrose, recently passed away. The successful proposer will operate the daily boat parking service using the service dock, ramp and moorings located off the park’s boardwalk pier, and operate a boat shuttle from the moorings to a floating dock and provide staff at location for all hours of operation. The terms of the agreement will be five years, with the sole option of Westchester County to
On Monday, Oct. 7, the Westchester County Board of Legislators began consideration of a measure that would ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, including mint and menthol, in Westchester County. While the proposed legislation remains before the board’s Committees on Environment, Health, and Energy and on Legislation, the board has scheduled a public hearing on the measure for the evening of Oct. 21. “The serious health concerns that have arisen around vaping present an urgent public health crisis,” said county Legislator Nancy Barr, chairwoman of the board’s Environment, Health, and Energy Committee, said.“It is especially urgent because of the appeal of these flavored products to younger users. While we anticipate the state will even-
tually pass a law to protect the public, as County Legislators we need to be working now to prevent the creation of a new generation of nicotine addicts.” The national Centers for Disease Control is currently investigating the cause of recent deaths and illnesses that appear to be related to vaping. “Protecting the public health is one of our most solemn responsibilities as lawmakers,” said Kitley Covill, chairwoman of the board’s Legislation Committee. “This legislation builds on the actions we’ve already taken to raise the age for the purchase of tobacco products, in order to protect the public health and well-being of the people of Westchester. I look forward to working with my colleagues to make this a strong, fair piece of legislation.” (Submitted)
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extend the license for an additional period of five years. A pre-proposal meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. at Playland Park. Attendance is required in order for an entity to submit a proposal.
Proposals are due by Friday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. to the office of Frank Carrieri, general manager in the park’s Administration Building. Find the RFP at https:// rfp.westchestergov.com/rfp/#/ rfps. (Submitted)
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Experienced restaurateurs and food concessionaires are invited to submit a proposal to operate a high-quality, full-service restaurant and daily boat docking operation on the boardwalk at Playland Park in Rye. The restaurant lies adjacent to the park’s ice skating center. The business is open to the general public as well as to those visiting many other in-park and seasonal amenities including the 50-ride amusement park, minigolf course, a beach and pool, the Westchester Children’s Museum, Playland Ice skating center and the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. The restaurant must be open during the hours and days
The Westchester County Board of Legislators is considering a measure that would ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, including mint and menthol, in the county.
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