Rye City New York RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
OUR RYE: Where city meets country
The City of Rye, on the picturesque shore of the Long Island Sound, has the distinction of being the smallest city in the state of New York, just 5.5 square miles in size. This flourishing residential community offers an abundance of natural and cultural resources unrivaled by larger cities. Residents enjoy a close-knit, small-town setting reminiscent of a New England village, where traditional charm blends with modern living. Parents often relocate to this leafy suburb to educate their children for the price of a property tax-bill, rather than private-school tuition. This tranquil city is characterized by miles of magnificent shoreline, scenic vistas, rolling landscape and charming, tree-lined streets. A lively downtown thoroughfare on Purchase Street is lined with high-end fashion boutiques, gift galleries, blow bars and it’s very own “Restaurant Row” of both fine-dining establishments and family eateries. As Vogue suggests… Rye is the perfect destination and a great alternative to a Long Island or upstate day-trip. Offering features often associated with a summer retreat in the Hamptons. White Plains, Harrison and Greenwich and all that they have to offer are only a short drive away, and Manhattan is within a fast 37-min Metro North train ride.
Residents take pride in Rye’s many natural resources. They are devoted to the preservation of the city’s coastline and protected harbor to ensure future enjoyment of its beaches, public marina, golf courses and parklands. Nearly one-fifth of Rye has been devoted to recreation and preservation. The residential communities of Rye offer a plethora of options that include majestic waterfront estates with sweeping views, stately Tudors, historic Colonials, Ranches and Split-levels.
OUR SCHOOLS Rye City & Rye Neck School District
RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The elementary schools of Rye City include the Osborn School, Midland School and Milton School, which serve kindergarten through fifth grade. All are National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Academics stress language arts, reading, social studies, Science, mathematics and critical thinking skills. Art, computer and music are taught in all grades. Rye Middle School serves students in grades six through eight, who learn from teacher teams in the core academic areas. More than a link between elementary and high school, it attends to the characteristics and needs of the early adolescent and promotes academic, personal/social development of each child. Rye High School students are offered curriculum opportunities at Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement levels. An extensive selection of elective courses augment core academics and an extracurricular program includes activities for almost every interest. Rye High School has been constantly recognized for its academic strengths, In 2016 the Washington Post “Most Challenging High Schools� ranked Rye High School at number 19 in New York.
RYE NECK SCHOOL DISTRICT The Rye Neck Union Free School District serves students who live in the southern tip of Rye City. Recognized for its excellent teaching staff, high standards and the finest in learning facilities, it offers a first-rate education within a small setting, where students receive a great deal of individual attention. The district has a two-part elementary school system. Students in kindergarten through second grade attend Daniel Warren School, and grades third through fifth attend FE Bellows which feeds into the Rye Neck Middle School for grades sixth through eight. The Rye Neck High School is a National School of Excellence, which offers a comprehensive academic and elective curriculum, complemented by a varied athletics program. Special programs include an intensive threeyear Science Research Opportunity, The Independent Learner Program for pursuing real world interests while earning school credit and a Theater Arts program in conjunction with several colleges and universities.
For families with younger children, Rye and surrounding A community service program is mandatory. The vast areas offer a choice of Preschools and Nursery schools majority of high school graduates move on to institutions which support a nurturing educational childcare of higher education. The Rye School of Leadership is experience. an off -campus alternative high school which serves the needs of those students who benefit from non-traditional educational approaches.
OUR RECREATION Recreational resources
Rye’s Sound Shore location is a source of many excellent recreational activities, including boating and fishing. The Rye Marina, in scenic Milton Harbor, has mooring space for 350 boats. Two other popular destinations are Oakland Beach and the countyoperated Rye Playland Amusement Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Rye Playland is New York’s great family amusement park! From the famous Dragon Coaster to rides like the SuperFlight Coaster, Music Express and Double Shot —Rye Playland offers the best in family fun. There are more than 50 major and Kiddyland rides, and other attractions which include a beach, pool, pedal boats, lake boating, miniature golf, indoor ice skating, entertainment, and fireworks. One of the great things about living in Rye during the summer is the easy access to the beach and pool facilities in town. All Rye City residents have the opportunity to belong to Rye Golf Club and Pool with access to an olympic size swimming pool, kiddie pool, dining facilities and an 18 hole golf course overlooking Long Island Sound. The club hosts a competitve children’s swim team program and family social events during the season. In addition, Rye is home to several private clubs which include American Yacht Club, Coveleigh Club, Manursing Island Club, Shenorock Shore Club, Westchester Country Club and Apawamis Club. Rye’s Recreational Department operates a number of recreational facilities and athletic fields which hosts soccer, lacrosse, and football, in addition to Little League, tennis, basketball, ball fields and playgrounds. Rye Town Park is a wonderful facility for public recreation and relaxation. A number of scheduled activities includ-
ing Shakespeare in the park, magic exploration, health and well being. shows and outdoor movies take place. The Rye YMCA, an invaluable supAlso located on Rye’s waterfront are port to the community, offers a variety the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, and of swim and fitness classes, parenting the 120-acre Marshland Conservancy. workshops, and programs for toddlers The Rye Nature Center, located on 47 and children. There are a number of acres of wildlife preserve, provides a community-centered programs which full range of environmental education include diabetes prevention, triathprograms and activities, with over two lon training, teen nights and summer miles of hiking trails, ponds, streams camps. and granite outcroppings. And if you are looking to unleash your And nestled among exquisite gardens, creative potential, The Rye Arts Centrees and lawns, overlooking the water ter is your home for creativity; offering you will find Wainwright House, a workshops, morning and afternoon recreation of the 17th century Chateau programs, individual music lessons and de Raincheval in France, the perfect summer camps all designed to nurture setting for a center for spiritual the art within.
OUR COMMUNITY & CIVILGROUPS Rye City
In addition to national, civic and fraternal groups, there are a variety of organizations based on local Rye interests, including the Rye YMCA, Rye Art Center, Rye Garden Club, and the Rye Historical Society. For those new to the area the Rye Newcomers and Neighbors’ Club is a social organization that will introduce you to the Rye community and provide you with a sense of ongoing camaraderie through many events and activities. And you don’t have to be new to the area in order to join!
For expatriates coming to Rye and surrounding areas, join the Rye Expat club , a group of over 150 families who have moved from overseas to live in and around Rye. Their primary goal is to provide a support network, help you settle, have fun and make new friends! The Jay Heritage Center is focused on restoring and maintaining the 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House which occupies the original site of the Jay family farm, known as “The Locusts.” Restoration of the Jay mansion is an official project of the “Save America’s Treasures” Program.
AT A GLANCE What other communities have to offer
HEALTH AND FITNESS Along with familiar Manhattan fitness facilities you will find a selection of boutique style training studios, all within a 5 mile radius of Rye. Whether you’re looking for a cardio, strength or stretch workout, there is something for all! Enjoy Boot Camp and yoga classes held at the very best gym in the world – Rye Town Park and beach. Or join Rye RowAmerica located just off Milton Harbor, where athletes have the unique opportunity to train both on and off the water. For tennis enthusiasts there are a number of clubs that offer top notch instruction to juniors and adults. And for those who enjoy triathlons, the Rye Tri Club gathers a large and diverse group of athletes of all profiles, origin, age, gender and competitive level. ARTS & MUSIC Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase The Neuberger Museum of Art, an integral part of Purchase College, is the premier museum of modern, contemporary, and African art in Westchester and Fairfield counties. A teaching museum, the Neuberger promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts as inseparable from an understanding of their place in cultural and intellectual history and their relevance to contemporary social life.
EMELIN THEATER, Mamaroneck The Emelin, well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, is one of the few performing arts venues in this region which offers a broad mix of entertainment. It brings the best in live performing arts and promotes a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates, appealing to all ages and tastes and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond. CLAY ART CENTER, Port Chester Clay Art Center the largest and most active ceramic arts facility in the tri-state area, is home to over 50 working artists; a venue for adult and youth classes; and an exhibit space for established and emerging artists. CAC is buzzing with activity daily and the love for clay and spirit of community is abundantly displayed. THE CAPITAL THEATER, Port Chester For music enthusiasts the revitalized historic Capitol theatre which boasts performances by Phish, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones in the 90s, reopened in 2011. The 1,800-seat concert venue hosts many of the biggest acts in the world of music. view up-coming events click here.
RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
AT A GLANCE Rye City
SCHOOLS • Rye City Schools • Rye Neck School District • Public Schools Report, school information and data • Evaluate K-12 School Performance • Manhattanville College • Washington Posts “Most Challenging High Schools” PRE SCHOOLS RYE • RYE PRESBYTERIAN NURSERY 914-967-2073 • CHRIST’S CHURCH NURSERY (914) 967-5758 • COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF RYE 914-967-7698 RYE NECK • LIBERTY MONTESSORI SCHOOLS (914) 236-0110 • MAMARONECK COMMUNITY NURSERY (914) 381-2655 • WESTCHESTER JEWISH CENTER NURSERY SCHOOL (914) 698-2767 ARTS & NATURE • Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary • Marshlands Conservancy • Rye Nature Center • Wainwright House • Rye Art Center COUNTRY CLUBS • Rye Golf Club and Pool • American Yacht Club • Coveleigh Club • Manursing Island Club • Shenorock Shore Club • Westchester Country Club • Apawamis Club LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS • Rye Recreation Camps • Rye Nature Center • Rye YMCA • Rye Art Center • Sandbox Theatre • NY Performing Arts Center, Theatre camp
COMMUNITY RECREATION • Rye Marina • Oakland Beach • Rye Playland Amusement Park • Rye Town Park • Rye Town Park event schedule • Rye Recreation Department • Rye Recreation sport sign-up • Rye Rugby • Row America Rye • Rye YMCA • Dinning on Purchase Street LIBRARIES • Rye Free Reading Room TRAVEL/COMUTING • Metro North Railroad line • Bus transportation via Bee-Line • Uber HEALTH AND FITNESS • Rye Health and Fitness • LA Fitness • Lifetime Fitness (Harrison) • Crossfit Port Chester • Ripped • Rye Beach Yoga • Boot Camp by the beach • Soulcycle • Crunch • Rye Racquet • Sound Shore indoor tennis • Row America Rye • Rye Tri Club USEFULL CONTACT INFORMATION POLICE DEPARTMENT • Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 914.967.5110 AMBULANCE • Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 914.921.0100 FIRE DEPARTMENTS • RYE FIRE • Emergency: 911 or 914.967.3457 • Non-Emergency: 914.967.4508
HOSPITALS • GREENWICH HOSPITAL • Emergency 203.863.3637 • Main Number: 203.863.3000 • SOUND SHORE MEDICAL CENTER OF WESTCHESTER • Emergency: 914.365.3770 • Main Number: 914.632.5000 • WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL • Emergency 914.681.1155 • Main Number: 914.681.0600 • WESTCHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER • Emergency: 914.493.6000 • Main Number: 914.493.7000 POST OFFICES • RYE: 41 PURDY AVE. 914.967.3400 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS • Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Rd 914.967.0480 www.ryelibrary.org • ASPCA 888.426.4435 www.apcc.aspca.org • Assessor Department: 914.967.7565 • Boat Basin Supervisor: 914.967.2011 • Building Department: 914.967.7372 • City Court: 914.967.1599 • Department of Planning: 914.967.7167 • Department of Public Works: 914.967.7464 • Department of Engineering: 914.967.7676 • Rye Central School District: 914.967.6100 • Rye Historical Society: 914.967.7588 • Rye Recreation Department: 914.967.2535 • Rye Nature Center: 914.967.5150 • Tax Assessors Office: 914.967.7565
RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
RYE BROKERAGE • 49 Purchase Street Rye, NY 10580 • 914.967.4600 • juliabfee.com
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