Rye Brook, New York facts for kids
Rye Brook is a friendly village in New York State. It's located in Westchester County, which is part of New York. This village is inside a larger area called the town of Rye. In 2020, about 10,047 people lived here. Rye Brook is also known as a 'Tree City USA'. This means it cares a lot about its trees and green spaces. It has been given this special title for 14 years!
Quick facts for kids
Rye Brook, New York
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Ward's Castle on the NY-CT state line
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Location of Rye Brook, New York
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| County | Westchester | |
| Town | Rye | |
| Established | July 7, 1982 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.45 sq mi (8.94 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 0.29% | |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,047 | |
| • Density | 2,930.86/sq mi (1,131.48/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
10573
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| Area code(s) | 914 | |
| FIPS code | 36-64325 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979940 | |
| NWS SAME code | 036119 | |
| Website | http://www.ryebrook.org | |
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History of Rye Brook
Rye Brook is in the southeastern part of Westchester County. It shares its eastern border with Greenwich, Connecticut. Before 1982, Rye Brook was not its own village. It was just a part of the larger town of Rye.
Becoming a Village
On July 7, 1982, Rye Brook officially became a village. This was a big deal because it was the first new village created in New York State in 54 years!
In 1982, about 150 local residents wanted to create the village of Rye Brook. They gathered 1,536 signatures on a petition. This petition had signatures from about 36% of the people who could vote in the area. The Independent Civic Association helped organize this effort. One resident said it was "a time for a community to redefine itself." They felt residents should be able to choose their own leaders and protect their local taxes.
On June 23, 1982, the people living in the area voted to create the Village of Rye Brook. The idea passed with 58% of the votes. After that, the first election was held to choose a mayor and four trustees. Lee Russillo became Rye Brook's first Village Clerk. She was in charge of the very first election day.
Famous Buildings and Places
The village is home to the William E. Ward House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is also known as Ward's Castle. From 1976 to 1992, it was home to the National Cartoon Museum. This museum was started by Mort Walker, who created the famous comic strip Beetle Bailey.
In 1983, a building called 800 Westchester Avenue was built. It was the main office for General Foods. People called it the "Taj Mahal of Rye Brook" because it was so grand.
Where is Rye Brook?
Rye Brook is located at these coordinates: 41.019767 degrees North and -73.683419 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Rye Brook
The number of people living in Rye Brook has grown over the years:
- 1990: 7,765 people
- 2000: 8,602 people
- 2010: 9,347 people
- 2020: 10,047 people
Parks and Fun in Rye Brook
Rye Brook has many great parks for everyone to enjoy. Residents can also visit the historic Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach. This park is in the city of Rye, which is a separate town, but Rye Brook residents can still use it.
Rye Brook has six main parks that cover almost 100 acres (0.4 square kilometers):
- Pine Ridge Park: This park has two fields for little league baseball. It also has four tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a playground. You can find it at the corner of Latonia Road and Mohegan Lane.
- Garabaldi Park: Here you'll find two basketball courts, one tennis court, a Little League field, and a playground. Garibaldi Park is across from the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center.
- Harkness Park: This park has four tennis courts and is where Blind Brook Tennis plays. Harkness Park is right next to Blind Brook High School.
- Rye Hills Park: This park is next to Crawford Park. It has a walking trail, game tables, a basketball court, and a great view of Long Island Sound.
- Rye Brook-King Street Athletic Fields: These fields are made of artificial turf, not grass. They are used for soccer, football, lacrosse, and field hockey. There is also a softball field. These fields were built in 2005 and finished in 2006. They are next to Blind Brook High School on King Street.
- Crawford Park: The Town of Rye owns this park. The village uses it for soccer, tee-ball, and softball. There's a popular walking path around the edge of the park. Many people walk their dogs or go for a jog here.
The village also has two smaller, quiet parks:
- Magnolia Park: This park has an open grassy area.
- Rich Manor Park: This is an open field with nice views of Blind Brook.
Economy in Rye Brook
The average income for a family in Rye Brook was about $111,287. Only a small number of families, about 1.8%, were living below the poverty line.
Businesses in Rye Brook
Universal American has its main office in Rye Brook. In the past, other big companies like Snapple, Kraft Foods, and IBM also had offices here.
WRNN-TV is a TV station that has its headquarters at 800 Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook.
Education in Rye Brook
Rye Brook has two different school districts within its borders:
- The Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
- The Blind Brook School District
About 70% of the village is in the Blind Brook School District. The other 30% is in the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.
- Blind Brook High School is the only high school in the Blind Brook School District.
- Port Chester High School is the only high school in the Port Chester–Rye Union Free School District.
Local News
You can read about Rye Brook in these local news sources:
- The Journal News: This newspaper covers all of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties.
- The Westmore News
Getting Around Rye Brook
Transportation
People in Rye Brook can use the Bee-Line Bus System. This bus system is run by Westchester County.
Part of the Westchester County Airport is located in the northern part of the village.
Major roads that go through Rye Brook include:
Hutchinson River Parkway (in the northern part of the village)
Interstate 287 (in the southern part of the village)
I-95 / New England Thruway (in the southern part of the village)
NY 120
NY 120A
Flood Control
The Bowman Avenue Dam is located in the village. This project helps to control flooding in the area.
Famous People from Rye Brook
Many interesting people have connections to Rye Brook:
- Craig Bierko (born 1964) is an American actor and singer.
- Ralph Branca (1926–2016) was a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team.
- William Carlucci (born 1967) is an American rower.
- Donald Fehr (born 1948) used to lead the players' associations for Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League.
- Dorothy Gilman (1923–2012) was a writer, famous for her Mrs. Pollifax mystery books.
- Joshua Harmon (playwright) (born 1983) is a playwright who grew up in Rye Brook.
- Dan McDonnell is the head baseball coach at Louisville.
Images for kids
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Ward's Castle
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Seal of Rye Brook
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Location of Rye Brook, New York
See also
In Spanish: Rye Brook para niños
