MyRye.com was founded in 2006 to highlight the vibrant community of Rye, New York, providing daily updates on everything from school news and city council decisions to local events, parades, police and fire activity, and real estate developments. The platform celebrates local residents’ achievements and the city’s rich civic and cultural life.
In addition to original reporting, MyRye.com hosts a wide range of guest contributors, including heads of community groups who write about Rye’s history, as well as State, County, and City officials addressing timely civic issues. This combination of professional and community voices ensures the site remains a comprehensive, trusted source of local news and information.
Jay Sears, a twenty-year resident of Rye, serves as publisher and owner of MyRye.com. Beyond his work in local media, Sears has a background in the high-tech and media sectors and engages in philanthropic efforts through his Team Dayā group, building primary schools in underserved areas worldwide. With his deep local knowledge and dedication to the community, Sears ensures that MyRye.com continues to inform, celebrate, and connect Rye residents.