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Playland Officially Reopens With Refurbished Carousel and Hope for the Future

June 26, 2021 Martin Wilbur Playland,  Westchester County

It was a bit unusual to find Westchester County Executive George Latimer sitting on top of a horse Friday afternoon. It wasn’t a real, live equine, but one that is part of the century-old Grand Carousel at Playland amusement park,

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Playland Park to Hold Virtual Job Fair This Weekend

June 2, 2021 Examiner Media Playland

Summer is just around the corner, and that means Playland Park in Rye will reopen and is staffing up with a virtual job fair. County Executive George Latimer said: “As one of the largest employers of youth, this virtual job

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County Board Approves Bankruptcy Settlement with Playland Operator

April 19, 2021 Rick Pezzullo Playland,  Westchester Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators last week approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland Amusement Park in Rye. The settlement, which the board approved 13-4, was negotiated by the county and Standard –

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The White Plains Examiner

Rye Playland: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

June 19, 2014 Adam Stone Playland

By Jon Craig Citing the reality of politics and litigation, County Executive Rob Astorino rewrote his plan for Playland Amusement Park on Wednesday, June 11. Astorino, a Republican running for governor, said the likelihood of lawsuits made management of the

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The White Plains Examiner

County Explores Options for Future of Playland

September 23, 2011 Adam Stone Playland,  Rob Astorino

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino hopes years from now, when his grandchildren are sitting on his lap, he’ll be able to tell them that “grandpa fixed Playland.” First, though, he’ll have to figure out how. Six months after Astorino formed

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