MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French

City of Rye Mayor Josh Nathan on Priorities

FORMER RYE MAYOR DOUG FRENCH SPEAKS WITH JOSH NATHAN, MAYOR OF RYE, TO EXPLORE RYE'S FUTURE INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND FLOOD MITIGATION EFFORTS. THIS EPISODE OF MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com] CONVERSATIONS WITH DOUG FRENCH WAS PRODUCED BY MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com]. FEEDBACK AND STORY IDEAS ARE WELCOME. RECORDED ON APRIL 16, 2026 SHOW NOTES AND FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE AT MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com]

Michael Kopy, City of Rye Public Safety Commissioner, on Safety

FORMER RYE MAYOR DOUG FRENCH SPEAKS WITH MICHAEL KOPY, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER OF RYE, TO EXPLORE HOW TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES ARE SHAPING MODERN PUBLIC SAFETY. DISCOVER HOW RYE IS DEPLOYING ADVANCED TOOLS LIKE DRONES, BODY CAMERAS, AND REAL-TIME CRIME CENTERS TO PROTECT RESIDENTS AND RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO EMERGENCIES. THIS EPISODE OF MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com] CONVERSATIONS WITH DOUG FRENCH WAS PRODUCED BY MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com]. FEEDBACK AND STORY IDEAS ARE WELCOME. RECORDED ON APRIL 9, 2026 SHOW NOTES AND FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE AT MYRYE.COM [http://MyRye.com]

Carolina Johnson, former Rye City Councilmember on Flooding in Rye

Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Carolina Johnson, former Rye City Councilmember and Flood Advisory Committee chair about flooding in the City of Rye. The conversation covers the importance of real-time flow measurement on Blind Brook and the role of the sluice gate at Bowman Dam; long-term flood mitigation strategies including berms at SUNY Purchase; infrastructure improvements like the Locust Avenue Bridge project and the role of zoning and comprehensive planning in flood prevention. This episode of MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com] Conversations with Doug French was produced by MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]. Feedback and story ideas are welcome. Recorded on March 26, 2026 Show notes and full transcript available at MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]

Greg Usry, former City Manager for the City of Rye on the Comprehensive Plan

Doug French speaks with Greg Usry, former City Manager for the City of Rye on the new Comprehensive Plan process. The conversation covers sustainability initiatives and regional collaboration; downtown development, density, and aesthetic considerations; expansion and improvement of recreational facilities; community involvement and land use balancing and more. This episode of MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com] Conversations with Doug French was produced by MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]. Feedback and story ideas are welcome. Recorded on March 26, 2026 Full transcript available at MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]

Launching a new podcast with former Rye Mayor Doug French | MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French

Former Rye Mayor Doug French and Jay Sears, the publisher of MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com], discuss the launch of the site’s new podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rye, Westchester County, and New York State.  Hosted by French, the show explores local government, public policy, development, infrastructure, education, and civic life—bringing clarity and context to the decisions that affect our community. This episode of MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com] Conversations with Doug French was produced by MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]. Feedback and story ideas are welcome. Recorded on April 9, 2026 Full transcript available at MyRye.com [http://MyRye.com]