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Westchester County Police Announce Additional Arrests in Playland Burglary and Vandalism Spree

The three men are accused of entering the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of September 23-24 and committing acts of theft and vandalism. It is alleged that the trio arrived on the Playland beach in a small boat shortly before midnight on Sept. 23 and climbed a fence to enter the amusement area. Continue Reading →

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Nearby in Rye, Legal Saga over Playland Amusement Park Drags on: 2025 Season is in Limbo

The future of Playland, which dates back to 1928, is uncertain with Westchester County, who own the park’s 280 acres and Standard Amusements are loggerheads. The amusement park was originally owned and managed by the Westchester County Parks Commission. in 2022, the county entered a 30 year agreement with Standard Amusements, but that company announced plans to terminate the contract. Typically the historic park opens in late May. Continue Reading →

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