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MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with the leaders shaping Rye and our region.
MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rye, Westchester County, and New York State. Hosted by former Rye Mayor Doug 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.
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Episodes
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Inside Rye Athletics with RCSD’s Athletic Director Susan Reid
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Susan Reid, director of health, physical education and athletics for the Rye City School District since 2020. They cover…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Zoning, Variances & the Rye Zoning Board of Appeals with Alan Weil
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Alan Weil, longtime chair of Rye’s Zoning Board of Appeals, for a practical conversation about how zoning decisions…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Past Rye Mayor Josh Cohn on Running Rye
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to the immediate past and former Rye Mayor Josh Cohn. The conversation focuses on what the mayor of Rye actually does, how…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Youth Council's Lisa Dominici on Youth Mental Well-Being
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Lisa Dominici, executive director of the Rye Youth Council about how the Rye Youth Council supports young people across…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
RyeACT's Nancy Pasquale on Reducing Youth Substance Use
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Nancy Pasquale, coalition coordinator and co-founder of RyeACT, about how a local coalition model can reduce youth…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Planning, Parks, Public Safety with Councilmember Jamie Jensen
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Jamie Jensen, Rye City Council member, about the issues residents bring up most often, from planning and permitting to…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Senior Living with Matt Anderson of The Osborn
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Matt Anderson, CEO of The Osborn, about how senior living is changing, what families should plan for now, and why…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
State Sen Shelley Mayer on Rye
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, who represents District 37 and chairs the Senate Education Committee, for a…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Fire Department with Clyde Pitts
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Clyde Pitts, longtime captain of the City of Rye Fire Department, about practical fire prevention, household…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Recreation with Rick McCabe
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Rick McCabe, chairman of the Rye Recreation Commission, to talk through how Rye is adapting its parks, fields, and…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Traffic & Pedestrian Safety in Rye with Brian Dempsey
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Brian Dempsey, chair of the Rye Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee. The conversation breaks down how residents can…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Brook with its Mayor Jason Klein
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Mayor Jason Klein of Rye Brook to explore the village's key accomplishments, regional collaboration, and ongoing…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Deer Problem in Rye? with Ryan Fitzpatrick
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Ryan Fitzpatrick, chair of the City of Rye Deer Management Committee to discuss one of the city’s most talked-about…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Breaking Barriers, Leading Rye with Marion Anderson
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Marion Anderson, Rye’s first African American City Council member, as she shares her lifelong connection to Rye…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Ascendant Port Chester with Stuart Rabin
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Port Chester Village Manager Stuart Rabin about Port Chester's transformative projects and regional initiatives. Rabin…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
The Law with City Counsel Kristen Wilson
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Rye City Counsel Kristen Wilson to unpack what her role actually involves and how city legal work connects to everyday…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Sustainable Rye with City Councilmember James Ward
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks to Rye City Councilmember James Ward about the city’s current sustainability initiatives, practical tips for residents, and…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Property Taxes with Board of Assessment Review Chair Caroline Gadaleta
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Caroline Gadaleta, chair of the Board of Assessment Review (BAR). Gadaleta shares insights on how assessments are…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Rye Schools with Dr. Patricia Murray
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Dr. Tricia Murray, Superintendent of Rye City Schools. She discusses the district's achievements and future plans. Key…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
The County Convo with Anant Nambiar
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Westchester County Legislator Anant Nambiar. Gain insights into flooding mitigation, county budgets, community…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Inside Rye City Court with Judge Joe Latwin
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Judge Joe Latwin, who shares stories, structural insights, and the challenges faced by local courts. This episode…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Coach Dino Garr on Rye Football and Community Impact
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Rye Boys Varsity Head Football Coach Dino Garr, the legendary high school football coach from Rye, and how his…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
Understanding Local EMS Services: Insights from Chief Kenny Barton
Former Rye Mayor Doug French speaks with Chief Kenny Barton of Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS to explore the operation, challenges, and technological advances…
- 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…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
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…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
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…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
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…
- MyRye.com Conversations with Doug French
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, discuss the launch of the site’s new podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the…