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Westchester County attorney says legislators have say over Rye Playland

Published: February 26, 2013 5:41 PM
By JOHN DYER  john.dyer@cablevision.com

The amusement park at Rye's Playland is closed

Photo credit: Xavier Mascareñas | The amusement park at Rye's Playland is closed for the season, as seen here, but some events take place throughout the year at the Westchester County-owned park. (Oct. 10, 2012)

Westchester County Democrats can now have a field day with Rye Playland.

County Attorney Robert Meehan has issued a legal opinion that states the Board of Legislators -- controlled by Democrats -- can reject portions of the agreement that Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is now negotiating with a local nonprofit organization to manage the county-owned amusement park.

"That proposed...

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