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Arbitration ruling gives Westchester County full control of Rye Playland

An arbitration panel ruled that Standard Amusements defaulted on its agreement by refusing to operate the park for the 2025 season.

News 12 Staff

Sep 15, 2025, 12:35 PM

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Westchester County has secured another victory in its long-running dispute over Playland Park in Rye.

An arbitration panel ruled that Standard Amusements defaulted on its agreement by refusing to operate the park for the 2025 season.

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Management of Playland returned to the county in February.

The panel also determined Standard is entitled to the least number of liquidated damages.

County officials say the decision gives Westchester full and undisputed control of the park moving forward.

News 12 has reached out to Standard Amusements but has not received a response.

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