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Casey Donahue

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Port Chester School Budget To Stay Under Tax Cap Port Chester School Budget To Stay Under Tax Cap
Port Chester School Budget To Stay Under Tax Cap PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester residents could see a reduction in their school taxes next year, while an increase in state aid has allowed the district to add several programs. The original 2014-15 budget proposed by Superintendent Edward Kliszus was $87,444,708, an increase of 2.65 percent over last year. The recently passed state budget added an additional $1,006,070 in state aid to Port Chester, bringing the total budget up to $88,450,778. The budget is within the state tax levy cap. Under New York state law, each school district has a different allowable tax levy increase, which i…

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Suspended Rye Teacher Sues District, School Officials, Board Members Suspended Rye Teacher Sues District, School Officials, Board Members
Suspended Rye Teacher Sues District, School Officials, Board Members RYE, N.Y. -- A Rye teacher suspended last year after she was accused of coaching students on state exams has filed a lawsuit against the school district, as well as several administrators and members of the Board of Education. Carin Mehler was one of four teachers placed on administrative reassignment last May amid an investigation into testing irregularities on the state exams taken in April. Mehler is a tenured fourth-grade teacher at Osborn Elementary School, and has taught at the district since 1999. The lawsuit names as defendants the district, Schools Superintendent Frank Alvarez, A…

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Sustainable Withdraws From Playland Discussions While Uncertainty Exists Sustainable Withdraws From Playland Discussions While Uncertainty Exists
Sustainable Withdraws From Playland Discussions While Uncertainty Exists RYE, N.Y. -- Sustainable Playland Inc. announced Tuesday that it will not participate in the review of its Playland Improvement Plan until Westchester County resolves outstanding issues with the City of Rye and a lawsuit filed by County Legislator Ken Jenkins. The move was precipitated by a letter that the City of Rye sent to the Westchester county attorney last week, saying that because Playland falls within the city, the Playland Improvement Plan (PIP) is subject to review and approval by Rye municipal authorities. "New York law does not exempt county-owned land and county projects from…

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Rye's Holy Child School Works To Combat Student Stress Rye's Holy Child School Works To Combat Student Stress
Rye's Holy Child School Works To Combat Student Stress RYE, N.Y. -- The School of the Holy Child is taking steps to help girls cope with the stress of middle school and high school. As part of its wellness initiative, the school recently hosted Lisa Damour, a psychologist, author and director of the Center for Research on Girls at the Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Damour spent a day speaking with students on how they cope with stress, and gave presentations to both the faculty and parents on how they can help their children in stressful situations. "Our culture is more stressful for teenage girls than its ever been," Damour said. She…

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Westchester Children's Museum Ready To Be Part Of New Playland In Rye Westchester Children's Museum Ready To Be Part Of New Playland In Rye
Westchester Children's Museum Ready To Be Part Of New Playland In Rye RYE, N.Y. – After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, the Westchester Children’s Museum is aiming to begin construction at Playland in Rye this year, with an eye to opening in 2015. The museum will be in the former men’s bathhouses on the boardwalk, and will feature a number of interactive and educational activities for children and families. The museum will be open year-round, and anticipates a yearly attendance of about 200,000 people. “There’s a real need in Westchester County for enriching learning spaces where families can come and interact with other families,” said Cori…

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Harrison Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase Harrison Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase
Harrison Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase HARRISON, N.Y. -- Talks are occurring both nationally and locally about raising the minimum wage, and Harrison residents say it could be a positive change. President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order requiring businesses with federal contracts to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour. He has also urged Congress to raise the national minimum wage. "I think that would be extremely great," said Christina Salcedo. She said that by raising the minimum wage, there is the risk of inflation and that stores might raise their prices or hire fewer people. "They mi…

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Rye Parents Concerned About Common Core Standards Rye Parents Concerned About Common Core Standards
Rye Parents Concerned About Common Core Standards RYE, N.Y. -- Some Rye parents feel that the national Common Core standards are too tough on students. The Common Core set of standards have been implemented in 45 states across the country, including New York. Earlier this week Indiana became the first to opt out of the Common Core when Gov. Mark Pence signed a law requiring the state to develop its own set of education standards. There is also a bill in the Oklahoma state senate that would abolish Common Core. "I think it really needs to be reviewed. There's so much pressure on these teachers and the schools," said Gloria Perez-Segnini. …

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Rye Brook Budget To Increase $216,000 In 2014-15 Rye Brook Budget To Increase $216,000 In 2014-15
Rye Brook Budget To Increase $216,000 In 2014-15 RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook's village budget is expected to increase by $216,000, or 1.2 percent, to $18.3 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which begins June 1. The property tax levy will increase by 3.8 percent. Under the New York state property tax cap law, each municipality has a different allowable increase in the property tax levy. For Rye Brook this year, the allowable increase was 7.59 percent. This year's tax levy increase is about $484,000 below the maximum allowed. "This was one of the most challenging budgets we've ever had this year," said Village Administrator Chris Brad…

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Briarcliff School Budget To Increase For Security, Technology Briarcliff School Budget To Increase For Security, Technology
Briarcliff School Budget To Increase For Security, Technology BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The proposed budget for Briarcliff Manor schools is expected to increase $2,765,000 to $49,550,000 in the 2014-15 school year. The proposed increase represents a 5.91 percent increase in expenditures. The tax levy is expected to increase 1.97 percent, well below Briarcliff's tax levy cap of  2.68 percent, according to Schools Superintendent James Kaishian. The majority of the budget increase will be paid for through non-property taxes and assigned fund balances. The major drivers behind the proposed increase are salaries and benefits, which are expected to incr…

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CBS Pilot 'Madam Secretary' Films In Rye CBS Pilot 'Madam Secretary' Films In Rye
CBS Pilot 'Madam Secretary' Films In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Traffic was disrupted slightly in downtown Rye on Tuesday afternoon as filming took place for the pilot of a new CBS show "Madam Secretary." Filming was done on Purchase Street near Elm Street, with some filming taking place inside Ruby's Oyster Bar and Bistro. Film crews began setting up equipment on the sidewalks and outside the restaurant at around 2 p.m., with filming expected to last until 1 a.m., Wednesday, March 26. Police were on hand to direct traffic, which was slowed by the equipment trucks and electrical cords running across the road. Employees inside the nearby Sta…

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