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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 To Study Feasibility Of Proposed Municipal Center Port Chester To Study Feasibility Of Proposed Municipal Center
Port Chester To Study Feasibility Of Proposed Municipal Center PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester is moving forward with exploring a proposed Municipal Center that would house a police station, courts, Village Hall and some retail space. The village has worked with the National Development Council (NDC) and the architectural firm STV to come up with a tentative design for the Municipal Center. The envisioned building would be four stories tall and likely located at the corner of Irving Avenue and Poningo Street. The village has contracted the NDC to conduct a $30,000 feasibility study to see whether the structure would work in the village, and determ…

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Schools
Asstistant Education Secretary Talks Reform In New Rochelle Asstistant Education Secretary Talks Reform In New Rochelle
Asstistant Education Secretary Talks Reform In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deborah Delisle addressed the federal government’s educational reform efforts at an appearance at the College of New Rochelle Thursday night. The talk was hosted by the College of New Rochelle, the Lower Hudson Council of Administrative Women in Education and the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association. Delisle talked about recent initiatives under the Obama administration such as flexibility with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and No Child Left Behind. She said that the reforms have produced po…

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Rye Residents Hopeful Russian Sanctions Prevent Military Action Rye Residents Hopeful Russian Sanctions Prevent Military Action
Rye Residents Hopeful Russian Sanctions Prevent Military Action RYE, N.Y. -- With President Barack Obama imposing sanctions against Russian officials following a vote to annex the Crimean region of Urkaine, Rye residents are hopeful that the situation does not escalate. "I think sanctions are better than military action," said Marc Deneree. "It's a complicated situation. The majority of Crimea is Russian-leaning in terms of language and culture, but it's still Ukraine." Deneree said that even though Russia is violating Ukraine's sovereignty by annexing the region, the area is of too much strategic importance for Russia to back down. "Ultimately, I t…

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Harrison Residents Unsure About Fate Of Malaysia Plane Harrison Residents Unsure About Fate Of Malaysia Plane
Harrison Residents Unsure About Fate Of Malaysia Plane HARRISON, N.Y. -- The two-week search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and all the different conspiracy theories surrounding its disappearance have Harrison residents wondering what could have happened to the plane. "I think it was most likely a terrorist act," said Michael Basso. He said he had heard some reports about plane parts being found in Antarctica, but with so many conflicting news reports it's tough to know what's true. "I'm a little confused. I don't know what to think." He believes there is a possibility that the passengers are dead, but says that all the information …

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Obituaries
Rye To Hold Vigil Friday For 2-Year-Old Jane Higgins Rye To Hold Vigil Friday For 2-Year-Old Jane Higgins
Rye To Hold Vigil Friday For 2-Year-Old Jane Higgins RYE, N.Y. -- There will be a candlelight vigil at Graham Funeral Home in Rye Friday evening for Jane Higgins, 2, who died early this week. Jane was born on July 14, 2011 and died Monday, March 17. She is survived by her parents, Vanessa and Terry and her sister Kate, a third grader at Osborn School. There will be a wake at the funeral home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to participate in the candle light service outside the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Candles will be provided, or attendees can bring their own. The Higgins family has requested that those who come …

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Westchester Businesses Gather In Rye Brook For Expo Westchester Businesses Gather In Rye Brook For Expo
Westchester Businesses Gather In Rye Brook For Expo RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Hundreds of business owners and representatives met at the Hilton Westchester Hotel in Rye Brook Thursday for the annual Westchester Business Expo. Formerly known as the Mega Mixer, the Business Expo was hosted by the Business Council of Westchester and featured more than 180 booths and 1,800 attendees. Business owners were able to network with one another, attend seminars and stop by "Ask the Expert Booths." Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester, said that the event has grown every year. "Businesses still recognize that face-to-face in…

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Port Chester Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase Port Chester Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase
Port Chester Residents Would Support Minimum Wage Increase PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- With conversations about raising the minimum wage going on both locally and nationally, several Port Chester residents say they would be in favor of an increase. President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order requiring businesses with federal contracts to pay employees $10.10 an hour. He has also urged Congress to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour. "They should make it $10 an hour," said John Brown as he waited for a train at the Port Chester station. He said that the current minimum wage of $7.25 is not enough. "You get your paycheck and you look …

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Playland Proposal Supporters, Opponents Share Views At Hearing Playland Proposal Supporters, Opponents Share Views At Hearing
Playland Proposal Supporters, Opponents Share Views At Hearing RYE, N.Y. -- Westchester residents came out both for and against the proposed changes to Playland Amusement Park in Rye at a Board of Legislators public hearing Wednesday night. The board's Labor, Parks, Planning and Housing Committee is currently reviewing Sustainable Playland Inc.'s (SPI) plan to reinvent Playland. The plan proposes keeping the park open year-round, with several new zones. The most controversial of these has been the 82,000 square-foot field house that is being proposed to be built in the parking lot. Mark Whaling of Rye said he lives two blocks away from the park and u…

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Missing Malaysian Plane Leaves Pleasantville Wondering Missing Malaysian Plane Leaves Pleasantville Wondering
Missing Malaysian Plane Leaves Pleasantville Wondering PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has people in Pleasantville wondering what could have happened to the plane. "I thought from the beginning it could have been hijacked," said Adrian Wiseman. Wiseman also said that there is a possibility that it could have landed somewhere like an island. "I don't know what is going to happen in the future in terms of where it will be located, but I believe it will be located eventually." Wiseman said that he is usually nervous when flying, and the disappearance of the plane does not help. "Any time yo…

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Schools
Port Chester Schools Work For Safer Walks For Students Port Chester Schools Work For Safer Walks For Students
Port Chester Schools Work For Safer Walks For Students PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A group of school officials and community leaders are working to encourage Port Chester students to safely walk to school. The Safe Routes to School Committee kicked off the efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Port Chester at a workshop Tuesday at Port Chester Middle School. The workshop was sponsored by the Rye YMCA and led by Jeff Olson of Alta Planning and Design, who works with communities attempting to implement Safe Routes to School programs. Those in attendance included school administrators, members of the Port Chester Board of Trustees and Board of Educati…

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