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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 Police Chief Arrested On Federal Charges Port Chester Police Chief Arrested On Federal Charges
Port Chester Police Chief Arrested On Federal Charges PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester Police Chief Joseph Krzeminksi has been charged with tampering with and retaliating against a federal witness, both felonies, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. According to a sworn complaint signed by F.B.I. Special Agent Michael Mazzuca, Krzeminski physically threatened Acting Chief John Telesca at Telesca's home on the night of Oct. 28. Krzeminski is accused of trying to prevent Telesca from providing information to the FBI, which is conducting an investigation into the disappearance of $26,000 and a large amo…

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Schools
Port Chester Schools Begin Residency Investigations Port Chester Schools Begin Residency Investigations
Port Chester Schools Begin Residency Investigations PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester school officials have begun the school year cracking down on reports of non-residents attending the district's schools. A the beginning of this year, the district hired Alberto Acevedo, a former police officer and security consultant, to investigate questions of student residency. He will be verifying residency information of approximately 10 percent of the student population on a random basis. He also will be investigating reports from residents, which can be submitted anonymously by emailing nonresidencytips@portchesterschools.org. "He's very skilled,"…

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Rye To Consider Downtown Street Improvements Rye To Consider Downtown Street Improvements
Rye To Consider Downtown Street Improvements RYE, N.Y.  -- Rye officials will consider potential changes to the central business district in an effort to improve pedestrian accessibility and parking. The bond referendum approved by voters last year included several projects to upgrade the streetscape in the downtown area. These include reconstruction and curb replacement at Smith Street, new stop signs and crosswalks at the intersection of Purchase Street and Elm Place, as well as a new sewer line under Locust Avenue.  The city is now in the early stages of considering further scenarios to improve the downtown area, according to cit…

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Politics
Republicans Lead In Harrison Town Council Race Republicans Lead In Harrison Town Council Race
Republicans Lead In Harrison Town Council Race UPDATED 12:15 a.m. HARRISON, N.Y. -- Republicans Joseph Cannella and Marlane Amelio were leading their Democratic challengers in the race for town council on Tuesday night, with 80 percent of districts reporting. With 16 out of 20 districts reporting, Cannella had 2,751 votes and Amelio had 2,545 votes. Democrat Margaret Pritchard had 1,061 votes and Democrat Rosemarie Verano had 1,197 votes. The four candidates were vying for two open spots on the board. Amelio is a speech pathologist who was first elected to the Board in 2009. Cannella is an attorney and current deputy mayor who has…

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Police & Fire
Mayor: Port Chester Police Chief Arrested Again Mayor: Port Chester Police Chief Arrested Again
Mayor: Port Chester Police Chief Arrested Again PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester Police Chief Joseph Krzeminski was arrested again Monday and is facing federal charges, Mayor Neil Pagano announced at Monday night's meeting of the Board of Trustees. Pagano said that Krzeminski turned himself in to Rye Police Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. The warrant was issued in response to an alleged assault on Acting Chief John Telesca. Krzeminski was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing and second-degree harassment. Following his arraignment, the FBI executed a federal warrant for Krzeminski's arrest, Pagano said. Kr…

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Attorney: Port Chester Police Chief 'Was Treated Like A Common Criminal' Attorney: Port Chester Police Chief 'Was Treated Like A Common Criminal'
Attorney: Port Chester Police Chief 'Was Treated Like A Common Criminal' PORT CHESTER, N.Y.  -- Port Chester Police Chief Joseph Krzeminski was arrested at a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Oct. 31 after officials say he refused to leave a closed-door session. Krzeminksi was charged with obstruction of governmental administration, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct and will appear in court on Friday. Krzeminski was also suspended without pay after he was reported to have assaulted Acting Chief John Telesca at Telesca's, according to Village Manager Chris Steers. No charges have yet been filed in that incident. Krzeminski's attorney, Warren J. Roth, …

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2-1-1 Service Connects Westchester With Services 2-1-1 Service Connects Westchester With Services
2-1-1 Service Connects Westchester With Services WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester residents in need of social services have access to thousands of resources through the United Way's 2-1-1 helpline. The service is run by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, which partners with organizations, municipalities and corporations around the state to connect people to more than 25,000 social services. The service is free and confidential. When you call, operators will help you with anything from finding food, housing issues, where to find medical assistance, extended care for the elderly or where to find help paying bills. The phone line…

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Politics
Rye City Council Candidates Discuss Spending, Civility Rye City Council Candidates Discuss Spending, Civility
Rye City Council Candidates Discuss Spending, Civility RYE, N.Y. -- Candidates for Rye's City Council tackled issues such as the tax cap and restoring civility among the council at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. There are six candidates vying for three open spots on the council in this year's election. Republicans Kristin Bucci, Julie Killian and Terrence McCartney are running on the Rye United campaign. Democrats Meg Cameron and Shari Punyon are running on the Renew Rye platform. Jason Mehler is running as an independent. Killian is the only incumbent candidate. The No. 1 issue many candidates brought up was taxes. All candida…

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Happy Birthday, Westchester! County Turns 330 Happy Birthday, Westchester! County Turns 330
Happy Birthday, Westchester! County Turns 330 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Friday marks the 330th anniversary of the founding of Westchester County, and at the Westchester County Historical Society in Elmsford, staffers Katie Hite and Patrick Raftery are dedicated to preserving the county's rich historical significance. The county was first formed on Nov. 1, 1683. With the British still in charge, the county government was established as a way of organizing the region. Most towns weren't established until after the Revolutionary War. What is now the Bronx was originally part of Westchester before being annexed into New York City in the …

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Rye Mayoral Candidates Debate Building, City Management Rye Mayoral Candidates Debate Building, City Management
Rye Mayoral Candidates Debate Building, City Management RYE, N.Y. -- Rye mayoral candidates discussed infrastructure, city management and Playland in a forum Wednesday that also saw some personal criticisms between opponents. Republican Joe Sack and Independents Peter Jovanovich and Nancy Silberkleit are currently vying for the position of the city's mayor after Douglas French decided not to run for re-election. Sack and Jovanovich currently serve on the City Council, while Silberkleit has not held political office. The candidates addressed city issues in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. In discussing infrastructure, Jovanovich sa…

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