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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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Schools
Port Chester Will Have After School Programs For K-8 Port Chester Will Have After School Programs For K-8
Port Chester Will Have After School Programs For K-8 PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester students in elementary and middle school will still be able to take part in after school programs this year after the district lost $1.4 million in state funding. The new after school program at the middle school will be run by Service Education Resources and will begin at the start of the school year. The elementary after school program will be run by the Port Chester Council for the Arts, and will begin later on in the month.  Parents will have to pay a fee for the programs, unlike previous years. Earlier this summer the programs were expected to cost …

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Neighbors
Student Photographer Brings Views Of Africa To Rye Student Photographer Brings Views Of Africa To Rye
Student Photographer Brings Views Of Africa To Rye RYE, N.Y. – When Rye resident Luke Passannante returned from a service trip to Kenya with four of his Regis High School classmates, he wanted to share his experiences with others. His new gallery exhibit at the Rye Arts Center allows him to do just that. For a little over two weeks in June, Passannante spent time traveling throughout parts of Kenya with classmates Max Dopsch, John White, Kevin Casari and Randy Balleta, as well as Regis faculty members Christine Badi, Kristen Ross and Joseph Carroll. They spent their time in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, the second largest slum in sub-Saharan …

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Business
Jewel Of Himalaya Restaurant Set To Open In Harrison Jewel Of Himalaya Restaurant Set To Open In Harrison
Jewel Of Himalaya Restaurant Set To Open In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- You won't have to climb Mount Everest to taste Himalayan food when Jewel of Himalaya opens soon in the shopping center on Halstead Avenue in Harrison. The family-owned restaurant's menu features cuisine from Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Dishes include dumplings, curry, nan bread and stir fry and feature a lot of vegetables.  The restaurant's owner Nuru Sherpa was born in Nepal and raised in the capital city of Khatmandu. He studied the culinary arts in his home country and has more than 20 years experience in the restaurant business. About 15 years ago he moved to the…

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News
Port Chester Modifies Building-Permit Amnesty Program Port Chester Modifies Building-Permit Amnesty Program
Port Chester Modifies Building-Permit Amnesty Program PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester has increased its permit-amnesty program in an effort to provide incentives for people to bring their homes up to code. The amnesty program was initially established in 2012 to provide relief to homeowners who unknowingly bought homes that had code violations. The law allowed residents to apply for multiple permits under one umbrella permit, waived fees for building permits and waived fines for violations. The program has been modified in an effort to give more relief to one- and two-family homes. The changes allow families under certain conditions to se…

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News
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Rye Expires Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Rye Expires
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Rye Expires RYE, N.Y. -- A winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold last year in Rye expired Sunday with no winner coming forward. The ticket was sold at the Playland Market on Forest Avenue prior to the Aug. 25, 2012 drawing. The winning numbers were 1-6-7-20-49, with Powerball number 23. The owner of the ticket had a year from the date of the drawing to redeem their ticket for $1 million, which is worth about $662,000 after taxes. As of Monday, no winner had come forward yet, according to New York Lottery spokesman Lee Park. Because the expiration date fell on a Sunday when the lottery offices are …

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Events
Harrison Closes Out Summer Concert Series This Week Harrison Closes Out Summer Concert Series This Week
Harrison Closes Out Summer Concert Series This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison will host its final two shows in the summer concert series on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, Pelham singer and former winner of "Westchester Idol" Jackie DiMaggio will perform in Riis Park. On Thursday, Led Zeppelin tribute band Hindenberg will perform with special guest Three For All on the West Harrison Village Green. DiMaggio will perform at 7 p.m. and Hindenberg will perform at 6:30 p.m. Both shows are hosted by the Harrison Recreation Department and admission is free.

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Events
Woodstock Tribute Band Plays Port Chester On Wednesday Woodstock Tribute Band Plays Port Chester On Wednesday
Woodstock Tribute Band Plays Port Chester On Wednesday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester will close out its summer concert series Wednesday with a Woodstock revival by Back to the Garden 1969 in downtown Port Chester. The Rye-based band covers music performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Members are  Gary Adamson, Mike Garner, Annie Masciandaro, Bob Fonseca, Larry Kelly and Fred Walcott. Decked out in tie-dye and peace signs, they seek to recreate the spirit of the era by performing hits from acts such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Janis Joplin. The free concert is hosted by th…

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Events
Singer Jake Miller To Perform At Rye Playland Friday Singer Jake Miller To Perform At Rye Playland Friday
Singer Jake Miller To Perform At Rye Playland Friday RYE, N.Y. -- Singer and rapper Jake Miller will perform a concert at Rye Playland this Friday with Action Item, Nick Tangorra and Lucki Gurlz. Miller began his music career in 2011 when he opened for Snoop Dogg in Pompano Beach, Fla. Soon after, he opened for Mac Milller in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After winning the Samsung "Kick It with the Band" competition for young musical talents, he has performed alongside artists such as Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Asher Roth. He recently released his first EP, "Spotlight" and also is attending the University of Miami. The concert at Rye Playland will…

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News
Fatal Fire Tops Harrison's News This Week Fatal Fire Tops Harrison's News This Week
Fatal Fire Tops Harrison's News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A fire on Underhill Avenue tops the news in Harrison this week. A fire broke out in an apartment on Underhill Avenue early Tuesday morning. Arlene Diane Brubacher, 61, was killed after getting trapped inside her home, where she lived for 33 years. The Westchester County Airport in Harrison received $6.5 million in federal grants. The money will be used to replace the airport's runway, as well as purchasing fire rescue equipment and de-icing equipment. The use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise in Harrison and around the country. Honest Vapors is a new …

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CNNMoney Ranking Tops Rye's News This Week CNNMoney Ranking Tops Rye's News This Week
Cnnmoney Ranking Tops Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- Rye's ranking on a list of top-earning towns leads this week's news. Rye ranked No. 10 on CNNMoney's list of the 25 Top Earning Towns in the U.S. With a population of 15,870, CNNMoney says the average family income for Rye residents is $221,457 and the average home price is $1,237,500. Rye officials are working to restore three historic mile markers located throughout town. The locations of the 250-year-old markers were fixed by Benjamin Franklin when he was creating postal routes along Boston Post Road in 1763. Independent mayoral candidate Peter Jovanovich sec…

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