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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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Rye Considers Outsourcing Management Of School Crossing Guards Rye Considers Outsourcing Management Of School Crossing Guards
Rye Considers Outsourcing Management Of School Crossing Guards RYE, N.Y. -- The City of Rye is considering hiring a California-based company to handle the management of all school crossing guards. The city currently has eight crossing guards, and is budgeted for 10 total. It is looking to hire two additional crossing guards, whose duties have been handled by parking enforcement officers and other police personnel. "It's always been consistentyly difficult for us to get people," said Police Commissioner William Connors. Rye police put out a couple online advertisements in an effort to hire the two additional guards, and received about 86 applications.…

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Harlem Globetrotters Draft Harrison's Mariano Rivera Harlem Globetrotters Draft Harrison's Mariano Rivera
Harlem Globetrotters Draft Harrison's Mariano Rivera HARRISON, N.Y. -- Yankees closer and Harrison resident Mariano Rivera was among five athletes selected Tuesday in the annual player draft of the Harlem Globetrotters. Other players selected include Brittney Griner, the first pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, College Slam Dunk Champion Doug Anderson of the University of Detroit Mercy, NAIA All-American Tyrone Davis of Northwood University, and Corey Law of High Point University. “Brittney Griner is a great ambassador for the game of basketball and a terrific player. We fully support her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury,” said Harlem Globetr…

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Harrison Library Receives State Grant For Renovations Harrison Library Receives State Grant For Renovations
Harrison Library Receives State Grant For Renovations HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Public Library has received a $73,607 grant from the state to help with the cost of the library's upcoming renovation. The grant money will be used to transform the lower level of the library into a teen center. The current teen center consists of a small area in the basement that is little used. The renovation plans call for a 1,400 square foot space with computers and room for students to study and socialize together. “Keeping up-to-date with new technology is a challenge, and with this funding we will be able to improve our Teen Center with innovative new…

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Neil Young, Willie Nelson To Play Cap In Port Chester Neil Young, Willie Nelson To Play Cap In Port Chester
Neil Young, Willie Nelson To Play Cap In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester will celebrate its first anniversary with shows by Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Patti Smith, and Willie Nelson. The theater re-opened its doors last September with a sold-out show by Bob Dylan. Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Young and his band will headline the Sept. 2 concert to celebrate the anniversary of the re-opening. He will perform with Crazy Horse, his band since the late 1960s. Fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Smith will open the show with her band. Willie Nelson and Family will perform lat…

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Harrison Native To Play Baseball, Minister In Alaska Harrison Native To Play Baseball, Minister In Alaska
Harrison Native To Play Baseball, Minister In Alaska HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School alum Max Bruckner will spend his summer playing baseball in the Alaska Baseball League as a member of Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks. Brucker graduated from Harrison High School in 2012 and currently attends Iona College. He will be pitching for the Chinooks as the team plays 33 regular season games in the Alaska Baseball League, followed by a tournament with the top four teams in the league. The league will also host a Home Run Derby and All Star game on July 21. “The level of baseball is great for our guys to experience,” said Jon Groth, head coach o…

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Twilight Tuesday Concerts Return To Rye This Week Twilight Tuesday Concerts Return To Rye This Week
Twilight Tuesday Concerts Return To Rye This Week RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Town Park's Twilight Tuesday series of summer concerts will kick off this Tuesday with a performance by Twist of Fate. The concerts will be held on Tuesdays rain or shine, except in case of thunderstorms. A couple of rain dates have been set aside in case of thunderstorms. The concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end about 9 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5 after 4 p.m. Seating will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Picnicking is welcome, and dining or take-out is available at the nearby Seaside Johnnie's restaurant…

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Business
Find A Job In And Around Rye Find A Job In And Around Rye
Find A Job In And Around Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The following job openings were posted online by employers who are hiring in Rye, Port Chester and Harrison. Scarsdale Medical Group is hiring a front desk greeter. Regional News Network is hiring an HR generalist. Life Time Fitness is seeking a business administrator. The Vitamin Shoppe is hiring a key holder. The Westchester Hilton is looking for a manager for sales/meeting events. The Rye Police Department is hiring school crossing guards. CBLPath is seeking a grossing technician. Quorum Federal Credit Union is looking for a call cent…

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Fee Increases Top Rye's News This Week Fee Increases Top Rye's News This Week
Fee Increases Top Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- Rye's decision to increase several fees next year tops this week's news. Rye will increase several fees next year, including the cost for commuters to park at the train station. The city also increased the fee to install generators in your home and several building fees. The Rye High School Class of 2013 graduated last weekend and have announced their college choices. Of the 219 students who graduated, 212 will be attending college next year. A film starring Rye native Jason Bateman, as well as Tina Fey and Jane Fonda, will continue shooting in the city Sunday. …

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Graduations Top Port Chester's News This Week Graduations Top Port Chester's News This Week
Graduations Top Port Chester's News This Week PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The graduations of the Blind Brook High School and Port Chester High School Classes of 2013 top this week's news. Blind Brook High School and Port Chester High School both held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2013 this week. Send your graduation photos to Portchester@daiyvoice.com. The Port Chester/Rye NAACP will host a tea next weekend in honor of former president Effie Gordon. Gordon was the first woman to be president of the Port Chester/Rye chapter, and was instrumental in the creation of the Carver Center. Con Edison announced a number of in…

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Emmy Winners Top Harrison's News This Week Emmy Winners Top Harrison's News This Week
Emmy Winners Top Harrison's News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Harrison husband and wife who won Daytime Emmy Awards top this week's news. Jon Coniglio and Fran Brescia-Coniglio were awarded Daytime Emmy Awards for their roles as producers for "The Dr. Oz Show" and "The Martha Stewart Show," respectively. The two have each won three Emmys for their work in television. Associate Justice Daniel D. Angiolillo announced that he is running for re-election to the New York Supreme Court. Angiolillo serves the court's ninth Judicial District and was last elected to a 14-year term in 1999. Harrison High School's Class of 2013…

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