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Casey Donahue

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cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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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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Events

What To Do In Harrison This Weekend HARRISON, N.Y. -- This weekend in Harrison there will be a couple musical performances and an opening reception for a new art exhibit at the library. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, June 7 Choral Cabaret Concert: 7 p.m. The high school will host its spring Choral Cabaret. Harrison High School, 255 Union Ave. Saturday, June 8 Meet the Artist: 2 p.m. The Harrison Council for the Arts presents an opening reception for artist Debra Friedkin, whose collage exhibit "Rites of Passage" will be on display at the library until June 28. Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave.…

by Casey Donahue

06/07/2013

Events

What To Do In Rye This Weekend RYE, N.Y. -- The events in Rye this weekend include a talk on Medicare and an afternoon of catching butterflies. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, June 7 Teen Gaming Fridays: 3:15 to 5 p.m. Teens can hang out at the library, enjoy snacks and play Wii and Xbox 360 on the big screen. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Road. Saturday, June 8 Medicare Talk: 11 a.m. Dennis Barlotta of the Westchester Benefit Group will discuss the Medicare enrollment period and different options available to seniors. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Road. Sunday, June 9 …

by Casey Donahue

06/07/2013

Schools

Port Chester Students Awarded At State Music Festival PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester Middle School musicians won several Gold Awards at the New York State School Music Association's annual spring evaluation festival. The sixth grade chorus won a Gold Award on Level Two. The 103 students in the chorus sang "Al Shlo Sha D'Varim," "Shake the Papaya Down" and "Ja-Da" under the direction of Mark Zizolfo. The sixth grade band won a Gold Award on Level One. The 60-member band played "Valley Forge March," "Two English Dances" and "Imperium" under the direction of Linda McDermott. McDermott's groups have won Gold Awards four of the last five years.…

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

Events

Rye Brook To Celebrate Village's 31st Birthday RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook will celebrate its 31st birthday next week with a party at Crawford Park. Rye Brook Recreation will host the party, which will include free drinks, games, rides, a band and a DJ. There will be a water park theme, with a water slide, water wars, a rock wall, an air bounce and an obstacle course. Food will be available for $3. If you're looking for a birthday gift to bring, there will be a collection of canned food for local community soup kitchens. The part will be held on Saturday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at Crawford Park, 122 N Ridge St.

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

News

Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Restore Rye Bus Line RYE, N.Y. -- A lawsuit to restore the canceled Route 76 bus line from Rye to Port Chester was dismissed by a Supreme Court judge Wednesday. The lawsuit was filed by Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) after the bus route was canceled in 2012. County Executive Rob Astorino terminated the bus line citing low ridership and a $243,000 annual cost. The cut drew protests from Rye residents and county legislators, who argued that the move stranded workers and senior citizens who relied on the bus service. "This is a victory for taxpayers. The level of subsidy wasn't affordable,…

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

Events

Rye Republican Club Hosts Summer Picnic RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye Republican Club will host its second annual Grand Old Party Summer Picnic and BBQ on June 23 at Rye Recreation's Damiano Center. "2013 is a very important year for Republican politics and a very important year for Rye City politics in particular. We will be electing a new mayor, three council members, a county legislator and county executive this November," said Republican Club President Matt Thomas. "Last year's picnic was an overwhelming success. We had over 125 picnickers our first time out and all three GOP primary candidates for the U.S. Senate attended. We expec…

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

Schools

Port Chester Hosts Arts In The School Day Thursday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The artwork of the Port Chester school community will be on display Thursday as part of the sixth-annual National Arts in the School Day celebration. Presented by the Port Chester Council for the Arts, the day will feature activities and events at all Port Chester schools. This year's highlights include a district-wide speech competition for fifth-graders at John F. Kennedy Magnet School and an Art for All gallery at each elementary school, featuring the work of students, their families, teachers and staff. Awards will be presented to Port Chester art educators Brigit…

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

Events

Harrison Hosts Westchester Walk To Defeat ALS June 23 HARRISON, N.Y. -- Manhattanville College in Harrison will host the annual Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS on June 23. The event is sponsored by the ALS Association - Greater NY Chapter and co-chaired by Fran and Bill Monti of North Salem. ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a disease of nerve cells that affects voluntary muscle movement. It is usually genetic, and is incurable and fatal. The Montis have led the walk for the past 11 years. Their son William was diagnosed at the age of 28 and died when he was 33. The Walk to Defeat ALS is the ALS Association's biggest fundraise…

by Casey Donahue

06/05/2013

Schools

Purchase College Receives Grant For Film Studies HARRISON, N.Y. -- Purchase College in Harrison has received a grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to support the Minority and Women in the Film Industry screening and lecture series. The $10,000 grant will allow the school to bring film professionals for screenings and workshops. Last year Purchase launched its "Great Directors, Great Films" series of screenings, which brought award-winning directors, cinematographers and actors to campus. The grant to Purchase is one of 27 to be awarded for the 2013-14 school year. A total of 89 proposals were submitted. The Acade…

by Casey Donahue

06/04/2013

News

Ridge Street Bridge In Rye Brook Closes Wednesday RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The Ridge Street bridge over 1-287 in Rye Brook will be closed Wednesday through Aug. 16 for construction. Workers from the New York State Department of Transportation will be replacing the bridge deck. A signed detour will route traffic onto Westchester Avenue and Purchase Street. Work will be accelerated on the project to complete construction during the summer months. Nighttime work is not planned, but there will be some nighttime work and lane closures on I-187 under the bridge. The DOT advises drivers to allow extra time for travel and plan their travel accordingly…

by Casey Donahue

06/04/2013

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