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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 Student Cinematographer Wins Award Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award
Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester High School senior Adam Umanzor won the Silver Award for Chapter Display at the Skills USA New York Leadership and Skills Conference in Syracuse. Umanzor will attend Westchester Community College in September to major in cinematography. He created a winning display that incorporated a video he edited using footage of President Obama at various press conferences. “We are so proud of Adam’s accomplishments,” said Stacey Wolff, Umanzor's guidance counselor. Adam takes BOCES vocational classes in digital cinematography in the mornings and academic classes …

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Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals
Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye City School District has appointed Joanna Napolitano as the new assistant principal of Midland School and Torrance Walley as the new assistant principal of Osborn School. Napolitano comes to Rye from the New Rochelle City School District, where she currently teaches fourth grade at William B. Ward Elementary School. She was featured as a "Proud American Hero" in education by the Fox News Network. She has introduced initiatives including a literacy program that integrates reading, writing, spelling and grammar. She has created an "Author's Day" for at-risk students desig…

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Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup
Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook will receive $323,028 from FEMA to pay for debris removal and cleanup following Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) announced the grant Monday. The grant comes from FEMA's Public Assistance program, which reimburses state, tribal and local governments for the cost of emergency responses. The funds are provided by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, a bill passed in January by Congress to help states affected by Hurricane Sandy. "The Village of Rye Brook appreciates the support received from FEMA and our federal representatives in…

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Harrison Library Hosts Meditation Workshop This Week Harrison Library Hosts Meditation Workshop This Week
Harrison Library Hosts Meditation Workshop This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- You can learn how to improve your health through meditation this week at the first of two workshops at the Harrison Public Library. Meditation for Healthy Living will be led by Dr. Andrew Vidich, an author, educator and inspirational speaker who has taught workshops on meditation all over the country. Through demonstrations he will teach participants techniques on how they can use meditation to reduce stress, improve concentration and promote greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The first of the two-part series will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Har…

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Chicago, Courtney Love Among Acts At Capitol Theatre Chicago, Courtney Love Among Acts At Capitol Theatre
Chicago, Courtney Love Among Acts At Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Several big acts will be playing the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this month, including Chicago, the B-52s, Alabama Shakes and Courtney Love. The B-52s, a rock band known for hits such as "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster." will perform this Thursday. The following night Nashville-based string band Old Crow Medicine Show will play, with opening act Jonny Fritz.  Grammy-winning rock band Chicago will play the Cap on Saturday, June 22. Chicago is the first American band to have a Top 40 hit in five decades, and among the highest-charting American bands. Alabama Shakes,…

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Registration Open For Rye YMCA Summer Programs Registration Open For Rye YMCA Summer Programs
Registration Open For Rye YMCA Summer Programs RYE, N.Y. -- Registration starts this week for the Rye YMCA's summer programs that will run from June 22 to Aug. 16. Members can register starting June 5 and non-members can register on June 7. The YMCA will offer a number of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels, including parent/baby, pre-school, youth and teen. Adult swim classes are also available. Evaluations are required for most classes. Rock Your World Music With Armelle will introduce young children to different musical instruments from all over the world. The class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for a…

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'The Price Is Right' Winner Tops Port Chester's News 'The Price Is Right' Winner Tops Port Chester's News
'The Price Is Right' Winner Tops Port Chester's News PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A Rye Brook woman winning on "The Price Is Right Live Stage Show" tops this week's news from Port Chester and Rye. Tina Maltese of Rye Brook won a refrigerator on "The Price Is Right Live Stage Show" at the Westchester County Center Wednesday. Maltese bid the closest to a $1,300 price tag on a home slot machine and guessed the prices of three more items to win the fridge. Port Chester High School has been approved to offer International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs starting in September. International Baccalaureate is a rigorous academic program similar to…

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School Evacuation Tops Rye's News This Week School Evacuation Tops Rye's News This Week
School Evacuation Tops Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- The evacuation of Rye Country Day School tops this week's news. Rye Country Day School was evacuated Tuesday after a threatening phone call. Police said that there was no danger, and the phone call was part of a scam targeting a school employee. Rye City School District officials are investigating a testing irregularity on last month's state standardized tests. The district reassigned three teachers after allegations that they may have provided inappropriate coaching to some students. Jonathan Grayer, former CEO of Kaplan, has put his $16 million Rye mansion up …

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Grammy Nomination Tops Harrison News This Week Grammy Nomination Tops Harrison News This Week
Grammy Nomination Tops Harrison News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Harrison teacher nominated for a Grammy award tops the news in Harrison this week. Harrison High School band director Ferdinand Pasqua was named a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award, presented by the Grammy Foundation and the Recording Academy. The award will be given to a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to maintaining music education. The Westchester County Airport in Harrison may undergo some renovations. The Board of Legislators will vote next week on improvements to a terminal and taxiway. A man wanted in Harrison for driving without a…

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Rye Hosts 2013 Vehicle Fair Sunday Rye Hosts 2013 Vehicle Fair Sunday
Rye Hosts 2013 Vehicle Fair Sunday RYE, N.Y. -- Kids can ride and explore lots of different cars Sunday when the Rye Free Reading Room hosts the annual Vehicle Fair at Osborn School. In addition to the vehicles there will be games, face painting, entertainment by DJ Anthony Radice, a bouncy house, raffles and a storytime. Food will be provided by Post Road Market and Longford's Ice Cream. The vehicle fair will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $35 per family. Police warn that there will be heavy traffic in the area, and that alternative parking will be available at 555 Theodore Fremd Ave.

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