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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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Capitol Theatre Christens Bar In Honor Of Jerry Garcia Capitol Theatre Christens Bar In Honor Of Jerry Garcia
Capitol Theatre Christens Bar In Honor Of Jerry Garcia PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has christened its lobby bar Garcia's in honor of the late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia. Garcia's daughter Trixie made the announcement during a recent performance at the venue by Furthur, which is led by former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. "This is an amazing venue that Jerry loved dearly, and we're honored to have the front room renamed Garcia's," Trixie Garcia told the audience. "I really hope you guys bring all the love and community and good vibes up in there, share some stories and make it a great plac…

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Rye's Osborn School Unveils Japanese Garden Rye's Osborn School Unveils Japanese Garden
Rye's Osborn School Unveils Japanese Garden RYE, N.Y. -- Osborn School in Rye unveiled a Japanese garden in the interior courtyard to provide students a peaceful, natural environment in which to study. The garden was created through the collaboration of the Gardening Committee and the Japanese PTO. The committee met with Taro Ietaka, a director at the Rye Nature Center, who connected them with Kohtaro Tanaka, a Rye High School student and Life Scout. Tanaka dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the completion of the garden. Tanaka's parents, scout leader and fellow scouts worked with other members of the community to create the gard…

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Norovirus Confirmed As Source Of Westchester Hilton Illnesses Norovirus Confirmed As Source Of Westchester Hilton Illnesses
Norovirus Confirmed As Source Of Westchester Hilton Illnesses RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The virus that left more than 100 people sick at the Westchester Hilton in April has been confirmed as Norovirus, the Westchester County Department of Health announced Wednesday. More than 100 people reported becoming ill after attending events at the Hilton Westchester Hotel in Rye Brook around the weekend of April 20. One person was hospitalized, health department spokesman Caren Halbfinger said at the time. Health department officials had suspected that Norovirus was the cause, and worked with hotel staff to prevent further spread of the virus, whose symptoms include…

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Harrison High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging" Harrison High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging"
Harrison High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging" HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School was recently named one of the most challenging the country in the Washington Post's Most Challenging High Schools 2013 listing. Harrison was ranked No. 356 in the entire country out of more than 2,000 public and private schools. In the Northeast region, Harrison was listed No. 41 out of 264 schools. Out of the 129 New York schools that made the list, Harrison was ranked 29th. “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment as it acknowledges our district’s sustained focus on excellence and equity, challenging all of our students to enroll in the most …

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Rye High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging" Rye High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging"
Rye High School Ranks Among Nation's "Most Challenging" RYE, N.Y. -- Rye High School was recently named one of the most challenging in the country in the Washington Post's Most Challenging High Schools 2013 listing. Rye was ranked No. 183 in the country out of more than 2,000 public and private schools. In the Northeast region, Rye was listed No. 16 out of 264 schools. Out of the 129 New York schools that made the list, Rye was ranked 10th. “The recently published rankings from the Washington Post reaffirm the pride and enthusiasm that is found in the Rye City School District,” said Rye High School Principal Patricia Taylor. “I am proud of the…

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Port Chester Increases Parking Meter Fees And Hours Port Chester Increases Parking Meter Fees And Hours
Port Chester Increases Parking Meter Fees And Hours PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- It will soon cost Port Chester residents and other visitors more to park their cars at a meter downtown. The Board of Trustees approved a a measure Monday to increase the rates and time of parking meters both on the street and in parking lots. Currently a quarter buys 20 minutes at a meter, but with this measure it will only buy 15 minutes, essentially raising the cost of parking from 75 cents per hour to $1 per hour. The board also extended the hours that parking meters will be in effect. Meters will be in effect until 9 p.m., rather than the current times of 6 p.m.…

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Rye Shoots Down Bow Hunting Idea To Deal With Deer Rye Shoots Down Bow Hunting Idea To Deal With Deer
Rye Shoots Down Bow Hunting Idea To Deal With Deer RYE, N.Y. -- Rye has decided not to go ahead with a proposed bow hunting program to cull its deer population.  The city had considered partnering with Westchester County to use bow hunters to hunt deer at the Jay Heritage Center and the Marshlands Conservancy, in the hope that it would reduce overpopulation. The city is stepping back and will not go through that program, City Council member Catherine Parker said at the last council meeting. There were concerns that the bow hunting program could make the deer overpopulation in the nearby Greenhaven neighborhood worse, rather than better. …

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WestMed Hosts Women's Health Series This Month In Rye WestMed Hosts Women's Health Series This Month In Rye
WestMed Hosts Women's Health Series This Month In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- WestMed Medical Group will host a series of educational events in Rye this month in celebration of Women's Health Week. Urologist Grace Biggs will present "Don't Let OAB Slow You Down" on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, May 14 Cardiologist Amanda Ganem will discuss "Health for Women" at 5 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. on May 14 OB/GYN Elizabeth Legatt will discuss "Living with Menopause." On Wednesday, May 15 OB/GYN Bonnie Eilen will present "Decoding HPV." All events are free and will be held at the Rye office of WestMed, 1 Theall Road. You can register for as many events as you…

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Build And Explore At The Marshlands In Rye This Weekend Build And Explore At The Marshlands In Rye This Weekend
Build And Explore At The Marshlands In Rye This Weekend RYE, N.Y. -- The Marshlands Conservancy in Rye is hosting several events this weekend for nature lovers. Volunteers are wanted from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday to help on a work project to create an outdoor classroom. Oak stumps cut from Hurricane Sandy will be turned into seats for a mini auditorium. Hand tools will be provided, but bring your own work gloves. Meet in the visitor's center. On Sunday, there will be a spring bird migration hike at 7:30 a.m. The Marshlands has habitats for warblers, vireos and many other birds who will be returning from their southern journey. Bring your own binoc…

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Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule
Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester's young musicians will showcase their talents over the coming weeks when the schools host their spring concerts. On Wednesday, May 1 the Port Chester High School concert choir, select chorus, women's choir, symphonic band and jazz band will perform under the direction of Linda Penney and Bob Vitti. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. King Street School will hold its concert on Monday, May 6 at Port Chester Middle School. The third grade singers and recorders, the fourth and fifth grade glee clubs, and the fifth grade band will perform under the direction…

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