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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

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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News

Seasonal Ban On Leaf Blowers In Rye Starts Wednesday RYE, N.Y. -- The seasonal ban on leaf blowers in Rye will begin May 1. Both gas and electric leaf blowers are prohibited from being used until Sept. 30. The City Council passed the seasonal ban on leaf blower use back in 2008 in response to concerns raised by residents over air quality and noise. Lawn mowers and outdoor vacuum cleaners are permitted, except between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. on weekends. Police sent out a message asking residents to remind their landscapers about the ban.

by Casey Donahue

04/30/2013

Events

Rye Hosts 'Ask Astorino' Town Hall Meeting Wednesday RYE, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino will be in Rye Wednesday night for his next "Ask Astorino" town hall meeting. This is Astorino's first town hall meeting since his "State of the County" address last week in White Plains. Astorino will share his administration's progress on his top three goals: providing tax relief, preserving essential services and promoting economic development. He will also present plans to reinvent Rye Playland. Residents are encouraged to bring any questions or ideas that they would like to discuss with Astorino face-to-face. You can also submit …

by Casey Donahue

04/30/2013

Events

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Holy Week In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour in Rye will join 250 million Orthodox Christians around the world in celebrating Holy Week this week. The church will hold several services leading up to Pascha (Easter) on Sunday. On Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, the church will conduct the Service of the Bridegroom at 7 p.m. The services will include the Hymns of Repentance. On Holy Wednesday, members will be anointed with the Sacrament of Holy Unction at 7 p.m. This ceremony is intended to cleanse, renew and strengthen members both spiritually and physically. The church will hold th…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Schools

Harrison Students Join Foreign Language Honors Society HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School recently celebrated the induction of 148 students into the National Foreign Language Honors Society. The students were honored for their performances in the school's International Baccalaureate courses in French, Italian, Spanish and Latin. Thirteen students were inducted into the French chapter, 31 into the Italian chapter, 90 into the Spanish chapter and 14 into the Latin chapter. The induction ceremony was officiated by Francesco Fratto, Harrison's new director of Languages Other than English/English as a Second Language. The evening included stud…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Events

The Monkees Will Swing Into Port Chester This Summer PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Monkees will kick off their summer tour at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on July 15. Michael Nesmith, MIcky Dolenz and Peter Tork will perform old hits such as “Last Train To Clarksville,” “I’m A Believer,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone," as well as deep cuts from their platinum albums and television series. The show, dubbed "A Midsummer's Night With The Monkees," will also feature multimedia such as rare films and photographs from the band's archives. The band is returning to stage after their successful 2012 tour following th…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

News

Rye Playland Opens May 11 With Parade And Entertainment RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Playland will open for the season on May 11 with a parade, entertainment and special admission rates. The day's festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with a parade featuring the Port Chester High School marching band, local dignitaries, staff, and the Playland mascot, Coaster the Dragon. The amusement park will open at noon. The band Reunion will be playing hits of the fifties, sixties and seventies during shows at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. on the Music Tower Theater stage. Kids and families can enjoy science-based entertainment during "Mad about Science," which will perform at 4:30…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Events

"Grease" Is The Word At Port Chester Middle School PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester Middle School students will channel John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John when they present the popular musical "Grease" this week. Set at Rydell High School in 1959, the play tells the story of two students who fall in love while they deal with issues such as teenage rebellion and friendship. The production will star Taylor Massi as Sandy and Kyle Baxter as Danny. Mark Zizolfo is the musical director, conductor and stage designer, Renee McCaine-Taylor is the assitant director/producer and Chez Sanchez-Bors is the choreographer. Performances will be held …

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Events

Author Suzanne McNear To Visit Rye Free Reading Room RYE, N.Y. -- Author Suzanne McNear will stop by the Rye Free Reading Room this week to discuss her fictional memoir, "Knock Knock." The book chronicles the life of March River from her early years growing up in a small Midwestern town, attending boarding school in Connecticut, working various jobs in New York City and getting married and raising children in Chicago. The story also traces the upheaval of the '60s and '70s and touches on the impact of Betty Friedan, the assassination of President John Kennedy and the Vietnam War. Like her protagonist, McNear also grew up in the Midwest, att…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Weather

Wet, Cool Start Of Week To Give Way To Sunny Weather In Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A cool and rainy start of the week should give way to warm and sunny temperatures in Westchester County, according to AccuWeather forecasts. The high pressure system that hung over the area this weekend is expected to slide off to the east, bringing clouds and lower temperatures, said AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Edwards. Monday is expected to be dry in the morning, with some light rain in the afternoon. Showers and cool temperatures are expected to persist into the night. The high will be about 58. Tuesday will see similar weather, with temperatures in the …

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

Events

Artist Presents "Industrial Scars" At Harrison Library HARRISON, N.Y. -- Photographer and environmentalist J. Henry Fair will deliver a presentation at the Harrison Library Wednesday on the effects of consumer society on the environment. His presentation, "Industrial Scars: The Art of Environmental Pollution" will feature Fair's aerial photographs and documentary research. His photographs depict how the world's thirst for petroleum has an impact on the natural world. Fair will present his talk and slide show at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Library, 2 Bruce Ave. It will be followed by a signing of his book "The Day After Tomorrow: Images of Our E…

by Casey Donahue

04/29/2013

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