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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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Lifestyle

Rye Arts Center Hosts Ladies' Night Out RYE, N.Y. -- Rye women will have a chance to celebrate friendship and art together when the Rye Arts Center hosts a Ladies' Night Out on May 2. "Bubbles, Baubles and Bonbons" will give women a chance to sip some champagne and enjoy the Arts Center's latest exhibit, "Nature's Art: Geodes." The exhibit features a collection of more than 200 rare gems, minerals and geodes, and works of art fusing both natural and man-made materials. In addition to the exhibit, ladies will be able to enjoy music, a jewelry demonstration by Elise and Meg, wine from Wine at Five, and food from Blue Tulip Chocol…

by Casey Donahue

04/24/2013

Schools

Rye Students Awarded For Science Research Achievements RYE, N.Y. -- Five Rye High School students received Recognition of Excellence Awards for their achievements in science. Seniors Cristina Buenahora, Miranda Van Dijk and Thomas White and junior Reetish Kapoor all brought home medals from the New York State Science Olympiad's Lower Hudson Regional Competition. The competition took place at Byram Hills High School on Feb. 9, where science research students competed against each other for honors based on their work. Buenahora and Van Dijk won first place in the Write It/Do It event, and Kapoor and White placed fifth in the Robotics event. Jun…

by Casey Donahue

04/24/2013

Police & Fire

Harrison Police: Man Seen Carrying Rifle On Street Updated, 4 p.m. Harrison police reported that the man in the photo has been identified and questioned. He is not considered a threat to the public. Original story: HARRISON, N.Y. -- A man was seen carrying a lever action rifle on Underhill Avenue in West Harrison on Saturday, and police were asking for help in identifying him. The unknown man was spotted walking south on Underhill Avenue in the vicinity of Main Street at about 6 p.m. Saturday, police said. He was described as between 5 foot 8 and 5 foot 10, weighing 150 pounds. Police said he was dark-skinned, possibly Hispanic, and in hi…

by Casey Donahue

04/24/2013

Lifestyle

Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Rye? RYE, N.Y. - Is someone in Rye the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. It tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and is a joint venture with …

by The Daily Voice

04/24/2013

Lifestyle

Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Harrison? HARRISON, N.Y. - Is someone in Harrison the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. It tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and is a joint ven…

by The Daily Voice

04/24/2013

Politics

Harrison Issues 2013 State Of The Town Address HARRISON, N.Y. -- Hurricane Sandy was the biggest challenge Harrison faced in a year that also included many positive changes, Mayor Ron Belmont said in the annual State of the Town Address, which was released Tuesday. "The magnitude of this storm was unprecedented and most Harrison residents were affected. The response of Town personnel was beyond compare and all of Harrison’s emergency responders did an outstanding job," Belmont said. He encouraged residents to sign up for the town's notification system in the event of another emergency. The accomplishments Belmont highlighted include t…

by Casey Donahue

04/24/2013

Sports

YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Rye Derby This Sunday RYE, N.Y. -- Three-time Olympic runner and former Rye resident Eamonn Coghlan will be the honorary chairman of the 25th annual Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day, hosted this Sunday by the Rye YMCA. Coghlan is co-founder of the Derby and will be traveling from his home in Dublin, Ireland, for the event. He is known as the "Chairman of the Boards" for his success on the American indoor athletics circuit, and he broke the world record for the indoor mile on three separate occasions. In 1983, Coghlan won the 5,000-meter event at the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The Rye Derby is one …

by Casey Donahue

04/24/2013

Lifestyle

Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester? PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - Is someone in Port Chester the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. The show tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and …

by The Daily Voice

04/24/2013

Neighbors

Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In Rye Raises $250K RYE, N.Y. -- The Lustgarten Foundation's fourth annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk held in Rye Town Park on Sunday raised $256,664 for the cause. More than 1,000 people participated in the 3-mile walk, which started at Rye Town Park. The walk and festivities were held in memory of Gigi Shanes-Hernandez of Rye, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2009. The event was organized by her husband, Steve, and daughter, Tara. All of the money raised by the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research.

by Casey Donahue

04/23/2013

Schools

Rye Country Day School Named U.S. Green Ribbon School RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Country Day School was named a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for its efforts to reduce environmental impact and support sustainability. The award was announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with the Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley and Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Persiacepe. "I commend you for your commitment to environmental stewardship, health, and sustainability and for inspiring your entire school community to aim high," Duncan said. "You are representat…

by Casey Donahue

04/23/2013

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