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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

Westchester County, State Disagree On Fallen Harrison Road Sign HARRISON, N.Y. -- A highway sign that fell on Westchester Avenue in Harrison Tuesday has led to a disagreement between the state and county over who is responsible for the sign. The overhead sign at Exit 9S where I-287 meets the Hutchinson River Parkway fell onto Westchester Avenue around noon Tuesday when the bolts at the base came off. The incident caused traffic delays, but nobody was hurt, officials said. "There's been an ongoing discussion about whose responsibility the sign is. We're currently working with the county to get this resolved," said Beau Duffy, a spokesperson for the Dep…

by Casey Donahue

04/10/2013

Politics

Rye Brook Swears In New Mayor, Board Of Trustees RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The village of Rye Brook held a swearing in ceremony for newly elected Mayor Paul Rosenberg and the new Board of Trustees on Tuesday. Rosenberg, along with Trustees Jeffrey Rednick, Jason Klein and Susan Epstein, were sworn in by Rye Brook Judge Anthony Provenzano. Rosenberg, Rednick and Klein were elected in the uncontested elections held March 19, and Epstein was appointed to the board shortly thereafter. Rednick was named deputy mayor for the village. "This is one of the single most important moments of my life, and the gratitude that I feel to all of those who made …

by Casey Donahue

04/10/2013

Sports

Rye Junior Places 10th In Fencing World Championships RYE, N.Y. -- Rye High School junior Jonah Shainberg was the top U.S. performer in the men's saber event at the Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships in Croatia. He finished 10th overall. Shainberg is a member of the United States National Fencing Team, and is the number one ranked cadet saber fencer and the fifth-ranked junior saber fencer in the country. He has competed all over the country for North American Cup competitions, and all over the world as part of a World Cup Team. He recently placed fifth in the U.S. Fencing Junior Olympics. The Junior and Cadet World Championships a…

by Casey Donahue

04/09/2013

Business

Pier 1 Imports Opens New Store In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The newest location of Pier 1 Imports opened up in the Port Chester Shopping Center on Boston Post Road Monday. The first 200 customers each day through April 14 will receive a free reusable shopping bag and a backscratcher in celebration of the new store opening. “We are pleased to bring this new Pier 1 Imports to Port Chester and hope that our new location will inspire customers to discover the eclectic and fun merchandise that is unique to Pier 1 Imports,” said Alex W. Smith, president and CEO of Pier 1 Imports, in a statement. “Pier 1 Imports offers merchandise…

by Casey Donahue

04/09/2013

News

Harrison Reaches Agreement On $3.6M Library Renovation HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Town of Harrison has reached an agreement with the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Fund, the Harrison Public Library and the Harrison Public Library Foundation for a $3.6 million renovation to the library. The town will contribute $1.1 million to the renovation, and the Halperin Foundation will contribute another $1.1 million. Funds raised by the Library Foundation and various grants bring the total amount raised to $2.4 million. The foundations will be working to raise the other $1.2 million needed by the end of the year, with construction expected to begin in June 2014.…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Politics

Some County Legislators Not Sold On Rye Playland Deal RYE, N.Y. -- Several Democratic members of the Westchester Board of Legislators say they are not ready to support the deal between County Executive Rob Astorino and Sustainable Playland Inc. to manage and revamp Rye Playland. The asset management agreement would see SPI take over all operation, management and maintenance of Playland for 10 years, with an option for an additional 10 years. The County Board of Acquisition and Contract is expected to sign the agreement by mid-April, but any renovation plans to the park will need to be approved by the Board of Legislators by Jan. 1. “I’ll sup…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Schools

Blind Brook Students Invited To NYC Earth Day Event RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Three Blind Brook High School freshmen have been invited to participate in an Earth Day celebration April 22 in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal. Chloe Greenwald, Adam Hershaft and Amanda Luke were invited to participate as part of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program, a national science competition in which students pick a piece of technology and envision how it will look in 20 years. The three received honorable mentions in the competition. During the event Greenwald, Hershaft and Luke will present their idea, "The Advanced Ion Exchange Solar-Powered Water …

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Neighbors

'Law & Order: SVU' Films Scenes In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The cast and crews filmed scenes for the NBC-TV show "Law & Order: SVU" in Rye on Monday. Filming took place in the central business district at Elm Place and Purchase Street. Crews also filmed several scenes at the Coveleigh Club on Stuyvesant Avenue. Production vehicles were staged at the car park between Elm Place and Locust Avenue, as well as at Playland. Filming was scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, according to an alert sent out on the town's Nixle alert system.

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Schools

Rye, It's Time To Register Your Kids For Kindergarten RYE, N.Y. -- It's time for parents to register their children for kindergarten in the Rye City School District. Parents whose children will turn 5 on or before Dec. 1 must review the registration/policy document and fill out the preadmittance application. Both documents can be found on the school district website. The district is asking parents to register their kids as soon as possible. Class sections outlined in the budget are determined by enrollment and projections. The budget is expected to be adopted April 16. Documents can be mailed to Janet Gray at Central Administration, 411 Th…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Business

Find A Job In And Around Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The following jobs were posted online by employers who are hiring in Rye, Port Chester and Harrison. Bartaco Port Chester is hiring bartenders, servers, hostesses and busboys. Apply in person between 3 and 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday at Bartaco, 1 Willett Ave. Steps in Home Care is looking for a home health aide. The Rye YMCA is looking to fill several camp positions. Atlas Air is seeking a travel coordinator. Wells Fargo in Rye Brook is hiring tellers. Rye Marriott is looking for guest service representatives. TD Bank in Port Chester is …

by Casey Donahue

04/06/2013

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