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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Armonk, NY
Weather
Few Power Outages Reported As Snow Hits Westchester Few Power Outages Reported As Snow Hits Westchester Few Power Outages Reported As Snow Hits Westchester
Few Power Outages Reported As Snow Hits Westchester Updated 1 p.m. Wednesday, WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Con Edison is reporting that nearly all power outages in Westchester County have been resolved. As of 1 p.m. there was one power outage reported in Briarcliff Manor, one in New Castle and one in White Plains. The outages are estimated to be repaired by 4 p.m., according to Con Ed. New York State Gas and Electric Corporation reports no power outages in Westchester County. Original article: WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- With up to 9 inches of snow covering parts of Westchester County, residents have so far not had to deal with widespread power outag…

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Harrison, NY
Breaking News
Water Main Break Causes Service Disruption In Harrison Water Main Break Causes Service Disruption In Harrison Water Main Break Causes Service Disruption In Harrison
Water Main Break Causes Service Disruption In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- A water main break on Halstead Avenue in Harrison is causing service interruptions Wednesday in Harrison and parts of Rye and Mamaroneck. The interruptions are expected to last most of the day, according to Westchester Joint Water Works. Residents may experience intermittent low pressure or discolored water into the early afternoon. "We are still in the process of isolating exactly where the leak is," said David Birdsall, business director for Westchester Joint Water Works. He said that repair efforts should continue throughout the day and into the evening. While the e…

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Briarcliff, NY
Your Community
Briarcliff Schools Set To Move Ahead With Field Remediation Briarcliff Schools Set To Move Ahead With Field Remediation Briarcliff Schools Set To Move Ahead With Field Remediation
Briarcliff Schools Set To Move Ahead With Field Remediation BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff Manor school district is ready to move ahead with remediation of the high school's practice field to remove contaminated fill. The work will resolve issues with the field that have been going on for several years. The practice field and the softball field were built in 1998, using fill that contained construction debris. The following year, the state Department of Environmental Conservation began inspecting the area and performing tests, and in 2002 determined that the fields were contaminated. Over the years more testing has been performed, and th…

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Pleasantville, NY
Breaking News
Pleasantville Recreation Activities Canceled Wednesday Pleasantville Recreation Activities Canceled Wednesday Pleasantville Recreation Activities Canceled Wednesday
Pleasantville Recreation Activities Canceled Wednesday PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- All Wednesday, Feb. 5, activities scheduled at the Recreation Center and the Clinton Street Center have been canceled due to the impending storm, Pleasantville Village Administrator Patricia Dwyer announced Tuesday evening. Administrative services at Village Hall will also be limited Wednesday depending on available personnel, Dwyer said

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Rye Officials To Vote On Affordable Housing Development Rye Officials To Vote On Affordable Housing Development Rye Officials To Vote On Affordable Housing Development
Rye Officials To Vote On Affordable Housing Development RYE, N.Y. -- The city will be making some key decisions on a proposed senior affordable housing development in Rye. The proposed site would consist of 54 units of senior affordable housing on county-owned property near the intersection of Theodore Fremd Avenue and North Street. The Planning Commission will discuss the issue at its meeting Tuesday night and make a recommendation on re-zoning the property to the City Council, which plans to set a public hearing for Wednesday, Feb. 26. Mayor Joe Sack said that he also hopes to hold an on-site public hearing where the development would be built…

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Armonk, NY
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Armonk Residents Should Beware Of Tax Season Identity Theft Armonk Residents Should Beware Of Tax Season Identity Theft Armonk Residents Should Beware Of Tax Season Identity Theft
Armonk Residents Should Beware Of Tax Season Identity Theft WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – As Westchester County residents prepare to file their tax returns, they should be wary of the risk of identity theft during tax season. Identity theft and refund fraud can occur during tax season when somebody steals key identifying information about a person and uses it to file a false tax return. They can then collect the tax refund. “It’s another way for people to steal money,” said John Gaccione, the acting director of the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection. They file a false return and steal the refund, and that can be a huge problem for a…

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Rye Library Closed Monday Rye Library Closed Monday Rye Library Closed Monday
Rye Library Closed Monday RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye Free Reading Room is closed Monday as a result of the snowstorm. The library is scheduled to re-open Tuesday at 1 p.m.

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Central Avenue Spot In Rye Could Return To Park Space Central Avenue Spot In Rye Could Return To Park Space Central Avenue Spot In Rye Could Return To Park Space
Central Avenue Spot In Rye Could Return To Park Space RYE, N.Y. -- Rye is still deciding what to do with the plot of land on the corner of Central Avenue and Boston Post Road, though officials are leaning towards restoring it as a park. During the construction of the Central Avenue bridge, the former park space was used to house construction equipment. When construction was completed in September, gravel was put down, the area was roped off and it has remained undeveloped. There had been some discussion within the city of whether it should be restored as a park space, or used as a parking lot for nearby businesses. "When the weather warms up…

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Pleasantville, NY
Breaking News
Pleasantville Group Seeks To Ban Plastic Bags Pleasantville Group Seeks To Ban Plastic Bags Pleasantville Group Seeks To Ban Plastic Bags
Pleasantville Group Seeks To Ban Plastic Bags PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A group in Pleasantville is seeking to introduce an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic shopping bags in the village. PleasantvilleRecycles is a group of residents that work to improve and expand recycling in the community through education, events and other programs. The group has drafted a law that would see the shopping bags removed from stores due to their harmful impact on the environment. Similar ordinances have been passed in Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Westport. "We believe that Pleasantville is ready to take this step," said Dan Turner, chair of …

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Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Mount Pleasant Appoints Lt. Oliva As Acting Police Chief Mount Pleasant Appoints Lt. Oliva As Acting Police Chief Mount Pleasant Appoints Lt. Oliva As Acting Police Chief
Mount Pleasant Appoints Lt. Oliva As Acting Police Chief MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Mount Pleasant has appointed Lt. Paul Oliva Jr. as acting police chief following the arrest of Chief Brian Fanelli on child pornography charges. Oliva is a Mount Pleasant resident and son of former Chief Paul Oliva. He has been with the department since 1988. Oliva received unanimous approval from the Town Board at the meeting Tuesday night. "I work with a group of great law enforcement professionals and they were shocked at the news but they are professional and we are eager to move on and show the residents of Mount Pleasant that they will continue to get the bes…

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