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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Port Chester, NY
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Capitol Theatre Looks To Control Crowds For Upcoming Show Capitol Theatre Looks To Control Crowds For Upcoming Show Capitol Theatre Looks To Control Crowds For Upcoming Show
Capitol Theatre Looks To Control Crowds For Upcoming Show PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Capitol Theatre is taking steps to try to control the large crowds of Grateful Dead fans expected for its upcoming performances by Phil Lesh and Friends. Thousands of Grateful Dead fans descended on downtown Port Chester in April for a series of nine shows by Furthur, a band founded by Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. The large crowds and congested parking drew some complaints from residents. The Capitol Theatre management is looking to block off portions of Broad Street to provide a place for the crowds and vendors to congregate when Phil Lesh and Fri…

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Port Chester, NY
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Whole Foods Opens New Location In Port Chester Whole Foods Opens New Location In Port Chester Whole Foods Opens New Location In Port Chester
Whole Foods Opens New Location In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester shoppers will have more options for grocery products when Whole Foods opens its new store in the village Tuesday. The chain of grocery stores focuses on natural and organic food items. The fruits and vegetables are bought from local sources as much as possible, according to Michael Sinatra, the public relations manager for Whole Foods stores in the Northeast. That's not the only way the store is looking to integrate itself into the local community. "Port Chester has a large Hispanic and Latin-American population, and we've done things around the store to…

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Rye, NY
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Junktique Recycling In Rye Makes Old Furniture Look New Junktique Recycling In Rye Makes Old Furniture Look New Junktique Recycling In Rye Makes Old Furniture Look New
Junktique Recycling In Rye Makes Old Furniture Look New RYE, N.Y. -- Have an old piece of furniture that you've been wanting to refurbish? A new shop in Rye can help you give that old antique a modern look. Junktique Recycling launched its first location in Norwalk in April 2012 as an average antique store, and now specializes in furniture refinishing, repainting and custom painting. You can buy a freshly painted piece, bring your own pieces in to be repainted, or take a workshop and learn to paint furniture yourself. One of the main products at the store is the Annie Sloan line of chalk paints. Junktique is one of the few stores in New York a…

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White Plains, NY
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Breast Cancer Survivors Walk For Hope At White Plains Fashion Show Breast Cancer Survivors Walk For Hope At White Plains Fashion Show Breast Cancer Survivors Walk For Hope At White Plains Fashion Show
Breast Cancer Survivors Walk For Hope At White Plains Fashion Show WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Seven breast cancer patients and survivors displayed both their resiliency and some trendy clothing Saturday at the "Walk of Hope" fashion show at The Westchester in White Plains on Saturday afternoon. Each of the women who participated is from the Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center at White Plains Hospital. Survivors Roberta Graham, Crystal Radcliff, Jeanne Chamas, Patricia Coleman, Maureen Coleman, Francine Jackel, Leslie Farucci and Lori Terranova each strutted out before a cheering crowd as they showed off various dresses, tops, pants shows and accessories. All the …

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Harrison, NY
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Fourth Quarter's The Difference As Harrison Falls To Rye Fourth Quarter's The Difference As Harrison Falls To Rye Fourth Quarter's The Difference As Harrison Falls To Rye
Fourth Quarter's The Difference As Harrison Falls To Rye HARRISON, N.Y. -- "The Game" came down to one quarter. A decisive fourth period gave the unbeaten Rye Garnets an 8-2 win at archrival Harrison on Saturday in the 83rd edition of Westchester County's premier rivalry, a contest so big it's known by fans from both schools simply as "The Game." With 3:08 left to play in regulation, Rye running back Conor Murphy's 7-yard touchdown run put the Garnets up 6-2. Rye capped its victory with a two-point conversion pass from Livingston to Chris Santangelo. After a scoreless first three quarters, Harrison had a first down on Rye's 10-yard line in th…

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Port Chester, NY
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Job Seekers Meet Employers At Recruit Westchester In Rye Brook Job Seekers Meet Employers At Recruit Westchester In Rye Brook Job Seekers Meet Employers At Recruit Westchester In Rye Brook
Job Seekers Meet Employers At Recruit Westchester In Rye Brook RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Job seekers flocked to the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook Friday for the second annual Recruit Westchester job fair. More than 140 employers were stationed around the hotel, ready to meet potential applicants for full-time and part-time jobs and internships. Students and alumni from 15 Westchester County colleges were brought in on shuttle buses to hear about positions, network and distribute their resumes. Gail Green and Donna Bozek from Software Guidance & Assistance were among the employers eager to meet the applicants. The IT staffing company, which has offices…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Gets Pumped For 'Monumental' Football Showdown Vs. Harrison Rye Gets Pumped For 'Monumental' Football Showdown Vs. Harrison Rye Gets Pumped For 'Monumental' Football Showdown Vs. Harrison
Rye Gets Pumped For 'Monumental' Football Showdown Vs. Harrison RYE, N.Y. -- With Rye High School set to take on rival Harrison High School in their annual varsity football matchup on Saturday, Oct. 19, current students as well as alumni are getting pumped for the big game. This year's contest will start in the morning for the first time, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. at Harrison High School's McGillicuddy Field. Ali Sims graduated last year and is now a freshman in college. She has the week off from school and was supposed to go to a tennis match, but decided to skip it to attend the game. "I like seeing everybody there," she said. "A lot of p…

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison Candidates Debate Flooding, Taxes And HUD Harrison Candidates Debate Flooding, Taxes And HUD Harrison Candidates Debate Flooding, Taxes And HUD
Harrison Candidates Debate Flooding, Taxes And HUD HARRISON, N.Y. -- Candidates for the Westchester County Board of Legislators tackled issues such as flooding, rising taxes and affordable housing at a forum held Thursday night in Harrison. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester, and the League of Women Voters of Harrison, the forum featured candidates from County Districts 5, 6 and 7. Six candidates participated in the forum, which was moderated by Erin Malloy and featured questions from the leagues and audience members. The candidates for District 7, which covers Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, and portions …

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester Looks To Extend Amnesty Program Until 2014 Port Chester Looks To Extend Amnesty Program Until 2014 Port Chester Looks To Extend Amnesty Program Until 2014
Port Chester Looks To Extend Amnesty Program Until 2014 PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester is looking to extend its building permit amnesty program until Sept. 30, 2014. The amnesty program was enacted to provide relief to homeowners who had bought homes that were in violation of building codes. Those who enroll in the program are allowed to bring their homes into compliance without paying heavy penalties and fees. The program was modified this summer in an effort to provide more relief to owners of one- and two-family homes. The building department has received about 480 applications to the program, and has so far processed about 10 percent o…

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Rye, NY
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Rye School Enrollment Increases, Exceeds Projections Rye School Enrollment Increases, Exceeds Projections Rye School Enrollment Increases, Exceeds Projections
Rye School Enrollment Increases, Exceeds Projections RYE, N.Y. -- Enrollment in Rye schools this year has exceeded the district's projections from last year, leading to the hiring of more teachers and concern over future budgets. District officials had projected that enrollment would fall from 3,210 students to 3,200 students. The actual number enrolled this year is 3,303, an increase of 93 students, or 2.9 percent. Middle school enrollment dropped by 15 students, but high school enrollment increased by 72 students. Schools Superintendent Frank Alvarez said that part of the reason for the increase at the high school was that there was a sma…

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