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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Port Chester Modifies Building-Permit Amnesty Program PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester has increased its permit-amnesty program in an effort to provide incentives for people to bring their homes up to code. The amnesty program was initially established in 2012 to provide relief to homeowners who unknowingly bought homes that had code violations. The law allowed residents to apply for multiple permits under one umbrella permit, waived fees for building permits and waived fines for violations. The program has been modified in an effort to give more relief to one- and two-family homes. The changes allow families under certain conditions to se…

by Casey Donahue

08/28/2013

Rye, NY

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Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Rye Expires RYE, N.Y. -- A winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold last year in Rye expired Sunday with no winner coming forward. The ticket was sold at the Playland Market on Forest Avenue prior to the Aug. 25, 2012 drawing. The winning numbers were 1-6-7-20-49, with Powerball number 23. The owner of the ticket had a year from the date of the drawing to redeem their ticket for $1 million, which is worth about $662,000 after taxes. As of Monday, no winner had come forward yet, according to New York Lottery spokesman Lee Park. Because the expiration date fell on a Sunday when the lottery offices are …

by Casey Donahue

08/27/2013

Rye, NY

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Singer Jake Miller To Perform At Rye Playland Friday RYE, N.Y. -- Singer and rapper Jake Miller will perform a concert at Rye Playland this Friday with Action Item, Nick Tangorra and Lucki Gurlz. Miller began his music career in 2011 when he opened for Snoop Dogg in Pompano Beach, Fla. Soon after, he opened for Mac Milller in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After winning the Samsung "Kick It with the Band" competition for young musical talents, he has performed alongside artists such as Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Asher Roth. He recently released his first EP, "Spotlight" and also is attending the University of Miami. The concert at Rye Playland will…

by Casey Donahue

08/19/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Woodstock Tribute Band Plays Port Chester On Wednesday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester will close out its summer concert series Wednesday with a Woodstock revival by Back to the Garden 1969 in downtown Port Chester. The Rye-based band covers music performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Members are Gary Adamson, Mike Garner, Annie Masciandaro, Bob Fonseca, Larry Kelly and Fred Walcott. Decked out in tie-dye and peace signs, they seek to recreate the spirit of the era by performing hits from acts such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Janis Joplin. The free concert is hosted by th…

by Casey Donahue

08/19/2013

Harrison, NY

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Harrison Closes Out Summer Concert Series This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison will host its final two shows in the summer concert series on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, Pelham singer and former winner of "Westchester Idol" Jackie DiMaggio will perform in Riis Park. On Thursday, Led Zeppelin tribute band Hindenberg will perform with special guest Three For All on the West Harrison Village Green. DiMaggio will perform at 7 p.m. and Hindenberg will perform at 6:30 p.m. Both shows are hosted by the Harrison Recreation Department and admission is free.

by Casey Donahue

08/19/2013

Harrison, NY

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Fatal Fire Tops Harrison's News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A fire on Underhill Avenue tops the news in Harrison this week. A fire broke out in an apartment on Underhill Avenue early Tuesday morning. Arlene Diane Brubacher, 61, was killed after getting trapped inside her home, where she lived for 33 years. The Westchester County Airport in Harrison received $6.5 million in federal grants. The money will be used to replace the airport's runway, as well as purchasing fire rescue equipment and de-icing equipment. The use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise in Harrison and around the country. Honest Vapors is a new …

by Casey Donahue

08/18/2013

Rye, NY

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Cnnmoney Ranking Tops Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- Rye's ranking on a list of top-earning towns leads this week's news. Rye ranked No. 10 on CNNMoney's list of the 25 Top Earning Towns in the U.S. With a population of 15,870, CNNMoney says the average family income for Rye residents is $221,457 and the average home price is $1,237,500. Rye officials are working to restore three historic mile markers located throughout town. The locations of the 250-year-old markers were fixed by Benjamin Franklin when he was creating postal routes along Boston Post Road in 1763. Independent mayoral candidate Peter Jovanovich sec…

by Casey Donahue

08/18/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Anti-Bullying Committee Tops Port Chester News This Week PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A new citizen committee to stop bullying in Port Chester schools tops this week's news. A group of residents have launched a committee to raise money and awareness to stop bullying in the schools. The group plans to host a golf fundraiser this fall to raise money for counseling for both victims of bullying and the bullies themselves. Residents of the Landmark condominium building are upset with the Building Department for not issuing a certificate of occupancy. The certificate is required to sell their homes, and has caused financial and emotional distress f…

by Casey Donahue

08/18/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester Hosts Soccer Fest Saturday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Port Chester High School Soccer Booster Club will host a Soccer Fest at Columbus Park on Saturday afternoon. The day of soccer games and activities is designed to foster a spirit of community and friendly competition among the village's youth. The Booster Club is hoping that the event will be an annual occurrence. There will be t-shirts, magnets, water, sports drinks for sale, with proceeds going to college scholarships for Port Chester High School varsity soccer players. The tournament will be held from noon to approximately 4 p.m. Saturday at Columbus Park off …

by Casey Donahue

08/17/2013

Harrison, NY

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Applications Open For Harrison Recreation Fall Sports HARRISON, N.Y. -- Applications are now available for Harrison parents to register their children for fall soccer, cheerleading and football. The Harrison Recreation Department is offering cheerleading for grades three through five, football for grades three through seven, kindergarten soccer, first grade soccer and soccer for grades two through eight. The department is also looking for volunteer coaches. Applications can be downloaded online or picked up at one of the recreation centers. Children should be signed up as soon as possible because the soccer draft will begin soon.

by Casey Donahue

08/17/2013

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