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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Rye, NY

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Rye Town May Outsource Park Management RYE, N.Y. -- The Town of Rye is considering outsourcing the management of Rye Town Park to an outside agency that would oversee day-to-day operations and the renovation of the park's bathing pavilion. The Rye Town Park Commission sent out a request for proposals to solicit interest from public and private non-profit and for-profit organizations that may want to take over management of the park. The town is hoping to explore creative options for how the park's assets and structures can be efficiently utilized. "Though the park and beach are both well-loved and well-used, time and weather h…

by Casey Donahue

07/31/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Zach Deputy's One-Man Show Coming To Garcia's In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Zach Deputy will be bringing his one-man show of "Island-infused, Drum 'n' Bass, Gospel-Ninja-Soul" to Garcia's at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester next month. Deputy uses his nylon-stringed guitar and an array of microphones and technology to turn himself into a one-man dance party. He combines the music of his Puerto Rican, Cruzan and Irish heritage to create a blend of calypso, rhythm and blues, and soul. The South Carolina native's performances are improvisations based on compositions, and incorporate stunning light shows, live looping and his cheery disposition…

by Casey Donahue

07/31/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye High School Announces AP Scholars RYE, N.Y. -- Rye High School has announced the recipients of the 2013 AP Scholar Awards, presented to students for their high scores on Advanced Placement exams. Thirteen students were named National AP Scholars, a title awarded to students who receive an average of four or higher on all AP exams taken, and scores of four or higher on eight or more exams. There were 77 students named AP Scholars with distinction, who received a 3.5 or higher on all AP exams taken and scores of three or higher on five or more exams. A total of 55 students were named AP Scholars with honor, which goes to stud…

by Casey Donahue

07/31/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye's Catherine Parker To Debate In County Board Race On Wednesday MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Democrats Tom Murphy of Mamaroneck and Catherine Parker of Rye will debate Wednesday as they both seek the Democratic nomination for a seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Murphy and Parker are campaigning for the nomination to replace Judith Myers as the legislator for District 7, which includes Mamaroneck, Rye, Larchmont, and portions of Harrison and New Rochelle. Myers, who served four terms, announced in May that she will not seek re-election. The debate is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Larchmont-Mamaroneck and will be held at 7:30 p.m., i…

by Casey Donahue

07/30/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Rower To Compete In World Championships RYE, N.Y. -- Rowers from Rye and Harrison will compete at the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships in Lithuania from Aug. 7 to 11. Lily Lindsay, 16, of Harrison and Melissa Curtis, 17, of Rye were both selected to the Women's Junior Eight team. Linsday is a rower with the Pelham Community Rowing Association and Curtis is a rower with Greenwich Crew. The girls will be part of the USRowing National Team at the world championships. USRowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. The world championships will consist of 13 events, including the men’s and women’s …

by Casey Donahue

07/30/2013

Port Chester, NY

Your Community

Port Chester-Rye Brook Library Hosts Adoption Event PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- If you are interested or involved in the adoption process, the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will host an information session on the subject next Monday. "Adoption: Everything You Need to Know" will be led by Forever Families Through Adoption, a Rye Brook-based nonprofit adoption placement agency. The information session is open to professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive or expectant adoptive parents, or adoptees. Attendees will learn about the domestic and international adoption process and meet the staff of Forever Families Through Adopt…

by Casey Donahue

07/30/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester's Richard Cuddy Raises Money To Honor War Dead PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester resident Richard Cuddy is working to raise money to replace plaques at Lyon Park that memorialized those who lost their lives in the service of their country. More than 100 plaques used to hang on the trees in the park, each one bearing the name of a local service mem who died in battle. Over the years many were stolen or misplaced. Cuddy, a lifelong resident of Port Chester whose father died in World War II, launched his campaign in 2012 to raise money to restore the missing plaques and refurbish the remaining ones with an acrylic finish. He and the villa…

by Casey Donahue

07/30/2013

Rye, NY

Breaking News

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Rye About To Expire RYE, N.Y. -- Someone who bought a Powerball ticket outside Rye Playland last year won $1 million and has yet to come forward. Officials are urging the winner to redeem the ticket before it expires Aug. 25. The winning ticket for the Aug. 25, 2012 drawing was purchased at Playland Market, 488 Forest Ave. in Rye. The winning numbers were 1-6-7-20-49 with Powerball number 23. The ticket expires a year after the drawing, which gives the winner less than a month to redeem the ticket. “We are urging players to check their tickets because someone has a $1 million winning Powerball ticket that wi…

by Casey Donahue

07/29/2013

Harrison, NY

Your Community

Nominate Your Choice For 2013 Harrison Citizen Of The Year HARRISON, N.Y. -- Do you have a candidate for Harrison's 2013 Citizen of the Year? The village is now accepting nominations for this year's honoree. The winner will be selected by a committee and presented with the award at the It's Great to Live in Harrison Celebration and Columbus Day observance on Oct. 14. Last year's winner was lifelong Harrison resident Nick Galasso, who was selected for his service to children and commitment to the village's sports program. Nominations can be sent to Citizen of the Year Committee, c/o Gerry Salvo, 1 Heineman Place, Harrison, NY 10528. Nominations mu…

by Casey Donahue

07/29/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester Theater Mixes Shakespeare And "Mad Men" PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Port Chester Council for the Arts will launch its eighth season of LawnChair Theatre with a production of "The Taming of the Shrew" inspired by the hit show "Mad Men." The classic Shakespeare comedy tells the story of Baptista Minola and his two daughters, Bianca and Katherine. Bianca is sweet, while Katherine is considered a shrew. When Baptista decides he won't let the Bianca get married until he marries off Katherine, Bianca's many suitors hatch a plan to find a suitor for the shrew. Directed by Mat Young, the play will be set in the early 1960s. The show is p…

by Casey Donahue

07/29/2013

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