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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Harrison, NY

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Harrison Gymnasts Excel At Regional Competition HARRISON, N.Y. -- Eight girls from the International School of Gymnastics in Harrison recently competed in the U.S. Gymnastics Xcel Regional Competition in Boxborough, Mass. Nell Shapiro of Harrison, Sydney Sullivan of Port Chester, Cicely Käufer of Larchmont, Luisa Nahr of Larchmont, Natalie Tempesta of Port Chester and Zoe Gaillard of Mamaroneck all competed in the silver division. Sophia Jacobi of Harrison and Gianna Tempesta of Port Chester competed in the gold division. All of the gymnasts are between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. The ISG gymnasts qualified for the regional compe…

by Casey Donahue

07/17/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Opens Town Hall, Library As Cooling Centers RYE, N.Y. -- Due to the extreme heat, Rye has opened City Hall and the library as cooling centers for residents to seek relief. City Hall is located at 1051 Boston Post Road and will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The Rye Free Reading Room, located at 1061 Boston Post Road, is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a heat advisory. Residents are advised to avoid strenuous activity and to drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluid. If…

by Casey Donahue

07/16/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Playland Hosts Day For People With Disabilities RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Playland will host its 38th annual Day for People with Disabilities this Friday. The park will be open to all Westchester County residents with disabilities and their immediate families. The day will include free rides, entertainment and activities. Nearly 7,000 people have been invited to take part in the event. "Playland Day gives people with disabilities an opportunity to enjoy all the great things Playland has to offer, and join in the fun with thousands of other families who share their same experiences," said Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. The day is s…

by Casey Donahue

07/16/2013

Harrison, NY

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Harrison Town Clerk Might Start Selling E-Z Passes HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison could become one of the first towns in New York state where you can buy an E-Z Pass "On the Go" tag at a Town Clerk's Office. Harrison Town Clerk Jackie Greer has been working with the New York State Thruway Authority to become a sales point for the E-Z Pass tags. The Town Board will vote on the proposed agreement between Harrison and the state at its meeting Thursday night. The "On the Go" tag allows travelers to open an E-Z Pass account without filling out an application or waiting in line. Tags would be available to anyone, not just Harrison residents. Driver…

by Casey Donahue

07/16/2013

Port Chester, NY

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The Monkees Start Summer Tour In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Monkees will kick off their summer tour at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on Monday night. Michael Nesmith, MIcky Dolenz and Peter Tork will perform hits such as “Last Train To Clarksville,” “I’m A Believer,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone," as well as deep cuts from their platinum albums and television series. The show, dubbed "A Midsummer's Night With The Monkees," will also feature multimedia such as rare films and photographs from the band's archives. The band is returning to stage after their successful 2012 tour following t…

by Casey Donahue

07/15/2013

Harrison, NY

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Emilio Magnotta, Rat Race Choir Perform In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Emilio Magnotta and Rat Race Choir will perform free concerts in Harrison parks this week. Magnotta will perform Italian accordion classics in Riis Park on Wednesday night. Rat Race Choir will perform progressive rock in its 45th anniversary show Thursday night on the West Harrison Village Green. The concerts are hosted by Harrison Recreation as part of its summer concert series. Free concerts will be held every Wednesday night in Riis Park and every Thursday night on the West Harrison Village Green. Concerts begin at 7 p.m.

by Casey Donahue

07/15/2013

Rye, NY

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Standards And Soul To Perform In Rye Town Park Tuesday RYE, N.Y. -- Standards and Soul will be the featured act in this week's Twilight Tuesday concert in Rye Town Park. Led by keyboardist Peter Salomon, this six-member band performs a combination of rock, pop, light jazz and classic soul standards. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the south pavilion and end at 9 p.m. Admission to the concert is free, and parking will cost $5 after 4 p.m. Seating will be available, but residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Picnicking is welcome. The concert will be held rain or shine, unless their is a thunderstorm.

by Casey Donahue

07/15/2013

Harrison, NY

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Youth Orchestra Tops Harrison's News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A national youth orchestra that performed at Purchase College tops the news in Harrison this week. The First National Youth Orchestra of the United States recently finished a two-week residency at Purchase College. The orchestra performed Thursday night before setting off on an international tour that includes Moscow and London. Harrison's libraries kicked off their Summer Reading Games this week. There will be activities throughout the summer to promote reading, and kids who keep track of what and when they read can receive prizes. If you donate blood in …

by Casey Donahue

07/14/2013

Rye, NY

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Children's Museum Lease Tops Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- A lease agreement for the Westchester Children's Museum at Rye Playland tops this week's news. County officials approved a lease that would allow the Westchester Children's Museum to occupy the former men's bathhouse at Rye Playland. The museum, which was first conceived 13 years ago, is set to open within the next two years. A search was conducted for a 78-year-old Yorktown man who went missing after leaving the American Yacht Club in Rye Sunday night. Police later discovered that he had been killed in a one-car accident in New Castle. The Port Chester Council …

by Casey Donahue

07/14/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Poningo Street Fire Tops Port Chester's News This Week PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A fire on Poningo Street tops the news from Port Chester this week. Six families were displaced when a fire spread through a three-story home on Poningo Street Monday night. Officials believe that the fire was started by an extension cord used to power an air conditioner. A 3-year-old girl fell into the gap between a train and the platform Tuesday morning. A man standing nearby quickly reached down and pulled her out. Port Chester schools may have to charge for after school programs next year. The district lost out on $1.4 million in state grant money t…

by Casey Donahue

07/14/2013

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