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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Rye Brook To Celebrate Village's 31st Birthday Rye Brook To Celebrate Village's 31st Birthday Rye Brook To Celebrate Village's 31st Birthday
Rye Brook To Celebrate Village's 31st Birthday RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook will celebrate its 31st birthday next week with a party at Crawford Park. Rye Brook Recreation will host the party, which will include free drinks, games, rides, a band and a DJ. There will be a water park theme, with a water slide, water wars, a rock wall, an air bounce and an obstacle course. Food will be available for $3. If you're looking for a birthday gift to bring, there will be a collection of canned food for local community soup kitchens. The part will be held on Saturday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at Crawford Park, 122 N Ridge St.

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Rye, NY
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Restore Rye Bus Line Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Restore Rye Bus Line Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Restore Rye Bus Line
Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Restore Rye Bus Line RYE, N.Y. -- A lawsuit to restore the canceled Route 76 bus line from Rye to Port Chester was dismissed by a Supreme Court judge Wednesday. The lawsuit was filed by Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) after the bus route was canceled in 2012. County Executive Rob Astorino terminated the bus line citing low ridership and a $243,000 annual cost. The cut drew protests from Rye residents and county legislators, who argued that the move stranded workers and senior citizens who relied on the bus service. "This is a victory for taxpayers. The level of subsidy wasn't affordable,…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Republican Club Hosts Summer Picnic Rye Republican Club Hosts Summer Picnic Rye Republican Club Hosts Summer Picnic
Rye Republican Club Hosts Summer Picnic RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye Republican Club will host its second annual Grand Old Party Summer Picnic and BBQ on June 23 at Rye Recreation's Damiano Center. "2013 is a very important year for Republican politics and a very important year for Rye City politics in particular. We will be electing a new mayor, three council members, a county legislator and county executive this November," said Republican Club President Matt Thomas. "Last year's picnic was an overwhelming success. We had over 125 picnickers our first time out and all three GOP primary candidates for the U.S. Senate attended. We expec…

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester Hosts Arts In The School Day Thursday Port Chester Hosts Arts In The School Day Thursday Port Chester Hosts Arts In The School Day Thursday
Port Chester Hosts Arts In The School Day Thursday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The artwork of the Port Chester school community will be on display Thursday as part of the sixth-annual National Arts in the School Day celebration.  Presented by the Port Chester Council for the Arts, the day will feature activities and events at all Port Chester schools. This year's highlights include a district-wide speech competition for fifth-graders at John F. Kennedy Magnet School and an Art for All gallery at each elementary school, featuring the work of students, their families, teachers and staff. Awards will be presented to Port Chester art educators Brigit…

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison Hosts Westchester Walk To Defeat ALS June 23 Harrison Hosts Westchester Walk To Defeat ALS June 23 Harrison Hosts Westchester Walk To Defeat ALS June 23
Harrison Hosts Westchester Walk To Defeat ALS June 23 HARRISON, N.Y. -- Manhattanville College in Harrison will host the annual Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS on June 23. The event is sponsored by the ALS Association - Greater NY Chapter and co-chaired by Fran and Bill Monti of North Salem. ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a disease of nerve cells that affects voluntary muscle movement. It is usually genetic, and is incurable and fatal. The Montis have led the walk for the past 11 years. Their son William was diagnosed at the age of 28 and died when he was 33. The Walk to Defeat ALS is the ALS Association's biggest fundraise…

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Harrison, NY
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Purchase College Receives Grant For Film Studies Purchase College Receives Grant For Film Studies Purchase College Receives Grant For Film Studies
Purchase College Receives Grant For Film Studies HARRISON, N.Y. -- Purchase College in Harrison has received a grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to support the Minority and Women in the Film Industry screening and lecture series. The $10,000 grant will allow the school to bring film professionals for screenings and workshops. Last year Purchase launched its  "Great Directors, Great Films" series of screenings, which brought award-winning directors, cinematographers and actors to campus. The grant to Purchase is one of 27 to be awarded for the 2013-14 school year. A total of 89 proposals were submitted. The Acade…

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Port Chester, NY
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Ridge Street Bridge In Rye Brook Closes Wednesday Ridge Street Bridge In Rye Brook Closes Wednesday Ridge Street Bridge In Rye Brook Closes Wednesday
Ridge Street Bridge In Rye Brook Closes Wednesday RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The Ridge Street bridge over 1-287 in Rye Brook will be closed Wednesday through Aug. 16 for construction. Workers from the New York State Department of Transportation will be replacing the bridge deck. A signed detour will route traffic onto Westchester Avenue and Purchase Street. Work will be accelerated on the project to complete construction during the summer months. Nighttime work is not planned, but there will be some nighttime work and lane closures on I-187 under the bridge. The DOT advises drivers to allow extra time for travel and plan their travel accordingly…

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Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award
Port Chester Student Cinematographer Wins Award PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester High School senior Adam Umanzor won the Silver Award for Chapter Display at the Skills USA New York Leadership and Skills Conference in Syracuse. Umanzor will attend Westchester Community College in September to major in cinematography. He created a winning display that incorporated a video he edited using footage of President Obama at various press conferences. “We are so proud of Adam’s accomplishments,” said Stacey Wolff, Umanzor's guidance counselor. Adam takes BOCES vocational classes in digital cinematography in the mornings and academic classes …

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Rye, NY
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Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals
Rye Schools Appoint New Assistant Principals RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye City School District has appointed Joanna Napolitano as the new assistant principal of Midland School and Torrance Walley as the new assistant principal of Osborn School. Napolitano comes to Rye from the New Rochelle City School District, where she currently teaches fourth grade at William B. Ward Elementary School. She was featured as a "Proud American Hero" in education by the Fox News Network. She has introduced initiatives including a literacy program that integrates reading, writing, spelling and grammar. She has created an "Author's Day" for at-risk students desig…

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Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup
Rye Brook Receives $328,028 From FEMA For Sandy Cleanup RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook will receive $323,028 from FEMA to pay for debris removal and cleanup following Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) announced the grant Monday. The grant comes from FEMA's Public Assistance program, which reimburses state, tribal and local governments for the cost of emergency responses. The funds are provided by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, a bill passed in January by Congress to help states affected by Hurricane Sandy. "The Village of Rye Brook appreciates the support received from FEMA and our federal representatives in…

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