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 Library Hosts Meditation Workshop This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- You can learn how to improve your health through meditation this week at the first of two workshops at the Harrison Public Library. Meditation for Healthy Living will be led by Dr. Andrew Vidich, an author, educator and inspirational speaker who has taught workshops on meditation all over the country. Through demonstrations he will teach participants techniques on how they can use meditation to reduce stress, improve concentration and promote greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The first of the two-part series will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Har…

by Casey Donahue

06/03/2013

Rye, NY

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Registration Open For Rye YMCA Summer Programs RYE, N.Y. -- Registration starts this week for the Rye YMCA's summer programs that will run from June 22 to Aug. 16. Members can register starting June 5 and non-members can register on June 7. The YMCA will offer a number of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels, including parent/baby, pre-school, youth and teen. Adult swim classes are also available. Evaluations are required for most classes. Rock Your World Music With Armelle will introduce young children to different musical instruments from all over the world. The class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for a…

by Casey Donahue

06/03/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Chicago, Courtney Love Among Acts At Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Several big acts will be playing the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this month, including Chicago, the B-52s, Alabama Shakes and Courtney Love. The B-52s, a rock band known for hits such as "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster." will perform this Thursday. The following night Nashville-based string band Old Crow Medicine Show will play, with opening act Jonny Fritz. Grammy-winning rock band Chicago will play the Cap on Saturday, June 22. Chicago is the first American band to have a Top 40 hit in five decades, and among the highest-charting American bands. Alabama Shakes,…

by Casey Donahue

06/03/2013

Rye, NY

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School Evacuation Tops Rye's News This Week RYE, N.Y. -- The evacuation of Rye Country Day School tops this week's news. Rye Country Day School was evacuated Tuesday after a threatening phone call. Police said that there was no danger, and the phone call was part of a scam targeting a school employee. Rye City School District officials are investigating a testing irregularity on last month's state standardized tests. The district reassigned three teachers after allegations that they may have provided inappropriate coaching to some students. Jonathan Grayer, former CEO of Kaplan, has put his $16 million Rye mansion up …

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2013

Harrison, NY

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Grammy Nomination Tops Harrison News This Week HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Harrison teacher nominated for a Grammy award tops the news in Harrison this week. Harrison High School band director Ferdinand Pasqua was named a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award, presented by the Grammy Foundation and the Recording Academy. The award will be given to a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to maintaining music education. The Westchester County Airport in Harrison may undergo some renovations. The Board of Legislators will vote next week on improvements to a terminal and taxiway. A man wanted in Harrison for driving without a…

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2013

Port Chester, NY

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'The Price Is Right' Winner Tops Port Chester's News PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A Rye Brook woman winning on "The Price Is Right Live Stage Show" tops this week's news from Port Chester and Rye. Tina Maltese of Rye Brook won a refrigerator on "The Price Is Right Live Stage Show" at the Westchester County Center Wednesday. Maltese bid the closest to a $1,300 price tag on a home slot machine and guessed the prices of three more items to win the fridge. Port Chester High School has been approved to offer International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs starting in September. International Baccalaureate is a rigorous academic program similar to…

by Casey Donahue

06/02/2013

Harrison, NY

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Purchase Ranked Tenth Drama Program In The World HARRISON, N.Y. -- Purchase College in Harrison was ranked the tenth-best drama school in the world by the Hollywood Reporter. In the magazine's May 30 ranking of the world's top 25 drama schools, Purchase came just behind Northwestern University and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. The ranking was determined through a poll of casting directors around the world. "The style these actors have is unique," Monika Mikkelsen of the Casting Society of America told the Hollywood Reporter. Alumni of Purchase College's drama school include Melissa Leo, Edie Falco, Parker Posey and Stanley …

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Take A Taste Of Port Chester This Sunday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- You can sample food from more than 34 restaurants this Sunday during the annual Taste of Port Chester event. Restaurants throughout the downtown area will be offering samples of chef's specials to participants. You can sample the restaurants at your own pace, or free transportation will be provided. Proceeds from the event will benefit Port Chester schools through the Tamarack Tower Foundation. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Marina on Abendroth Avenue. Participating restaurants will have stars in their windows. Taste of Port Chester will be held from 11:…

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Hosts 2013 Vehicle Fair Sunday RYE, N.Y. -- Kids can ride and explore lots of different cars Sunday when the Rye Free Reading Room hosts the annual Vehicle Fair at Osborn School. In addition to the vehicles there will be games, face painting, entertainment by DJ Anthony Radice, a bouncy house, raffles and a storytime. Food will be provided by Post Road Market and Longford's Ice Cream. The vehicle fair will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $35 per family. Police warn that there will be heavy traffic in the area, and that alternative parking will be available at 555 Theodore Fremd Ave.

by Casey Donahue

06/01/2013

Harrison, NY

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Check Out Open Houses In Harrison This Weekend HARRISON, N.Y. -- House hunting in Harrison? There will be several open houses this weekend. Options range from a one-bedroom co-op on Columbus Avenue, listed for $92,000, to a six-bedroom home on Orchard Drive in Purchase, listed for $2,150,000. Check out our Real Estate page for more open houses and to see homes that have recently been sold in your neighborhood.

by Casey Donahue

05/31/2013

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