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 Hosts Twilight Tuesday Concert Series This Summer RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Town park will host a series of seven free concerts featuring Westchester-area bands this summer. The Twilight Tuesdays concerts will be held on Tuesdays staring June 25. The concerts will be held rain or shine, except in case of thunderstorms. A couple dates have been set aside in case of thunderstorms. The concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at about 9 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5 after 4 p.m. Seating will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Picnicking is welcome, and dining or take-out is available at the …

by Casey Donahue

05/22/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Executive Charged With Stealing Investor Funds RYE, N.Y. -- A Rye executive was indicted in New Jersey Tuesday on charges that he stole $230,000 in investor funds for his personal use, according to New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa. Thomas Fagan, 57, of Rye was charged with misapplication of entrusted property, theft by unlawful taking, money laundering, and misconduct by a corporate official. He was also charged with three counts of failure to file personal income tax returns in New Jersey for 2007 through 2009, and with filing a fraudulent state tax return in 2010. Fagan is accused of diverting funds from his two New Jes…

by Casey Donahue

05/22/2013

Harrison, NY

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Harrison Passes 2013-14 School Budget HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison voters approved the budget for the 2013-14 school year in Tuesday's election and elected Abby Mendelsohn and Rachel Estroff to the Board of Education. The budget passed with 1,385 votes in favor and 553 votes against. Incumbent Mendelsohn and newcomer Estroff were running unopposed for the two open seats on the board. Mendelsohn received 1,312 votes and Estroff received 857 votes. The approved 2013-14 budget is $108,019,168, a 3.64 percent increase over last year's $104 million budget. The tax levy will increase 3.98 percent and the tax levy will increase 3.47 p…

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Rye, NY

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Rye Passes 2013-14 School Budget RYE, N.Y. -- Rye voters approved the 2013-14 school budget in Tuesday's election and elected Katy Keohane Glassberg and Nicole Weber to the Board of Education. The budget was passed with 1,434 votes in favor and 406 against. Incumbent Glassberg received 1,305 votes and newcomer Weber received 1,037 votes. Bob Zahm, who was also running for one of the two open seats on the board, was defeated with 854 votes. The approved budget for the 2013-14 school year is $76.7 million, a 4.32 percent increase over the previous year's budget of $73.5 million. The tax levy will increase 4.65 percent and …

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Voters Pass 2013-14 Budget For Blind Brook Schools RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The Blind Brook School District budget for the 2013-14 school year was approved in Tuesday's election and Ryan S. Goldstein was elected to the Board of Education. The budget was passed with 555 votes in favor and 113 votes against. Goldstein was running unopposed for the only open seat on the board and received 510 votes. Voters also approved an Energy Performance Contract that designates up to $3.14 million to be spent on upgrades to the schools' heating and ventilation systems. The contract was passed with 534 votes in favor and 94 votes against. The approved 2013-14 …

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester Passes 2013-14 School Budget PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester voters approved the 2013-14 school budget in Tuesday's vote and re-elected Carolee Brakewood to the Board of Education. The budget was passed with 816 votes in favor and 417 votes against. Brakewood received 732 votes, while challenger James Carriere received 513 votes. The approved budget for the 2013-14 school year is $85,194,914, a 4.76 percent increase over last year's $81.3 million budget. The tax levy will increase 2.83 percent. Among the additions in the school budget are security guards at the elementary schools, three teachers at the middle scho…

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Remember To Vote Today In Rye Brook RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook residents can vote Tuesday on the proposed 2013-14 budget for the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, as well as for members of the Board of Education. The proposed 2013-14 budget is $41,252,239, a 3.23 percent increase over last year's budget. If approved, the tax levy will increase 3.25 percent. The budget includes four new teachers at the middle school, two teachers at the elementary school and a new guidance counselor. Residents will also be voting on a proposed Energy Performance Contract for the school district's facilities. This will designate …

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Rye, NY

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Remember To Vote Today In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Rye residents will be able to vote Tuesday on the proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year, as well as for members of the Board of Education. The proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year is $76.7 million, a 4.32 percent increase over the previous year's budget of $73.5 million. If the budget is passed, the tax levy would increase 4.65 percent and the tax rate would increase 4.59 percent. In order to keep the budget under the state's tax levy cap, the district was forced to cut $2.3 million from the budget. These cuts affect 27 employees. If passed, 21 full-time district e…

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Port Chester, NY

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Port Chester's 'Hairspray' Nominated For Four Awards PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester High School's production of "Hairspray" in April has received four nominations for the 2013 Metropolitan High School Theater Awards. Rosie Veltri was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Sarah Dapaah was nominated for Outstanding Vocal Performance for her rendition of "I Know Where I've Been." Michael Bansey and Alfred DiLeo were nominated for Outstanding Duet for their performance of "Timeless to Me." Josh Tenzer and Ruth Goldberg were nominated for Best Lobby Display. The Metropolitan High School Theater Awards are presented by the Helen Hayes…

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

Harrison, NY

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Harrison High's 'Crazy For You' Nominated For 14 Awards HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School's March production of "Crazy For You" has received 14 nominations for the 2013 Metropolitan High School Theater Awards. The production by Harrison High School's Footlight Players was nominated for Best Overall Production, Best Chorus and Outstanding Stage Crew. Halle Mastroberardino was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Rachel Stagg was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The Follies were nominated for Best Featured Ensemble Group. “I Got Rhythm” was nominated for Best Featured Production Number. David Polakoff was nominated fo…

by Casey Donahue

05/21/2013

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