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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Port Chester's Carver Center Hosts Basketball Tournament Port Chester's Carver Center Hosts Basketball Tournament Port Chester's Carver Center Hosts Basketball Tournament
Port Chester's Carver Center Hosts Basketball Tournament PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Carver Center in Port Chester will host the third-annual Waine Grose Basketball Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser on May 22. Grose was a resident of Port Chester and chef who passed away in 2010 at 24. His mother, Janet, started a scholarship to keep his memory alive, and every year awards money to a Port Chester High School graduate who wants to pursue culinary arts in college. The basketball tournament will raise funds that will go to this year's qualifying student. The tournament will be held in the Carver Center's gym from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost of admission is…

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Port Chester, NY
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Dog Park Approved In Port Chester's Abendroth Park Dog Park Approved In Port Chester's Abendroth Park Dog Park Approved In Port Chester's Abendroth Park
Dog Park Approved In Port Chester's Abendroth Park PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Calling all dogs who want to play in the park. Port Chester will have a dog park in Abendroth Park where pooches can play off leash. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the site as the location for a dog park at its meeting this week. There are some issues that need to be worked out, including funding, liability and rules for the park. The approval of the site allows the Port Chester Dog Park Group to start fundraising for the project. The Dog Park Group started on Facebook and brought the idea of a dog park to the village, and has agreed to pay for the design, …

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison Police To Step Up Seat Belt Law Enforcement Harrison Police To Step Up Seat Belt Law Enforcement Harrison Police To Step Up Seat Belt Law Enforcement
Harrison Police To Step Up Seat Belt Law Enforcement HARRISON, N.Y. -- Make sure you're wearing your seat belt when driving through Harrison. The Harrison Police Department will aggressively enforce the seat belt laws during a two-week campaign from May 20 to June 2. "In New York State, it is estimated that only about 84 percent of motorists wear safety restraints. The ongoing campaign works to continually increase this use rate," Harrison Police Chief Anthony Marraccini said in a statement. All drivers and front seat passengers must wear seat belts. Additionally, all children under the age of eight must be restrained in an appropriate chil…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Playland Hosts Veterans Appreciation Day On May 26 Rye Playland Hosts Veterans Appreciation Day On May 26 Rye Playland Hosts Veterans Appreciation Day On May 26
Rye Playland Hosts Veterans Appreciation Day On May 26 RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Playland will host a day of free rides and events for veterans and active duty service members on Sunday, May 26. The sixth annual Veterans Appreciation Day and Memorial Day Tribute will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Veterans and their families will receive a free parking pass and up to five free ride/entrance bands, with discount ride coupons available for additional need. Veterans who arrive at the park will be greeted by the Westchester Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps, who will perform at the main gate at noon. At 12:10 p.m., there will be a ceremony on t…

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Port Chester, NY
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Rye Brook Vietnam Vet Gets Purple Heart After 43 Years Rye Brook Vietnam Vet Gets Purple Heart After 43 Years Rye Brook Vietnam Vet Gets Purple Heart After 43 Years
Rye Brook Vietnam Vet Gets Purple Heart After 43 Years RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook resident Jim Smith was awarded a Purple Heart medal last week for injuries he sustained while fighting in the Vietnam War 43 years ago. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer presented the award to Smith at his Rye Brook home last week. Smith had contacted Schumer's office last year after applying for a Purple Heart and being denied by a review board. Schumer's office researched the case and presented new evidence, including witness testimony and medical records, and was able to secure the award for Smith. “Today is finally the day that Jim Smith has waited decades for, an…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Recreation Hosts Trip To Adventure Camp Rye Recreation Hosts Trip To Adventure Camp Rye Recreation Hosts Trip To Adventure Camp
Rye Recreation Hosts Trip To Adventure Camp RYE, N.Y. -- Rye kids can enjoy a day of rope courses, zip lines and adventure this June. Rye Recreation will host a bus trip on June 21 to the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Conn. Kids ages 12 and up will get to spend the day up in the trees on the various rope courses and activities. Rye Recreation will provide chaperones, transportation and a pizza lunch. The cost for the trip is $65. Buses will depart Rye Recreation at 9 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. Call Rye Recreation at (914) 967-2535 to register.

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Rye, NY
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Rye School District Maintains AAA Bond Rating Rye School District Maintains AAA Bond Rating Rye School District Maintains AAA Bond Rating
Rye School District Maintains AAA Bond Rating RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye City School District has retained its AAA Bond Rating from Moody's Investors Service, Superintendent Frank Alvarez announced Tuesday. The rating has been assigned to the district's $16.35 million in bonds for reconstruction projects at the high school.  "The AAA rating reflects the district's healthy financial position with ample reserves, sizeable and affluent tax base and favorable debt profile," Moody's said in an announcement. The rating is expected to keep borrowing costs low for the district. Moody's also cited challenged for the district, including the rising c…

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester Candidates Talk Budget, Class Sizes Port Chester Candidates Talk Budget, Class Sizes Port Chester Candidates Talk Budget, Class Sizes
Port Chester Candidates Talk Budget, Class Sizes PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Class sizes and the budget were among the issues discussed Tuesday night during a debate between candidates for the Port Chester Board of Education. Incumbent board member Carolee Brakewood said that class sizes are one of the areas where the district could see the most improvement. "Enrollment has crept up over time, and we have limited space in the district," she said. She added that during her three years on the board, the district has looked for options to reduce class sizes, including building more and renting space. "We're studying the space issues and trying to …

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison Students Help Boston Marathon Runner Finish Race Harrison Students Help Boston Marathon Runner Finish Race Harrison Students Help Boston Marathon Runner Finish Race
Harrison Students Help Boston Marathon Runner Finish Race HARRISON, N.Y. -- Students at S.J. Preston Elementary School in Harrison gave a Boston Marathon runner the chance to finish the race while raising more than $3,000 for charity. On April 15, the day of the Boston Marathon bombings, the students at S.J. Preston had participated in their own marathon organized by Principal Jeremy Barker and teachers Susan Spieholtz, Marissa Coulehan, Timothy Poole-DiSalvo and Jennifer Burkhardt. Members of the Green Key Service Club organized a loose change donation drive and raffled off a baseball signed by Yankees pitcher and Harrison resident Mariano Rivera…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Police Urge Owners To Leash Dogs After Bites Rye Police Urge Owners To Leash Dogs After Bites Rye Police Urge Owners To Leash Dogs After Bites
Rye Police Urge Owners To Leash Dogs After Bites RYE, N.Y. -- Rye police are reminding residents to leash their dogs after two children were bitten at Rye Town Park last weekend. The two children were bitten on the leg by unleashed Jack Russell terriers. Rye Police Commissioner William Connors issued a statement reminding residents that with warmer weather, there will be more families and children in parks where owners usually walk there dogs, including Rye Town Park. "Although many residents and non-residents view Rye Town Park as a “dog park,” it is not, and the rights of non-dog owners to the use and enjoyment of the park must be res…

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