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 Issues 2013 State Of The Town Address Harrison Issues 2013 State Of The Town Address Harrison Issues 2013 State Of The Town Address
Harrison Issues 2013 State Of The Town Address HARRISON, N.Y. -- Hurricane Sandy was the biggest challenge Harrison faced in a year that also included many positive changes, Mayor Ron Belmont said in the annual State of the Town Address, which was released Tuesday. "The magnitude of this storm was unprecedented and most Harrison residents were affected. The response of Town personnel was beyond compare and all of Harrison’s emergency responders did an outstanding job," Belmont said. He encouraged residents to sign up for the town's notification system in the event of another emergency. The accomplishments Belmont highlighted include t…
Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester? Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester? Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester?
Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester? PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - Is someone in Port Chester the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. The show tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of  "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and …
Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Rye? Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Rye? Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Rye?
Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Rye? RYE, N.Y. - Is someone in Rye the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. It tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of  "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and is a joint venture with …
Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Harrison? Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Harrison? Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Harrison?
Are You Auditioning For 'X Factor,' Harrison? HARRISON, N.Y. - Is someone in Harrison the Next Big Thing? "X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. They are the Fox show's only local tryouts. The show is currently casting for its third season. It tries to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. The winner gets a recording deal with Sony Music. Sonenclar was a finalist on season two of  "X Factor." She had her recording option picked up by Syco Music, which was founded by "X Factor" judge Simon Cowell and is a joint ven…
YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Rye Derby This Sunday YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Rye Derby This Sunday YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Rye Derby This Sunday
YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Rye Derby This Sunday RYE, N.Y. -- Three-time Olympic runner and former Rye resident Eamonn Coghlan will be the honorary chairman of the 25th annual Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day, hosted this Sunday by the Rye YMCA. Coghlan is co-founder of the Derby and will be traveling from his home in Dublin, Ireland, for the event. He is known as the "Chairman of the Boards" for his success on the American indoor athletics circuit, and he broke the world record for the indoor mile on three separate occasions. In 1983, Coghlan won the 5,000-meter event at the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The Rye Derby is one …
Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In Rye Raises $250K Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In Rye Raises $250K Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In Rye Raises $250K
Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk In Rye Raises $250K RYE, N.Y. -- The Lustgarten Foundation's fourth annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk held in Rye Town Park on Sunday raised $256,664 for the cause. More than 1,000 people participated in the 3-mile walk, which started at Rye Town Park. The walk and festivities were held in memory of Gigi Shanes-Hernandez of Rye, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2009. The event was organized by her husband, Steve, and daughter, Tara. All of the money raised by the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research.
Rye Country Day School Named U.S. Green Ribbon School Rye Country Day School Named U.S. Green Ribbon School Rye Country Day School Named U.S. Green Ribbon School
Rye Country Day School Named U.S. Green Ribbon School RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Country Day School was named a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for its efforts to reduce environmental impact and support sustainability. The award was announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with the Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley and Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Persiacepe. "I commend you for your commitment to environmental stewardship, health, and sustainability and for inspiring your entire school community to aim high," Duncan said. "You are representat…
U.S. News Ranks Rye High School Ninth Best In New York U.S. News Ranks Rye High School Ninth Best In New York U.S. News Ranks Rye High School Ninth Best In New York
U.S. News Ranks Rye High School Ninth Best In New York RYE, N.Y. -- Rye High School was named the ninth best high school in New York and the 61st best high school in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Rye High School was awarded a gold medal in the magazine's annual ranking of the best high schools. Rye students scored an 84 on the magazine's college readiness index, which is based on advanced placement exam participation rates and the percentage of students passing at least one exam. Rye High School is the top public high school in New York on the list. One hundred percent of students were proficient in math, and 99 percent were pr…
U.S. News Ranks Blind Brook High School 16th In State U.S. News Ranks Blind Brook High School 16th In State U.S. News Ranks Blind Brook High School 16th In State
U.S. News Ranks Blind Brook High School 16th In State RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Blind Brook High School was named the 16th best high school in the state and 80th best in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Blind Brook received a gold medal in the magazine's annual ranking of high schools. Students scored a 80.4 on the college readiness index, which is based on the rates of students who take the advanced placement exams and the percentage of students who pass at least one exam. One hundred percent of students scored proficient in English and 100 percent were proficient in math.
Port Chester High Student Wins $10,000 To Build Swim Team Port Chester High Student Wins $10,000 To Build Swim Team Port Chester High Student Wins $10,000 To Build Swim Team
Port Chester High Student Wins $10,000 To Build Swim Team PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester High School senior Astrid Vargas won a $10,000 scholarship and another $10,000 to establish a swim team at Port Chester High School. Vargas is the winner of the MetroPCS #makechange competition. Each person in the competition had to come up with a community project that they would fund with the $10,000. Vargas received the most votes of all 17 finalists. The $10,000 will be used to help establish the first year of a swimming program at PCHS, which does not currently have a swim team. "I want upcoming students to have the opportunity that I didn't have,…
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