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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Furthur Plays Port Chester's Capitol Theatre This Weekend Furthur Plays Port Chester's Capitol Theatre This Weekend Furthur Plays Port Chester's Capitol Theatre This Weekend
Furthur Plays Port Chester's Capitol Theatre This Weekend PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Furthur will continue its run of nine shows at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester with two performances this weekend. Founded by the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, the band will perform musical improvisations and renditions of Grateful Dead favorites. In addition to Lesh and Weir, Furthur also includes keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, drummer Joe Russo, guitarist John Kadlecik, and vocalists Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson. This is the first time that Lesh and Weir have played at the Capitol Theatre since the Grateful Dead last performed there in 1971. Doors ope…

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Harrison, NY
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Rye Brook Moms Launch Teen Fitness Studio In Harrison Rye Brook Moms Launch Teen Fitness Studio In Harrison Rye Brook Moms Launch Teen Fitness Studio In Harrison
Rye Brook Moms Launch Teen Fitness Studio In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Rye Brook moms Kori Sassower and Robin Hoberman want kids to have fun while getting proper exercise. That's why they launched a new tween and teen fitness center called Momentum in Purchase. Although schools are looking to reduce childhood obesity, that often involves reducing meals rather than increasing exercise, Sassower said. With the way that schools schedule classes, sometimes kids get only two periods of gym per week. "They should have their hearts pumping, and they're not getting that," Sassower said. Kids who don't participate in athletics or after school activi…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Student Athletes Make College Choices Rye Student Athletes Make College Choices Rye Student Athletes Make College Choices
Rye Student Athletes Make College Choices RYE, N.Y. -- Several Rye High School athletes took the next step in their academic and athletic careers when they signed letters of intent at a ceremony Thursday. Football player Neil Parrello will be attending St. Lawrence University. Football player Andrew Aquilino will attend Gettysburg College. Football player James Dugan will attend Washington and Lee University. Sailing team member Mary Robertson will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Lacrosse player Scarlett Sulliman will attend Fairfield University. Swimmer Melissa Fulenwider will attend Princeton University. Swimmer Katie Konopka will…

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Port Chester, NY
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Rye Brook Police: Don't Forget To Lock Your Car Rye Brook Police: Don't Forget To Lock Your Car Rye Brook Police: Don't Forget To Lock Your Car
Rye Brook Police: Don't Forget To Lock Your Car RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook police are reminding residents to lock their cars after a number of recent larcenies from vehicles. "These crimes typically involve the removal of small but valuable items -- purses, wallets, iPods, iPads, laptop computers, other small electronics such as GPS units -- from vehicles parked at night in residential driveways or in the street," Rye Brook police said in a statement. Many times, the cars have been left unlocked. You should never leave valuables in your car, as it only takes a thief a minute to grab them, police say. "We recommend that you always l…

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Port Chester, NY
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Capitol Theatre To Auction Box Seats To Benefit Teachers Capitol Theatre To Auction Box Seats To Benefit Teachers Capitol Theatre To Auction Box Seats To Benefit Teachers
Capitol Theatre To Auction Box Seats To Benefit Teachers PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is auctioning off its Presidential Box seats to help send local teachers for curriculum training at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Proceeds from the auctions will support the Capitol Community program that the Theatre runs with the non-profit HeadCount. The program will award scholarships to teachers from Westchester and Fairfield counties to attend the Rock Hall's Summer Teacher Institute in July. The scholarships will cover tuition, as well as some costs for travel and lodging. Additional funds will be given to charit…

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Rye, NY
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Jason Mehler Announces Candidacy For Rye City Council Jason Mehler Announces Candidacy For Rye City Council Jason Mehler Announces Candidacy For Rye City Council
Jason Mehler Announces Candidacy For Rye City Council RYE, N.Y. -- Rye resident Jason Mehler plans to run for the City Council in the election this November, he has announced. "I want to be part of the process to 'Make Rye Better,'" Mehler said in a statement. "My extensive financial background and understanding of budgeting, employment issues, financial statement and cash flow analysis will be a great addition in helping the council with its essential task of fiscal accountability."  Mehler has lived in Rye since 2000. He is a full-time Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, where he has worked since 2003. Before that, he worked…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Marathon Runner Reflects On Boston Bombings Rye Marathon Runner Reflects On Boston Bombings Rye Marathon Runner Reflects On Boston Bombings
Rye Marathon Runner Reflects On Boston Bombings RYE, N.Y. – Rye runner Tim O’Toole was about half a mile away from the Boston Marathon finish line when the two bombs went off Monday afternoon. He and his group of seven runners experienced “two hours of sheer fright” as they scrambled to find each other, get out of harm’s way and let their families know they were all right. “After the first explosion, we didn’t really know what it was. The ground shook and we felt it. Then we saw the smoke and it started to dawn on us. Then the second one went off.” O’Toole was part of a group that included Trish Muccia, Adam Gibbs and Chris Daly, all…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Mayor Douglas French Will Not Seek Re-Election Rye Mayor Douglas French Will Not Seek Re-Election Rye Mayor Douglas French Will Not Seek Re-Election
Rye Mayor Douglas French Will Not Seek Re-Election RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Mayor Douglas French will not seek re-election this fall, he announced Tuesday in a statement. "Given the demands of my career, I cannot commit to another four years as mayor, but volunteer public service is what we do in Rye so I will continue to be active -- just not in the top job," French said.   French works as global vice president of Thomson Reuters. He was first elected in 2009, when he defeated incumbent Mayor Steve Otis. "The 12 to 13 hours a day in and out of NYC plus business travel makes it impossible to sustain for another four years. If it were two-year t…

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Harrison, NY
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American Airlines Grounds Flights After Outages American Airlines Grounds Flights After Outages American Airlines Grounds Flights After Outages
American Airlines Grounds Flights After Outages Update: 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. Flight 5090 to Chicago, which was scheduled to depart Westchester County Airport at 6:29 p.m., has been canceled. Original story: PURCHASE, N.Y. -- American Airlines is holding all flights on the ground Tuesday afternoon due to intermittent network outages, the airline announced. Two American flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport are scheduled to land at the Westchester County Airport. Flight 5057 departed Chicago at 12:45 p.m. and landed at 3:45 p.m. The flight is scheduled to depart Westchester and go back to Chicago at 4:35 p.m. As of 3:45 p.m., it was listed a…

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Greenwich, CT
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Westchester Airport Increases Security After Boston Explosions Westchester Airport Increases Security After Boston Explosions Westchester Airport Increases Security After Boston Explosions
Westchester Airport Increases Security After Boston Explosions PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Patrols have been increased at Westchester County Airport in the wake of the two explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety has also increased patrols on the county parkways, according to Lt. Thomas Murphy. There have been no incidents to report, but Murphy said that the department is making sure to do due diligence. Murphy said he doesn't know how long patrols will be increased, but said that the department will remain on high alert until further notice.

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