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

On Your Side

Pier 1 Imports Opens New Store In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The newest location of Pier 1 Imports opened up in the Port Chester Shopping Center on Boston Post Road Monday. The first 200 customers each day through April 14 will receive a free reusable shopping bag and a backscratcher in celebration of the new store opening. “We are pleased to bring this new Pier 1 Imports to Port Chester and hope that our new location will inspire customers to discover the eclectic and fun merchandise that is unique to Pier 1 Imports,” said Alex W. Smith, president and CEO of Pier 1 Imports, in a statement. “Pier 1 Imports offers merchandise…

by Casey Donahue

04/09/2013

Harrison, NY

Breaking News

Harrison Reaches Agreement On $3.6M Library Renovation HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Town of Harrison has reached an agreement with the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Fund, the Harrison Public Library and the Harrison Public Library Foundation for a $3.6 million renovation to the library. The town will contribute $1.1 million to the renovation, and the Halperin Foundation will contribute another $1.1 million. Funds raised by the Library Foundation and various grants bring the total amount raised to $2.4 million. The foundations will be working to raise the other $1.2 million needed by the end of the year, with construction expected to begin in June 2014.…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Rye, NY

Your Community

Some County Legislators Not Sold On Rye Playland Deal RYE, N.Y. -- Several Democratic members of the Westchester Board of Legislators say they are not ready to support the deal between County Executive Rob Astorino and Sustainable Playland Inc. to manage and revamp Rye Playland. The asset management agreement would see SPI take over all operation, management and maintenance of Playland for 10 years, with an option for an additional 10 years. The County Board of Acquisition and Contract is expected to sign the agreement by mid-April, but any renovation plans to the park will need to be approved by the Board of Legislators by Jan. 1. “I’ll sup…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Port Chester, NY

Your Community

Blind Brook Students Invited To NYC Earth Day Event RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Three Blind Brook High School freshmen have been invited to participate in an Earth Day celebration April 22 in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal. Chloe Greenwald, Adam Hershaft and Amanda Luke were invited to participate as part of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program, a national science competition in which students pick a piece of technology and envision how it will look in 20 years. The three received honorable mentions in the competition. During the event Greenwald, Hershaft and Luke will present their idea, "The Advanced Ion Exchange Solar-Powered Water …

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Rye, NY

Your Community

'Law & Order: SVU' Films Scenes In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The cast and crews filmed scenes for the NBC-TV show "Law & Order: SVU" in Rye on Monday. Filming took place in the central business district at Elm Place and Purchase Street. Crews also filmed several scenes at the Coveleigh Club on Stuyvesant Avenue. Production vehicles were staged at the car park between Elm Place and Locust Avenue, as well as at Playland. Filming was scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, according to an alert sent out on the town's Nixle alert system.

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Rye, NY

Your Community

Rye, It's Time To Register Your Kids For Kindergarten RYE, N.Y. -- It's time for parents to register their children for kindergarten in the Rye City School District. Parents whose children will turn 5 on or before Dec. 1 must review the registration/policy document and fill out the preadmittance application. Both documents can be found on the school district website. The district is asking parents to register their kids as soon as possible. Class sections outlined in the budget are determined by enrollment and projections. The budget is expected to be adopted April 16. Documents can be mailed to Janet Gray at Central Administration, 411 Th…

by Casey Donahue

04/08/2013

Rye, NY

On Your Side

Find A Job In And Around Rye RYE, N.Y. -- The following jobs were posted online by employers who are hiring in Rye, Port Chester and Harrison. Bartaco Port Chester is hiring bartenders, servers, hostesses and busboys. Apply in person between 3 and 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday at Bartaco, 1 Willett Ave. Steps in Home Care is looking for a home health aide. The Rye YMCA is looking to fill several camp positions. Atlas Air is seeking a travel coordinator. Wells Fargo in Rye Brook is hiring tellers. Rye Marriott is looking for guest service representatives. TD Bank in Port Chester is …

by Casey Donahue

04/06/2013

Port Chester, NY

Breaking News

Port Chester Man Charged With Rape PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A Port Chester man was accused of raping a young female relative over a five-year period, police said. Ever Maldonado, 29, was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree rape, a Class B felony. He was arraigned at the Port Chester Village Court Friday morning and remanded to Westchester County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is due back in court on April 11. The girl, 13, of Bridgeport, Conn. told her pastor that Maldonado began touching her in 2006 when she was 6 years old and living with Maldonado in Port Chester, according to Police Lt. James La…

by Casey Donahue

04/05/2013

Port Chester, NY

Your Community

What To Do In Port Chester This Weekend PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The events in Port Chester and Rye Brook this weekend include a student talent show and the opening of a new art exhibit. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, April 5 Rye Brook's Got Talent: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Kids will show off their special talents during this night of family entertainment hosted by the Blind Brook Destination Imagination Booster Club. Blind Brook Middle School/High School Auditorium, 840 King St. Saturday, April 6 Paws to Reading with Scooby Doo: 2:30 p.m. Kids in grades 2 and up can read stories to a real dog named Scooby Doo. Re…

by Casey Donahue

04/05/2013

Harrison, NY

Your Community

What To Do In Harrison This Weekend HARRISON, N.Y. -- The events in Harrison this weekend include an art workshop for kids and a play at the library. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, April 5 Open Play: 10 a.m. to noon. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and kids can come meet each other, read and play. Blocks and preschool Legos are available for kids to play with while parents chat. Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave. Saturday, April 6 Family First Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m. Kids can learn how artists represent transformation in their work, and then create a mobile that embodies growth in this free wor…

by Casey Donahue

04/05/2013

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