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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What To Do In Rye This Weekend What To Do In Rye This Weekend What To Do In Rye This Weekend
What To Do In Rye This Weekend RYE, N.Y. -- This weekend Rye hosts its "G Day" series of sports events, and elected officials will sit down for coffee with residents. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, April 5 Varsity Tennis: 4:15 p.m. Rye kicks off its "G Day" weekend of sports events. The Rye High School boys varsity tennis team takes on Harrison. Rye Recreation Center, 281 Midland Ave. Saturday, April 6 A Cup of Joe with Judy, Steve and George: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Residents can discuss state and county issues with County Legislator Judy Myers, State Assemblyman Steve Otis and State Senator George …

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Harrison, NY
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Westchester Teachers Unveil Newtown Quilt In Harrison Westchester Teachers Unveil Newtown Quilt In Harrison Westchester Teachers Unveil Newtown Quilt In Harrison
Westchester Teachers Unveil Newtown Quilt In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Teachers and elected officials from around Westchester and Putnam counties unveiled a solidarity quilt in remembrance of those who died at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown at a news conference Thursday in Harrison. The colorful quilt features the logos of more than 30 local teacher unions. The quilt will be delivered to Newtown to show support for the community. It also symbolizes a rejection of proposals by the National Rifle Association that teachers should be armed in schools. "There's no reasons that our children should not feel that their schools are a safe haven," …

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Rye, NY
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Westchester Reaches Deal On Rye Playland Renovation Westchester Reaches Deal On Rye Playland Renovation Westchester Reaches Deal On Rye Playland Renovation
Westchester Reaches Deal On Rye Playland Renovation RYE, N.Y. -- Westchester County has reached a deal with Sustainable Playland Inc. for the nonprofit to manage and revamp Rye Playland, County Executive Rob Astorino announced Thursday. The asset management agreement would shift responsibility for the operation, management and maintenance of the park to SPI for the next 10 years, with an option for an additional 10 years. If the deal is approved by the Board of Legislators, SPI will pay the county a base fee of $4 million and make annual payments of $1.2 million, which will go toward paying off the county's existing $35 million debt for the …

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Port Chester, NY
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Report Cards Grade Port Chester, Blind Brook Schools Report Cards Grade Port Chester, Blind Brook Schools Report Cards Grade Port Chester, Blind Brook Schools
Report Cards Grade Port Chester, Blind Brook Schools PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Most Port Chester and Blind Brook schools scored above state averages in a series of report cards released by the New York Campaign for Achievement Now. The report cards graded all 4,700 New York schools based on student performance, subgroup performance, achievement gaps and graduation rates. Grades were calculated using data from the 2010-11 New York State Assessments. Port Chester Middle School earned a "D+" grade for student performance. The 49.5 percent of students who scored proficient or better on reading and math exams was below the state average of 53.5 perc…

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Rye, NY
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Rye Schools Score High Marks On Campaign Report Cards Rye Schools Score High Marks On Campaign Report Cards Rye Schools Score High Marks On Campaign Report Cards
Rye Schools Score High Marks On Campaign Report Cards RYE, N.Y. -- Osborn School in Rye was one of the top five schools for English-language learners, according to a series of report cards released by the New York Campaign for Achievement Now. The NYCAN graded all 4,700 schools in the state based on student performance, subgroup performance, achievement gaps and graduation rates. The grades were calculated using data from the 2010-11 New York State Assessments. Rye schools scored above average in every category. Rye High School received an "A" grade in student performance, with 96 percent of students scoring proficient or better in reading a…

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Port Chester, NY
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Blind Brook Challenge Teams Advance To State Finals Blind Brook Challenge Teams Advance To State Finals Blind Brook Challenge Teams Advance To State Finals
Blind Brook Challenge Teams Advance To State Finals RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Blind Brook students showed off their brains and creativity at the New York Destination Imagination Eastern Regional Tournament in March. Five out of the nine Blind Brook teams that competed now advance to the state finals. Destination Imagination is an educational program that has student teams from elementary and secondary schools solve open-ended challenges. Teams compete in one of five challenges: In the Zone (technical challenge), Wind Visible (science challenge), In Disguise (fine arts challenge), Change in Realitee (improvisational challenge) and Twist-O-Rama (stru…

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Harrison, NY
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Campaign For Achievement Issues Grades For Harrison Schools Campaign For Achievement Issues Grades For Harrison Schools Campaign For Achievement Issues Grades For Harrison Schools
Campaign For Achievement Issues Grades For Harrison Schools HARRISON, N.Y. -- Most Harrison schools scored above state averages in student performance, graduation rates and achievement gaps on report cards released by the New York Campaign for Achievement Now. The NYCAN graded all 4,700 public schools in the state using data from the 2010-11 New York State Assessments. Schools were awarded grades from A to F based on student performance, subgroup performance, achievement gaps and graduation rates. Harrison High School received a "B-" grade for student performance, with 73.5 percent of students performing proficient or better on reading and math ex…

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Harrison, NY
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Harrison Schools Will Get More State Funding Next Year Harrison Schools Will Get More State Funding Next Year Harrison Schools Will Get More State Funding Next Year
Harrison Schools Will Get More State Funding Next Year HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Central School District will receive $107,401 more in state aid next year, according to the 2013-14 budget that legislators passed and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed last Thursday. The budget allocates $3,169,183 in aid to Harrison schools. This is a 3.5 percent increase over this year, when Harrison received $3,061,782. This includes $46,000 in state aid that had been lost earlier this year as a penalty after the district turned in its teacher evaluation plan 19 minutes late. These amounts do not include other state educational aid that will be distributed to sch…

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Rye, NY
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State Aid For Rye Schools To Increase 3.9 Percent State Aid For Rye Schools To Increase 3.9 Percent State Aid For Rye Schools To Increase 3.9 Percent
State Aid For Rye Schools To Increase 3.9 Percent RYE, N.Y. -- Rye schools will receive $107,841 more in state aid in the 2013-14 budget, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed last Thursday. The budget allocates $2,908,296 in state funding for Rye schools. This is a 3.9 percent increase over last year, when Rye received $2,800,455. These amounts do not include other educational aid that the state will distribute to school districts next year. The state has yet to allocate $203 million in fiscal stabilization funding, $75 million in State of the State initiatives including full-day pre-kindergarten and extended learning grants, and $50 million i…

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester Schools Receive Increase In State Aid Port Chester Schools Receive Increase In State Aid Port Chester Schools Receive Increase In State Aid
Port Chester Schools Receive Increase In State Aid PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester schools will receive $372,091 more in state aid in the 2013-14 budget, which legislators passed and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed last Thursday. The budget allocates $16,894,384 for Port Chester schools. This is a 2.3 percent increase from last year, when Port Chester received $16,522,293. This amount does not include other educational aid that will be distributed in the 2013-14 year, including $203 million in fiscal stabilization funding, $75 million in State of the State initiatives such as full-day prekindergarten and extended learning grants, and $50 mill…

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