Stamford Roundup: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Video: Stamford Pet of the Week: Sugar Bear

Sugar Bear is a six-year-old female dog in need of a loving home. Laurie Hollywood, Director of Stamford Animal Care & Control, says Sugar Bear may be mixed with Chocolate Labrador and American Staffordshire Terrier.

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Bridgewater move to Stamford in doubt

Architectural rendering showing the proposed 850,000-square-foot office building to house hedge fund Bridgewater Associates on the 14-acre site of a former boatyard in Stamford's South End.

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... Personal Portfolio Management in Good Times and Bad," is principal of Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. of Stamford. Please email her with questions at readers@juliejason.com or write to her c/o The Advocate, 9A Riverbend Drive South, Box ...

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SEP retirement plan could be option for sole proprietors

Hartford Stage Awarded Connecticut at Work Grant to Support Somewhere Community Discussion, 4/17

... The Way We Worked exhibition with stops in seven communities: New Haven, Torrington, Hartford, Waterbury, Coventry, Stamford and Groton. Surrounding communities are adding local focus with community history exhibits, book and film discussions, ...

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Ralph Bahna, innovator who led Priceline, dies at 71

... Manhattan, according to his daughter, Laura Lovejoy . The cause was cardiac failure, she said Friday. He lived in Stamford. Bahna's focus on the business traveler began with his first job, at TWA, where where he helped design its first ...

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Feds, Stamford Schools Reach Settlement Over Civil Rights Violation

Judicial proceedings against Stamford Public Schools are being averted under a settlement agreement the Connecticut school district reached Friday with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.

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Details on Jim Ross' Visit to WWE Headquarters Yesterday

Details on Jim Ross' Visit to WWE Headquarters Yesterday Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 02.28.2014 Why was he there? - Jim Ross, as previously reported, was in Stamford, Connecticut at WWE Headquarters.

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... -- Barrella has relished her roles, which have included overseeing jobs like in-house building projects at UBS in Stamford. But it took time to get there. "When I started at Turner, I think I may have been a little intimidated, being the only girl ...

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Elderly Teacher Caught "Manipulating His Penis" in School Hallway

... She reported the incident, and school officials detained the elderly substitute. He was later arrested by Stamford, Connecticut, police and charged with public indecency, second-degree breach of peace, and risk of injury to a minor, according to the ...

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Ralph Bahna, Innovator Who Led Cunard, Priceline, Dies at 71

... in Manhattan , according to his daughter, Laura Lovejoy. The cause was cardiac failure, she said today. He lived in Stamford, Connecticut . Bahna's focus on the business traveler began with his first job, at TWA, where where he helped design its ...

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Taste of Stamford draws more than 800 visitorsvisit|article-5278050|mobile_home_category_body-1685|2

Riko's Pizza was one of 37 local restaurants that participated in the Taste of Stamford on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014.

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Woman Flags Down Cops as Phone Scammer Threatens

The Stamford woman was frantic as she drove into the Darien Police headquarters parking lot last Saturday and flagged over some officers .

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Taste of Stamford draws more than 800 visitors

Riko's Pizza was one of 37 local restaurants that participated in the Taste of Stamford on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014.

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Google Maps Gallery makes neighborhood info easier to find and understand

Screenshot of PolicyMap map published on Google Maps Gallery that shows percentage of renting households in Stamford, C.T. down to the Census tract level.

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Explorient launches new and exciting tours to Malaysia

Feb. 28, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford, Conn.: Explorient Travel Services, Inc., a leading tour operator that develops and delivers high-end tours and vacation packages throughout the Asia and the Pacific Rim, will be launching a new and exciting array of tour products to Malaysia.

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U.S. Sen. Murphy to FBI: Help with CT's Awful Phone Scam

A frantic Stamford woman recently pulled into the Darien Police station parking lot and waved down some cops to help her with it.

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GE to contribute $1.33 billion to pension plans in 2014

General Electric Co., Stamford, Conn., plans to contribute a total of $1.33 billion to its pension plans in 2014, according to its 10-k filed Feb. 27. Register today and you also get a free two week trial to P&I Daily, our online subscription with full access to all current and archived stories plus the latest industry searches, hires, and RFPs.

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UPDATE 7-U.S. oil rises on talk of reduced supply from Bakken

... market is "settling into a trading band between $99 and $104," said Gene McGillian, analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "U.S. crude's rally is stalled and looking for the next driver," McGillian said. "With refinery maintenance and ...

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Upcoming activities in Westchester this weekend

... active! 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 EXHIBITIONS: A BILLION BRICKS: LEGOA® T-Rex, Turtles & Trains! at Stamford Museum & Nature Center . Bill Probert & I LUG (LEGOA® Users Group) NY return for a fifth season with a LEGOA® landscape of ...

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Substitute Teacher Accused of Lewd Act Is Dropped from Schools' Hiring Lists

A substitute teacher in the Greenwich and Stamford public school districts will no longer teach in either district following his arrest on charges he committed a lewd act this week in Stamford's Westhill High School.

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Virginia Sparano, 68, Of Stamford

She was born on March 15, 1945 to Ida and Joseph Acuti. She known as "Feisty G" or "Ginger" to her family and friends, and to many in Stamford was known as "G-ma."

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CBRE Group, Inc. Takes Gold at The Business Council of Fairfield's...

... Caruso, accepted the award at the Healthy Workplaces Best Practices Ceremony, which was held today at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, CT. The Healthy Workplace Employer Recognition Program has become the premier award in Connecticut ...

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Oil gains on upbeat consumer sentiment data

... to continued turmoil in Ukraine, said Addison Armstrong, senior director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Conn. Bloomberg News said its survey found expectations that OPEC production declined to its lowest level in more than two ...

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Snow blankets region

... on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg Cummings Park offers solid sledding after the storm in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, January 12, 2011., January 12, 2011. Photo: Keelin Daly Robert Clark, 11, of Greenwich, catches some air as ...

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WTI Crude Falls for Second Day on U.S. Economy; Brent Declines

... low. "The GDP report is weighing on the market," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "WTI is going to trade between $100 and $104 until we see proof of strong economic growth. Prices had gained ...

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WWEA Returns to Japan

... 150 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Munich, Mexico City and Tokyo. ...

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Futures Movers: Oil maintains losses on weaker U.S. growth

Ralph M. Bahna, 71; Corporate Executive, Priceline Chairman

Ralph M. Bahna, a Stamford resident and corporate executive, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, with his family by his side.

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Darien's State Senators Push For Laws To Combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest

... it appears. Greater awareness can save lives, and that is what we are aiming to do here," state Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford and Darien) said at a press conference on Thursday Feb. 28. Leone joined state Sen. Bob Duff (D-Norwalk and Darien) and ...

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Brainpower

... percent with graduate degrees. Rounding out the top 10 in the brainpower rankings are Madison, Wis.; Bridgeport-Stamford, Conn.; Boston; San Jose; Durham, N.C.; San Francisco-Oakland; Raleigh; Minneapolis-St. Paul and Colorado Springs. The Business ...

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Connecticut substitute teacher, 72, arrested for fondling himself in front of students

A 72-year-old substitute teacher was arrested for touching himself in front of students at a high school in Stamford, Connecticut, Wednesday afternoon, according to CBS5 .

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Fairfield High School Students Receive Stamford Art Awards

The Stamford Art Association recently honored Fairfield Ludlowe and Fairfield Warde High School students for their artwork, which will be on display at its gallery.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

University of Michigan mat champ, business leader Ralph Bahna dead at 71

Ralph Bahna, a 1964 Big Ten conference wrestling champion at the University of Michigan whose name graces the school's Bahna Wrestling Center , passed away Monday in Stamford, Conn., the Wolverine wrestling program announced Thursday.

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Baseball legend's daughter recalls Stamford roots

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson speaking at the University of Connecticut Stamford, CT branch as part of their 10th Annual Black History Month Celebration, on Thursday, February,27th, 2014.

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Reader Submitted: CBP Acquires Beacon Financial Group; Majority...

... pulation health management, wellness programs and ACA compliance for their clients. The company is headquartered in Stamford , with additional locations in Fairfield, New Jersey, New York and now Plantsville.

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Crude Falls; Brent Premium to WTI Drops to Least Since October

... in Europe as tensions rise in Crimea," said Addison Armstrong, director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "We're going to see more fun and games with the spread." WTI is set for a monthly advance as winter storms ...

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Greenwich Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair For Heart Month

... Greenwich Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Canaan Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. STAMFORD, Conn. The 72-year-old man accused of masturbating in the hallway at Westhill High School has been fired by the public school ...

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Cell Phone Dispute Ends with Couple Facing Disorderly Conduct Charge

... oman and the 45-year-old man were issued the misdemeanor summons and scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Greenwich Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair For Heart Month

... that provides screenings, demonstrations and information on how to promote heart health and avoid heart disease. STAMFORD, Conn. The 72-year-old man accused of masturbating in the hallway at Westhill High School has been fired by the public school ...

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Arrested Substitute Teacher Passed Background Check, Stamford Schools Say

Stamford police arrested 72-year-old Michael Luecke early Wednesday after a paraprofessional witnessed him masturbating on the floor near lockers and students at Westhill High School, police said.

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Substitute teacher found masturbating in hallway

... children. It only took two minutes to get from the front door of Luecke's apartment building to the front door of Stamford High School. "It just really makes me sick to my stomach to think that that's happening here at our schools," said Beatriz ...

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Stamford Man Gets 15 Months In Prison For Role In Gambling Ring

A 53-year-old Stamford man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for his role in an organized crime-controlled illegal gambling businesses, including running a card-game club on East Main Street, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Connecticut said.

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Stamford's Yerwood Center Faces Financial, Leadership Crisis

The future of the Yerwood Center in Stamford is uncertain after the executive director was fired and its staff went more than three months without paychecks, the Stamford Advocate reported .

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Greenwich Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair For Heart Month

... that provides screenings, demonstrations and information on how to promote heart health and avoid heart disease. STAMFORD, Conn. -- Curtain Call has announced the local celebrities who will perform in its "Dancing With The Stars" benefit event on ...

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Chelsea Piers part of Hockey Day in America

NBC Sports Group and the NHL are celebrating the fourth annual Hockey Day in America on Sunday at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford.

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NBC Sports Group and the NHL are celebrating the fourth annual Hockey Day in America on Sunday at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford.

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Frost Bank garners 21 awards for superior service

... who are sharing with Greenwich Associates how much they appreciate our value proposition and service culture." Stamford, Conn.-based Greenwich Associates, a research and consulting firm, based the awards on interviews with approximately 31,000 ...

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U.S. core capital goods order up, but worries linger

... sense is that there has been no change in the underlying pace of layoffs," said Guy Berger, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. The unusually cold winter has clouded the labor market picture, with job growth braking sharply in December and ...

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Former U-M Wrestler, Noted Businessman Bahna Passes Away

... support of the facility. A private service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday (March 4) at St. Cecilia's Church in Stamford, Conn. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Monday (March 3) at the Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan, Conn. For ...

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Darien Man Charged with DUI in Greenwich After Crash

... released from police custody after posting a $250 bond. He's scheduled to appear March 7 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Editor's note: This article originally was published by Greenwich Patch in a somewhat different form.

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Ex-Employee Is Accused of Threatening Former Bosses

... to attack the two managers on duty. Police arrested Jovan L. Goodwin, 34, who gave an address of 111 William St., Stamford, was charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of second-degree threatening. He was released on a written promise to ...

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Laureen G. Gianfrancesco, 59, Former Longtime Stamford Resident

Gianfrancesco was born in Stamford, to Bernard and Helen Zarembski where she was a long time resident.

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Verna Budd, 92, Former Stamford Resident

... two years for American Airlines as a flight attendant. After her marriage she lived with her husband and family in Stamford before finally settling down in Ridgefield. She retired to Harrisonburg, Va., and then returned to Ridgefield following the ...

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U.S. crude rises on small stock build, large draw at hub

... enough demand to continue to pull that oil out of Cushing," said Gene McGillian, analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "If the spread drops down below $5, we'll see some of the strength let up." Unrest in North African exporter Libya ...

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

... quarterly cash dividend o... )--CRT Capital Group LLC ("CRT"), an independent institutional broker-dealer based in Stamford, Connecticut, today announced that Lee Giordano, CFA, has joined its hi... )--Compliance Science, Inc. ("CSI"), a leading ...

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CRT Capital Hires Lee Giordano, CFA, as Lead Consumer/Retail Analyst

"), an independent institutional broker-dealer based in Stamford, Connecticut, today announced that Lee Giordano, CFA, has joined its highly regarded Research Group as a Managing Director and Lead Consumer/Retail Analyst.

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CRT Capital Hires Lee Giordano, CFA, as Lead Consumer/Retail Analyst

Six Considerations in Choosing a Colocation Provider

... ork design and implementation. Currently, Bill works as a cloud and virtualization architect at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm.

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D.C.: Where the brainpower is

Local Corporation to Exhibit at ad:tech San Francisco

... dmg events, which was founded in 1989 and now organizes over 80 events in 25 countries each year. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., it is currently active in North America, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia, employing more ...

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Stamford Teen Chefs Prep For Maple Syrup Cooking Battle

Westport and Stamford teens are set to compete in the First County Bank's Teen Chefs Challenge on Saturday, March 1. The four chefs will compete at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for its Maple Sugar Festival Weekend.

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Greenwich Dance Studio Pros Named For Stamford Event

Curtain Call has announced the local celebrities who will perform in its "Dancing With The Stars" benefit event on May 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford.

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Sleep like a baby

... put anything in the crib of a baby under a year old, says Deborah Pedrick, founder of the Family Sleep Institute in Stamford, Conn. (www.familysleep.com) She notes that the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that any loose articles, such as ...

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Illegal U-Turn, Car Crash Mean Drunk DWI Charges for Drivers

... released from police custody after posting a $250 bond. He's scheduled to appear March 7 in state Superior Court in Stamford. A Greenwich woman was arrested on driving while intoxicated and unsafe movement charges following a car crash on West ...

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Stamford Innovation Center, Westfair Partner For New Event

The Stamford Innovation Center announces a partnership with Westfair Publications to create an annual event series, "Smart in the Suburbs", that will celebrate outstanding business and technical skills of the companies and individuals of Fairfield County.

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Stamford blows past Darien

Stamford High School 's senior night was one to remember for the Black Knights as they defeated Darien 61-49 behind a dominant first half performance.

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... 06807, 06830, 06831, 06870 and 06878. It turns out that for the convenience of the post office, part of the city of Stamford which borders on the northeast corner of Greenwich and located on the west side of the Samuel J. Bargh Reservoir has its ...

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Greenwich 06831? Not exactly. . .

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Stamford High School's senior night was one to remember for the Black Knights as they defeated Darien 61-49 behind a dominant first half performance.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Boulder's New Planet Beer, United States Beverage enter into joint venture

a Stamford, Conn.-based firm that distributes beverages such as Murphy's Stout, Black Dog Ale and Estrella Damm Lager - is now the exclusive sales and marketing representative for New Planet Beer, the companies announced Wednesday. Under the terms of ...

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The Stamford/Westhill/Staples girls co-op ice hockey team finished its season in style as Cassie Miolene's goal with 20.9 seconds left in overtime propelled Stamford to a 3-2 win over Greenwich on Wednesday night at the Dorothy Hamill rink.

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The financial-services sector in the Stamford-Bridgeport labor market lost 1,000 jobs between December 2012 and December 2013, but participants in a panel discussion on the topic said signs of life are beginning to emerge for job applicants with the right training to fill new positions.

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Despite job loss, financial services expect new growth

Stamford Man in Gambling Scheme Sentenced to 15 Months

A Stamford man will spend the next 15 months in jail for his role in an organized crime gambling scheme.

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Teacher charged in masturbation incident

... He was brought to the main office and detained by school resource officers. Luecke, of 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, was later charged with public indecency, second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor. He was being held on a ...

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UPDATE 8-U.S. crude rises on small stock build, large draw at hub

Fujifilm Joins the March Against Colorectal Cancer as Sponsor of 'One Million Strong' in Nyc

... advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and ...

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CISOs say SIEM not a good choice for big data security analytics

... of data. Speaking with a panel of CISOs at the 2014 RSA Conference, moderator Neil MacDonald, vice president at Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner Inc., said the term big data may be overhyped in the security community, but it is playing an ever more ...

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Gov. Malloy Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol For Stamford

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the activation of the state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol for Fairfield County and all of Connecticut in anticipation of temperatures in the teens and single digits on Wednesday, Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28. The Protocol is effective beginning Wednesday, and will remain in effect until Saturday morning, ... (more)

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Meet Newtec DialogA , The Platform That Embraces Change

... rough commercial offices in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium), Dubai (UAE), Singapore, Beijing (China), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Stamford, CT (USA) as well as an extensive network of over 80 certified partners, Newtec can meet customer's needs worldwide.

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Substitute teacher Michael Luecke, 72, accused of masturbating in Westhill High School in Stamford

The incident was captured by surveillance cameras. Police are not releasing the video, but say it clearly shows what he was doing. Some students say the teacher was familiar to them and had been in the building before. Luecke was covering a music class Wednesday.

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Family Court Problems Dominate Debate Over Judge

... with the process,'' O'Dea added. "Let's fix the process. Don't penalize this judge." Gerald Fox, a Democrat from Stamford who is co-chairman of the judiciary committee, said Olear cannot singlehandedly reform the system. "I understand the harm these ...

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15-Month Sentence for City Man Involved in Gambling Scheme

A Stamford man will spend the next 15 months in jail for his role in an organized crime gambling scheme.

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Conn. teacher arrested for masturbating with students around

... initially thought Luecke was injured when she found him on the ground about 7:33 a.m. at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn. But when she approached she saw that that the fly on his pants was open and he was touching his penis that was in an ...

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Tastes of the Coast - Charity Food, Wine, and Beer Tasting Event

... here: http://bit.ly/1lNcvqN or by sending a check made out to Easter Seals CFC to 733 Summer Street, Suite 104, Stamford, CT 06901 You can find more info about the event on our Facebook event page: ...

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Stamford Police: Substitute Teacher Charged With Masturbating At Westhill

A 72-year-old male substitute teacher was arrested at Westhill High School after he was found masturbating in the school's hallway Wednesday morning, Stamford police said.

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2013 Holland Prize Winner Announced

... a practicing architect in New York, won the prize for his HAER measured drawing of the Turn-of-River Bridge in Stamford, Connecticut. Built in 1893 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. in Berlin, Connecticut, the bridge is a rare lenticular type. Fleisig ...

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VIDEO: Final Salute For Greenwich Police Sgt. Roger Petrone Jr.

... Peter Tesei and Selectman Dave Theis, and representatives from Greenwich Emergency Medical Service , New Canaan and Stamford Police departments and the Turn of River Fire Department of Stamford, stood at attention. The 44-year-old Sgt. Petrone ...

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Stamford Substitute Teacher Charged With Public Indecency

STAMFORD - A 72-year-old substitute teacher at Westhill High School was arrested Wednesday for allegedly masturbating in a school hallway, according to police.

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Confessions of a Pollard advocate who lost his way

... they began to advocate for leniency in his regard. As my career brought me to Springfield, Massachusetts, and Stamford, Connecticut, I invited Morris to address my congregations in an effort to rally support for his son. I spent over seven hours ...

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Stamford Substitute Teacher Arrested After 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

A substitute teacher was arrested at Westhill High School by Stamford police after performing an inappropriate sexual act in the school building.

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Art Van Sciver, 56, Former Owner of Bait Shop in Rowayton

... Van Sciver, a lifelong resident of Darien, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 . Born Jan. 25, 1958 in Stamford, he was the son of Marilyn (Mariotti) Van Sciver and the late Arthur Eugene Van Sciver. He was 56. Art graduated from Darien ...

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Stamford Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, Led Congregation 4 Decades

Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, who led Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, for more than 40 years, died Feb. 23, 2014.

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XL America acquires crop insurer Global Ag

... will build its teams of adjusters and underwriters and improve delivery of agricultural risk management services, Stamford, Conn.-based XL Reinsurance America said Wednesday in a statement. The companies have partnered since 2011 to provide crop ...

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Stamford Police Charge Cashier At Sak's With Embezzlement

... d. Johnson went to a Sak's location in New York and made purchases totaling just under $2,500, then returned to the Stamford store to return the items and credit his own account, the Stamford Advocate reported.

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Stamford Mourns Death Of Longtime Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz

The Stamford community is mourning the death of Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, who led Congregation Agudath Sholom for nearly 45 years, according to the Stamford Advocate.

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A sweet time in Stamford

Will Kies, director of education at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, stands in the fog of an evaporator as the center hosts a previous Maple Sugar Festival Weekend in Stamford, Conn.

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Affinion Selects Acxiom to Host Data and Analytics

... of the largest and most respected companies in financial services, retail, travel, and Internet commerce. Based in Stamford, Conn., the Company has approximately 3,925 employees and has marketing capabilities in 19 countries globally. Affinion holds ...

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Affinion Selects Acxiom to Host Data and Analytics

Agreement extended for NBC to broadcast Kentucky Derby

... of payment, name of funeral home/crematory to contact for verification of death. To place it online click here . Stamford, CT (SportsNetwork.com) - A 10-year agreement has been reached between Churchill Downs and NBC Sports Group to have the network ...

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Noon Weather Update, February 26

... "Run for the Roses" Through 2025 NBCSN to Televise Kentucky Oaks and Additional Programming throughout Partnership STAMFORD, Conn.... NBC to Present the "Run for the Roses" Through 2025 NBCSN to Televise Kentucky Oaks and Additional Programming ...

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Curtain Call's Dancing with the Stars announced

Winner of the 2013 Judges' Choice Award - male, Dr. Nolan Zeide of Stamford and his professional partner, Meredith Landphair of Dance With Me, Stamford Who's in the running for this year's local Dancing With The Stars event? Who's ready to serve up just desserts to fellow competitors? And who is ready to be crowned a winner again? These three and ... (more)

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Private equity firm Longroad acquires stake in King Koil licensee Blue Bell

... foresight with respect to the mattress industry," said Roberts. Longroad Asset Management LLC, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., is a private equity firm founded in 2001 with more than $500 million in committed capital. It makes controlling ...

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Were you SEEN at Polar Bear Plunge?

The third annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Family Centers took place on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Cummings Point in Stamford.

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VDRS supplies Sims with Bollegraaf system for New York City MRF

The Bollegraaf processing system for the Sunset Park MRF in Brooklyn, N.Y., was supplied by , Stamford, Conn., and sort all of the curbside residential rigid plastics, metal, aluminum and glass collected from all five city boroughs.

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Gartner Says IT Spending for Indian Banking and Securities Firms To Grow 12.7 Percent In 2014

... the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 5,800 associates, including 1,450 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 countries. For ...

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SCORE Hosts Small Business Workshop In Stamford Thursday

"Sources of Funding for Small Business" is set to run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stamford Innovation Center at 175 Atlantic St. in Stamford.

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Happy Birthday To Stamford's Lubomyr Husar

Lubomyr Husar, who studied in Stamford, turns 81 on Wednesday. The archbishop emeritus was born February 26, 1933, in Lww, Poland.

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Man Faces Violation of Protective Order Charge

... was the protected party named in the protective order. Police charged Brent B. Bastien, 27, of 7 Piave St., Stamford, also was charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Bastien was released after posting $500 bond and was scheduled to ...

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Ann Marble, 83; Owned Art Gallery in Old Greenwich

Ann Marble, longtime resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 24 with her loved ones at her side.

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Westport Gymnast Natalie Parker Takes First At State Championships

... a fifth-grader at Greens Farms Academy. She is a level 4 USA Gymnastics gymnast who trains at Arena Gymnastics in Stamford. She placed first on vault with a score of 9.275, first on floor with a score of 9.3 and first on beam with a score of 9.55. ...

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Norwalk Football Player Shines At NFL Draft Combine

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk's Kevin Pierre-Louis, who played his high school football in Stamford, was among the most impressive players working out Monday at the National Football League combine in Indianapolis.

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Stamford Symphony Performs 'Scheherazade' At Palace Theatre

The Stamford Symphony will perform the symphonic poem of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade' based on 'The Tales of the Arabian Nights' on March 1 and 2. STAMFORD, Conn.

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Opinion: Metro-North must restore confidence in a troubled railroad

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Without a doubt, 2013 was the worst year in Metro-North's New Haven Line management -- marked by derailments, power outages and, sadly, the accidental death of a track worker in West Haven.

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Greenwich Actors Ready For 'Barnum' At St. Catherine's

... Chairy Barnum to lead the cast of all ages, including Joe Guttadauro (Norwalk) as the Ringmaster, Karen Morello (Stamford) as Joyce Heth, Christina Kompar (Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) as Jenny Lind, Greg Suss (Old Greenwich) as Julius Goldschmidt, ...

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U.S. consumer confidence falls more than forecast in February

... stronger labor market and more jobs being created," Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Conn., said before the report. "On both counts we've had some progress, but certainly not enough to make people enthusiastic ...

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Sweet! Northford Teen To Compete in Maple Sugar Festival Cookoff

It'll be a sweet competition this weekend for four talented teen chefs who will compete in First County Bank's Teen Chefs Challenge event at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center during this year's Maple Sugar Festival.

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1-2011 News: Primrose Alloys Changes The Channel

Metals trading firm Primrose Alloys Inc. has purchased the assets of aluminum master distributor The Channel Corp., Stamford, Conn., changing the company's name to Channel Alloys.

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Suspicious Device Left at Dog Store

The Stamford, Conn. police bomb squad responded to a puppy store Thursday morning, after a suspicious man wearing red lipstick that extended to his cheeks, like The Joker from Batman, placed a cell phone with a "suspicious external device attached" on the store counter, then drove away, according to Norwalk Police.

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Stamford High fought back and overcame an early 10-point deficit to grab the lead over Danbury in Tuesday's league semifinal.

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Danbury to FCIAC finals

Stamford's Anisa Fortt, left, fouls Danbury's Allie Smith while attempting to steal the ball, during FCIAC Girls' Basketball Semi-final action in Fairfield, Conn.

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... "It's a different world for women -- all kinds of fields are open to them now." Tatiana Barton, a dentist based in Stamford, said mentoring in the key to helping women succeed in the workforce. She said women have made tremendous gains in the dental ...

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

U.S. consumer confidence falls more than forecast in February

... stronger labor market and more jobs being created,' Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Conn., said before the report. 'On both counts we've had some progress, but certainly not enough to make people enthusiastic ...

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SAC Returns Most Investor Capital in Shift to Family Office

... to 850 people from 1,000, as the firm focuses on managing the private wealth of founder Steven Cohen. SAC, based in Stamford, Connecticut, will create a new position of chief surveillance officer, reporting to President Thomas Conheeney, according ...

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Stamford Pair Charged With Shoplifting From Wilton Liquor Store

Two Stamford residents were arrested last week in connection with a November shoplifting incident in which more than $500 worth of liquor was stolen from Ancona's Wine & Liquor in Wilton, police say.

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Last-ditch effort to save Bremerton aircraft carrier

... On Sept. 26, 2012, the Navy removed it from "donation hold" category. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Rachel Shelton, of Stamford, Conn., started a petition drive on change.org , seeking 10,000 supporters of saving the historic carrier. On Tuesday ...

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TREASURIES-Prices up, yields sag on soft U.S. consumer confidence

... horizons were likely buyers of the 30-year Treasuries, according to rate-strategist Boris Rjavinski at UBS in Stamford, Connecticut. "Pensions and insurance companies have long-dated liabilities," Rjavinski said. "The long bond is one of the best ...

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Greenwich Chamber Players explores the 'familiar and unknown'

Vincent Lionti performing here in Stamford in 2010, will be a featured soloist with the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony for its series of concerts in Greenwich, Conn., on March 2 and 3, 2014.

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FOREX-Dollar falls after weak U.S. consumer confidence data

... lows of the day is why we have dollar weakness," said Brian Dangerfield, currency strategist at RBS Securities in Stamford, Connecticut. The dollar recovered some of its losses after U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo, the U.S. central ...

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Video: Turn of River Student Donates Socks to Warm Hearts

"For my birthday I asked my family and my friends to bring socks instead of presents," said Mason Perkins, a seventh grader at Turn of River Middle School in Stamford.

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Consumers in U.S. growing more concerned about economy's future

... continue to exhibit momentum going forward," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, and the best confidence forecaster over the past two years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. "The most ...

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Tenet Declines as 2014 Earnings Forecast Lower Than Estimates

... said today on a conference call. Tenet's 2014 outlook was cause for "significant concerns," Sheryl Skolnick, a Stamford, Connecticut-based analyst at CRT Capital Group LLC wrote today in a note to clients. Skolnick, who had estimated 2014 Ebitda of ...

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What Baby Boomers need to know about making out a will

... in. To fully execute a will that won't be challenged in court, you will need to hire an attorney. Mark Diamond, a Stamford, Conn. attorney, suggests considering two factors: 2. Consider the price. Cost should not be prohibitive. The dollar figures ...

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GE Capital Retail Bank and Ashley HomeStores, Ltd. Extend Consumer Financing Program

STAMFORD, Conn. & ARCADIA, Wis.-- --GE Capital Retail Bank announced today it has extended its agreement with Ashley HomeStores, Ltd., the leading U.S. furniture retailer, to continue providing consumer financing through more than 480 Ashley Furniture HomeStoresA in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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GE Capital Retail Bank and Ashley HomeStores, Ltd. Extend Consumer Financing Program

Sweet! Four Teens Face Off in Maple Sugar Festival Cookoff

Home Sweet Home! See What's Been Sold in Stamford

If you're wondering if you might be getting some new neighbors or if that house you've been eyeing in the area is off the Stamford market, this is the list you need.

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Consumer confidence in U.S. fell more than forecast in February

... labor market and more jobs being created,” Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said before the report. “On both counts we've had some progress, but certainly not enough to make people ...

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Hank Investigates: Gepetto Jackson

... them he's "Gepetto Jackson." Jermaine Jackson's secret son and Michael Jackson's nephew. Michael Jackson's nephew? Stamford, Connecticut police investigating Vann told me: no way. "It's not true," said Detective Peter DiSpagna, Stamford, Connecticut ...

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Consumer Confidence Retreats During February

... stronger labor market and more jobs being created," Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said before the report. "On both counts we've had some progress, but certainly not enough to make people ...

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Margaret Cibulskas, 72, Formerly Of Stamford

Cibulskas was born on April 21, 1941, to Stephen Andrasi and Frances Boyle. Her she was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker.

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Borough man killed in Route 8 crash

... 8 around 6 a.m. when his car was struck from behind by a sport utility vehicle driven by Drew Bridgman, 23, of Stamford, according to state police. The collision forced both cars into the median, and the 1993 Toyota Camry Aguilar was driving rolled ...

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Private equity firm Longroad acquires stake in King Koil licensee Blue Bell

Gregory Curtner charged in robberies at Robeks and Subway in Stamford

Stamford police say they have arrested the man who robbed two stores in the Fairway Market shopping complex during a drug-induced binge.

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Westside manufacturer to lay off 133 workers

... News reached out to Cenveo for comment but have not heard back from the company. According to Cenveo's website, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company employs around 8,400 worldwide.

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Art Van Sciber, 56, Former Owner of Bait Shop in Rowayton

Brent rises on tight supply, spread supports U.S. crude

... "The longs came in and tried to drive the market higher," said Gene McGillian, analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "We failed to attract another wave of buying and that's why you saw some people bail out before the end of the day." ...

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Futures Movers: Oil falls on expectations for rising supply

... staunch demand for commodities," said Addison Armstrong, senior director for market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Conn. Chinese shares fell sharply on Tuesday due to worries about the country's property market. China is the world's ...

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Stamford Rabbi Ehrenkranz, Led Congregation 4 Decades

Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, who led Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, for more than 40 years, died Feb. 23, 2014.

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Melania Lozyniak, 92, Of Stamford

... are Thursday, Feb. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory , 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, with a Panahyda Service to take place at 7 p.m. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home Friday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. ...

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Hulk Hogan to host WrestleMania 30, returns to WWE

Veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan has returned to World Wrestling Entertainment after a six-year absence, and is set to host its WrestleMania 30 wrestling event which will be held in New Orleans on April 6. STAMFORD, Connecticut: Veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan has returned to World Wrestling Entertainment after a six-year absence, and is set to host its ... (more)

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Arthur Lawrence Van Sciver, 56, Lifelong Darien Resident

Van Sciver was born Jan. 25, 1958, in Stamford, he was the son of Marilyn Van Sciver and Arthur Eugene Van Sciver.

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Norwalk's Logan Takes 3rd In Grueling Three-Day Florida Endurance Race

... happy overall,'' said Logan, who is sponsored by Forte Gelato of Westport and trains at Pacific Swim Bike Run in Stamford. "The guy who won set the world record for the distance, and the guy who took second won the race in England a few years ago. ...

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Sales representative William A. Sussman dies at 84

... al contributions for lung cancer research be sent to the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy , 96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902.

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Darien's JoyRide Cycling Studio Launches Team Competition In March

... Odyssey, the indoor cycling fundraiser for breast cancer research and support, which takes place on March 30 in Stamford. "Once again, the JoyRide community will rock JAAM," said JoyRide co-owner and lead instructor Rhodie Lorenz of Westport. "Our ...

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Man Charged With Robbing Two Stamford Restaurants In Three Hours

STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 49-year-old man was arrested on charges of robbing a Robek's smoothie bar and a Subway sandwich shop while claiming he had a gun in the Fairway Market complex in Stamford on Saturday, police said Gregory Curtner entered Robek's at about 5 p.m. Feb. 22 and demanded money from the register while claiming he had a gun, police said ... (more)

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Check Out Stamford's Varsity Sports Scores, Schedules

Check out how varsity sports teams from Stamford High School, Trinity Catholic High School and Westhill High School teams fared last week and the games scheduled for this coming week.

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Find A Job In Stamford

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Stamford Girl Heads To National Synchronized Skating Championships

Sarah Meyers of Stamford and Isabella Salant of New Canaan are part of a juvenile division synchronized skating team that has advanced to the national championships in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Students at Stamford School Celebrate Chinese New Year

Students from Stamford's Rogers International School celebrated the Year of the Horse on Thursday, Feb. 6, with a special Chinese New Year celebration.

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Report: Rush hour odyssey not getting any shorter

... with travel speeds averaged less than 20 mph. Travelers heading south between exits 8 through 6 on I-95, through Stamford's central business district, plodded at speeds of 30 mph or less, according to the report. During the 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. period ...

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Gartner Says Government IT Spending in India To Reach $6.4 Billion in 2014

Fairfield County office market showing signs of life

... In the quarter, leasing activity increased by 71.1 percent, compared with first-quarter numbers, according to the Stamford office of Cushman and Wakefield. Class A leasing activity totaled 663,442 square feet -- almost double the 346,930 square feet ...

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Hank Investigates: Jackson family impersonator?

... Jackson". Jermaine Jackson's secret son and Michael Jackson's nephew. "We spoke to the Jackson camp." These Stamford police reports say: Vann stated, "no" Jermaine Jackson was not his father, he just hangs around with the Jacksons so people think he ...

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Richard Clarke: NSA revelations show potential for police state

... being hammers in search of nails. Neil MacDonald, vice president, distinguished analyst and fellow emeritus at Stamford, Conn.-based research firm Gartner Inc., said he thinks most people agree that the nation needs the intelligence these agencies ...

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Dr. Francis R. Coughlin, Jr. MD, JD, 86, Chief Of Surgery In Stamford

... Merchant Marines. He graduated from Fordham College and Yale Medical School and was the first thoracic surgeon in Stamford. He interned at McGill Med School in Montreal, Canada and was a resident at the Overhold Clinic in Brookline, Mass. As a ...

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Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, Led Congregation Agudath Sholom For More Than 40 Years

Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, who led Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, for more than 40 years, died Feb. 23, 2014.

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Amedisys Founder William Borne Steps Down as Chief Executive

... earlier this month. Borne's action may have been a result of KKR's action, said Sheryl Skolnick, an analyst at Stamford, Connecticut-based CRT Capital Group LLC. "We think it means that KKR may have been successful in applying pressure to get Bill ...

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EDITORIAL Chimp Attack Was Not The State's Fault

... Nash was the friend and sometime employee of a woman named Sandra Herold . Ms. Herold kept a pet chimpanzee in her Stamford home. One day in 2009, the 200-pound, 14-year-old animal named Travis escaped from the house, and Ms. Herold asked Ms. Nash ...

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Brent Rises On Tight Supply

Scoop: Shark Tank on Abc - Friday, March 14, 2014

... a product he started working on when he was 11 years old. There will be an update on 11-year-old Ryan Kelly from Stamford, CT and his homemade dog treats, Ryan's Barkery, which Barbara invested in during Season 4. The Sharks in this episode of ...

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Duo Faces Charges in Radio Shack Shoplifting Incident

... Neither man was able to post $1,000 bond. They were held to await a Feb. 28 appearance in state Superior Court in Stamford. The third man was not charged. However, police said all three have "criminal histories for larcenies, robberies, shoplifting, ...

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Francis Coughlin, 86; Former Stamford Hospital Surgery Chief

... served in the Merchant Marines. He graduated from Fordham College and Yale Medical School and was welcomed to Stamford as the first thoracic surgeon. He interned at McGill Med School in Montreal, Canada and was a resident at the Overhold Clinic in ...

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Police: Darien Woman Kicks Cop in Groin After DUI Arrest

... She was held on $5,000 bond and if she makes bond is scheduled to appear at a later date in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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WWE Network goes live today

... that fans are dealing with, such as the website lagging out due to high demand, but this is a good sign for the Stamford, Connecticut-based company. I would be more concerned if I was able to get right in with no problem. Cost for the WWE Network is ...

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WTI Crude Rises First Time in Three Days on Cushing; Brent Gains

... "Cushing is still playing a big role right now," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market's trying to hold solidly above $100." Cushing stockpiles dropped 5.96 million barrels in the three ...

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Gartner to Present at R.W. Baird Business Solutions Conference

Alan F. Lafley

He was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Stamford, Conn., to the late Alan George Lafley and Clara Petersen.

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WTI Crude Trades Above $100 for 11th Day on Cushing; Brent Rises

... "Cushing is still playing a big role right now," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "That spread is basically tracking storage. It could narrow down to $5 again." Cushing stockpiles dropped 5.96 ...

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WTI Crude Trades Above $100 for 11th Day on Cushing; Brent Rises

... "Cushing is still playing a big role right now," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market's trying to hold solidly above $100. The bulls are in charge." WTI for April delivery rose 14 cents ...

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Starwood Hotels plans special dividend: Stamford area business briefs

... the approval of the Federal Communications Commission and the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority . Stamford Business Group will hold a free networking meeting at 7:29 a.m. Wednesday at the Parkway Diner, 1066 High Ridge Rd. "What You ...

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Could the great inversion also invert the Great School Question?

... model. We don't need to reinvent it. We know it. The model is Shaker Heights, Ohio, and Garden City New York, and Stamford, Connecticut. The model is the streetcar." Besides, Gallagher's formative experience of urbanism was in the thriving streetcar ...

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Stamford Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash In Trumbull

A Stamford man is facing manslaughter charges after a two-car accident in Trumbull on Saturday, Feb. 22, that killed a Nagatuck man, according to the Stamford Advocate.

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Dr. Francis R. Coughlin Jr. 86; Chief of Surgery at Stamford Hospital

WTI Crude Trades Above $100 for 11th Day as Brent Spread Narrows

... "Cushing is still playing a big role right now," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market's trying to hold solidly above $100. That spread is basically tracking storage. It could narrow ...

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Taste of Stamford Tickets

Listen for your chance to win tickets to the Taste of Stamford this week with Anna Zap at 11:45am! The 21st Annual Taste of Stamford happens Thursday February 27th at the Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa, 243 Tresser Boulevard in Stamford.

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Dr. Francis R. Coughlin, Jr. MD, JD, 86, Of New Canaan

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... Alan Mathis, chief executive officer of Liberation Programs, a drug treatment program with facilities in Norwalk, Stamford and Bridgeport. "We've never won the war on drugs." There were 539 drug-related deaths in the state in 2013, nearly 100 more ...

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ASC Signal Selected By Newtec To Provide Transmit/Receive Satellite...

... commercial offices in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium), Dubai (UAE), Singapore, Beijing (China), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Stamford, CT (USA) as well as an extensive network of over 80 certified partners, Newtec can meet customer's needs worldwide. About The ...

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Happy Birthday To Stamford's Former Sen. Joe Lieberman

Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman, who has owned a home in Stamford, turns 72 on Monday.

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Funeral for Greenwich Police Sgt. Roger A. Petrone Jr. Will Be Held Wednesday

Roger A. Petrone Jr. passed away at his home in Stamford on Feb. 20, 2014, after a six-and-a-half-year fight with ALS.

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Norwalk's Singer Brothers Sew Up State Wrestling Titles

Moments after winning the Mighty-Mite title in his weight class at the recent state championships in Stamford, Norwalk Mad Bulls wrestler Nicky Singer leaped into the arms of his father, Jason Sr. "I am so proud of you" the elder Singer whispered into his son's ear.

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Stamford's Springdale Little League Holds Tryouts On Saturday

Stamford's Springdale Little League will hold tryouts for its first-time and returning non-Majors players, ages 8 to 12, on Saturday, March 1, at the Springdale Elementary School gymnasium on Hope Street.

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Dymon, Ex-SAC Manager Vine Plan $500 Million Hedge Fund

... a long-short fund and left the firm at the end of 2013, Vine said. Vine is among those to start anew after leaving Stamford, Connecticut-based SAC, which settled an insider-trading investigation in November, paying a $1.8 billion settlement and ...

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Baby boomers quit working

... workers are unlikely to re-enter the workforce, said Michelle Girard, chief U.S. economist at RBS Securities, in Stamford, Conn. A tighter supply of workers means wage pressures would build faster than otherwise, something Fed Chairman Janet Yellen ...

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Small salary? Here's how to save for retirement

Do you make less than $50,000 a year? How about less than $30,000? Marilyn Timbers, a certified financial planner and ING retirement coach in Stamford, Conn., has good news: You can still save enough to live a comfortable life during your retirement.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

At Conn. vigil, tears for dead in Ukraine

... not pictured, spoke about the unrest in Ukraine during mass at Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Photo: Jason Rearick U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, right, speaks about the unrest in Ukraine as ...

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The Weekend in Photos, Feb. 21-23, 2014

... help from Soundwaters educator Kate Lowe during the final day of the week long SoundWaters Science Stars program in Stamford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. During the week a group of about 60 girls in grades 3 through 7 spent their vacation ...

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SEEN at Polar Bear Plunge?

The third annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Family Centers took place on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Cummings Point in Stamford.

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Mob-Con 2013 convention - Former mobsters, law enforcement and their books

... a stand-up comedy routine. Vito Collucci, Jr. shared his experiences in uncovering rampant corruption in the Stamford, Connecticut Police Department. Gary Magnesen revealed fascinating facts about investigations into Howard Hughes. Robert Allen also ...

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Polar Bear Plunge in Stamford supports Greenwich-based Family Centers

Hundreds of people took a dip in the Long Island Sound Sunday for Stamford's third annual Polar Bear Plunge.

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Special Mass held at St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Stamford for those affected by Ukrainian violence

A Ukrainian church in Stamford observed a special Mass Sunday morning to pray for those affected by the ongoing violence in their homeland.

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... Sheldon, of Ridgefield, joined Reynolds & Rowella in September following two years with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Stamford as an audit senior assistant and briefly with Black Diamond Capital LLC in Greenwich as a fund accountant. She worked as an ...

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Evening Snow Showers Close Out Warm Weekend In Stamford

After a weekend with snow-melting temperatures in the mid-40s, snow is heading back to Fairfield County late Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Firm's audit associate earns CPA license

Video: Cheers to Stamford Winter Restaurant Weeks

Stamford Winter Restaurant Weeks kicked off with a shake, a pour, and good time as people kicked back at Hudson Grille with signature cocktails -- "It's a little bit of fresh lime juice, absolut citron, absolut mandarin," described one bartender from Mitchell's Fish Market.

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Port Chester Teen's Arrest In Stamford Attack Tops News This Week

A 16-year old boy from Port Chester was one of four Stamford Academy students were arrested and charged in connection with an unprovoked attack on a 64-year-old school employee that took place in a Prospect Street convenience store Feb. 11, according to NBC Connecticut.

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Sales representative William A. Sussman dies at 84

... al contributions for lung cancer research be sent to the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy , 96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

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... to a 48-28 triumph over No. 8 seed Trumbull. The victory means that Danbury (20-1 overall) will battle No. 4 seed Stamford High in Tuesday's 7:45 p.m. FCIAC semifinal at Fairfield Ludlowe High. Stamford earned its berth by vanquishing Fairfield ...

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Fairfield Warde was the first team this season to employ the box-and-1 defense against Stamford and sophomore guard Tiana England when the teams met during the regular season.

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What Baby Boomers need to know about making out a will

Private equity firm gets Blue Bell stake

... the opportunities that exist to take Blue Bell to another level." Longroad Asset Management LLC, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., is a private equity firm founded in 2001 with more than $500 million in committed capital. It makes controlling ...

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... provider which is owned by the health insurance company Humana, has nine locations in Connecticut, including one in Stamford. In recent years, private equity investors have fueled the expansion of urgent care centers. In November, Urgent Care of ...

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The Darien League of Women Voters hosted state Sens. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, and Carlo Leone, D-Stamford, and state Reps.

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Oil falls as warmer U.S. weather curbs demand

... higher this week on the expectation of increased fuel demands," said Gene McGillian, analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "But the market was overextended and people rushed to take profits." Domestic conflicts in Libya and South ...

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Happy Birthday To Stamford's Chris Dudley

Dudley, who has lived in Stamford, turns 49 on Saturday. The basketball player and politician was born Feb. 22, 1965, in Stamford.

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Happy Birthday To Stamford's Beatriz 'Gigi' Fernandez

Fernndez, who lives in Stamford, turns 50 on Saturday. The tennis player was born Feb. 22, 1964, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Federal Funds Available To Norwalk Victims Of Hurricane Sandy

Federal funds are available for property owners in low-lying coastal areas such as Westport, Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Fairfield and Darien who sustained flood damage during Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced.

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Federal Funds Available To Greenwich Victims Of Hurricane Sandy

Friday, February 21, 2014

Julie Jason: Tools to gauge retirement finances

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Charter Communications Posts Q4 Profit

... For all of last year, Charter lost $169 million, compared to a $304 million loss in 2012. Charter is based in Stamford, Connecticut, having moved its headquarters from Town and Country in 2012. ___ (c)2014 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Visit the St. ...

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AFB Construction under fire in Trumbull

After learning last month that AFB Construction Management , which manages the town's school facilities operation, had cut corners on Stamford school projects, First Selectman Tim Herbst launched an investigation of school projects in his own town.

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After learning last month that AFB Construction Management, which manages the town's school facilities operation, had cut corners on Stamford school projects, First Selectman Tim Herbst launched an investigation of school projects in his own town.

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Business briefs

... customers. Fourth-quarter net income of $39 million compares with a loss of $40 million a year earlier, the Stamford, Conn.-based company said Friday in a statement. Sales rose to $2.15 billion, compared with the $2.16 billion predicted by analysts. ...

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WTI Crude Pares Sixth Weekly Gain on Heating Demand; Brent Slips

... based on the coming-in of the Brent-WTI spread," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "Now that it's played out, there's not a lot to support the market." WTI advanced for a sixth week, longest run ...

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Oil Falls As Warmer U.S. Weather Curbs Demand

Losing TWC suitor Charter shares fall

... from the loss of $40 million, or 41 cents a share, Charter reported for the same period a a year earlier. The Stamford, Conn.-based company said revenue rose 12% to $2.15 billion, up from $1.91 billion a year earlier. The financial results were ...

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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Dividend for First Quarter 2014

... New York; and approximately 645,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio. The Company also owns land at the Stamford, Connecticut Transportation Center that supports the development of an approximately 380,000 rentable square foot office ...

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WTI Crude Pares Sixth Weekly Gain on Heating Demand; Brent Slips

... based on the coming-in of the Brent-WTI spread," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "Now that it's played out, there's not a lot to support the market." WTI is set for the longest run of weekly ...

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Natural Gas Futures Cap Weekly Gain on Outlook for Polar Blast

... the market to five-year highs are holding," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market has been looking really strong." Natural gas for March delivery gained 7.1 cents to settle at $6.135 per ...

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Private equity firm Longroad acquires stake in King Koil licensee Blue Bell

CT: Blumenthal Presses Metro-North Officials to Act Quickly

... it agreed to do in a meeting with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy earlier this week. Speaking of commuters at a meeting in Stamford, Blumenthal said, "They have lost patience and so have I. There needs to be new leadership, a new culture, new accountability ...

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WTI Crude Pares Sixth Weekly Gain on Heating Demand; Brent Slips

... based on the coming in of the Brent-WTI spread," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "Now that it's played out, there's not a lot to support the market." Ultra low sulfur diesel for March delivery ...

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TREASURIES-U.S. Treasuries flat despite weak home sales data

... are really sidelined. They don't know what to do," said David Ader, an interest rate strategists at CRT Capital in Stamford, Connecticut. Benchmark 10-year Treasury notes were flat, leaving the yield steady at 2.758 percent. That is little changed ...

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Natural Gas Heads for Weekly Gain on Outlook for Polar Blast

... the market to five-year highs are holding," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market has been looking really strong." Natural gas for March delivery slid 2.9 cents, or 0.5 percent, to ...

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I-95 Bridge Inspections Will Cause Lane Closures in Greenwich, Stamford

... Department of Transportation says inspection work will be performed on the bridge joints on I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and will require daytime lane closures on Thursday, Feb. 20. Inspection work associated with the asphaltic plug ...

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Greenwich Police Sgt. Roger Petrone Loses Battle with ALS

Sgt. Roger Petrone, an 18-year veteran of the Greenwich Police Department , passed away at his Stamford home Feb. 20, following a seven-year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

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Natural Gas Heads for Weekly Gain on Outlook for Polar Blast

... the market to five-year highs are holding," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The market has been looking really strong." Natural gas for March delivery rose 12 cents, or 2 percent, to $6.184 ...

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Peter A. Gregory, 72; Postal Worker, Community Volunteer

From Bosak Funeral Home. Peter A. Gregory, passed away Feb. 12, 2014 at Stamford Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by family members.

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Crius Energy Names Martin Phillips Vice President of Human Resources

Stamford, Connecticut February 21, 2014 - Crius Energy, a comprehensive energy solutions partner, announced today that Martin Phillips has joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources.

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New Fujifilm Synapse Patient-Centric Vna Solution Highlighted at...

... advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit www.fujimed.com and http://ift.tt/1f2Z0Pn. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, ...

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Gartner Says Indian Public Cloud Services Market on Pace To Total $550 Million In 2014

Norwalk Woman Promotes Self-Love, Body Acceptance

... audiences on what she calls "Herstory" throughout the Fairfield County, giving talks and workshops in both Stamford and Norwalk. Simpson's story has a long history in itself. She first appeared to the community and the personal development world ...

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Small salary? Here's how to save for retirement

F.I.S.H. Brings Upscale Seafood To Downtown Stamford

Traditional fine seafood dining has found a new home in downtown Stamford with the opening of F.I.S.H., or Fresh Innovative Seafood House, in the Bedford Street space that was once occupied by Boca Restaurant, according to HeyStamford.com.

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Stamford's Curtain Call To Host Third Interactive Murder Mystery

The performances for "Ghost of a Chance" are set for 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at Stamford's Kweskin Theatre.

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Jena Thomas Opens Solo Exhibition at Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery Today

Jena Thomas' exhibition will hold its opening reception at the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery, 96 Bedford Street, Stamford, Conn., today, February 21st, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m. Recently selected out of 750 applicants for New American Painting's MFA Annual, Jena Thomas continues to receive accolades and recognition for her art as she prepares to ... (more)

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Video: Commuters, Legislators Seek Metro North Change

... CT's DOT commissioner and Metro North representatives Wednesday. "Every day, there's standing room only," said one Stamford commuter. "People in Glenbrook don't get to sit down." "The people in this city, the people who ride these trains, we're sick ...

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Stephen J. Sherry, 80; Retired Greenwich Town Employee

... retired Greenwich employee, passed away with family by his side on Feb. 18, 2014. He was born on Oct. 25, 1933 in Stamford to the late Stephen and Catherine (McAuliffe) Sherry. Mr. Sherry attended Greenwich High School, served in the U.S. Army and ...

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Fujifilm Named Category Leader in 2013 Best in Klas: Software and Services Report

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Perry Kindel of Fairfield-Ludlowe High School on the uneven bars during the 2013 FCIAC Girls Gymnastics Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.

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Custody Dispute Results in Greenwich DWI Arrest

... report. Quinn was released after posting a $250 bond and is scheduled to appear Feb. 26 in state Superior Court in Stamford. The police report did not include details on the original dispute that prompted the call to police.

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WTI Crude Falls From Four-Month High on Supply Gain; Brent Drops

... and that kind of triggered profit-taking," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. Implied volatility for at-the-money WTI options expiring in April was 15.8 percent, compared with 16.6 percent ...

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BNY Mellon Wealth Management Adds Six Senior Sales...

... the firm hired two senior directors for business development. James Horvath, formerly a senior vice president at Stamford-Conn.-based Atlantic Asset Management-oversees BNY Mellon's nonprofit wealth management practice in New York. The other ...

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... of the year, with one last farewell party held a few weeks ago to finish out the restaurant's 15-year run in Stamford. Started in 1998 at a space on Myrtle Avenue, Kim's moved to the Springdale Shopping Center on Hope Street in 2004, after the ...

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Kim's Kitchen closes after 15 years in Stamford

Kim Santagata, former owner of Kim's Kitchen, poses in front of her restaurant in the Springdale neighborhood of Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

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Article on Beneficiary Defective Trusts

Luke T. Tashjian (Attorney - Stamford, Connecticut) recently published an article entitled, The Use of Beneficiary Defective Trusts in Modern Estate Planning, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Vol. 48, No. 2 (Fall 2013). Provided below is the ...

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Jobless claims fall, weather clouds factory picture

... "This would suggest a deleterious impact on February's payroll numbers," said Guy Berger, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. Bitterly cold weather was blamed for a sharp slowdown in hiring in December and January's marginal bounce back. ...

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Servers at NBC Olympics: Reaching a Goal

... based in the U.S. can all "remote" the broadcaster's archive resident within the new NBC Sports facility located in Stamford, Conn. A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM & EFFORT Best-of-breed servers from EVS, Avid and Harmonic helped the multi-year Games ...

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