Stamford Roundup: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Two Stamford men charged with child porn

... with the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit. The Mazariegos investigation was conducted by the Stamford Police Department 's Digital Forensics Unit along with the State's Attorney's Office which allegedly found there were numerous videos ...

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Stamford man charged in slashing incident

... slashed at a Stillwater Avenue restaurant, police said. Manolo Efraim Ruano Marroquin , 26, of 46 Culloden Road, Stamford, was charged Sunday with second-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon, possession of narcotics, sale of certain illegal ...

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Stamford Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography

A 35-year-old Stamford man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography after an investigation conducted by the Stamford Police Digital Forensics Unit and the State's Attorney's Office, according to a release.

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Stamford neighbors oppose plan for medical marijuana dispensary on Magee Avenue

More than a dozen upset Stamford residents met with the mayor to talk about the possibility of a medical marijuana dispensary in their backyard.

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Child Pornography Arrest in Stamford

Oziel Mazariegos was arrested this morning, at his home on Annie Place. Police say Mazariegos downloaded the pornographic videos on his home computer, where he lived with 3 other adults, and 4 small children.

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Metro Newspapers buys weeklies in Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister

... and MainStreet Media Group LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Brookside Equity Partners, based in Stamford, Conn. Pulcrano declined to say how much his company paid for the four newspapers, citing a confidentiality clause in the ...

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Police: Man, 62, Drove Intoxicated on Post Rd., I-95

... accusation not proven in court) of the incident: At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mark Breslin of Apple Tree Lane in Stamford was driving in the wrong lane on the Post Road as he tried to enter Interstate 95 at Exit 13. A caller told police that a ...

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WTI, Brent Crudes Decline After Talks to Diffuse Ukraine Tension

... diplomatic talks to try to solve the crisis," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The geopolitical factor is diminishing." Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Crimea today in the first ...

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The emergency entrance at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Conn. on Friday April 13, 2012

A woman walking her dog Saturday morning found Stephan Lauer , an "endangered runaway" who went missing Friday night, unresponsive under a picnic table near Weed Beach, according to Darien police.

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Milford man charged with possession of pornography

... minor in an obscene performance. Bond was $50,000 for court April 14. Michael Forthmuller, 38, of Travis Avenue in Stamford, was charged with first-degree possession of child pornography and promoting a minor in an obscene performance. Bond was ...

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Stock pick: Gartner Inc. (IT) stands to grow as more companies need tech advice

Anyone who reads the newspaper business pages will likely have come across experts from Gartner Inc. , the Stamford, Conn.-based technology research and advisory firm.

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WWE's Official Announcement of WrestleMania Week Specials on the WWE Network

WWE's Official Announcement of WrestleMania Week Specials on the WWE Network Posted by Larry Csonka on 03.31.2014 Check out the list... WWE NETWORK UNVEILS WRESTLEMANIA WEEK PROGRAMMING STAMFORD, Conn., March 31, 2014 - WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, has unveiled its programming lineup for WrestleMania Week, which includes the ... (more)

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Reginald Ray Barker, 83, Former Stamford Resident, Jazz Musician

Barker served in the United States Army and then in the Air Force from 1951 until 1958 before moving to Las Vegas and later back to Stamford.

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BWW Reviews: to Kill a Mockingbird in Bridgeport - Do the Right Thing

... for more challenging work. Her articles and photos have appeared in Connecticut Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Plus, The Advocate, Greenwich Time, The Minuteman, Connecticut Jewish Ledger, The Jewish Chronicle, The Jewish Press, The New ...

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Slick Conditions Lead To Morning Accidents In Fairfield

The left lane of the northbound Merritt was blocked near Den Road in Stamford during much of the morning rush hour.

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TREASURIES-Bond yields rise, traders eye Friday jobs report

... as we work through the weather impact," said William O'Donnell, head U.S. Treasury strategist at RBS Securities in Stamford, Connecticut. Treasuries yields rose despite data on Monday showing the pace of business activity in the U.S. Midwest fell ...

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Mad Man With A Plan: A $100 Million River Park In His Hometown

Free thinking: "It's a full-time job," Selkowitz says of the Stamford river project.

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Newbury closes over $1.1 bln for third fund

Newbury Partners LLC , a Stamford, Connecticut based secondary investment firm, is pleased to announce the final closing of Newbury Equity Partners III L.P. with over $1.1 billion of capital commitments.

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Norwalk Police: How Many Crimes You Can Commit After 2 AM

Norwalk police say that as the bars in South Norwalk were closing in the wee hours of Saturday, a Stamford man struck a pedestrian, knocked over a concrete barrier, sped away from cops and crashed at a construction site.

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Arnold Bryan Carlson, 71, Retired Supervisor, C.R. Gibson In Norwalk

Carlson was born and raised in the Springdale section of Stamford, he was the son of Arnold and Delores Kallmann Carlson.

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75th Anniversary of MGM Oz film celebrated with live stage production at Curtain Call

Grace Cashman plays Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz playing in Curtain Call's Kweskin Theatre, Stamford, April 4 through May 3. Though she may have pinstripes in her blood, Darien teen Grace Cashman will be focusing on the stripes of the rainbow as she takes on the iconic role of Dorothy in Curtain Call's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, ... (more)

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Resolution Life Establishes Permanent Capital Structure

... policies. Resolution Life is a Delaware corporation which will operate across the U.S. with executive offices in Stamford, Connecticut and support offices in Chicago, Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska. For more information on Resolution Life, please ...

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Stamford Group To Honor Lyme Disease Research 'Trailblazers' At Gala

The Stamford-based Lyme Research Alliance will honor two researchers at its annual "Time For Lyme" Gala in Greenwich set for April 5. Kim Lewis and Dr. Ying Zhang will receive awards for their ongoing work researching "persister" organisms and recurrent disease at the alliance's "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 5 in Old Greenwich.

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WWE embarks on online network

... Wall Street will be watching as closely as wrestling fans. Shares of the WWE, a publicly traded company based in Stamford, Conn., have more than tripled in the last year amid the introduction of the subscription network and takeover rumors. McMahon, ...

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'He's In!' Malloy Declares Run for CT Governor

... "I'm in! Let's keep CT moving forward. Join my campaign here: http://ift.tt/O5x2fP " The former mayor of Stamford, Malloy is serving his first term as governor. There are several Republicans vying for their party's nomination to unseat him , ...

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Press Digest- New York Times business news - March 31

... WWE Network, a new subscription-only streaming video service. Shares of the WWE, a publicly traded company based in Stamford, Connecticut, have more than tripled over the last year with the introduction of the subscription network and takeover ...

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Self lawyering made easier by new rule, Connecticut attorneys say

... we will continue to do the complete scope of those cases. Jill Plancher, a full-time volunteer lawyer in the Stamford office of Connecticut Legal Services, said the program could free up their attorneys' time to help more people. Most lawyers are a ...

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K-Cup maker seeks greener solutions

... impact of those K-Cups everyone seems to be using nowadays to make coffee at both home and office? -- Chris B., Stamford, Conn. K-Cups -- those little one-serving coffee containers that allow people to brew one cup at a time in a specially ...

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

NHS Winter Percussion is Unstoppable

... has their final performance at MAC Championships next Saturday, April 5th at 5:30pm at Westhill High School in Stamford. The ensemble would like to thank Watterworth Signs in Prospect for the fine job they did on the artwork for the bass drum heads.

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Women's Tennis: Tennis Tops Fordham in Nonconference Action

... our next conference match against UConn." After dropping the lone doubles match, senior co-captain Vanessa Petrini (Stamford, Conn.) secured a 6-2, 7-7 (2) victory over Angelika Dabu at the top singles slot. Sophomore Gina Li (Hillsborough, N.J.) ...

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Mad dash for Obamacare deadlinevisit|article-5361493|mobile_simple_list_body-11991|1

... lified health centers, including Optimus Health Care. The centers closest to Greenwich, all Optimus, are located in Stamford -- at 805 Atlantic St., 138 Stillwater Ave., 1351 Washington Blvd. and 780 Summer St.

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Video: Stamford Pet of the Week: Flex

Flex is a 9-month-old male puppy in need of a forever home. Laurie Hollywood, director at Stamford Animal Care & Control, says Flex seems to be good with dogs and cats and shows no signs of abuse.

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Mad dash for Obamacare deadline

... health centers, including Optimus Health Care. The centers closest to Greenwich, all Optimus, are located in Stamford -- at 805 Atlantic St., 138 Stillwater Ave., 1351 Washington Blvd. and 780 Summer St. Monday is the deadline for those who don't ...

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Letter: At Home In Darien grateful for donated van

... be available for transportation Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to any destination within Darien, Stamford, Norwalk and New Canaan. The new minivan is comfortable, fuel efficient and attractive. Riders find it appealing and the ...

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Stamford Man, 48, Charged with Having Child Porn

A 48-year-old Stamford man faces child pornography charges - the result of a statewide Connecticut State Police investigation.

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Police investigate 2 shootings in Stamford

The first occurred on Orchard Street just before 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police say the victim was shot by someone driving a gray minivan. Police say the second shooting happened about two hours later when someone fired shots into a home on Myano Lane. No injuries were reported.

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Stamford Teen's Arrest After Hit-And-Run Tops New Canaan News This Week

New Canaan Police charged a 14-year-old Stamford girl after she hit another vehicle with her grandfather's car and drove away.

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Video: Cinderella Project Makes Prom Dress Dreams Come True

"Dresses, shoes, bags," said Stamford resident Holly Hyman, who is the organizer of the Cinderella Project for Stamford High School.

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Fundraising Drive To Help Dog Treated In Stamford Tops News This Week

... for Bruno, a Yorkshire terrier mix who was hit by a car in Redding. Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford performed four surgeries on Bruno at a 50 percent reduction. To help pay Bruno's bill, check out his page on GoFundMe.com. New ...

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Roundup of DWI Arrests Around Greenwich

... and threatening. He was held in lieu of $20,000 bond and scheduled to appear March 31 in state Superior Court in Stamford. *** A driver seen crossing the double yellow line on Delavan Avenue was stopped and arrested for driving while intoxicated and ...

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Youth gymnastics: Atlantic teams fare well at Hip Hop Classic

... after placing first on vault, bars and beam. She was second on floor. Cailey Brickett was the all-around runner-up. STAMFORD, Conn. - Atlantic's Level 3 team fared well at the Winter Challenge, with Marin Morrison earned third-place honors in ...

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Stamford unclear on Magee Ave. park designation

... said Joseph Andreana , chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission . "There's a lot of city-owned open space in Stamford that's not necessarily parks. Does it have to be dedicated as a park, like Cummings Park and Scalzi Park are dedicated as ...

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Extra test gets Stamford school board heated

Parents who want to exclude their children from a test run for the state's new proficiency exam can do so in Stamford, though administrators hope they won't.

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... member Jackie Heftman said Tuesday night, of plans to spend $405,000, including $50,000 to implement the audit. Stamford has suffered a series of tragedies in recent years, including losing students to suicide, prompting many discussions about what ...

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

City man charged with having cocaine and ecstasy

A city man stopped for improperly signaling a turn was arrested Friday night after he was found to be in posession of quantities of cocaine and Ecstasy, Stamford police said Saturday.

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Reader Submitted: Quinnipiac University first in Northeast to launch...

... I-95," said Hanley, referencing media outlets including NESN in Watertown , Mass., ESPN in Bristol, NBC Sports in Stamford and YES, MSG, MLB Network and SNY in New York City . "To us, it's just like Detroit with cars, Milan with textiles and Silicon ...

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Stamford man shot twice on Orchard Avenue

Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on the West Side Friday night and sent a Stamford man to the hospital with gunshot wounds.

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Connecticut Attorney Heath D. Harte Releases Statement on New Comment...

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Consumer spending spurs stocks higher

... are fine, but there was a big revision moving January down," said Guy Berger, a U.S. economist at RBS Securities in Stamford, Connecticut, who correctly forecast the gain in spending. "That additional boost in employment that we're probably going to ...

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Stamford Woman Sleeps Through Gunshots Fired Into Her Home

A Stamford resident woke up Saturday morning and discovered two rounds from gunshots just five feet from where she was sleeping, police said.

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Stamford Man Shot Twice; Police Seek Gray Minivan

A 25-year-old Stamford man suffered injuries to his leg and hip after he was shot twice late Friday on the city's West Side, police said.

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Stamford Fire Crews Help Battle Blaze In Five-Bedroom Home In Wilton

... morning fire, but no injuries were reported, The Hour said . Firefighters from New Canaan, Ridgefield, Weston, Stamford and other areas helped to battle the blaze at about 11 a.m., the Hour said. The street has no working hydrants, so crews had to ...

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Stamford Police Investigating Incidents Of Gunfire

... a report of 3 or 4 shots fired, but found nothing, police said. A short time later, a 25-year-old man arrived at Stamford Hospital with gunshot wounds to his left hip and right calf. The man told police he was walking on Orchard Street when he was ...

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Man Arrested After Police Chase In Norwalk

... driver's license was suspended in October 2008 and that he was not the registered owner of the Altima. Smith, of Stamford , was charged with reckless driving, five counts of evading responsibility, interfering with an officer, engaging in pursuit, ...

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Oil prices edge higher on geopolitical concerns

... continues to put troops along the border with Ukraine," said Gene McGillian, an analyst with Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. U.S. crude finished the week up 2.1 percent. Brent crude has gained nearly 1.1 percent on the week, after four ...

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Stamford Symphony Partners With Hartt School Of Music

Barbara Soroca, Stamford Symphony's CEO and president, announced that the orchestra is partnering with the premier arts university for a focus on training and mentorship of their music student fellows.

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NAIOP Honors Commercial Real Estate Stars In Connecticut

The NAIOP of Connecticut & Suburban New York honored real estate professionals at the Night of the Stars Awards Gala on Thursday, March 6. Former Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia hosted the event at l'escale restaurant in Greenwich.

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March 29: Christie, Michael Vick and Putin

... should report on this issue and possibly begin a movement to restore the streets to the way they were. Bill Rapp Stamford, Conn.: I am a diehard Jets fan. While I support most of the players that management selects, I am appalled that they signed a ...

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Chris Murphy brings 'Congress on the bus' to Stamford

Sen. Chris Murphy speaks with bus driver Hector Jacinto before he rode the Stamford bus from the transit center up the Hope Street line on Friday, March 28, 2014.

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Businesss briefs

The event, "Becoming an Independent Consultant To: All Types and Sizes of Businesses and People," will take place 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with check-in at 10 a.m., at the library's Harry Bennett Branch , 115 Vine Road in Stamford.

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Choose a lawyer wisely when considering divorce

... 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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Women's Tennis: Tennis Scores Win over Temple in AAC Action

... the opposing Owls to nearly sweep all six head-to-head matches. At No. 1, senior co-captain Vanessa Petrini (Stamford, Conn.) topped Alicia Doms by a score of 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-1. In the No. 2 match, sophomore Gina Li (Hillsborough, N.J.) easily ...

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On Friday the State Bond Commission authorized a $15 million partially forgivable loan to Stamford-based Pitney Bowes to help the company with expansion plans.

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Platinum Group Metals Recycling to Reach $9 Billion by 2018

Mar. 28, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. -- The platinum group metals , platinum, palladium and rhodium, have significant catalytic properties.

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Charter urges TWC shareholders to reject Comcast merger

... Corp. logo in the background. In a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday, the Stamford, Conn.-based pay-TV provider urged TWC shareholders to vote against TWC's plans to merge with Comcast in a $45 billion deal. ...

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Greenwich Police: No Charges for Man Who Left Backpack in Bank [UPDATE]

... nothing nefarious," Gray said. "Being odd and absent-minded is not cause for arrest," he added. As members of the Stamford bomb squad and their robots were inspecting the bag, its owner, Niko Sveikausas, a SUNY Purchase student who lives in Port ...

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Surprise! Unemployment sign-ups down

... seems to be genuinely good news for the labor market," said Guy Berger, a U.S. economist at RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Conn., who projected a decline in claims. "In all likelihood, employment growth in March is going to be stronger than what ...

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More Americans dropping out of workforce voluntarily

... ase in 2009, when the economy was weak and job prospects were dire," said Omair Sharif , senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Conn.

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Video: Pedestrian Bridge to be Installed Over Washington Blvd.

... this weekend. The $2.8 million bridge will connect BLT's new Gateway Garage project at 406 Washington Blvd. to the Stamford Train Station. The communities of Harbor Point and the South End, along with commuters from the new parking garage, will be ...

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Video: UConn Students Excited for NCAA Sweet 16

"We hope that they beat them, they have to. We want to take it as far as we possibly can," said Jada Williamson, a sophomore at UConn Stamford.

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Scofieldtown Rd. Recycling Center Closing

Stamford's recycling division announced services at the recycling center will be suspended beginning March 31 because of capping work required by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the landfill.

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Video: Cinderella Project Makes Prom Dress Dreams Come True

"Dresses, shoes, bags," said Stamford resident Holly Hyman, who is the organizer of the Cinderella Project for Stamford High School.

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Surprise! Unemployment sign-ups down

Westport: Spring Into Volunteering

... If your time is limited to a particular week, see if you can find one-day opportunities. For example, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is looking for help with its "Spring on the Farm" Festival in May. Domus in Stamford is looking for volunteers ...

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Stamford's Scofieldtown Road Recycling Center Closes For Rest Of Year

... nature of the work for the capping project, services will be suspended for the remainder of the year. The city of Stamford will provide updates regarding its status and reopening when possible. Residents are encouraged to use the Katrina Mygatt ...

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Breast Cancer Research Spinathon Finds New Home In Stamford

SpinOdyssey 2014, the 15th anniversary edition of the fun and fitness fundraiser for American Cancer Society breast cancer research, will be held Sunday, March 30, at Fairway Market in Stamford.

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Stamford Road To Close Friday For Bridge Installation Near Train Station

Stamford road closures are expected on Friday, March 28, to Monday, March 31, as crews are set to installa new pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard.

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Chyung's past relationships with women explored at murder trial

... to ask Chyung about a former girlfriend who says he threatened her in 1995 with a Glock 9 mm. Pamela Febles of Stamford contacted Norwich police in September 2012 and provided a written statement after reading a newspaper story about Chyung. "Do you ...

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Connecticut Attorney Heath D. Harte Releases Statement on New Comment to ABA Model Rule 1.1

SAC Capital Billionaire Cohen Increases Zynga Holding to 5.3%

... yesterday in New York. The shares have advanced 18 percent this year. The holding is the among the largest for Stamford, Connecticut-based SAC Capital, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. According to the filing, 1.74 million shares are held by ...

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School, library plans draw mostly support

David Roberts, president of the board of directors of the Friends of the Mianus River Park, speaks during the public hearing on Mayor David Martin's proposed budget before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Darien boys lacrosse coach Jeff Brameier chats with other people during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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New Canaan girls lacrosse coach Kristin Woods speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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New Canaan boys lacrosse coach Chip Buzzeo speaks with the media.... photo: 6083492 slideshow 847

New Canaan boys lacrosse coach Chip Buzzeo speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Chairman of the Board of Finance John Louizos, with microphone, leads the public hearing on Mayor David Martin's proposed budget before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Trinity Catholic boys lacrosse coach Bob Judge speaks with the.... photo: 6083493 slideshow 847

Trinity Catholic boys lacrosse coach Bob Judge speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Layne Rodney speaks during the public hearing on Mayor David.... photo: 6083570 slideshow 847

Layne Rodney speaks during the public hearing on Mayor David Martin's proposed budget before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Deborah Golden, foreground, speaks as John Louizos, chairman of the Board of Finance, grabs the microphone during the public hearing on Mayor David Martin's proposed budget before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Ernest DiMattia Jr, right, president of the Ferguson Library, chats with Mayor David Martin before the start of the public hearing on Mayor Martin's proposed budget before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Many quitting workforce for good

... case in 2009, when the economy was weak and job prospects were dire," said Omair Sharif, senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Conn. According to economists who have analyzed Labor Department data, 6.6 million people exited the workforce from 2010 ...

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Stamford Marijuana Doctor Situates Connecticut Patients With...

As part of a marketing outreach to the East Coast of the United States, MarijuanaDoctors.com and Green Alternative Doctors of Stamford, Connecticut have teamed up to satisfy the Constitution State's influx of pain patients.

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Parity -- that was one of the common words used by numerous FCIAC boys lacrosse coaches during Thursday's FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at BlueStreak Sports Training in Stamford.

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FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff: 'Parity' word of the night

People mingle during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

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Chocolate Rain Shop to Participate in Fundraising for LAA of Stamford

Chocolate Rain Shop is making Easter chocolates and gift baskets, and is participating in fundraising for the Loft Artists Association of Stamford.

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Big Loans for Small Spaces

... property," says Peter Grabel, mortgage loan originator at Luxury Mortgage Corp., a mortgage firm based in Stamford, Conn. "We're setting all-time limits of cost per square foot." Between 2011 and 2013, 95 condos, co-ops and single-family homes ...

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Joann Heerman displays her hooded sweatshirt promoting her non-profit Moms Love for All Kids, which raises the awareness of the dangers of texting while driving, at the Heerman residence in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

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Under the American and Italian flags, Pasquale Mallozzi sets the.... photo: 6053379 slideshow 847

Under the American and Italian flags, Pasquale Mallozzi sets the tables for the first course of what will be a seven course meal as part of the monthly dinners at the Minturnese Social Club in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

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Jack Heerman, right, twists Shane Sexton around on the Heerman's.... photo: 6060993 slideshow 847

Jack Heerman, right, twists Shane Sexton around on the Heerman's front yard swing in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

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Jack and Joann Heerman pose in the backyard next to their neighborhood-famous pool at home in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

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Demolition on DeYulio's Sausage Company at 384 Elm Street and.... photo: 6065873 slideshow 847

Demolition on DeYulio's Sausage Company at 384 Elm Street and Myrtle Ave in Stamford, Conn.

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The Heerman family Jake, foreground, Joann, left, Melissa, and Jack pose next to their trampoline in front of the family home in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

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Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community.... photo: 6052430 slideshow 847

Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community College, prepares for a qualifying fight for the Golden Gloves competition training at Revolution Training in Stamford, Conn.

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The 14-acre peninsula in the South End in Stamford, Conn. where.... photo: 6052746 slideshow 847

The 14-acre peninsula in the South End in Stamford, Conn. where developer Building and Land Technology is seeking approval to build a headquarters building for hedge fund Bridgewater Associates on Friday March 21, 2014.

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Tutor Lisa Pensiero and Isabel Munoz look for a book at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 24, 2014.

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The kitchen from 10 Top Gallant Road gives a modern vibe in the.... photo: 6067675 slideshow 847

The kitchen from 10 Top Gallant Road gives a modern vibe in the Dolphin Cove neighborhood in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 24, 2014.

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President Ernest DiMattia Jr answers questions from a reporter at.... photo: 6067732 slideshow 847

President Ernest DiMattia Jr answers questions from a reporter at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 24, 2014.

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Aru Patel plays on one of the iPads available at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 24, 2014.

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A pedestrian walks past people eating their dinner as others sit at the bar at Zaza Italian Gastrobar in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 24, 2014.

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Prom fashion show Saturday night

New Canaan High School seniors spent Monday afternoon, March 17, at A Step Ahead in Stamford, choosing dresses for the NCHS Prom Fashion Show, to be held on March 29, 2014.

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Diverse influences drive the work of versatile violinist

... and whose willingness to experiment has led him to multidisciplinary collaborations. He will perform with the Stamford Symphony Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn. Contributed photo/Briana Blasko Photo: ...

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FUJIFILM Presents Integrated Synapse Portfolio to Optimize Workflow...

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Robert E. Mullin, Of Greenwich, Rudy's Executive Transportation Employee

... is survived by his wife, Marcy; daughters, Kerrie Csaszar (DJ) of Phoenixville, Pa., and Jessica Elie (Bryan) of Stamford; five grandsons; brothers, John Mullin of Arvada, Colorado and William Mullin of Cos Cob; and many nieces and nephews who also ...

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Windows XP's open invitation to hackers

Dr. Omar Ibrahimi expects to spend up to $20,000 this year updating systems at his private practice in Stamford, Conn.

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... us and Steve McQueen (the director) that the music really express what was going on in the scene." Eckart Preu, the Stamford Symphony Orchestra's conductor and music director, said Fain, who is based in New York City, is the kind of performer who ...

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Diverse influences drive the work of versatile violinist

Mary Louise Wood Hoff

... in history and secondary education from Yale University in 1961, she taught American history at high schools in Stamford, CT and Eastchester, NY. In 1965, she moved to Washington, DC to work at the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and ...

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The Mayapple Center in North Stamford, Connecticut, Offers Five-Day Summer Programs in the Arts

What will your creative outlet be this summer? The Mayapple Center invites adults in the arts and humanities to enroll in one of their five-day summer programs for the arts taking place from June 23 to August 29. The Mayapple Center in North Stamford, Connecticut , carries a torch for the arts and humanities fueled by passion, intellect, ... (more)

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Committee Increases Governor's Budget, Comes Close to Spending Cap

... to support general fund spending, including after school programs in New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Bridgeport, Stamford, New Britain, East Hartford, and Windham. In order to plug the $69.4 million deficit discovered last week by the nonpartisan ...

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Job-Market Dropouts Increasingly Likely to Stay Out

... case in 2009, when the economy was weak and job prospects were dire," said Omair Sharif, senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. According to economists who have analyzed Labor Department data, 6.6 million people exited the workforce from ...

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WTI Oil Rises to Two-Week High on Cushing Supplies; Brent Gains

... has simply moved to the Gulf Coast," said Addison Armstrong, director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "Total supplies remain ample and I think that the fundamentals will reassert themselves and we'll be looking at ...

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

... releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 19, 2014 - March 26, 2014. STAMFORD, Conn. -- Keep America Beautiful an... )--DataArt, a leading custom software development company that builds advanced solutions ...

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Fairfield County communities top Movoto 'best places' list

... Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Photo: Carol Kaliff Movoto Real Esate, an online real estate brokerage firm, has named Stamford, Conn., the best place to live in Connecticut in populations over 10,000. Pedestrians pass by the Avon Theater on Bedford Street ...

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Gleanster Releases Latest Deep Dive: A Publisher's Guide to...

... Madison Avenue and Wall Street business, technology and marketing experience in the U.S. and EMEA. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, MediaCrossing is funded and advised by some of the world's leading media, marketing and trading innovators, as well as ...

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WTI Crude Rises to Two-Week High on Cushing Supplies

... has simply moved to the Gulf Coast," said Addison Armstrong , director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "Total supplies remain ample and I think that the fundamentals will reassert themselves and we'll be looking at ...

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Abstracting the Data Center: A look at the DCOS Platform

... nd implementation. Currently, Bill works as the National Director of Strategy and Innovation at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm.

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Police: Student's Forgotten Backpack Triggered Greenwich Bomb Scare

... Police officials shut down the Bank of America on South Water Street and called in the bomb squad from Stamford to investigate after they discovered the suspicious package. Niko veikauskas was questioned by police after admitting the bag was his, ...

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Jobless Claims Decline to Four-Month Low

... seems to be genuinely good news for the labor market," said Guy Berger, a U.S. economist at RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, who projected a decline in claims. "In all likelihood, employment growth in March is going to be stronger than ...

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More Americans dropping out of workforce voluntarily

... ase in 2009, when the economy was weak and job prospects were dire," said Omair Sharif , senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Conn.

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Maryann Cornelio, 79, Longtime Stamford Resident

... parents. Calling hours are Friday, March 28 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 28 at the Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., ...

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Jobs Market Dropouts Likely to Stay Out

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... releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 19, 2014 - March 26, 2014. STAMFORD, Conn. -- Keep America Beautiful an... )--Research and Markets has ...

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WNBA Star Speaks At Benfit For Stamford's Lyme Research Alliance

... at a fundraising gala in Greenwich to fight Lyme disease. Delle Donne will receive the Star Light Award at the Stamford-based Lyme Research Alliance's "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 5 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Proceeds from the gala will be ...

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Stamford Marijuana Doctor Situates Connecticut Patients With Beneficial Pain Management Regimens

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Amid the din of commuters rushing through an adjacent corridor at Grand Central Terminal, Stamford resident Evelyn Anastos told Metro-North Railroad President Joseph Giulietti that she is depending on a May scheduling change to make arrival times more dependable.

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Giulietti hears from Grand Central riders

... Rearick Metro-North Railroad President Joseph Giulietti, right, speaks with 15-year-old commuter Max Maron, of Stamford, who takes the train to New York to attend high school at Heschel during Giulietti's first public listening session with ...

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Paul Streeter named Cornell University's vice president for budget and planning

... launching of two off-site clinic operations - a for-profit subsidiary, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, Conn., and Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists in Belmont, N.Y., which will open March 31. He also facilitated planning for ...

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Scofieldtown Rd. Recycling Center Closing

Video: Keeping Smiles Healthy, a Priceless Effort

... said Adele Gordon, the site director for community health centers in Fairfield County. But thanks to Neighbors Link Stamford and the Franklin Street Community Health Center area residents, like Astrid Vasquez, are getting their teeth cleaned at no ...

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Video: State Approves Funding for Bridge, Housing Upgrades

Several of Stamford's bridges and apartment buildings will be receiving much-needed upgrades within the next few years.

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Video: Demolition of De Yulio's Sausage Company

The demolition of De Yulio's Sausage Company is beginning today at 384 Elm St. As part of Stamford's Urban Transitway development, several buildings on Myrtle Ave. and East Main St. will be torn down.

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Man arrested for leaving accident, saying car was stolen

A Stamford man was arrested Tuesday for crashing into two parked cars at a Stillwater Avenue restaurant earlier this month and running away.

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Metro-North president schedules feedback forums

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Grand Central Terminal commuters will get a chance Wednesday to speak their minds about Metro-North's precipitous decline in 2013 when new railway president Joseph Giulietti and his senior management plan to be on hand to meet with riders passing through the main concourse.

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Women's Squash All-Ivy -- 2013-14

... Championship. She will enter her senior year with a perfect 47-0 mark in college action. Maria Elena Ubina (Stamford, Conn.) was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year. She is Princeton's first Rookie of the Year on the women's side since Beaver ...

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While you were sleeping: US equities decline

... expenditures were set to advance noticeably in 2014 from their 2013 pace," Omair Sharif, senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut, told Reuters. Separately, Markit's preliminary, or flash, US services Purchasing Managers Index climbed to ...

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Not only did five women leave the Safavieh Home Furnishings in Stamford with $1,000 in grant money for their businesses, they also walked away with the unified support from their fellow female business owners.

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Police: Man Violated Court Order by Visiting House

... the court order, and police confirmed it existed. Then police charged Sparks, now a resident of Hamilton Street in Stamford, with first-degree criminal trespassing. He was released on a promise to appear April 3 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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U.S. durable goods orders rise, but capex looks weak

... were set to advance noticeably in 2014 from their 2013 pace," said Omair Sharif, senior economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. Economic growth in the first quarter is expected to have slowed from the fourth quarter's annualized 2.4 percent rate, ...

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Stamford Mighty Might Basketball Has Openings For Young Players

Stamford's Mighty Might basketball program for children age 5 to 18 has open registration in its Midget, Minor, and Senior divisions.

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Tractor-Trailer On Fire Near I-95 Southbound Service Plaza In Darien

... a.m. Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation reported. The fire was between Exits 10 and 9 near the Stamford border. The right lane was closed to put out the fire and clear the scene. The fire was reported at 10:38 a.m. The DOT said ...

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Strong Winds In Stamford Increase Threat Of Brush Fires, Power Outages

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Fairfield County escaped the snow from the nor'easter that is now slamming Cape Cod, but a Wind Advisory is in effect throughout the day Wednesday and there is also an enhanced risk of fires and power outages as a result.

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Anthony S. Loffredo, 88, Lifelong Stamford Resident, WWII Veteran

... born May 1, 1925, to John and Antoinette (Troncone) Loffredo. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Stamford and Greenwich Pigeon Clubs for many years. He worked for Pimpinella Construction Co. in Stamford until he retired. Loffredo ...

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CT high school hockey in photos

New Canaan goalie MacLean Wright, center, screams as he is surrounded by teammates at the conclusion of a 5-2 victory over Darien as New Canaan won the FCIAC boys hockey championship game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Saturday, March 8, 2014.Wright was named the MVP.

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RollEase Inc. Headed to Brunswick

... have led to 13,000 new private-sector jobs, and that number continues to grow." RollEase was founded in 1980 in Stamford, Conn. Senior Vice President Greg Farr described the Brunswick facility's potential as "an exciting opportunity to expand our ...

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Son of baseball great Jackie Robinson finds Sweet Unity in Tanzania

... Using that income "those countries can get as much water as the rest of the world," he says. Robinson grew up in Stamford, Conn., and attended New Canaan Country Day School. When he was 15 his mother took him to Africa. His father stayed home. The ...

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Greenwich PD: Resident Failed to Register As Sex Offender

... arrest. Weil was released after posting a $100 bond and is scheduled to appear March 28 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Greenwich Bar Patron Accused of Slugging Bouncer

... eport. Police caught him on Arch Street. He was released on a promise to appear March 31 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Healthbridge to Apply Chapter 11 Plan to Reorganize Nursing Homes

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J., has already shielded HealthBridge Management from contempt of court sanctions, and now it has given the company the go-ahead to apply its Chapter 11 plan for reorganization for the nursing homes it manages in Newington, Danbury, Milford, Westport and Stamford.

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Data Center Interconnectivity: A Keystone to Business Strategy

... nd implementation. Currently, Bill works as the National Director of Strategy and Innovation at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm.

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visit|article-5349170|interleaved-29632-tab1|1A 'best place' to live

Communities are always looking for an advantage when they are trying to grow their business roster, and Stamford business leaders are reveling after a California-based real estate company ranked the city as the top place to live in Connecticut.

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Brent rises on Russia risk, Nigeria, Libya supply concerns

... we have weak fundamentals and will see a build tomorrow," said Gene McGillian, an analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. Speculation that China will act to support its slowing economy and robust consumer confidence numbers in the U.S. ...

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Manuel R. Bento, 70, Of New Canaan, Founder, Manuel Bento Lawn Service

... beret in the Portuguese Army. He was the founder of Manuel Bento Lawn Service working in Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. Bento is survived by his wife, Myrna Nieves Bento; daughters, Janet Walker (Sean) of Concord, Mass., Jennifer Greatsinger ...

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Cuisinart and Bevyz Sign Agreement to Market Premium Multi-Drink System

STAMFORD, Conn. & SLIEMA, Malta-- --Cuisinart, a dominant leader in kitchen electrics and Bevyz, manufacturer of the world's only Multi-Drink System, announced today that they will enter into a distribution partnership to market and sell the ' Cuisinart powered by Bevyz' Multi-Drink System .

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Trinity Catholic High School Performs Hairspray for a limited run

... order form. Tickets are also available at the Trinity Catholic High School office located at 926 Newfield Ave Stamford, CT 06905, ph. 203.322.3401from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.. All advance ticket purchases will be held for pickup at the door ...

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Stamford Police Department Hosts Gun Buyback Program

The Stamford Police Department continues its effort to reduce violent crime within the city by hosting its sixth Gun Buyback since the program was revived in late 2012.

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Crius Energy Announces Appointment of Christian McArthur as Executive Vice President

... that make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions about their energy needs. With headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, Crius Energy currently sells electricity, natural gas and/or solar power in 19 states and the District of Columbia. ...

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15 Tulip Tree Lane Is The Darien Daily Voice House Of The Week

The Stamford resident charged in the assault of a Norwalk police officer in 2013 has resigned as the Darien lacrosse and football coach to focus in rehabilitating from his injuries, according to ...

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Stamford Closes Roads As Pedestrian Bridge Is Installed Near Train Station

Stamford will close roads from Friday, March 28, to Monday, March 31, as crews install a pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard downtown.

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Stamford-Based Lyme Research Alliance Honors Women's Basketball Star

The Stamford-based Lyme Research Alliance will honor Elena Delle Donne, the reigning Rookie of the Year in the Women's National Basketball Association, with its Star Light Award at its "Time for Lyme" Gala, on April 5, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich.

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Corporate eye on education

... located near General Electric sites in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Erie, Pa., Louisville, Milwaukee, New York City and Stamford, Conn. Here is a roundup of some of the Fortune 500 companies that are donating money and resources to K12 schools in attempts ...

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Stamford's pennies from heaven

From left; Newfield School Principal Lisa Saba-Price, left, hands a bag of student collected coins to Stamford firefighters Brian Teitelbaum and Nick Tamburro as part of a fund raising effort for a new playground in memory of one of the Sandy Hook shooting victims on Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

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... to his classmates when the shooter's gun jammed that December day that left 20 children and six staff members dead. Stamford, through The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play Foundation is collecting money for the effort to build 26 playgrounds in honor ...

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O'Connor Davies Moving to Ashforth's 3001 Stamford Square

The Ashforth Company announced that O'Connor Davies LLP, a regional Certified Public Accounting and consulting firm, has chosen 3001 Stamford Square, a building developed, owned and managed by Ashforth, for its new Stamford office location.

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Stratford Woman Reports 14-Year-Old Driver with Hit-And-Run

... in their account (an accusation not proven in court) about the incident. Both vehicles were driving north on Old Stamford Road (Route 106) in New Canaan when the victim stopped for a traffic light near the Merritt Parkway entrance. That's when she ...

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Fairfield County communities top Movoto 'best places' list

CPA firm moving to Ashforth's 3001 Stamford Square

The Ashforth Co. is starting to reel in tenants at 3001 Summer St., in Stamford.

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The Ashforth Co. is starting to reel in tenants at 3001 Summer St., in Stamford.

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Historic organ to sound deep in the heart of downtown Stamford

Stephen Rapp, who has had a long career as a church musician and performer, will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Stamford's organ concert on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m., which will feature the sound of the Stamford, Conn., church's late 1800 pipe organ.

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Pothole Week kept city workers busy

... Newfield Avenue." The city has used 210 tons of cold patch to fill more than 2,000 potholes in total since Dec. 1. Stamford switched to a different brand of cold patch during midseason at a comparable price with positive results, Orgera said. ...

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Budget proposal open for public comment

... April 3. To submit, email or call Board of Finance Clerk Lorraine Gilden at lgilden@stamfordct.gov or 203-977-4699. STAMFORD -- Taxpayers will have the opportunity this week -- in person or online -- to comment on Mayor David Martin 's proposed ...

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Group meets to address Common Core rollout

... is the timeline -- too much too fast. I am here to help look at that timeline of implementation." Candy Yeager , a Stamford parent, said she's on the committee to help relieve anxiety that some parents feel about the Common Core. "I am not opposed ...

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Female Stamford boxer looking for a fight

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... is the timeline -- too much too fast. I am here to help look at that timeline of implementation." Candy Yeager, a Stamford parent, said she's on the committee to help relieve anxiety that some parents feel about the Common Core. "I am not opposed to ...

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Sixteen-year-old Autum Ashante moved around the boxing ring of a Stamford gym, flashing jabs and combinations that popped loudly as they landed on the thick, flat, padded mitts a trainer held.

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Pitney Bowes and IBM to Collaborate on Hybrid Cloud Location Services

ARMONK, N.Y. & STAMFORD, CT. - 25 Mar 2014: Pitney Bowes Inc. and IBM today announced a collaboration on IBM's codename "BlueMix" platform-as-a-service to develop new hybrid cloud location services that help businesses unearth deeper connections between their customers, their geography, and their networks to deliver more personalized services and ... (more)

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Dollar Pares Gains, Up After Strong Consumer Data

... is going to improve as the weather gets better," said Brian Dangerfield, currency strategist at RBS Securities in Stamford, Connecticut. Dangerfield said many traders expected U.S. economic data to bounce back after weakness at the start of the ...

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Towers Watson unveils retiree health care risk transfer program

... of coverage for the retirees through the purchase of a group annuity from participating insurers. Mitchell Cole, Stamford, Conn.-based managing director of Towers Watson Retiree Insurance Solutions, describes the approach as a "first-ever" retiree ...

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10,000 Golf Balls Reported Stolen From Stamford's Sterling Farms

Stamford Police are searching for a suspect who reportedly stole approximately 10,000 golf balls from a local driving range, according to News 12 Connecticut.

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WTI Oil Falls as U.S. Crude Supplies Seen Rising; Brent Gains

... build in crude oil supplies tomorrow," said Addison Armstrong, director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "We are at a time of year where supplies are expected to gain. If they manage to open up the ship channel soon, ...

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Pulse: Project News From McGraw Hill Construction's Dodge

... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hotel Development, Attn: Robert Zhang, Vice Pres. Of Development, China, 1 Star Point, Stamford, Connecticut, 06902. DR#14-00410618. China Qingdao International Airport Group Co. Ltd. is planning to build Qingdao Jiaodong ...

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Darien Coach Resigns To Focus On Health After Norwalk Arrest

FOREX-Dollar pares gains, still higher after strong consumer data

Historic organ to sound deep in the heart of downtown Stamford

UPDATE 8-Brent rises on Russia risk, Nigeria, Libya supply concerns

WTI Oil Falls as U.S. Crude Supplies Seen Rising; Brent Gains

Manuel R. Bento, 70; Owner of Lawn Service Company

... in the Portuguese Army. Mr. Bento was the founder of Manuel Bento Lawn Service working in Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. He lived in New Canaan for more than 29 years. He was the husband of Myrna Nieves Bento. Mr. Bento also is survived by two ...

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WTI Oil Trades Near $99.50 Amid G-7 Russia Threat; Brent Gains

Wash. Blvd. Closes at Train Station for Next 3 Weekends

Construction of a footbridge over Washington Boulevard at Stamford Transportation Center will close all traffic on the streat for the next three weekends, Stamford officials have announced.

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Final Solarize Stamford Open House on April 15

See a working solar installation and meet the solar home owners. One of the city's three chosen installers will be present to answer questions about solar and Solarize Stamford.

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Lucille McKeever, 81; Accounting Office Manager, Northeast School Volunteer

Lucille Marie McKeever, a longtime office manager for a Greenwich accounting firm, died at her Stamford home Saturday, March 22, 2014, following a long illness.

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CT: Work on Stamford Train Station Pedestrian Bridge Starts

A long-planned project to build an enclosed pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard linking the Gateway Harbor Point office development to the Stamford train station will begin this weekend.

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10 Steps to Holistic Data Center Design

... nd implementation. Currently, Bill works as the National Director of Strategy and Innovation at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm.

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Walter Edmond Dulski, 72, Of Stamford, Senior Executive, Euro Brokers

Dulski was born April 30, 1941, in Stamford, to Stanley and Laura Dulski. He was a member of the first graduating class at Stamford Catholic High School in 1960, and then went onto receive a B.S. in Economics from Villanova University, graduating in three years.

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Lewisboro Diver Helps Whirlwind Of New Canaan Win Region Title

... Jake Bowtell, Timmy Luz, Wiley Schmidt, and Owen Stevens from Darien, Kirsten Parkinson and Rachel Burston of Stamford, Lenny Hibler from Pound Ridge, Allison Courtney of Wilton, and Kevin Bradley from Norwalk. Most notable performances included ...

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It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were hot on the boards as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship at their home ...

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Metro-North Holds Informal Customer Forums In Stamford, Grand Central

... comments and suggestions. Metro-North will continue the informal discussion from 5 to 7 p.m. April 10 at the Stamford Station across from the ticket office. "Making good on a pledge to increase openness and transparency, MTA Metro-North Railroad ...

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Weston, Redding Divers Help Whirlwind Of New Canaan Win Region Title

Stamford's Curtain Call Schedules Auditions For 'Gypsy'

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Curtain Call Inc., Stamford's longest-running and only year-round producing theater company, is holding auditions for its June production of "Gypsy."

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2-11 News: Primrose Acquisition Changes Channel

... in terms of distribution. It just made sense to pool our assets," Howard says. Channel Alloys is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with stocking locations in Phillipsburg, N.J., Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle. A Denver depot was ...

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Work on Stamford train station pedestrian bridge starts

... an enclosed pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard linking the Gateway Harbor Point office development to the Stamford train station will begin this weekend. To finish the $2.8 million bridge in just three weekends, the state Department of ...

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Car Driver Charged with Hit-and-Run - at Age 14

New Canaan's Ross second to Hand's Zeng in Open diving

Bobby Ross of New Canaan High School competes in the FCIAC diving championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Friday, Match 2, 2012.

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Shots fired in Stamford neighborhood

... Conklin said. The neighborhood is a troubled one, and the shots were fired from a half-block away from where Stamford's last homicide occurred nearly a year ago. Although there is a good amount of foot traffic and people around that area in the late ...

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Metro-North completes signal system upgrades at seven locations

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Metro-North Railroad has completed federally ordered upgrades to its signal system at five moveable bridges and two critical curves on the New Haven Line to automatically stop trains when engineers fail to slow down, the railroad announced Sunday.

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Stamford 14-Year-Old Arrested After Crash In New Canaan

New Canaan Police charged a 14-year-old Stamford girl after she hit another vehicle with her grandfather's car and drove away on Tuesday, March 18, according to the New Canaan News.

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The telecommunications giant is currently recruiting for 103 full-time retail, sales and customer-service positions across the state, including openings in Fairfield, Milford, Norwalk, Orange, Stamford and Trumbull, the company said.

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Metro-North Admin Plans Meetings with Area Rail Commuters

... Metro-North Railroad has scheduled will six informal meetings at Grand Central and stations in the area including Stamford, Harrison and White Plains, NY. The sessions are designed as an effort to engage customers in a dialogue with senior ...

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Stamford Man Charged With Trying To Set Fire At Norwalk Courthouse

NORWALK, Conn. Connecticut State Police arrested a Stamford man Friday in connection with an attempted arson at the Norwalk Superior Courthouse last year, according to state police records.

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The female was driving her grandfather's 2002 Acura on Old Stamford Road in New Canaan at about 6 p.m. when she rear-ended a 2012 Toyota Camry that was stopped at a red light waiting to turn left on the Merritt Parkway's northbound ramp, according to the report.

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Another Fake $100 Bill, Another Arrest in Greenwich

... sixth-degree larceny. His bond was set at $25,000 and was scheduled to appear March 28 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Nieves' arrest was the second in a week involving fraudelent $100 bills being passed at the Walgreens. On March 14, a Jackson ...

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See when Orlando Fashion Square's hotel will open

... new Element brand hotel coming to Central Florida as part of the redevelopment of Orlando Fashion Square mall. Stamford, Conn.-based Starwood (NYSE: HOT) on March 24 revealed it will open the new Element Orlando North hotel in July 2015. The ...

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See when Orlando Fashion Square's hotel will open

... the new Element brand hotel coming to Central Florida as part of the redevelopment of Orlando Fashion Square mall. Stamford, Conn.-based Starwood (NYSE: HOT) on March 24 revealed it will open the new Element Orlando North hotel in July 2015. The ...

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London authorities probe two mysterious banker deaths

... the night before his body was found to say he was on his way home from the office. Meanwhile, detectives in Stamford, Conn., are still awaiting toxicology reports in the death of Ryan Crane , the JPMorgan executive director. A JPMorgan spokesperson ...

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... eported that Huydic's speech was slow and slurred, police said. Huydic told police she had been at Cask Republic in Stamford where she drank three apple martinis with friends from work, the report stated.

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Simon Cowell's lover's ex-husband speaks out - and calls their very...

... York real-estate scene and the family own a string of Manhattan apartments as well as a $4.5million country home in Stamford, Connecticut. Betrayal: Andrew and Lauren Silverman, pictured in January 2013, were married for 10 years. Their marriage ...

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Beyond Your Paycheck: 5 Things To Negotiate At Work

... the start of their career may not have much leverage," says David Lewis , president and C.E.O. of OperationsInc , a Stamford, Conn.-based human resources outsourcing and consulting company. "But those with five or more years experience are often in ...

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... including the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, the Loft Artists Association in Stamford, "Art of the Avenue" in Greenwich and the Summer Animal Arts Exhibit in Old Lyme. She has painted on commission, designed ...

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Car seen swerving, driver charged with DWI

'Mostly Flowers' features work of longtime resident

... the New Canaan Society for the Arts , Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, the Loft Artists Association in Stamford, "Art of the Avenue" in Greenwich and the Summer Animal Arts Exhibit in Old Lyme. She has painted on commission, designed and painted ...

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Man Faces Charges He Tried to Steal Car in Downtown Greenwich

... ite, Garafalo is being held in lieu of $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear April 17 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Free gardening series at library starts this evening

... April 21, at 7 p.m. "Hydroponic Gardening" will be led by Colin Coogan and Maxon Keating of Connecticut Roots in Stamford. Hydroponic gardens can be grown inside, outdoors, and even in small places using containers of water, or in soil-less mediums ...

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WTI Crude Rises a Second Day on Cushing as Brent Spread Narrows

... collision. "Cushing continues to shed barrels," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The closure of the Houston Ship Channel also played a role. WTI continues to pivot around $100." WTI for May ...

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Towers Watson unveils retiree health care risk transfer program

Annie Rease-Bey, 69, Former Stamford Resident

... has been a resident of Bridgeport for the past 10 years. Prior to moving to Bridgeport she lived in Virginia and in Stamford. She was employed as a marketing coordinator at Stauffer Chemical Corp. and as a paraprofessional teacher at the Geraldine ...

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Lucille Marie McKeever, 81, Of Stamford

... Greenwich for more than three decades. She had volunteered for several years in the library at Northeast School in Stamford, where she resided for 47 years. She was a longtime member of Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich. McKeeever is survived ...

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Patsy J. Biancardi, 83, Of Stamford, Retired U.S. Postal Service Employee

... (Perna) Biancardi. He worked for the family business, Biancardi Bakery, delivering bread to families throughout Stamford. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a postal clerk for the United States ...

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WDMC Arrested Joseph Stepenson from Stamford for the arson of the State's Attorney's Office at GA#20

WDMC arrested Joseph Stepenson from Stamford for the arson of the State's Attorney's Office at GA#20 Criminal Information Summary The Connecticut State Police frequently relies on the general public for help in solving criminal cases.

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NYFIX Founders Look to Enhance Bid for Certain NYSE Assets

... of the NYFIX assets. All inquires should be directed to Peter Hansen through Evest Investment Management, LLC, 3 Stamford Landing, 46 Southfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902, phone 203-975-0333. Evest Companies Peter Hansen, Chairman Tim Garland, ...

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Stamford legislators hail local arts grants

Stamford's state legislative delegation announced that a combined $16,137 in state funding from the Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund was awarded to seven Stamford art programs.

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Rotary Club Of Stamford To Host Ross Markham, Storm Sandy Expert

The club hosted Maureen P. Neuberger, of Constellation Health Services, at the March 18 meeting and will feature Markham, a collaborator for Storm Sandy, at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Stamford Sheraton at 700 Main St. in Stamford.

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Stamford Innovation Center Honors Leaders From Business Startups

STAMFORD, Conn. Ned Gannon of Stamford and Dick O'Hare of New Canaan were named the winners of the inaugural Stamford Innovation Center's Startup Leadership awards ceremony.

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The Dart: How to be 100

Residents and guests of Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, Stamford, CT listen to a lecture by Dr. Edward Schuster on how to live to 100, on Tuesday, March, 11th, 2014.

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Stamford boaters look to restore boatyard

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Video: Greenwich Celebrates Irish Culture

... green and watching the parade every year. Greenwich native Ashley Wilson said, "I grew up in Greenwich. I live in Stamford now but this is my hometown. I actually used to participate in the parade; I was in the Girl Scouts and it's just a great day ...

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Video: Stamford LGBT Community Stands United

Stamford Coalition for Respect Hosts "Coming Out to Open Arms", featuring supportive discussion on the rights and issues unique to the LGBT community in Connecticut.

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Not only did five women leave Safavieh Home Furnishings in Stamford with $1,000 in grant money for their businesses, they also walked away with the unified support of their fellow female business owners.

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Adding Harman May Provide an Advancement to Investors' Portfolio

... solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. With a market cap of 7.412 billion, this Stamford, Connecticut, based company operates under three distinct reportable divisions - Infotainment, Lifestyle, and Professional - that ...

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McMahon tag teams with Ladies who Launch to support women

... announced as two of the four winners of grant money for their businesses on Thursday, March 20. Photo: Megan Spicer STAMFORD -- Not only did five women leave Safavieh Home Furnishings in Stamford with $1,000 in grant money for their businesses, they ...

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Foreign Grip Loosens on Treasuries as U.S. Buyers Bolster Demand

... primary dealers that are obligated to bid at debt auctions held by the Treasury, said in a telephone interview from Stamford, Connecticut. Foreigners are slowing their purchases of U.S. government debt as central banks and reserve managers tried to ...

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Spring Has Sprung, But Snow Is Likely To Return To Stamford

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Winter is officially over, but the first full week of spring in Fairfield County is likely to bring some accumulating snow.

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