Stamford Roundup: April 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

GOP gubernatorial hopefuls bash Malloy

during a debate between five of the six republican candidates for Governor of Connecticut at the Sheraton in Stamford, Conn., on April 30, 2014. From left are Mark Lauretti, Martha Dean, John McKinney, Joseph Visconti and Mark Boughton. Photo: ...

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Debate held for GOP gubernatorial candidates in Stamford

Republicans vying for their party's nomination to run against Governor Dannel Malloy in November met for a debate in Stamford Wednesday.

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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls bash Malloy in Stamford

Westover cell tower plan scrapped

... in its application, did not return a request for comment Wednesday. "AT&T is engaged in citywide discussions with Stamford officials regarding Westover and several other areas of the city where new wireless infrastructure is required to serve the ...

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Stamford's AITE makes Rivera new principal

... and Engineering, poses for a photo in the school's atrium on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry STAMFORD -- "The first day went well," Tina Rivera , said Wednesday a little tongue in cheek, as she prepared to leave the principal's ...

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Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien

... . It was the second bank robbery in two days in lower Fairfield County. The First County Bank on High Ridge Road in Stamford was robbed Tuesday morning, police said. (Read about that robbery here at the Daily Voice.)

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... of socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as various ethnic and social groups. There were talks in Bridgeport and Stamford, as well as New Canaan and Greenwich. There were talks with the Hispanic community and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ...

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GOP Gov Hopefuls Want More State Worker Concessions

... in 2015 -- for the third time in seven years -- to help balance the budget. GOP candidates for governor debated in Stamford. They are (l-r) Mark Lauretti, Martha Dean, John McKinney, Joe Visconti and Mark Boughton. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Ctmirror.org ...

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'Who Wants To Be Millionaire' Host Cedric The Entertainer To Depart

... this year - we'll certainly miss him." The production company is expected to name a new host. The move to Stamford, CT is being made for budget reasons, as it will bring savings and tax breaks. Projects Cedric is working on include his TV Land ...

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Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien

Westchester: Hard to Enter, But Premium's Worth It

... Communities Inc. 'The municipalities need to attract that demographic, because they're losing them to places like Stamford, CT and New Jersey. They're losing that business, and that business is important for the future of Westchester.' Glen ...

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Stamford Boy Wins CT 'Doodle 4 Google' Art Competition

You can vote here for Jason Rosado of Stamford to win the national Google for Doodle competition for the Kindergarten through Grade 3 group.

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WTI Crude Falls to Four-Week Low on U.S. Supplies; Brent Slips

... supplies are starting to weigh on the market," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "We have a lot of oil here in the U.S." Stockpiles in the Gulf Coast, known as PADD 3, rose to 215.3 million ...

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Bank Robbery Reported At Goodwives Shopping Center In Darien

Stamford Woman Robbed At Gunpoint; Police Seek 2

Stamford police are searching for two men who robbed a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday morning, according to the Stamford Advocate.

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Trader Exodus Mounts as Forex Inquiries Put Focus on Costs

... "That's a considerable percentage of the workforce," said Brad Bechtel, managing director at Faros Trading LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, who estimated the world's largest banks have 80 to 160 voice traders for spot rates in the currencies market. ...

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Health Care Seen Helping U.S. Growth Pick Up in Second Quarter

... second quarter, so really not meaningfully different," said Guy Berger, U.S. economist at RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford , Connecticut , who said he expects consumer spending growth to moderate to 2.2 to 2.3 percent in the second half. "We don't ...

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Growing job-opening concerns dent U.S. confidence

... you'd hope they'd be in a healthy recovery," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, whose projection of an 82 reading was among the closest in the Bloomberg survey. "The issues in the job market ...

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Rain Slows Traffic On Southbound I-95 Through Norwalk

... to Exit 13 in Norwalk. Another 3.8 miles of delays were reported on I-95 southbound is congested from Exit 9 in Stamford to Exit 5 in Greenwich. Backups were also reported southbound on the Merritt Parkway for 18.9 miles from Exit 50 near Fairfield ...

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How Flow Mapping Technology Enables Network Monitoring at 40Gbps and 100Gbps

... 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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Women Shoot to the Top with The MBA Slingshot

Apr. 30, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. -- Despite high ambition and tremendous talent, many women MBAs continue to run into professional roadblocks that disrupt or even derail their careers.

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ISG Named Minacs a Global Top 20 Outsourcing Provider

... and more than five decades of experience and global leadership in information and advisory services. Based in Stamford, Conn., the company has more than 850 employees and operates in 21 countries. For additional information, visit www.isg-one.com . ...

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Gubernatorial candidate arrested at library

Gubernatorial candidate Lee Whitnum has been arrested on a breach of peace charge after police say she caused a disturbance in the Stamford Courthouse Library.

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Stamford Public Schools Named Tina Rivera Principal AITE

Superintendent Stamford Public Schools Dr. Winifred Hamilton and the Stamford Board of Education announced the appointment of Maria C. Rivera as principal of the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering , at the April 29, 2014, board meeting effective July 1, 2014.

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Cities consider legal fight over charter schools

Education officials in Bridgeport and Stamford are considering a legal fight to prevent new charter schools from moving into those cities.

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Tong Leads Passage Of Bill Modernizing Corporate Law

Banks Committee Co-chair William Tong (D-Stamford, Darien) drafted, introduced and led the passage of legislation in the House of Representatives Monday that establishes the Commission on Connecticut's Leadership in Corporation and Business Law to ...

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Port Chester Man Charged With Robbery In Greenwich Drug Deal

... ifth-degree larceny. He posted $5,000 bond and is scheduled to make his first appearance in State Superior Court in Stamford on May 5.

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Police: Forged Prescriptions Catch up to Drug Abuser

Stamford police already had a warrant for her arrest, and a pharmacy in Fairfield had just found prescriptions had been forged for her when a Darien pharmacy alerted police that a woman with a forged prescription was in the store, police said.

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Stamford Group Will Help Build Playground To Honor Sandy Hook Child

Backyard Humanitarian volunteers Bebe Decrescenzo, Paula Egan, Colleen Sharkey and Angela Malizia will lead the group's effort in construction of a playground Friday at West Beach in Stamford.

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Reckson/SL Green Goes ElectricWednesday, April 30, 2014

... Drive in Valhalla. Connecticut properties including Landmark Square and 680, 750, 1010 and 1055 Washington Blvd in Stamford are also equipped with the charging stations. "Reckson/SL Green continues to provide its tenants with a best-in-class ...

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Business news in brief

... to be pretty restrained in terms of the job market." Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Conn.

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Consumer confidence decreases from 6-year high

... be normal in the mature phase of a recovery," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Conn., whose projection of an 82 reading was among the closest in the Bloomberg survey. "Attitudes continue to be pretty ...

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Heath D. Harte Comments on Increasing Prevalence of Mental Health...

... h D. Harte locations and services, please contact: The Law Offices of Heath D. Harte 1700 Bedford Street, Suite 102 Stamford, CT 06905 Office: (203) 724-9555 questions(at)hartelawoffice(dot)com http://ift.tt/1ltBktA

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FOMAG celebrates Women in Music

... at 7 p.m. This year's music is devoted to works by composer Elise Grant (b. 1943), a resident of Dublin, N.H., and Stamford, Conn., who has been featured on other Friends of Music programs. Nine arias from her comic opera "Sant et Prosprit," ...

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Rough hopes to keep vaulting to new heights at Westhill

Westhill's Chris Rough competes in the pole vault clearing 12-feet during the boys track meet at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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Robber strikes High Ridge Road bank

Police officers work at First County Bank on High Ridge Road in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, where an unidentified person robbed the bank this morning.

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Central track loses

Westhill's Chris Rough competes in the pole vault clearing 12-feet during the boys track meet at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Danbury area firm pledges drugs to AmeriCaresvisit|article-5439887|interleaved-28495-breaking-news|2

For the 3,000 people without medical insurance who use the four AmeriCares Free Clinics in Connecticut -- here and in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford -- the care the clinics provide has been steady.

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One World Sports Marks Dramatic Progress On All Fronts Headed Into...

... added world-class programming and expanded production capabilities at ONE World Sports Broadcast Center in Stamford, Connecticut. The network, which offers coverage of sports events from around the globe, will showcase its programming at the annual ...

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Trader Exodus Mounts as Forex Inquiries Boost Pressure on Costs

Young Russian dancers share their culture with every step

... routines on stages large and small. On a recent morning, the group had just performed for Long Ridge School in Stamford and were headed to a charter school in Bridgeport in the afternoon. During the upcoming weekend, they are expected to make stops ...

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Chilly spring means empty tables in downtown Stamford

The outdoor dining business along Bedford Street in Stamford, Conn., can be as fickle as the weather, being a boon or bust depending on a few degrees or the quantity of clouds.

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Traders Join Exodus as Forex Probes Add Pressure on Costs

United Rentals Trains Milestone 100,000 Construction Workers in Trench Safety

... the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index, the Barron's 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at UnitedRentals.com.
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ISRI 2014 Convention: Curiosities surround aluminum market

... in "a gradual and modest rise" in 2014, with aluminum prices averaging $1,762 per metric ton during the year. , Stamford, Conn., said aluminum industry surpluses in China could act as a restraint to higher pricing in 2014. Producers in China, said ...

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Police Search for Stamford Bank Robber

... m build. Anyone with information or who may have seen someone leaving the bank around this time is urged to contact Stamford police at 203-977-4417.

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Oil Futures Gain on Russia Sanctions Fears

... really find anybody who wants to sell" oil futures, said Gene McGillian, broker and analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Conn. "Every time (the market) turns around, it seems to focus on the geopolitical risk factors, and that's why we're moving ...

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Woman charged for fake prescriptionsvisit|article-5438971|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

... were old and others Katz forged, police said. Additionally, police said Katz was wanted on a warrant in Stamford for similar charges and was transferred to Stamford police. She was released on $25,000 bond. The following day, Darien police learned ...

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... to perform 10 multiple-city live shows in 24 hours, starting Friday, May 9, with concerts set for New Haven, Stamford and New London, as as well in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Hayes, a Louisiana native, isn't ...

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Country star Hunter Hayes barnstorming for charity

... Place, 300 York St., New Haven. 6:45 p.m. $10. 203-624-8623, www.toadsplace.com; Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford. 9 p.m. 203-325-4466, http://ift.tt/PP6DDX . You can forgive country performer Hunter Hayes for occasionally ...

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United Rentals Trains Milestone 100,000 Construction Workers in Trench Safety

Stamford students debate water rights after Urinetown

Sam Aldershof of Stamford High School debates the question of whether the federal government should restrict the use of water at Westhill High School as part of the school's production of Urinetown, a satire about the topic, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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Woman charged for fake prescriptions

Leone Supports Bill to Broaden Veterans' Job Benefits

... Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington). Aresimowicz, State Rep. Jack Hennessy (D-Bridgeport) and Leone (D-Stamford/Darien) held a press conference in support of the bill - An Act Concerning The Findings of The Military Occupation Specialty ...

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Consumer Confidence Declines After Highest Level Since 2008

... and that's the piece people look most closely at," says Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Conn. "Consumer spending was constrained by weather and people are looking for a big rebound in the spring. Attitudes are ...

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This Google map image shows the route of the Merritt Parkway between Greenwich and Stamford.

The state Department of Transportation says it could cost up to $250 million to put a multi-use trail along the side of the Merritt Parkway between Stratford and Greenwich.

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Suspect Surrenders on Greenwich Robbery Charge

... d April 26. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear May 5 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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William R. Doughman, 92, Retired Chemist, American Cyanamid Co In Stamford

... K. Doughman and Ferman C. Doughman. In his early years, he resided in Springfield, Mass., prior to moving to Stamford. A graduate of Roanoke College in Salem, Va., he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was discharged in November 1945. ...

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Tiny Miracles Foundation Hosts Gala Fundraiser In Westport

The annual gala is set for 7 p.m. at The Inn at Longshore in Westport. The Tiny Miracles Foundation services Fairfield County and includes Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport and Danbury Hospitals.

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Charter, Comcast reach accord

... the country's second-largest cable operator. But Charter, a regional cable television provider with headquarters in Stamford, Conn., saw its plans dashed when Comcast swooped in with a $45 billion offer for Time Warner Cable in February. Comcast, ...

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Obama Sanctions Underwhelm Russian Stock Traders as Market Jumps

... are a classic example of 'paper sanctions' and are missing both teeth and wide support," Neil Azous, founder of Stamford, Connecticut-based research firm Rareview Macro LLC, said in an e-mail yesterday. Aside from Sechin, the list also names Sergei ...

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Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires American Wholesalers Underwriting in Connecticut

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently announced the acquisition of American Wholesalers Underwriting in Stamford, Conn.

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Greenwich's Higbie Receives Support For Congressional Campaign

... according to a press release. Fred Camillo, state representative 151st District in Greenwich; Kieran Ryan, Stamford Republican Town Committee; James Ryan, Stamford Republican Town Committee; Rocky Trungadi, Oxford Republican Town Committee; Mary ...

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Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sends Team To Tornado-Stricken Arkansas

AmeriCares is deploying an emergency response team to Arkansas to help survivors of the deadly tornadoes that struck the South and Midwest late Sunday night, the Stamford-based relief agency announced in a statement.

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US Coast Guard Foundation Presents US$400,000 Check

... ed President of the European Engine Power Plants Association (EUGINE). Wesley D. Wheeler passed away on April 18 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 80 years old. He was laid to rest in Cyprus Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wheeler

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Wartsila Executive Elected EUGINE President

... day, May 1, 2014. The earnings press release will be available at 7 a. Wesley D. Wheeler passed away on April 18 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 80 years old. He was laid to rest in Cyprus Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wheeler

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MSC Containership Deployment Highlights Panamax Surplus

... d offshore energy sectors, has further expanded its footprint in Asia, Wesley D. Wheeler passed away on April 18 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 80 years old. He was laid to rest in Cyprus Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wheeler

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Comcast selling cable systems

... a conference call that the transactions will help broaden Charter's footprint in the Midwest and Southeast. The Stamford, Conn., company will acquire systems in Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Indiana and Alabama. It will also shed systems in California, ...

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Comcast selling some cable firms

Tracy Baxter: Middletown man helps kids make right choices

... had plenty in common with today's troubled teens back then. Bullied throughout his teenage years in his hometown of Stamford, Conn., he decided the right move was to quit school. Fortunately for him, Dad made sure there would be no loafing around ...

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Driver Faces Greenwich DWI Charge

... s license. Richardson was released after posting $250 bond and scheduled to appear May 5 in State Superior Court in Stamford.

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Failed robbery attempt earns Stamford teen prison time

... was in progress even after firing a gun, was sentenced to prison Monday. Richard Graham , 18, of Leeds Street, Stamford, was given a term of five years by state Superior Court Judge Gary White , though a prosecutor had asked that Graham be given two ...

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Stamford's 'STEMfest' attracts student scientists

Kaitlyn Morrow, 7, right, holds out a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach for Danielle Pareja, 7, left, and her sister, Valentina, 4, center, to touch at STEMfest, an event to promote science, technology, engineering and math skills at Mill River Park in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

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Charter Communications in $7.3 billion deal for Comcast customers

... second largest cable operator once it merges with Comcast. Photographed outside Charter Communications' offices in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, April 28, 2014. Photo: Jason Rearick In another game-changing deal for the cable industry, Charter ...

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Metro-North: Commuters Can Trust New Timetable

... new timetable will rationalize the current running times, adding 2 to 4 minutes for trains between New Haven and Stamford , but cutting 2 to 4 minutes for runs from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal ," Cameron wrote on his blog. "That means that ...

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Newman's Own introduces Greek nonfat yogurt

... ShopRite dairy manager George Daur stands by the display of Newman's Own Greek Yogurt in the Commerce Park store in Stamford, Conn. Monday April 28, 2014. Photo: Dru Nadler Grade A ShopRite dairy manager George Daur stands by the display of Newman's ...

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First black 'Mad Man' gives talk in Stamford

Piano keys are reflected in Roy Eaton's glasses as he plays a jazz tune inside the GenRe auditorium at UConn Stamford before his talk there in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, April 28, 2014.

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Newman's Own introduces Greek nonfat yogurtvisit|article-5436314|mobile_home_category_body-1685|2

... product also is being offered in selected ShopRite stores, including the Grade A ShopRite on West Main Street in Stamford. "The Newman's Own Greek Nonfat yogurt is off to a terrific start," said Dave Best, vice president, marketing, Newman's Own. ...

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Standout on the ice, Marcoux '91 will return to University as director of athletics

... and became executive vice president and executive director of the company's 400,000 square foot sports complex in Stamford, Conn. Marcoux says that she never considered returning to the world of college sports until she was approached for the ...

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Bethel crematorium faces obstaclesvisit|article-5436324|interleaved-28495-breaking-news|2

... than two vehicles a day entering the park for this purpose. Connecticut has 18 crematories, including in Oxford, Stamford and Bridgeport, as much as a third less than some states with comparable populations. The process calls for a funeral home to ...

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Newman's Own introduces Greek non-fat yogurt

Bethel crematorium faces obstacles

Charter, Comcast to end fight over Time Warner with customer swap

Comcast would spin off Minnesota market as part of merger

... base to about 5.7 million from 4.4 million. Charter and Comcast also will exchange about 1.6 million customers. Stamford, Conn.-based Charter estimates the acquisition of the cable systems will cost approximately $7.3 billion. It estimates the value ...

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New Metro-North Schedule Means Shorter Morning Commute

Metro-North said Monday that 96 percent of its inbound customers will have a shorter morning commute come May 11. After May 11, that train will leave Union Station at 6:02 a.m., stop in Stamford at 7:00 a.m. and now continue to Grand Central Terminal, arriving at 7:50 a.m. Metro-North said the new schedule will allow for more maintenance to occur ... (more)

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Comcast to spin off MN?

Comcast Will Sell Customers to Ease Time Warner Deal Path

... to $51.70. Shareholders of Comcast and the former Time Warner Cable will own 67 percent of the new spinoff, while Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter will manage the entity. The spinoff is estimated to have an enterprise value of $14.3 billion and ...

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Girl Scouts Job Shadow at GE

More than 40 Girl Scouts visited three GE Corporate locations in Danbury, Norwalk, and Stamford, to learn about the types of careers available at the company and key career-building skills.

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Woman Charged With Using Fake Prescriptions In Darien

... forgery and one count of criminal attempt at illegally obtaining prescription narcotics. She was released to Stamford police, where she was wanted on similar charges, and will appear in court on May 2. Darien police received a call from Danbury ...

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2013 disability premiums up 2%: Survey

... 7% in 2013 compared with 2012 and the short-term disability sales premiums increased 19%, according to the Stamford, Conn.-based insurer. For employers, the number of covered employers increased 1% for long-term disability and 10% for short-term ...

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PREVIEW-Chilly winter seen denting U.S. first-quarter growth

... suspect the Fed will not allow the weak GDP print to derail the taper," said Samuel Coffin, an economist at UBS in Stamford, Connecticut. The unusually cold and snowy winter may have sliced off as much as 1.4 percentage points from GDP growth. A ...

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Comcast selling some cable systems to Charter

Stamford's 'STEMford' attracts student scientists

WWE Raises Over $400,000 For Children's Charities

WWE Raises Over $400,000 For Children's Charities Posted by Larry Csonka on 04.28.2014 During WrestleMania 30 week... WWE RAISES MORE THAN $400,000 FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES STAMFORD, Conn., April 28, 2014 - WWE today announced that its global online charity auction, Superstars for Kids, has raised more than $400,000 benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs ... (more)

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Comcast selling some cable systems to Charter

Holocaust survivor tells Staten Island seniors they must 'never forget'

... "We were happy then. We did not know yet that a ghetto would be created, or that people would die," she said. The Stamford, Conn., resident, was the keynote speaker during the "Days of Remembrance" program hosted by Golden Years Adult Day Care ...

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Comcast selling some cable systems to Charter

Comcast would spin off Minnesota market as part of merger

Were you SEEN at women's expo?

The Fairfield County Women's Expo was held in Stamford on April 26. Were you SEEN at the Women's Expo?

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Rain Will Move Into Stamford After A Sunny Monday

Sunny skies and milder temperatures on Monday will give way to heavy rains and cooler temperatures throughout most of the week in Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.

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Comcast selling some cable systems to Charter

Comcast Will Sell Customers to Ease Time Warner Deal Path

... note today. Shareholders of Comcast and the former Time Warner Cable will own 67 percent of the new spinoff, while Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter will manage the entity. The spinoff is estimated to have an enterprise value of $14.3 billion and ...

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Comcast selling some cable systems to Charter

Rose Marie Buchetto, 91, Longtime Stamford Resident

Buchetto was born April 29, 1922, to Vito and Adelaide Nico. She was a longtime Stamford resident.

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Charter Announces First Quarter 2014 Results

STAMFORD, Conn., April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. today reported financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 -- Pro forma for the acquisition of Bresnan, total residential customer relationships grew by 112,000 during the quarter, versus 61,000 during the first quarter of 2013.

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CT Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic

... starting at 6 A.M. Friday. More than 700 walked through the doors four hours later. The clinic continues Saturday. Stamford dentist Frank Sessa, left and dental assistant Tammie Nielsen clean the teeth of patient Derek Doughty, of Thomaston who ...

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Map Stamford

... that Schinella has time for such hobbies as he's a successful developer who has worked on numerous projects in the Stamford area - including the Bull's Head Shopping Center. He built a Mediterranean-style home next-door to the barn for his son, ...

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Palace Theatre Hires Stamford Woman As New Director Of Development

... donors, and continuing to bring beloved artists like Jerry Seinfeld to The Palace." "I am delighted to join Stamford's Palace Theatre at this exciting time in its history, and to have the opportunity to work with a wonderful staff, dedicated cadre ...

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Hundreds Will March For Healthier Babies In Stamford

The March of Dimes' annual March for Babies will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Commons Park at Harbor Point at 100 Washington Blvd. in Stamford.

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Stamford Pair To Receive Honor At Senior Services Golf Outing

The fifth annual charity golf tournament is set for Thursday, May 22, at Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford.

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Wilton Congregational Church Hosts 'Breaking The Silence' On Mental Health

... Panelists include Wilton's Leslie Rogers, a Norwalk therapist; Wilton's Debra Hyman, who practices psychotherapy in Stamford; and Wilton High School senior Isabel Zayas. "Many people feeling emotionally overwhelmed are uncomfortable talking to ...

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GE Invests USD 24 Million In Welspun Renewables Energy's Solar Project

... don't and take on our customers' toughest challenges with flexible equity and debt transaction structures. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, GE Energy Financial Services holds approximately US $16 billion in assets. More information: Present in India ...

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Metro-North gets schedule approvalvisit|article-5434099|mobile_simple_list_body-11991|1

... can, we'll revisit Connecticut's request about the on-time goals and the institution of half-hourly service between Stamford and New Haven," Anders said. "That is something which Connecticut has funded and is keen on achieving, and so are we." ...

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Metro-North gets schedule approval

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... the time firefighters arrived on scene, heavy fire was visible from both sides of the first floor's exterior, said Stamford Fire Department Assistant Chief Trevor Roach. The fire's cause is still under investigation by Stamford fire marshals. An ...

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Fire reported on Summit Ridge Road

... Ridge Road the morning of Saturday, April 26, 2014. Photo: Contributed Photo/Jon Tenca-Puck, Contributed Photo STAMFORD -- Dozens of firefighters from three departments responded to a fire on Summit Ridge Road Saturday morning, which left the home's ...

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

5 Interview Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

... for their business. Michael Steinerd is the director of recruiting at Indeed.com , a job search engine. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Data Center Lighting and Efficiency

... 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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Metro-North gets schedule approval

Metro-North gets approval for 'major' schedule overhaul

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Metro-North gets approval for 'major' schedule overhaul

Metro-North gets approval for 'major' schedule...

Video: Stamford Becomes 'Stemford'

Stamford took on an additional name today, becoming STEMFORD, as an event promoting the many wonders of Science Technology Engineering and Math take over the city.

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Video: Stamford Native Launches LetsGoOrder.com

... He says the site is a free and easy way for people to order pick up and delivery from their favorite restaurants in Stamford and Norwalk. But, it has a bigger purpose than doing business. "I think I speak for the whole team when I say that there's a ...

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Out and About in Westchester This Weekend

... skating to your favorite music coordinated to new cosmic disco lights on the ice Observatory Visitors' Night at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center View the sky through a 22-inch research telescope, weather permitting, at the Stamford Museum and ...

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Community Fund tagged as 'Town Champion'

... years, The Community Fund of Darien has awarded annual grants to agencies serving critical human service needs in Stamford, Norwalk and Darien, averaging more than $675,000 every year for the past 10. The Community Fund of Darien, which invests a ...

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'Couture for the Cause' heading for runway May 9

... the theme "Help a Child...Change a Community," takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Loading Dock in Stamford. The grant recipients will be buildOn, Inspirica, STAR and Blessings in a Backpack via Filling in the Blanks. Each year, the ...

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Woman's Arrest In Fatal Hit-And-Run Tops Stamford News This Week

Stamford police arrested and charged a local woman with second-degree manslaughter and felony leaving the scene of an accident after a hit-and-run accident that killed a 70-year-old woman.

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Underage Drinking At Party Tops Darien News This Week

A Darien man and a Stamford teen were arrested after a car accident led police to a party with underage drinkers in Darien.

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CancerCare 2nd Annual Greenwich 5K Walk/Run for Hope Is May 4

... by registering at . Cancer Care client and advocate Margie, of Stamford, began meeting with a Cancer Care social worker after she was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) six months ago. "I ...

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FOMAG celebrates Women in Music

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... becomes," Spellman said. Michael Steinerd, the director of recruiting at Indeed, a global company with an office in Stamford that culls millions of job listings from employers and posts them online, said in an email that technology had "completely ...

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Relearning how to find a job in the digital age

... Spellman said. Michael Steinerd , the director of recruiting at Indeed, a global company with an office in Stamford that culls millions of job listings from employers and posts them online, said in an email that technology had "completely ...

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Free Comic Book Day at A Timeless Journey, Stamford on Saturday May 3rd

... American form of entertainment, over the years the event has spread out from the U.S. going worldwide. Here in Stamford , This Saturday May 3rd Free Comic Book Day will once again be celebrated by Salerno Salerno, owner of A Timeless Journey (2538 ...

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Greenwich's Whitnum charged with breach of peace in Stamford

A Greenwich Democrat hoping to run for governor on a judicial reform plank was thrown into court lockup Thursday after allegedly creating a disturbance in the Superior Court 's library.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Julie Jason: Making your 401(k) affordable

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

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Slideshow: New Canaan juniors celebrate prom

Shannan McDevitt at a preprom party at Mead Park before the New Canaan High School junior prom, which was held at the Italian Center in Stamford, Connecticut, on Friday, April 25, 2014.

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Family Centers to hold "Chinatown" benefit: Business briefs

... or 203-869-4848. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of American Wholesalers Underwriting, based in Stamford. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1994, American Wholesalers Underwriting is a managing general ...

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Video: Sit on Stamford's 'Street Seats' this Summer

If you're looking for somewhere to rest on a hot day this summer, there will be plenty of interesting places to sit in Downtown Stamford.

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Comcast Volunteers Work To 'Make Change Happen,' Beautifying Eleven...

... their sleeves up at sites in East Hartford, Ellington, Groton, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Portland, Seymour, Stamford, West Hartford and Westbook. For example, at Lincoln Elementary School in New Britain, over 100 volunteers comprised of ...

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Stamford Schools Celebrate STEMfest At Mill River Park

In a park setting, the Stamford Public School's achievements in promoting science, technology, engineering and math will be on display.

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Open Houses In Stamford This Weekend

In a park setting, the Stamford Public School's achievements in promoting science, technology, engineering and math will be on display.

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Accounting Firm Plans Move Into Stamford Square

O'Connor Davies LLP, a regional certified public accounting and consulting firm, has chosen 3001 Stamford Square for its new Stamford office location, announced the Ashforth Co.

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Greenwich's Whitnum charged with breach of peace in Stamford

... a judge trial referee said were not true. The Judicial Marshal Services incident report from the situation at the Stamford courthouse this week said Whitnum's problems stemmed from an earlier disagreement with another patron over papers stacked in ...

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PE Investors in China Face a oeInsanea Valuations, Cultural Differences

... "It is a very long project in many senses," said Ling Liu, managing director of New China Capital Management, a Stamford, Conn. private equity firm with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. In addition to valuation, Western firms also face the ...

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Modest Beijing Auto Show Presence Belies Harman's Gains In China

... supplier Harman at the Beijing Auto Show this week belies the success it's been having in the China market. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company's China sales have increased from less than $50 million a year to $500 million in the past five years ...

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Danbury baseball routs Stamford

Danbury's Heriberto Rodriguez is safe at third base as Stamford's Jack Rakoczy reaches for the ball during Friday's baseball game at Stamford High School on April 25, 2014.

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Regional notebook: Recruiting panel discussion to be held in Stamford

RECRUITING DISCUSSION: The Fairfield County Sports Commission and People's United Bank are presenting a free panel discussion called "Everything You Need to Know About the College Recruiting Process, but Were Afraid to Ask" on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Chelsea Piers in Stamford.

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Danbury routs Stamford, 11-2

Danbury's Heriberto Rodriguez is safe at third base as Stamford's Jack Rakoczy reaches for the ball during Friday's baseball game at Stamford High School on April 25, 2014.

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Stamford Musician In Tune With New Ronald McDonald's New Duds

McDonald's is giving Ronald McDonald a makeover, and Steve Morrell of Stamford is one person who is giving the new look a thumb's up.

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Murphy, Himes talk startups in Stamfordvisit|article-5430791|mobile_home_category_body-1685|2

... sectors. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wants to add startup innovation to that list. Murphy stopped by the Stamford Innovation Center on Friday to discuss his plans to introduce legislation for tax incentives that might encourage angel investors ...

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Cruisin' 'The Ave' - Sen. Chris Murphy Tours Downtown Greenwich

... by Greenwich" on his return trip to Washington, DC. Earlier in the afternoon Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes were in Stamford, where Murphy announced his plans to introduce legislation that will help grow startup businesses. The legislation would ...

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Murphy, Himes talk startups in Stamford

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., spoke with a group of entrepreneurs and investors about federal investment tax credits at the Stamford Innovation Center on Friday.

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Stamford Police Officer Mourns Mother Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident

Two sons of a Stamford woman who was killed Easter Sunday in a hit-and-run accident are struggling to come to terms with their loss, according to the Stamford Advocate.

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Christopher Matthew Bouffard, 17, Worked At Darien Library Cafe

He was born in Stamford on November 1, 1996 and was the loving son of Michael and Ramona Macchio Bouffard of Norwalk.

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PE Investors in China Face "Insane" Valuations, Cultural Differences

WWE Declares Quarterly Dividend

... 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, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Munich and Tokyo. ...

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Construction Worker Suffers Serious Injuries In Fall From Greenwich Gazebo

... serious injuries after falling nearly 20 feet from a gazebo rooftop, according to greenwichtime.com. Greenwich and Stamford police responded to the call at a home on Taconic Road. The worker, who has not been identified, broke several vertebrae in ...

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Woman Faces 10 Counts of Violating Restraining Order

... following her arrest by Greenwich Police. According to a police report, Hazar Sbinati, 46, of West Broad Street, Stamford, surrendered to police who obtained an arrest warrant charging her in connection with a March 23 incident on Hendrie Drive in ...

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Michaels In Stamford Impacted By Credit Card Data Breach

The Michaels in the Ridgeway Shopping Center in Stamford has experienced a data breach, according to a list from the company.

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Bestselling Author Chris Bohjalian Speaks At Stamford's Ferguson Library

An evening of food, wine and conversation with New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian will be held at the Ferguson Library on Monday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. Bohjalian is the critically acclaimed author of 17 books, including nine New York Times bestsellers.

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Doris C. Martin, 89, Of Stamford, Worked At Pitney Bowes

Martin was born Sept. 12, 1924, in Stamford, she was the daughter of Martin and Elise Cash.

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WTI Crude Set for First Weekly Loss in Three as Brent Gap Widens

... because of the massive inventories in the U.S.," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "There is no increase in fuel demand and the fundamental picture is weak. The Brent-WTI spread is widening due ...

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The Power of a Converged Platform, and How to Harness It

... 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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Video: Sandy Hook Teacher Talks about Hope, Kindness

... sponsoring a classroom in New York City." With that, she speaks with students and teachers, like here in Stamford at King Low Heywood Thomas about her mission around the country. "I want teachers to know that they are amazing and that they are the ...

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Video: Students Standing Up to Sexual Harrasment

... home, say the girls of MYLC. With one in six girls becoming victims of sexual assault each year. "So, if you take Stamford High with 1,000 girls. That's 200 girls you're talking about that could be victims of sexual assault," said Arianne Spaulding. ...

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North Stamford Exchange Club Hosts Chili Challenge Sunday

North Stamford Exchange Club's Charity Chili Challenge will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Catholic High School, 926 Newfield Ave., Stamford.

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Stamford Man Trades Wall Street Career To Brew Craft Beer

STAMFORD, Conn. -- "I knew two things,'' said Stamford's Conor Horrigon, founder and Chief Beer Philosopher of the Half Full Brewery.

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Tamron Hall Speaks At Domestic Violence Center's Benefit To Help New Canaan

NBC "Today" show co-host Tamron Hall is set to be the honoree and key speaker at the Domestic Violence Crisis Center's Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon on May 1. The 12th annual luncheon will be held at the Stamford Marriott hotel.

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Darien Father, Son Produce New Film, 'From The Rough'

When Darien resident and CEO of Stamford-based Pitney Bowes Michael J. Critellli decided to leave his comfort zone and make a movie, he decided to make it a family affair.

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Mystic Aquarium awarded National Medal for Museum and Library Service

... students in Point Lay, Alaska, said Murphy. The aquarium has also provided education to underserved communities in Stamford. First lady Michelle Obama will present the medal to aquarium officials on May 8 at the White House. Justin Richard, a ...

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

GE Invests USD 24 Million in Welspun Renewables Energy's Solar...

Sacked TV anchor Rob Morrison cleared of domestic violence charges...

... Television anchorman Rob Morrison looks on during his arraignment in Superior Court on Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013 in Stamford, Connecticut Police were called to the Morrison's $1.26 million Darien home at 1.30 am on February 17, 2013 after a phone called ...

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GE Invests USD 24 Million in Welspun Renewables Energya s Solar Project

Brent Rises to Seven-Week High on Ukraine, Widens Premium to WTI

... Ukraine will spiral out of control," said Addison Armstrong, director of market research at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "There's a huge amount of crude in the U.S., which should keep a lid on prices. Any rally will soon come under ...

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Bundle Up, Stamford: Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning

After worries about dry, windy conditions making for favorable for fires on Thursday , Fairfield County will face the other end of the spectrum overnight with a freeze warning issued from 3 to 9 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Woman pleads guilty to reduced charges

Candice Blanks leaves the Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, April 17, 2014.

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Best bets: What to do around Stamford this weekend

Andre Watts shares the stage with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall Dec. 5, 2012. Here, he plays Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2." Watts will perform in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, April 26, 2014. (Photo by Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images) Photo: Contributed Photo

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The miniskirt turns 50

... 56, manager of Out of the Box, a Greenwich boutique that sells one or two miniskirts a week. Marley Sklover, 14, of Stamford, said she buys miniskirts, in all colors and patterns, at stores such as Forever 21 in Stamford, Mixology in Rye Brook, ...

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Wwe Announces Next Live Wwe NXT Special

"NXT TAKEOVER" TO AIR LIVE ON WWE NETWORK STAMFORD, Conn., April 24, 2014 - WWE today announced that NXT Takeover, a live, two-hour action-packed special, will air exclusively on WWE Network on Thursday, May 29 at 8 pm ET.

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GE plans to invest $1 billion a year in renewable power projects

... is EFS's fastest-growing energy market, and investing in power plants is also a way to spur sales of equipment from Stamford, Connecticut-based GE, Nason said. "We see renewable energy providing very significant returns going forward," Nason said ...

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FOREX -Dollar loses ground on escalation of Russia/Ukraine tensions

... influences changes to GDP projections," Brian Daingerfield, currency strategist at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Stamford, Connecticut, said prior to the escalation in Ukraine. "This week has been a sort of holding week, and euro/dollar has been in ...

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David Kirshner Appointed CEO of Axeon Specialty Products

... As part of Axeon SP's continued commitment to the East Coast, the company will establish an executive office in Stamford, Connecticut, over the next six months, in order to further strengthen operations and relationships with customers, partners and ...

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High-flying wizards set to make hoop magic in Stamford

... Tribeca Film Festival on N. Moore Street on April 30, 2011 in New York City. The team will face off against a local Stamford, Conn., team for a special night on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Westhill High School. For tickets, visit ...

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David Kirshner Appointed CEO of Axeon Specialty Products

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires American Wholesalers Underwriters, No Terms Disclosed

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of American Wholesalers Underwriting, Ltd. in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Cops: Town Hall Janitor Concocted Threat, Other Reports

... Officers searched the area with a police dog and found nothing. Ramos said he had head pain and was taken to Stamford Hospital for treatment. The next day, police asked Ramos to come to the station so that detectives could ask him more about the ...

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Oil Gains on Ukraine-Russia Tension; WTI Discount to Brent Grows

WWE News: Total Divas Preview, USA Today Looks at Austin Supporting Gay Marriage, More

WWE News: Total Divas Preview, USA Today Looks at Austin Supporting Gay Marriage, More Posted by Larry Csonka on 04.24.2014 Plus next week WWE releases first quarter financials... - WWE holds their annual Shareholder Meeting tomorrow in Stamford, CT.

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Starwood Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $137M, Down 36% Over Last Year; RevPAR Up 6.3%

Hotel-Online >> News >> Starwood Reports Q1 2014 Net Income of $137M, Down 36% Over Last Year; RevPAR Up 6.3% April 24, 2014 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time - STAMFORD, Conn.-Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today reported first quarter 2014 financial results.

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Charges Dropped Against Rob Morrison, Ex-News Anchor From Darien

The charges against Rob Morrison, a Darien resident and former WCBS-TV news anchor in New York City, were dropped during a court appearance in Stamford on Thursday, according to the Darien News Online .

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Successful Entrepreneur Valerie Cooper Makes Impact in Healthcare Facilities Sector

Apr. 24, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. -- Valerie A. Cooper , the Stamford entrepreneur who founded 12 years ago the successful corporate full-service art consulting firm, Picture That LLC., was recently among a small group of accomplished women who were presented the first "Women Making an Impact" Awards by the Fairfield and Westchester County Business ... (more)

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Data Center Lighting and Efficiency

... 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-5426802|mobile_home_category_body-1686|1Bites: Craft beer and gourmet pub grub

Featuring 60 taps -- 60! -- along with a wide selection of gourmet pub grub, the Stamford hot spot is a must-visit for a bite and a beer.

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Crude Advances on Ukraine Tension Amid Signs of Economic Growth

FOREX -Dollar up vs euro on durable goods strength, potential ECB easing

... influences changes to GDP projections," said Brian Daingerfield, currency strategist at Royal Bank of Scotland in Stamford, Connecticut. "This week has been a sort of holding week, and euro/dollar has been in a tight range because there has been no ...

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... above? No one knows for sure, but Tannebaum, a professional harpist for more than 20 years and co-founder of the Stamford-based Treetops Chamber Music Society, knows one thing is for certain -- it is imperative to expose young people to the music ...

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Bites: Craft beer and gourmet pub grub

Cask Republic, at 191 Summer St., Stamford, is one of several area establishments serving up craft beer and gourmet pub grub.

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Tips for Preventing Data Center Downtime

... 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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WTI, Brent Gain on Economic Data as Ukraine Tension Increases

Creating Next-Gen Visibility in the Modern Data Center

... 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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Resolution Life Enters into Strategic Investment Partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management

... 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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CT: City Lawmakers to Hear Update on Station Redevelopment Plan

State transportation officials plan to take over a nearly mile-long section of South State Street adjacent to the Stamford train station by the end of May to clear the way for a planned $500 million redevelopment of state-owned land and the replacement of the Atlantic Street overpass.

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UPDATE 1-Starwood profit beats estimates as N.America demand increases

... but was marginally above analysts' average estimate of $1.45 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Stamford, Connecticut-based Starwood's shares closed at $76.91 on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. (Reporting by Mridhula Raghavan ...

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Starwood 1Q tops Wall Street expectations as economic recovery provides a big tail wind

... to be gaining momentum. CEO Frits van Paasschen said activity also ramped up in China. Van Paasschen said that the Stamford, Conn., company is concentrating on expanding its global footprint and adding hotels that will help broaden its base of ...

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Starwood Rides Economic Recovery To Strong 1Q

Starwood rides economic recovery to strong 1Q

Starwood 1Q tops Wall Street expectations as economic recovery provides a big tail wind

Starwood rides economic recover to strong 1Q

... Barack Obama accused Moscow of failing to live up to an agreement last week to ease tensions in eastern Ukraine. STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - Starwood's first-quarter net income declined 36 percent compared with last year when it booked some big asset ...

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Danbury Athletes Invited To Session On College Recruiting

The Fairfield County Sports Commission is inviting high school athletes to attend a seminar detailing the college recruiting process on Tuesday, April 29, at Chelsea Piers in Stamford from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Panel members at the discussion will include: Byron Knox, head gymnastics coach at the University of Bridgeport; Andy Lausier, head wrestling ... (more)

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Riverside Resident Becomes Greenwich's Newest Police Officer

... raphic design and fine arts and previously worked as a fitness instructor and personal trainer at Planet Fitness in Stamford.

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Stamford Symphony Presents Pianist Andre Watts In Recital

The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Stamford's Palace Theatre.

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Weston Athletes Invited To Session On College Recruiting

Director At Stamford's Chelsea Piers Named Athletic Director At Princeton

STAMFORD, Conn. Mollie Marcoux, Executive Director of Stamford-based Chelsea Piers Connecticut, has been named the new Ford Family Director of Athletics for Princeton University.

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Pregis Corp. to get new owner

Olympus Partners of Stamford, Conn., is buying the business from AEA Investors LP, which acquired the Deerfield, Ill.-based maker of protective packaging materials and systems back in 2005.

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The Piledriver Report 4.24.14: The Future Is Now

... ring for high flying moves. There are even cameras that have a direct feed to the WWE offices, so that people in Stamford, CT can view training sessions. The WWE's new Performance Center has put the WWE's developmental territory on the map. Already ...

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Gun silencer sales are booming

... the ATF, according to Ben Shim, a certified firearms instructor and gun industry analyst with CRT Capital Group in Stamford, Conn. "People have gone crazy buying guns, but they're done buying them for the time being, so they're buying accessories," ...

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sandy Hook teacher recounts horror

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, first-grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, speaks to students at King in Stamford, Conn., on April 23, 2014.

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... o will listen. When the task force meets next, it will work on a schedule to visit other schools, including some in Stamford.

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Sandy Hook teacher recounts horror, focuses on kindness

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, first-grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, speaks to students at King in Stamford, Conn., on April 23, 2014.

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Task force takes on Common Core challenge

... o will listen. When the task force meets next, it will work on a schedule to visit other schools, including some in Stamford.

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... Connecticut's office market showed signs of real improvement in the first quarter, according to RHYS Commercial, a Stamford-based commercial real estate brokerage firm. About 11.35 million square feet of office space was available at the end of the ...

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Three Class A office buildings in Stamford's central business district have been put on the market, but the identity of potential buyers might be a matter of conjecture.

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Fairfield County available office space tightens

RFR selling three Stamford office buildings

Three Class A office buildings in Stamford's central business district have been put on the market, but the identity of potential buyers might be a matter of conjecture.

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Mayor, Miss Connecticut Tell Tales With Stamford Students

Stamford Mayor David Martin was a big hit with Lauren Santiago's Grade 2 class at KT Murphy School when he stopped by to read "Stone Soup" on Wednesday morning.

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Dan Haar: Malloy Implores Cities To 'Get Their Act Together'

... Malloy, who's seeking re-election this year. "I did this for 14 years." Malloy had a somewhat easier time of it as Stamford 's mayor, since that city, alone among the Big 5 of Bridgeport, Stamford, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury , has a vast, ...

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Comcast-Charter-TWC dealmaking could put Colorado cable in play

... and regional sales based here. But there have been reports in recent days that Philadelphia-based Comcast and Stamford, Conn.-based Charter Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) are nearing a deal to help Comcast divest markets with more than 3 million ...

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Amedisys to Pay $150 Million in Medicare False-Billing Case

... massive amount considering the size of the company and its current financial condition," Sheryl Skolnick, a Stamford, Connecticut-based analyst at CRT Capital Group, said in a report. From 2009 to 2013, the U.S. collected $17.3 billion in civil ...

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Video: Final Master Plan Workshop Held For Public

On Tuesday, Stamford's Planning Board held the final community workshop in the development of the City's Master Plan, which will guide the development of Stamford over the next 10 years.

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Do you prefer your wizardry in the form of some high-flying feats and fast-fingered magic? Then, you better make sure to be court-side when the Harlem Wizards face off against some local stars during an upcoming fundraiser at Stamford's Westhill High School.

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High-flying wizards set to make hoop magic in Stamford

Judge Grills Prosecutor About Insider Trading Conviction

... Greenwich, Conn.-based Level Global Investors, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. Newman, who had worked for Stamford, Conn.-based Diamondback Capital Management, received 4 1/2 years. Both attended the hearing. The appeals issue also would ...

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The Stamford woman who killed two men while driving drunk in Darien on Interstate 95 in October 2010, will be sentenced to six months in jail later this year.

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Woman pleads guilty to reduced charges

Candice Blanks leaves the Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, April 17, 2014.

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Private equity firm buying Pregis Corp. North America

... industry and others. Pregis Corp., Deefrield, Ill., said in a news release the transaction with Olympus Partners, Stamford, Conn., is expected to be completed by the end of May for an undisclosed amount. Kevin Baudhuin, Pregis president and chief ...

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Greenwich Police Arrest Roundup

... Greenwich. He was released after posting a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear May 1 in state Superior Court in Stamford. *** A motorist stopped by police about 5:30 p.m. April 19 on West Putnam Avenue was charged with weapons in a motor ...

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Creating Visibility into Your Cloud and Virtualized Data Center

... 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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Video: Students Standing Up to Sexual Harrasment

Stamford Police to Give Away Bike Helmets

The Stamford Police Association is hosting its 20th annual bike helmet giveaway for children ages 4 to 16 this Saturday.

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Joseph Salvatore Tolla, 50, Longtime Stamford Resident

Tolla was born Feb. 25, 1964, to Salvatore and Helen Tolla . A longtime Stamford resident, he was a graduate of Stamford High School and he briefly worked as a custodian at the Board of Education.

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William Robert Yoder, 89, Worked For Excelsior Hardware In Stamford

... growing up years in Ohio; Cincinnati, Lakewood and in North Lima. After serving in the U.S. Army he came home to Stamford and after marriage he settled in Norwalk with his family in 1954. He began his career as a tool and die maker at Excelsior ...

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... municipalities, according to an online resource positioning itself as the Yelp of pot. Residents of Stamford, Westport and Fairfield ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively in terms of driving traffic to Leafly.com. New Haven came in first and ...

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Stamford Little League Begins Inaugural Season

The inaugural season of the Stamford Little League, formed by the 2014 merger of the North Stamford and Springdale Little Leagues, opened with Majors Division action on April 5.

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NBCUniversal Staffers Read Stories To Stamford Students

STAMFORD, Conn., -- Vinnie Fusco is a television executive with NBCUniversal, but he faced a very different audience on Tuesday morning.

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202 Soundview Ave. Is The Stamford Daily Voice House Of The Week

STAMFORD, Conn. After a lengthy career with escalating responsibility that took Darlene Lee into board rooms and away from mortgage origination, the New Canaan woman has returned to her roots of helping ...

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Former U.S. Women's Soccer Star Talks About Sports Concussions In Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. Briana Scurry, a former goalkeeper for the U.S. women's soccer team, will be the speaking to area youth athletes and their parents at a Soccer Inspiration and Concussion Education event on Thursday, May 1. This night of soccer inspiration and concussion education will be held at BlueStreak Headquarters 80 Largo Drive, Stamford, from ... (more)

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New Canaan Woman Returns To Her Roots In Mortgages

Governor pans proposed Metro-North schedule, asks for shorter trip times

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Even with safety concerns related to track conditions and other obstacles, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy challenged Metro-North Railroad on Friday to set higher goals for on-time performance and service quality in a new schedule planned for May. Full story: Stamford Advocate

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Barbara Taylor Bradford to speak at Stamford's Ferguson Library May 8

... the Royal Tea Company, will take place at The Ferguson Library's Third Floor Auditorium, Bedford & Broad Streets, Stamford. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Friends members and $40 for guests. Registration information is ...

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Family grieves after hit-and-run kills Margarita Gonzalez, of Stamford

The family of a Stamford woman killed Sunday in a hit-and-run accident spoke to News 12 Connecticut about their loss.

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Olympus Partners to acquire Pregis Corp. North America

Private equity firm Olympus Partners, Stamford, Conn., has agreed to acquire Pregis Corporation North America, a protective packaging materials and systems manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount.

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Warde doubles up Stamford

Fairfield Warde's Grace Orben is hit in the head by Stamford's Britney Moise during their game at Stamford High School in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

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Developer seeks approval on post office site

... the eponymous firm in Virginia. There has also been discussion with the Historic Neighborhood Preservation group in Stamford. Debra Sherwood , of the Center for Art and Mindfulness and one of the litigants opposing the sale of the post office, ...

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Civil dining and discourse on the menu

Alex von Bidder, managing partner of The Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, delivers his talk Compliments and Insults: The Lost Art of Dining in Restaurants as part of the Civility in America lecture series at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

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