Stamford Roundup: October 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

Video: Weekly Wrap: October 31st

... became effective just last week. On Tuesday, the merger was officially celebrated at its new headquarters in Stamford. Students interested in studying abroad rushed to Norwalk on Tuesday. The Center for Global Studies held an international fair, ...

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ESP Hosts Symphony of Malice Cover of Metallica's "Blackened"

Ferocious riffs, relentless harmonies and tight rhythms are the backbone of the heavy metal powerhouse known as SYMPHONY OF MALICE. Hailing from Stamford, Connecticut, this four-piece metal band delivers the best that metal has to offer.

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... morning 2014, a taxi cab driver on Station Place found a man lying in the road wearing only a garbage bag. Stamford police said that the man was found laying in the road near the Stamford train station who had been stripped, beaten and hacked by ...

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Stamford's Tong, Mahoney spar in Connecticut's 147th district

William Tong, Democratic incumbent in the 147th State House district, poses for a photo at the Stamford Advocate's office in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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Teams Can Compete In Benefit Fitness Challenge At Chelsea Piers Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. Liberation Programs' Recovery Climb 2014 will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 1:45 p.m. at Chelsea Piers in Stamford.

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Skulls found were Fairfield hoarder's

Robert DeVitto sits in his Fairfield living room Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. Human skulls and several books on witchcraft and Satanism were recently dumped at the Stamford transfer station.

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Paterson arrests man accused of posing as Michael Jackson's nephew in alleged scam

... say he used New York City as a base of operations in at least one other instance in which he allegedly conned a Stamford, Ct. woman out of $20,000 by telling her he was Jermaine Jackson's son. Det. Edward Arena of the Natick, Mass. police department ...

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Brent Crude Caps Longest Run of Weekly Losses Since '02 on Glut

... economic conditions continue to weigh on the market," said Gene McGillian, a senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "The bears are in control and the market continues to come under pressure." Brent for December settlement slid ...

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Skulls found were Fairfield hoarder's

Police: Don't Give Money to a Caller Who Says There's a Warrant for Your Arrest

... or face arrest. To bait you in further, the caller will claim that you need to appear at the local court house (Stamford) for a hearing in the near future. After the purchase at the local convenience store (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Stop & ...

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Plaza Realty Is on the Move in Stamford

Founded by Genaro Rubino, Plaza Realty & Management Corporation opened its doors at 65 Bedford Street in 1970 as Stamford's first full service real estate firm. Today, more than 44 years later, the Stamford-based company has moved its headquarters to 1010 Hope Street to better accommodate its continued growth and customer needs.

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UBS Agrees to Stay in Connecticut

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced late Friday that UBS and the state have amended their partnership agreement, re-affirming UBS's commitment to the state through 2021. However, the announcement did not define how many of the approximately 2,000 employees left at the Stamford headquarters would, in fact, remain in the city.

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2 Human Skulls Found at Stamford Refuse Transfer Station Came from Fairfield Home

Stamford Police are investigating whether the two human skulls found at the city's transfer station on Thursday where dumped there by a hauling company hired to remove the contents of a Fairfield home. Transfer station employees found the skulls in a load dumped by a truck from Junkluggers.

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... morning 2015, a taxi cab driver on Station Place found a man lying in the road wearing only a garbage bag. Stamford police said that the man was found laying in the road near the Stamford train station who had been stripped, beaten and hacked by ...

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2 adult human skulls found in trash in Connecticut

... he wasn't aware the skulls were real. It wasn't clear if his son knew they were real. The skulls were found at a Stamford waste transfer station near some books and videos on witchcraft and Satan. The state medical examiner determined they were from ...

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2 adult human skulls found in trash in Connecticut

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Bridgeport-Norwalk-Stamford Region Named 8th Best For College Students

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The American Institute for Economic Research has named the Bridgeport-Norwalk-Stamford area as the eighth best small city for college students.

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... special #RIPKyle #RIPChristine," wrote one Twitter user. A handful of tweets referenced the death of Kyle Cruz, a Stamford teenager who took his life on Oct. 30, 2013. "Our entire DHS community extends our sincere condolences to the family at this ...

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Brent Oil Set for Longest Run of Weekly Losses Since '02 on Glut

Human skulls found in trash at Stamford dump

Two human skulls found in Stamford

According to Stamford Police, the skulls were found by a worker sifting through the refuse Thursday afternoon at the garbage-processing station. The worker also found satanic and witchcraft related books in close proximity to the skulls.

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2 skulls found at Connecticut transfer station

The skulls of an older man and woman were found at a Connecticut waste transfer station near some books and videos on witchcraft and Satan, police said Friday. The skulls and a jaw bone were found Thursday at a Stamford transfer station in a pile of recyclables brought from the home of a Fairfield man who had recently died, said Stamford police Lt.

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2 Skulls Found at Connecticut Transfer Station

In this photo released by the Stamford, Conn., Police Department Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, two human skull are displayed, which were found at the Stamford Refuge Transfer Station. Police said the skulls were found Thursday afternoon along with books on... View Full Caption In this photo released by the Stamford, Conn., Police Department Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, two human skull are displayed, which were found at the Stamford Refuge Transfer Station.

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Timely Advice: Don't Forget to Set Your Clock Back for Sunday Morning

... of a public clock that stands on the sidewalk on Broad Street near its intersection with Summer Street in downtown Stamford. (from Patch files)

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Attilio Pasqua, 93, Of Stamford, WWII Navy Veteran

He attended Stamford High School, Class of 1941. He played football for the Golden Bears, semi- pro team, Leonard's Three Gables Softball Team, City Championship Third Base.

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Brent Oil Set for Longest Run of Weekly Losses Since '02 on Glut

Two Human Skulls Found At Stamford Transfer Station, Police Say

The day before Halloween, a pair of human skulls were found by a worker at Stamford's transfer station, said city police, who are investigating. The worker found the skulls while going through trash at about 1:20 p.m. Thursday, said police, who immediately cordoned off the area.

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2 Human Skulls Found at Stamford Refuse Transfer Station

Stamford Police are investigating the macabre discovery of two human skulls at the Stamford Refuse Transfer Station on Halloween Eve. According to police, a worker who was sifting through the refuse in the course of his duties found the two human skulls at the transfer station at 1 Pumping Station Rd. at approximately 1:23 p.m. Oct. 30. Workers called Stamford Police and investigators from the Detective Bureau closed off the area and documented it as a crime scene, according to police.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/2-human-skulls-found-stamford-refuse-transfer-station-0?

More on the cover story: Liberty Media well-positioned in cable consolidation, CEO Maffei says

Someone looking for clues about where Liberty Media Corp. sees big potential for growth in its media empire would do well to see where the company leaders sit. Both tycoon John Malone , Liberty Media's chairman and founder, and the company's CEO, Greg Maffei , are on the board of Stamford, Connecticut-based cable TV company Charter Communications Inc. That makes it unlike other companies in which Liberty owns a stake or has spun off.

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Alibaba Co-Founder Said to Back Hedge Fund of Ex-SAC Trader

... the person said. It started trading in September. Bazarian joined billionaire Steven A. Cohen's SAC in its Stamford, Connecticut head office in 2004 and moved to Hong Kong in 2008. He managed a pool of investments betting on rising and falling ...

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With A River View, This Stamford Home Could Be Your Oasis

These real estate listings come to Patch in a direct feed from Zillow and automatically update to show the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category. They cannot be updated to include additional listings.

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Film Exploring the Sexualization of Youth and Women to Be Screened in Stamford

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is hosting a free one-night only screening of the compelling new documentary by filmmaker Darryl Roberts titled, "America the Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of our Youth," 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Bow Tie Cinemas, Landmark 9, 5 Landmark Square in Stamford. Roberts is an award-winning director who also created the noteworthy documentary "America the Beautiful" in 2008 that focuses on our country's obsession with beauty and perfection, and the sequel "America the Beautiful 2" which examines society's fixation on thinness and weight.

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The Palace Theatre, Institute Of Rock Music Partner To Provide A...

... of Rock Music joins a list of first-rate community organizations that call The Palace home: Ballet School of Stamford, Connecticut Ballet, Lumina String Quartets' Chamber Music Institute, Namaskaar Foundation, Stamford Symphony, and Stamford Young ...

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Debra Y. Kaminski, 54, Former Stamford Resident

... Merrill Lynch and a team mom for Trinity Catholic middle school football. When she came from Barbados she lived in Stamford then moved to Bridgeport where she resided. Kaniski is survived by her husband, Henry Kaminski; son, Michael Kaminski; ...

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Theresa Chianelli, 96, Of Stamford, Worked For Bob Sports Shop

Chianelli was born June 3, 1918, in Bristol, R.I. She attended Mt. Hope High School and Bryant College and went on to work with Bob Sports Shop in Stamford for 35 years.

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Stamford Opens DMV Office Five Years After Previous One Closed

Stamford resident Mirella Liotta, left, at the new Department of Motor Vehicles office in Stamford Thursday morning. Liotta was one of the first customers to use it on its first day of business.

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Area stage premiere for meet me in St. Louis

Meet Me In St. Louis - the beloved MGM musical - now a stage production, comes to Stamford for the first time playing on Curtain Call's Kweskin Theatre stage beginning November 14. Based on The Kensington Stories by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture, this production will be directed by Gail Yudain, with choreography by Emily Frangipane and music direction by Eric K. Johnston . The rest of the production team includes set design by Peter Barbieri, Jr. , lighting design by Aaron Meadow, , and costume design by Mary Joan Wright, .

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... before closing out the match at 25-19. Trumbull, which had played so well in its quarterfinal round upset over Stamford, never settled in under the bright light of the semifinal stage. "Our passing was off at times. Our serving was really off at ...

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Nancy Grace takes back her words on Skakel

Michael Skakel, right, arrives at State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, with his attorney, Stephan Seeger, left. Photo: File Photo Attorney Stephan E. Seeger works in his law office in Stamford, Conn.

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Darien, Ludlowe reach FCIAC volleyball final

Florida man to serve 10 years for stalking, filling car with acid bombs

... the female victim decided to tell Mendoza she was leaving for Rhode Island. Instead, she left him and moved to Stamford, Connecticut as part of a ruse to part ways with Mendoza. However, in October of the same year, Mendoza discovered that his ...

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... medical service, "is following all state Department of Health recommendations and is being advised by both Stamford and Norwalk hospitals," Stevenson said in news release issued Oct. 24, the day an international-relief physician from New York City ...

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Eva Maldonado, a police officer in Stamford and a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Carlo Leone and Green Party candidate David Michel for the 27th Senate District seat. Leone has been involved in state government since 2003, when he served in the House of Representatives from the 148th District.

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City Proactively Responds to Ebola

In an effort to be proactive in the face of the potential threat posed by Ebola virus disease , the Stamford Department of Health & Social Services will be conducting "active monitoring" three times a day on any person who has traveled from Liberia, Guinea, or Sierre Leone and has entered the City of Stamford. According to Anne Fountain, Director of Health and Social Services for the City of Stamford, "Our aim is to be able to quickly identify individuals with any symptoms so they can access medical intervention as early as possible and to stop the spread of disease in the community."

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Stamford community briefs

... p.m. Saturday at Choice Pet Supply , 949 High Ridge Road. Local pet owners can have dogs and cats microchipped. The Stamford Woman's Club invites all women interested in community service and subjects of general importance to attend its meeting Nov. ...

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Turn a Stamford Symphony Orchestra Performance Into an Experience

... to PALS partner, Southwest Airlines. Event co-chairs are PALS Director Ruthanne Ruzika and Christine Howley. Stamford Symphony is getting social and is offering a special package deal for its next concert - cocktails, dinner and a musical ...

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What's Ailing You: Halloween candy

... who wanted to know how much Halloween candy parents should let them have. Dr. Jerry Simon, of Dental Care Kids of Stamford, says eating a lot of candy in one shot is better than eating a little bit frequently. This is because each time you bite into ...

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Police: Stamford Man Viciously Attacked 8-Year-Old Relative

An angry Stamford man used a lit BBQ lighter to wake up an 8-year-old boy by touching him on the left cheek with it, just days after he had hit the boy repeatedly because the youngster and his friends were too loud at the boy's birthday party, police said. Kevyn Garcia, 24, of Liberty St., was charged with one count each of first-degree assault and second-degree assault and two counts of risk of injury to a child.

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Stamford Police Association Endorses Molgano In State Rep Race

The Stamford Police Association has endorsed Michael Molgano in his run for re-election to the state House of Representatives. "I am honored to receive the endorsement from the Stamford Police Association.

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Stamford Department Of Health Outlines Ebola Response

The city will conduct "active monitoring" three times a day on any person who has traveled from Liberia, Guinea or Sierra Leone and entered the city, the Stamford Department of Health and Social Services announced. "Our aim is to be able to quickly identify individuals with any symptoms so they can access medical intervention as early as possible and to stop the spread of disease in the community," Anne Fountain, the city's director of health and social services, said in a statement.

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Playland Rink Opens Two Years After Superstorm Sandy

... and compete at Playland. For the past two hockey seasons, the nationally ranked men's and women's teams commuted to Stamford, Conn., for practice and games -- a daunting task whenever Interstate 95 was jammed due to accidents, traffic or storms. ...

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27th Senate District: Three vying for seat

Eva Maldonado , a police officer in Stamford and a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Carlo Leone and Green Party candidate David Michel for the 27th Senate District seat. Leone has been involved in state government since 2003, when he served in the House of Representatives from the 148th District.

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Stamford Stalker Gets 10 Years in Prison

The man who pleaded guilty to for stalking a Stamford woman and planting hydrochloric acid-filled bottle bombs in her car two years ago will spend the next decade in prison, according to federal authorities. Frank Mendoza, 53, formerly of Jacksonville, FL., was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 120 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly.

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Crude Falls on Federal Reserve Stimulus Halt, U.S. Supply Gain

... which is putting selling pressure on commodities," Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "The supply build yesterday may have been smaller than expected but it was still quite large. Ample ...

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Rye Playland Rink Opens 2 Years After Superstorm Sandy

Some Nighttime Trips May Take You Longer: I-95 Lanes, Exit Near Darien to Close at Night

If you travel at night on Interstate 95 after 9 p.m. near Darien this construction and survey work may slow you down: In Stamford, work on two Route 1 bridges over Interstate 95 will close the left lane for "southbound" traffic on Thursday night in sections not far from Exit 9. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the projects in separate news releases earlier this week. The lane closures and exit ramp closure run from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. in Stamford and from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. in Norwalk.

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Darien Drivers Have a New DMV Option: An Office Now in Stamford

Darien residents won't have to trek up to Norwalk anymore when they need to renew their driver's licenses or turn in old license plates. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is opening a new appointment-only program in Stamford's South End and it opens Thursday.

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10 Years in Prison for Man Who Planted Bombs in Ex's Car

A 53-year-old Florida man will spend 10 years in prison after stalking an ex-girlfriend who lives in Stamford and planting bombs filled with hydrochloric acid in her car, federal prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Frank Mendoza, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, began dating the victim in 2008 and "became emotionally and psychologically abusive" toward her.

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Finding someone with the proper skills to care for pets or children in their homes can be a frustrating process, but a start-up business in Stamford believes it can help. CareBooker.com, based at the Stamford Innovation Center on Atlantic Street, has developed service that offers individuals and families an easy way to find, book and pay for child care, pet care and tutoring.

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Stalker Gets 10 Years In Attempted Acid Bomb Attack

... concocted a ruse to persuade Mendoza that she had moved to Rhode Island from Florida. In reality, she moved to Stamford and began rooming with a girlfriend, prosecutors said. Mendoza tracked his former girlfriend to Stamford and traveled north ...

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Gemstone Deploys Profitsword Applications For Business Intelligence Platform

... providing investors and owners with the highest rate of return!" Headquartered in Park City, Utah, with offices in Stamford, Connecticut, Gemstone is a full-service hotel management company that specializes in owning and operating luxury and upscale ...

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Ludlowe volleyball rolls into FCIAC semifinals

April Cooke looked at her Ludlowe girls' volleyball teammates faces in the huddle and expected to see the same looks of surprise and indecision that she'd seen in earlier regular season losses to Darien and Stamford. Ridgefield had scored the first five points of the match but rather than look shell-shocked, the Falcons looked mad.

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

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Long Island Sound-Front Sales Performance Revealed in Newly Released...

... over an insurance policy with its current rate to a buyer. In Fairfield County's shoreline markets of Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield, a 73.1% overall year-over-year increase in sales volume occurred, while unit sales ...

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Lobsterman in Waters Near Westport Says Pesticide Reduction Helped Lobsters in LI Sound

... follow our lead for the betterment of the environment and our local fisherman," said state Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford). "The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection worked closely with Senator Duff and others in the General ...

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Stamford's Ryan Haggerty's Goal: Get To New York

... to Gatorade, Derek Jeter and Frank Sinatra are part of the same New York City story. ( PAUL DOYLE ) Instead, the Stamford native practiced with the Rangers and immersed himself in the NHL environment. The development decision seemed to have worked, ...

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Household savings near two-year high seen boosting spending

... for a very nice holiday shopping season," said Michelle Girard, chief U.S. economist with RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, who expects fourth- quarter growth in consumption of about 3 percent. "There's a good deal of savings that could ...

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When Captain America fought Iron Man it was 'Civil War' in the Marvel Universe

... in the name of getting ratings for their reality television show; the result was the devastation an entire town, Stamford, Connecticut. This event spurred Iron Man to realize that what heroes do is dangerous and ill-trained heroes not only put the ...

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10 Moments We Want to See in Captain America: Civil War

... of the storyline, but if you're current with Marvel Comics then nothing here should be a surprise to you. THE STAMFORD INCIDENT Every story needs an inciting incident. In Civil War, it's the devastation of Stamford, Connecticut. Marvel's New ...

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Westporters Who Travel at Night to SoNo or Near Exit 14 Will Soon Have a Longer Trip

If you travel at night on Interstate 95 after 9 p.m. and use Exit 14, you'll have to find some other route for two weeks, starting Monday: A construction project will close the ramp from that time to 3 a.m., so find another route. Farther down the highway, expect a nighttime slowdown in Stamford, where one lane will close in both directions in the area of Exit 9 on various nights starting at 8:30 p.m. If you're traveling northbound on the Merritt Parkway at night, expect lane closures just after you cross into Fairfield.

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Winter's wife has blues listening to his new album

This March 30, 2013 photo provided by Kid Logic Media shows Johnny Winter at the Carriage House Recording Studios in Stamford, Conn.

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Winter's Wife Has Blues Listening to His New Album

This March 30, 2013 photo provided by Kid Logic Media shows Johnny Winter at the Carriage House Recording Studios in Stamford, Conn. Winter died in a hotel room just outside Zurich at age 70 in July 2014.

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Barbara M. Whitman, 89, Longtime Stamford Resident

Whitman is survived by his daughters, Cynara Walters of Stamford and Debbie Goodwin of Australia; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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Stamford's 'Patty-cake' burglar gets 10 years-plus in jail

A Stamford man with a nursery rhyme nickname whose life has become a cautionary criminal tale was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years and six months in jail for his 28th burglary conviction. Clarence "Patty-cake" Patterson, 54, a lifelong Stamford resident and thief with burglary convictions stretching from as far away as Tallahassee, Fla., got nearly the maximum sentence from a state Superior Court judge because of his lengthy criminal record.

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View Press Release

... massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 170 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo. ...

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John A. DePoli, 91, Owned Stardust Restaurant In Port Chester

DePoli was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Stamford, to Maria and Abramo DePoli. He joined the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper.

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Noted Strategist Reveals Common Mistakes Made by Private Equity...

... industry. It represents over 130 PE Firms and their Portfolio Companies.. It maintains offices in Fairfield, CT and Stamford, CT and San Francisco, CA.

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Businesses, trade to support U.S. third-quarter growth

... established in the third quarter to carry over into the fourth quarter," said Guy Berger, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. "We believe the direct impact on U.S. GDP from a strong dollar and slower global growth is small." We welcome ...

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Fairfield County Veterans Endorse Himes For Congress

... by veterans Paul Bucha, a Ridgefield resident and a Medal of Honor recipient; David Cole of Norwalk; Archie Elam of Stamford; Taber Hamilton on Norwalk; and state Rep. Jack Hennessey of Bridgeport at an event at Veteran's Park in Norwalk. "Jim is a ...

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Teen Running NYC Marathon For Fairfield-Based CT Challenge

... even harder than he imagined. "It's a lot of running and hard work,'' said Day, a senior at The Beacon School in Stamford. He will become the youngest runner to attempt the race on behalf of the CT Challenge, a cancer charity. "I've run up to 40 ...

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Businesses, Trade To Support U.S. Third-quarter Growth

... um established in the third quarter to carry over into the fourth quarter," said Guy Berger, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. "We believe the direct impact on U.S. GDP from a strong dollar and slower global growth is small."

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Michael Skakel, right, arrives at State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, with his attorney, Stephan Seeger, left. On the 39th anniversary of the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley, the Kennedy scion accused of her murder is set to settle a slander lawsuit against television host Nancy Grace.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Settlement expected in Skakel lawsuit against Nancy Grace

Michael Skakel, right, arrives at State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, with his attorney, Stephan Seeger, left. Photo: File Photo On the 39th anniversary of the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley , the Kennedy scion accused of her murder is set to settle a slander lawsuit against television host Nancy Grace .

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Settlement expected in Skakel lawsuit against Nancy Grace

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Rachel Burston wins 3rd FCIAC diving title

Rachel Burston of Westhill competes in the FCIAC girls high school Diving Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. Rachel Burston of Westhill smiles after completing a dive during the FCIAC girls high school Diving Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

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Settlement expected in Skakel lawsuit against Nancy Grace

Michael Skakel, right, arrives at State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, with his attorney, Stephan Seeger, left.

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Settlement expected in Skakel lawsuit against Nancy Grace

Crowding top topic at BOE candidates' forum

Board of Education candidates from left: Betsy Allyn, Mike Altamura, Andy George, Jackie Heftman and Julia Wade take part in the Board of Education candidate forum at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. Photo: Jason Rearick Betsy Allyn, a Democrat, speaks during the Board of Education candidate forum at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

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Rachel Burston wins 3rd FCIAC diving title

Rachel Burston of Westhill competes in the FCIAC girls high school Diving Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Rachel Burston of Westhill smiles after completing a dive during the FCIAC girls high school Diving Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

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Grant Thornton opens Stamford officevisit|article-5856941|mobile_home_category_body-1685|3

A venerable national tax, audit and advisory firm has marked its 90th year in business with the establishment of an office in Stamford. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton has located its newest operation in a 6,300-square-foot space at 300 First Stamford Place, a three-building, 784,160-square-foot office complex within walking distance of the Stamford Transportation Center and a short distance from exit 7 off Interstate 95. This week, nearly 50 Grant Thornton employees began work in the new Stamford office.

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Association Of Retired Teachers Backs Molgano In Stamford House Race

STAMFORD, Conn. The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut has endorsed two-term incumbent state Rep. Michael Molgano for re-election to his 144th District seat.

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Grant Thornton opens Stamford office

Stamford almanac: Friday, Oct 31

SENIOR SERVICES Free information, counseling, advocacy and assistance for Stamford seniors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Senior Services of Stamford , 2009 Summer St., 3rd floor. Rides to and from medical appointments available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for voluntary donations.

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If Michael Macari was pitching the story of his musical journey through the 1960s and '70s to Hollywood, he might describe it as a combination of "Almost Famous" and "The Wonder Years." Macari's new book "The Boomers" is about the time he spent as a member of the Stamford band Adonis.

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Two city reps vie for open seat in 146th District

... has pledged to represent the interests of middle-class residents and small businesses. Ryan, an attorney with the Stamford law firm of Ryan Ryan DeLuca , has said he wants to bring balance to the Stamford delegation that is largely made up of ...

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Darien brothers debut film screened in Stamford

The new Texas-set thriller "Bad Turn Worse" will get a sneak preview screening at the Avon Theatre in Stamford on Nov. 3. The film stars Jeremy Allen White, Mackenzie Davis and Logan Huffman. Photo: Contributed Photo Mark Pellegrino is featured in the new Texas noir thriller "Bad Turn Worse" that will get a sneak preview at Stamford's Avon Theatre on Nov. 3. Photo: Contributed Photo It was 30 years ago that the brother filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen made their feature film debut with the Texas noir thriller "Blood Simple."

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1970s Stamford band Adonis subject of new book

The new book "The Boomers" chronicles the adventures of the Stamford band Adonis in the 1970s. In this 1979 publicity photo - taken in front of a Stamford mansion that would burn to the ground three years later - are Peter Klein, Tom Mackno, Steven Matsis, Michael Macari, and Ben Lionetti.

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How To Survive A Bad Boss

... simplicity into a complex world. When I'm not writing blogs, I'm a senior partner with Schaffer Consulting in Stamford, Connecticut. I'm also the author of a number of HBR articles and five books, the latest of which is "Simply Effective: How to Cut ...

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First Stride Together Walkathon Benefits Darien Crisis Center

The Stamford-based Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education is holding its inaugural Stride Together Walkathon at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Sherwood Island Park in Westport. The Walk To End Sexual Abuse will be emceed by Weston First Selectwoman Gayle Weinstein.

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Association of Retired Teachers Backs Michael Molgano

STAMFORD The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut has endorsed two-term incumbent state Rep. Michael Molgano for re-election to his 144th District seat. The Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut is a non-profit organization of retired teachers that represent 16,000 members/affiliates and advocate for 33,000 retired Conneticut teachers.

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TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yields hit 3-week peak as Fed ends bond buys

... for labor market and household spending," said David Ader, head of government bond strategy at CRT Capital in Stamford, Connecticut. In mid-afternoon trading, benchmark 10-year Treasury notes were down 10/32 in price and yielding 2.321 percent. ...

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Helaine H. Miller, 90; Stamford Hospital Volunteer

Helaine Hays Miller, a Stamford resident for over 65 years, passed away on Oct 27. 2014 at Edge Hill. She was 90. Helaine was born in New Jersey, and later raised in New Haven.

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Just Across the Greenwich Border -- CT Department of Motor Vehicles Is Opening Office in Stamford

Greenwich residents won't have to trek up to Norwalk anymore when they need to renew their driver's licenses or turn in old license plates. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is opening a new appointment-only program in Stamford's South End and it opens Thursday.

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CT Department of Motor Vehicles Opening Office in Stamford

Those painstakingly slow wait lines at the state Department of Motor Vehicles could become a thing of the past if a new appointment-only program that opens Thursday in Stamford is successful. The state Department of Motor Vehicles and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that a new Stamford Photo License Center began accepting appointments Tuesday and will open for business Thursday at the Lathon Wider Center, 137 Henry St..

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After Hitting Utility Pole, Driver Is Arrested for DWI

... hand lane. He was released after posting a $250 bond and is scheduled to appear Nov. 3 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Have a news tip? Email barbara.heins@patch.com. You can also post your own news, events and announcements on Patch by ...

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Evelyn Florby, 89, Of Stamford

... 18 and later to Washington, D.C., at age 21. She was married to Gus Florby. After their marriage, they settled in Stamford and raised a family. Florby is survived by her daughters, Susan Florby and Linda (Michael) Rosa; seven grandchildren; and two ...

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Alternative capital keeping pressure on traditional reinsurers

... phenomena. I think they're quite different," said Tad Montross, chairman, president and CEO of General Re Corp. in Stamford, Connecticut. "In this interest rate environment, everybody has been searching for yield," he said. "The hedge fund piece is ...

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A Virtual Tour of Stamford's Historic South End

On Thursday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m., come to The Ferguson Library Main Library for a virtual tour of South End, Stamford's largest industrial neighborhood. Wes Haynes, Executive Director of Historic Neighborhood Preservation Program, will speak about historic South End.

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New DMV license center in Stamford appointment-only based

The state Department of Motor Vehicles and Governor Malloy have announced that a new Stamford Photo License Center started taking appointments today. The photo license center which will run by appointments only, opens for business on Thursday.

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visit|article-5854267|interleaved-5853978-tab2|1Trumbull rallies to upset Stamford

The No. 7 Trumbull High girls volleyball team overcame a slow start with a fantastic finish, upsetting No. 2 Stamford, 14-25, 20-25, 25-21, 26-24, 15-9 in the FCIAC quarterfinals Tuesday at Kuczo Gym. "It did take time for our girls to adjust. No ...

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April Cooke looked at her Ludlowe girls volleyball teammates' faces in the huddle and expected to see the same looks of surprise and indecision that she'd seen in earlier regular season losses to Darien and Stamford. Ridgefield had scored the first five points of the match but rather than look shell-shocked, the Falcons looked mad.

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Ludlowe advances to FCIAC girls volleyball semifinals

The Providence Service Corporation (PRSC): Coliseum Capital Boosts...

... Christopher Shackelton in compensation for his service as a member of the board of directors. Coliseum Capital is a Stamford, Connecticut-based activist hedge fund founded by Christopher Shackelton and Adam Gray in 2005. Its current equity portfolio ...

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Cops: Victim, After Flirting at Bar, Said He 'Probably Deserved' Getting Clocked by Husband

... as charged with third-degree assault and released on a promise to appear at a later date in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Stamford's 'Patty-cake' burglar gets 10 years-plus in jail

A Conversation With Eckart Preu At Stamford's Ferguson Library

On Monday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. come to The Ferguson Library Main Library and be part of a conversation with the Music Director of the Stamford Symphony, Eckart Preu. Hear stories from the acclaimed and expressive conductor about the composers behind the music, including interesting historical facts, and learn what it takes to plan a concert.

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Stamford's 'Patty-cake' burglar gets 10 years-plus in jail

A city man with a nursery rhyme nickname whose life has become a cautionary criminal tale was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years and six months in jail for his 28th burglary conviction. Clarence "Patty-cake" Patterson, 54, a life-long city resident and thief with burglary convictions stretching from as far away as Tallahassee, Fla., got nearl news website y the maximum sentence from a Stamford Superior Court judge because of his lengthy criminal record.

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Newbery winner Kevin Henkes to visit Stamford

Award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Henkes will be visiting Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, for a book sale and signing at the Ferguson Library. For more information, visit http://ift.tt/JuQUH3.

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Cliffs Rises as CEO Allays Concern Over Canada Iron Ore Mine

... year or cease to operate Bloom Lake. "Bloom lake is the number one overhang operationally," said Jorge Beristain, a Stamford, Connecticut-based analyst at Deutsche Bank AG. "We've got the positive option upside, but in a downside scenario we're ...

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Newbery winner Kevin Henkes to visit Stamford

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... and award-winning picture books. On Sunday, Nov. 2, the author and illustrator will be at the Ferguson Library in Stamford as part of the annual Jeanne Rinehart Family Program. Among his collection of work are the Caldecott Medal-winner "Kitten's ...

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Synchrony Financial considering Charlotte expansion, is subject of incentives talks

Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial-services company based in Stamford, Conn., is the company considering an expansion in Charlotte and prompting discussion of an incentives package by Charlotte City Council on Monday night, sources say.

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Synchrony Financial considering Charlotte expansion, is subject of incentives talks

The company is considering a 400-job expansion here that would include a mix of management jobs and call-center positions, sources say, and is targeting the Ballantyne area. Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial-services company based in Stamford, Conn., is the company considering an expansion in Charlotte and prompting discussion of an incentives package by Charlotte City Council on Monday night, sources say.

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Music of ABBA, Ween featured in Halloween showcase in Stamford

John Torres and Meredith DiMenna of the indie folk duo, Oh, Cassius!, will perform at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, Oct. 31, as part of ABBAWEEN, a celebration to the music of ABBA and Ween. They are part of a collective of bands that will take the stage that night.

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Old Greenwich Man Faces Burglary, Larceny Charges

... he led police on foot chase over a stone wall and through a tidal marsh that ended on Tomac Lane, just across the Stamford border about 10 a.m. Monday. Police were called by residents of nearby Shore Road who reported thefts from their parked cars. ...

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... ABBA and the cult hits of the American alt-rock group Ween. And it's all taking place at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, on Friday, Oct. 31, as part of the Showcase 61 series at the downtown venue. Meredith DiMenna, Showcase 61 curator and Palace ...

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need2know: Wall Street jumps higher

... said two key US inventory reports may encourage more selling. Gene McGillian, senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut said: "We can't seem to find a bottom yet." US stocks rose in afternoon trading on Tuesday as ...

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need2know: Wall Street jumps higher

United Rentals Issues Corporate Responsibility Report

... mber of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, the Barron's 400 Index and the Russell 3000 IndexA and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

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Cloud Sprawl: The Problem of Too Many Clouds

... 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: Governor Tours Potential Site for New Stamford School

Governor Dannel Malloy was joined by Mayor David Martin and other State officials Monday as he toured the potential site for a new Stamford elementary school. Purchased by the City in early September, the 10.8 acre property at 200 Strawberry Hill Avenue was the former site of Sacred Heart Academy and most recently the Stamford Campus for the Stanwich School.

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Stamford to Receive State Grant to Purchase Easements for Mill River Greenway

The city of Stamford is set to receive a state $263,647 grant for the acquisition of trail easements along the Mill River for the Mill river Park and Greenway, as part of a program announced by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday. The grant is part of nearly $7.8 million in state grants designed to assist 25 communities in purchasing 2,237 acres to be preserved as open space.

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CieTrade introduces mobile app designed to automate recycling companies

Stamford, Connecticut-based c ieTrade , a provider of business management software for commodity trading and recycling companies, has introduced "eDock," a new mobile app designed for its suite of specialized productivity tools for recycling companies. The company says eDock eliminates paper breakdown sheets and shipping logs commonly used in recycling plants, allowing warehouse personnel to process and grade inbound loads and outbound shipments with a mobile touchscreen app that can be used directly from the loading dock or scale-enabled forklift.

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MC-Seamax Takes Delivery of the 8,200 TEU Containership YM Ultimate

... pleased to complete this transaction and continue to expand the relationship with each other." MC-Seamax, based in Stamford, CT, is an alternative investment management firm that provides many of the world's major shipping lines with creative ...

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UPDATE 7-Oil rises after 2-day loss; U.S. inventories seen up again

... reports and the market could turn later in the day," said Gene McGillian, senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. "We can't seem to find a bottom yet." Brent for December delivery was up 10 cents at $85.93 a barrel by 12:19 a.m. ...

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MC-Seamax Takes Delivery of the 8,200 TEU Containership YM Ultimate

Pitney Bowes Taps DigitasLBi for Global Media Business

... fellow Publicis Groupe agency Starcom to develop and execute the company's media strategy across 12 markets. The Stamford, Conn.-based company tapped the agency for its digital strategy earlier this year in an effort to reposition the brand to be ...

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'MILLIONAIRE' Equals Season Highs, Tying its Top Household Rating

... ision. James Rowley serves as executive producer of "Millionaire," which is taped at the Connecticut Film Center in Stamford, Connecticut. Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings, week of 10/13/14.

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UPDATE 2-Starwood Hotels' forecast disappoints, shares fall

... hotel's financial health, is calculated by multiplying a hotel's average daily room rate by its occupancy rate. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company's third-quarter RevPAR rose 7.4 percent on a constant dollar basis at hotels open at least a ...

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Mount Kisco Medical Group Plans Breast Cancer Symposium

... jas, MD, on Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer. Mount Kisco Medical Group is proud to support community news & The Stamford Daily Voice. Visit mkmg.com to learn more.

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Stamford's First Snowfall Of Season Could Arrive Over Weekend

Don't let the sunny skies and warm temperatures on Tuesday fool you: A taste of winter is headed for Fairfield County this weekend and it could bring a little snow along with it. Temperatures will begin to fall off during the week.

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Evelin Velasquez's Religious Images Strive For 'A State Of Grace'

... Then she takes a picture. Five of Velasquez's photographs are on exhibit now at Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery in Stamford. Along with the photos the gallery is showing videos of her photo sessions, process photographs and, enhancing the mood of ...

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UPDATE 1-Starwood Hotels profit beats as travel rises

WBDC brings national thought leaders on 'Next Women's Movement' to Connecticut

The Women's Business Development Council will host its annual business breakfast "Connect-Grow-Influence: Women With Impact, Entrepreneurship as the New Women's Movement." This year's event will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Stamford Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Starwood Hotels tops 3Q profit forecasts

The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 59 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 66 cents per share.

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The Pinnacle Group Forges Strategic Alliance with NetEnrich to...

... IT solutions that are driven purely by the customer's true business needs. The Pinnacle Group is based in Stamford, Connecticut, with regional and satellite offices across the United States. About NetEnrich Founded in 2004, NetEnrich Inc. is an ...

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Monday, October 27, 2014

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... of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has been criticized by Foley for claiming tax deductions on repairs to his former Stamford home. Chambers, who was a junior staffer for the wetlands agency at the time of the dredging, said that Foley obtained the ...

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While Frontier Communications trumpets its "seamless" $2 billion takeover of AT&T's fixed-line, cable and Internet business in Connecticut, some area residents said the transition has not gone as smoothly as promised. "What a fiasco," said Eli Sandler, a Stamford resident who operates Allied Securities, an investment advisory firm, out of his home.

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BWW Previews: Sounds of Hope Benefit Concert in Nyc on 11/14 by Salaam Bombay Children's Fund

Salaam Bombay Children's Fund based in Stamford, Connecticut along with The New York Society For Ethical Culture will be hosting a benefit concert in New York City to enable underprivileged children from India's slums to stay in school. The evening, titled "Sounds of Hope" will feature a night of India inspired jazz, with some of the world's most renowned musicians, and will be held on November 14th at the New York Society For Ethical Culture near Central Park West in Manhattan.

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Lost island surfaces in governor's race

... of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy , who has been criticized by Foley for claiming tax deductions on repairs to his former Stamford home. Chambers, who was a junior staffer for the wetlands agency at the time of the dredging, said that Foley obtained the ...

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Governor Malloy tours potential magnet school

The former Sacred Heart Academy property at 200 Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, June 20, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry Mayor David Martin seen here in this file photo of a science room at the Sacred Heart Academy in September.

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Governor Malloy tours potential magnet school

Stamford's 145th District race featues education prominently

... to improve special education and preschool programs. McClean got involved in politics when she became active in the Stamford boatyard issue. At the time she was a Democrat, even working for Mayor David Martin 's campaign. The Republican Town ...

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20th Anniv. Fairfield County Heart Walk Honors Survivors

... now." Heart disease can hit men and women at any age--even a 46-year old Zumba instructor like Lydia Winsor, from Stamford. She first experienced slight discomfort in her arm and mild pressure in her chest, and thought it was a simple muscle strain. ...

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Town: Foley not at fault in island's disappearance

... of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy , who has been criticized by Foley for claiming tax deductions on repairs to his former Stamford home. Chambers, who was a junior staffer for the wetlands agency at the time of the dredging, said that Foley obtained the ...

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New Neighborhoods Inc. Hosting Community Health Fair In Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. New Neighborhoods, Inc. is hosting a free multi-agency health fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments, 40 Stillwater Ave., Stamford.

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A Free Health Fair for Stamford Residents

The public is invited to a free multi-agency health fair at Stamford's Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments at 40 Stillwater Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hosted by New Neighborhoods, Inc. and organized by NNI's Tenant Advocate Program coordinators, attendees will have access to free screening at the Health Department's Mobile Van and exhibitors from a number of agencies and businesses in the Community and Activity Room at the MLK Jr Apartments. Representatives from a variety of wellness focused Stamford-based agencies and businesses will be on hand with information on pediatric, adult and senior nutrition, wellness and exercise programs to promote healthier living and longevity.

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NJ Governor Chris Christie campaigning for Foley in Connecticut today

... third time Governor Christie has come to Connecticut to stump for Foley. He made an appearance at Curley's Diner in Stamford last month to highlight Foley's success in business. Christie also visited Greenwich in July for a Foley fundraising event. ...

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Cops: Victim, After Flirting at Bar, Said He 'Probably Deserved' Getting Clocked by Husband

... as charged with third-degree assault and released on a promise to appear at a later date in state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Treasuries Rise on Final Day of QE and Today's Other Top Stories

... language to be retained," said Ian Lyngen, a government-bond strategist at CRT Capital Group LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. "The data has been consistent with a sideways muddling recovery rather than any acceleration that would risk price inflation." ...

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Beaverton gets 1-gig Internet: Is your house covered?

Residents of certain Beaverton neighborhoods can now sign up for 1-gigabit Internet speeds from Frontier Communications, the company said Monday. Back in July Frontier President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel McCarthy said the Stamford, Connecticut-based telecommunications company would roll out this super-fast Internet service in the Portland suburbs at some point this year.

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Angela Cosmai: The Leading Line for Healthy Hair Launches "Feel My Hair"

... Color Hair Care System is owned and created by Angela Cosmai who currently operates the Angela Cosmai Salon in Stamford, CT. She also works at Pierre Michel Salon in New York City and is known as a color corrector and artist with tints. ...

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Connecticut Employees Union Endorses Senator Carlo Leone

... EUI and every working family in Connecticut. Carlo Leone for State Senator is proud to support community news & The Stamford Daily Voice. Visit cdn2.dailyvoice.com to learn more.

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'Jeopardy!' Champion Ken Jennings to Compete on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

... ision. James Rowley serves as executive producer of "Millionaire," which is taped at the Connecticut Film Center in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Markit Economist: Growth Pace Might Moderate in Q4

... improving at a slow pace, or whether they are just moving sideways," said Guy Berger, an economist at RBS in Stamford, Connecticut. "Still, the fall in mortgage rates over the past month and ongoing labor market improvement should provide a tailwind ...

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Biodex to Exhibit Atomlab 500Plus Dose Calibrator at SNMMI Greater...

... the Biodex booth for more information and individual demonstrations. The SNMMI Meeting takes place at the Hilton Stamford Hotel, Stamford CT from November 7 - 8, 2014. If you are unable to attend the meeting and want to learn more about the Atomlab ...

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WRAPUP 2-U.S. services sector growth slows, pending home sales miss forecast

U.S. Services Sector Growth Slows, Pending Home Sales Miss Forecast

Harvey School Volunteers Make a Difference in Stamford

A group of 18 members of The Harvey School community spent Saturday doing volunteer work at two organizations in Stamford. The group, comprised of 12 students and six adults, prepared two dinners for teens who are part of the residential program at Domus.

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147th House District: Tong challenged by Mahoney

Democrat William Tong , of Stamford, is being challenged Nov. 4 by Republican Dennis Mahoney , another Stamford resident, for the seat in the House of Representatives representing the 147th District, which includes parts of Darien and Stamford. Tong has said he is focused on fixing the transportation problems that plague the Interstate 95 corridor, including the Metro-North rail lines.

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Democrat William Tong, of Stamford, is being challenged Nov. 4 by Republican Dennis Mahoney, another Stamford resident, for the seat in the House of Representatives representing the 147th District, which includes parts of Darien and Stamford. Tong has said he is focused on fixing the transportation problems that plague the Interstate 95 corridor, including the Metro-North rail lines.

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

... vation of all its 260 rooms. Reservations for renovat... )--Grant Thornton LLP has opened a new office at 300 First Stamford Place in Stamford, Conn. The total space leased is 6,300 square feet. This week, nearly 50 current...

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Castleton Commodities International LLC Announces the Appointment of...

... petrochemicals, electric power and coal and financial instruments related to commodities. CCI is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with offices in Houston, Texas, and Denver, Colorado, as well as foreign affiliate offices in Calgary, Canada; ...

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Too soon? Connecticut company can't keep its Ebola plush toys in...

... to Wishlist." Reuters goes on: " 'Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes,' says the Stamford, Connecticut-based maker of the 'uniquely contagious toy' on its website, which promotes them as gag gifts that also have ...

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... , a packaging manufacturer, in Norwalk, followed by a visit to a housing center and other activities in Norwalk and Stamford, the governor's hometown.

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WRAPUP 1-U.S. services sector growth slows, pending home sales miss forecast

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Mary DeCausey, 70, Of Stamford, Worked For DeRosa's Cleaners

... was born July 16, 1944, to Walter and Lizzie Bryant. She was married to Daniel DeCausey. They then migrated to Stamford, in 1966. She was employed at DeRosa's Cleaners for many years and Superior Drugs. DeCausey is survived by her children, Daniel, ...

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Top NBA Prospect Mudiay's Chinese Basketball Debut To Air Live...

... turned basketball analyst Vin Parise will call select games live from the ONE World Sports Broadcast Center in Stamford, CT. Among other roles, Crispino has served as the radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Knicks. Parise, a former ...

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Grant Thornton opens Stamford office

The total space leased is 6,300 square feet. This week, nearly 50 current Grant Thornton employees began work in the new Stamford office.

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Democratic candidate for governor, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, right,...

... , a packaging manufacturer, in Norwalk, followed by a visit to a housing center and other activities in Norwalk and Stamford, the governor's hometown.

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Joan Chiello, 81, Of Greenwich

Chiello is survived by her sister, Carmella Kosinski of Stamford; and brother, Anthony, of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews in Connecticut, North Carolina, Florida and Arizona. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Mary and Anne; brothers, Angelo, Michael and William; and nephews, Jason and Raymond.

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UBS Stamford HQs on the Market; High School Administrators Want Probation; Saving City Heritage

Real Housewives star coming to a Connecticut prison, garden dedicated to high school student that was stabbed to death and much more. Yvette Nichols admitted her statements were immature but they were "based solely on the fact the student's name contained the [curse] word."

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Stamford's Avon Theatre, Sacred Heart Show 'Going In Style'

STAMFORD, Conn. The Avon Theatre, in conjunction with Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, is presenting a free screening of "Going in Style" on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. with a post-film Q&A session with professor Damon Maulucci.

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North Salem Adopts Single-Stream Recycling

... 1.4 percent. As of Sept. 1, City Carting has started to take all recyclables from North Salem to its new plant in Stamford, Conn., where the recyclables will be sorted and resold to companies that need raw materials to make new paper, metals and ...

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New Canaan Single-Family Home Price Rises 10.3 Percent

Activity slowed but average home prices grew in Stamford, Darien and New Canaan and reflected a third-quarter trend in Fairfield County. Sales fell by 8.8 percent in Stamford in the third quarter over the same time frame from last year.

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Rowayton Author Unwraps New Children's Book On King Tut

... for McBrier. She was originally inspired when she took her son to a meeting of the Society of Young Magicians in Stamford. "I overheard one of the magicians tell the kids that ancient Egyptians practiced magic," McBrier said. "That got my ...

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Single-Family Home Price Climbs 5.1 Percent In Stamford

Stamford archive: Week of Oct. 26

... park opened in the summer. Led by city Reps. Eileen Heaphy and Art Layton, a nonprofit group called Dog Friends of Stamford raised about $28,000 to pay for fencing, fountains and other features. On Saturday, the group hosted its first Halloween for ...

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The Dart: Remembering the night Lennon died

Alan Weiss describes being grabbed by a hospital security guard while sitting at his dining room table at his home in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. Weiss, a former television news producer for WABC, was a patient in Roosevelt Hospital in New York City when police brought in gun-shot victim John Lennon.

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Stamford bulletin board: Week of Oct. 26

The Stamford High School 's Class of 1950 is planning a 65th class reunion in the fall of 2015. Members may contact Gloria Battenelli at 203-348-6392 or email gbatt410@optonline.net.

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Following Crash, Greenwich Teen Faces Forgery, Criminal Impersonation Charges

... said. Troy was released after posting a $250 bond and is scheduled to appear Oct. 27 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Have a news tip? Email barbara.heins@patch.com. You can also post your own news, events and announcements on Patch by following ...

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Stamford Woman Accused of Writing a Counterfeit Check Faces Larceny Charge

A woman is facing a third-degree larceny charge in connection with the use of what Greenwich Police said was a counterfeit check earlier this year. Tacoya T. Moss, 25, of 34 Fourth St., Stamford, was arrested at her home on Oct. 23 by detectives who had obtained an arrest warrant, according to a police report.

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Stamford Theater Schedules Auditions For 'Beau Jest'

Auditions for the romantic comedy "Beau Jest" will be held at The Dressing Room Theatre in Stamford on Monday, Oct. 27, and Tuesday, Oct. 28. Written by James Sherman and directed by Julie Bell Petrak, auditions will be held both nights beginning at 7 p.m. Auditions will be at The Dressing Room Theatre, Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Performances will be held in The Dressing Room Theatre Jan. 9-25.

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Stamford Man Mugged While Walking Dog Tops Week's News

A 28-year-old man walking his dog near downtown Stamford was robbed of $500 by a man with a knife. In the largest single gift ever to Stamford Hospital, Greenwich hedge fund billionaire Steven Cohen and his wife Alexandra have made a donation of $20 million through their foundation.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

UBS Said to Consider Leaving Connecticut Office Complex

UBS AG , the Swiss bank that's been cutting jobs, is considering whether to move out of its office complex in Stamford, Connecticut , according to a person with knowledge of the plans. The bank is examining its options for the campus close to Stamford's train station, where it has a lease that runs through 2017, said the person, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.

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Ridgefield tops Westhill in quarterfinals

Katherine Jasminski , left, of Ridgefield, reacts after scoring the second goal of the match for her team as her teammate, Sarah Battipaglia, center, comes in to congratulate her during the girls FCIAC quarterfinal soccer match between Westhill High School and Ridgefield High School at Westhill, Stamford, Conn., Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2014. At right is Westhill's Claire Mioline .

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Stamford almanac: Monday, Oct. 26

... INSTRUCTION Offered by the Over 60 Senior Club every Monday at 10 a.m. For beginners and advanced. Free for all Stamford area residents over 60. Lunch available for $2. Call Betty at 203-249-2607. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY(TOPS), a nonprofit and ...

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Stamford's corporate tax program continues to grow

Dave Massi, owner of Fences Etc. Inc, poses for a photograph in front of his business in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.

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Stamford's corporate tax program continues to grow

Stamford's incentives to bring companies and jobs to the city's 'distressed' neighborhoods have worked, but have their drawbacks Dave Massi, owner of Fences Etc. Inc, poses for a photograph in front of his business in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.

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Stamford's St. Pat Parade gets an early start

The NY Metro Pipe Band performs during the 19th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, March 8, 2014. A boy dressed as a leprechaun runs in the 19th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

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