Stamford lawmakers square off on tolls and trains

State Senator Carlo Leone and the Stamford General Assembly delegation sit on a panel during the Stamford Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Conn., March 31, 2015. Photo: Keelin Daly State Senator Carlo Leone and State Reps.

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Stamford lawmakers square off on tolls and trains

State Senator Carlo Leone and the Stamford General Assembly delegation sit on a panel during the Stamford Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Conn., March 31, 2015. State Senator Carlo Leone and State Reps.

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Underdog film that won the best picture Oscar

Stamford's Avon Theatre is sponsoring a 50th anniversary screening of "Marty" on April 15. The low-budget independent film was a sleeper hit and scored an upset at the Oscars by winning the best picture prize over much more expensive nominees. Hamden native Ernest Borgnine won the best actor Oscar for his work in the title role.

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Stamford dancer returns to championship-winning routine

Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Barbara Tormondsen, left, and Shane Jensen, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Steven Dougherty, left coaches Barbara Tormondsen, center, and Shane Jensen, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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FCIAC baseball, softball coaches, players gather to share, scout

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, baseball and softball coaches and captains from around the FCIAC met at Bobby Valentine 's Sports Academy in Stamford to enjoy some good food and good company, setting aside their rivalries and competitive natures, if just for a couple of hours. Representatives from the conference enjoyed a buffet, a little fraternization and some college basketball at the Ruden Report's first FCIAC Baseball and Softball Media Day as the spring sports season approaches for Connecticut high schools.

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Crude Caps Longest Run of Quarterly Losses Since 2003 on Glut

... trend is lower because the global market is oversupplied," Gene McGillian, a senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "The prospect of even more oil hitting the market in the next six months because of an agreement ...

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Underdog film that won the best picture Oscar

Stamford's Avon Theatre is sponsoring a 50th anniversary screening of "Marty" on April 15. The low-budget independent film was a sleeper hit and scored an upset at the Oscars by winning the best picture prize over much more expensive nominees. Hamden native Ernest Borgnine won the best actor Oscar for his work in the title role.

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Stamford dancer returns to championship-winning routine

Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Barbara Tormondsen, left, and Shane Jensen, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Photo: Lindsay Perry Steven Dougherty poses for a photo at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Steven Cohen's Point72 Is Said to Gain 7.5% During First Quarter

... the returns asked not to be named because the information is private. Jonathan Gasthalter, a spokesman for Stamford, Connecticut-based Point72 at Sard Verbinnen & Co., declined to comment. Point 72, which has about $11 billion in assets, is the ...

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Apax, Omers Said to Agree to Hand Canada Publisher to Funds

... in classrooms and declining spending on resources is squeezing publishers including Nelson. Cengage, based in Stamford, Connecticut, emerged from bankruptcy in 2014 after reaching a deal with lenders that eliminated more than $4 billion of $5.8 ...

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Charter to acquire Bright House Networks for $10.4 billion

Charter Communications Inc. agreed to buy a majority stake of billionaire Si Newhouse Jr.'s Bright House Networks, for $10.4 billion, expanding its footprint in states including California, Florida and Michigan. Charter will pay Advance/Newhouse common and convertible preferred stock and $2 billion in cash for the 73.7 percent stake, Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter said in a statement Tuesday.

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Police: Wilton Man, 36, Charged with DUI After SUV Overturns

An intoxicated man driving an SUV on the Post Road from a Stamford bar one night in January hit the curb, then a tree near the intersection with Lighthouse Way, resulting in his vehicle turning over on its side, police said. Police gave this further account of the incident, which was initially reported just after midnight on Jan. 23: Michael Baldwin, 36, of Canterbury Lane in Wilton was driving his 2008 Subaru Outback when he said he saw a deer on the roadway and swerved to avoid it, hitting the curb the tree and finally the roadway itself when his SUV turned on its right side.

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Police: Man, 36, Charged with DUI After SUV Overturns on Post Rd

The driver was taken to the hospital immediately after the midnight accident, which tore a tree out of the ground and damaged a fence. An intoxicated man driving an SUV on the Post Road from a Stamford bar one night in January hit the curb, then a tree near the intersection with Lighthouse Way, resulting in his vehicle turning over on its side, police said.

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Harman Buys Luxury-Car Stereo Business

Harman International, a maker of in-car multimedia systems, is buying the automotive side of Bang & Olufsen, giving the Stamford, Conn., company a dominant position in the branded car sound-system business.

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United Rentals Announces Execution of New Asset-Based Loan Facility

... 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, Inc. is available at UnitedRentals.com . This press release contains ...

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Man Faces Charge He Stole a Rolex Watch from Greenwich Gym Locker

... Brook, NY was released after posting a $1,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear April 8 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Police did not include the value of the watch in the report. However, a third-degree larceny charge involves the theft of ...

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Oscar Golodetz, 85, Of Stamford

He was a loving husband to Marilyn "Sugie" Golodetz until her death and a devoted partner to Lora Sporny until his death. He is survived by his son, David and his wife Kim his daughter, Phyllis\and her hsband, Patrick; and three grandchildren.

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Alfred Candito, 89, Of Stamford

He was born in Stamford on Dec. 23, 1925. He served in the United States Navy in World War II.

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Stamford pair win Raveis vacation raffle

A chance open-house visit by Gary Channer, left, resulted in him winning a vacation raffle to the Caribbean sponsored by William Raveis Real Estate, with listing agent Geri Guzinski of the company's office in Stamford, Conn., also a winner. While on her annual vacation last month at Saint Martin in the Caribbean, Geri Guzinski received a text that next year's trip would be on her employer, William Raveis Real Estate.

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Stamford lawmakers square off on tolls and trains

State Senator Carlo Leone and the Stamford General Assembly delegation sit on a panel during the Stamford Chanber of Commerce's annual legislative breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Conn., March 31, 2015. State Senator Carlo Leone and State Reps.

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Stamford pair win Raveis vacation raffle

A chance open-house visit by Gary Channer, left, resulted in him winning a vacation raffle to the Caribbean sponsored by William Raveis Real Estate, with listing agent Geri Guzinski of the company's office in Stamford, Conn., also a winner. Photo: Alexander Soule While on her annual vacation last month at Saint Martin in the Caribbean, Geri Guzinski received a text that next year's trip would be on her employer, William Raveis Real Estate.

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Stamford lawmakers square off on tolls and trains

State Senator Carlo Leone and the Stamford General Assembly delegation sit on a panel during the Stamford Chanber of Commerce's annual legislative breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Conn., March 31, 2015. Photo: Keelin Daly State Senator Carlo Leone and State Reps.

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Charter to Buy Si Newhouse's Bright House Networks for $10.4 Billion

Charter Communications has agreed to buy a majority stake of billionaire Si Newhouse Jr.'s Bright House Networks, for $10.4 billion, expanding its footprint in states including California, Florida and Michigan. Charter will pay Advance/Newhouse common and convertible preferred stock and $2 billion in cash for the 73.7 percent stake, Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter said in a statement Tuesday.

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WWE's Web Network Signups Are Big -- but Disappointing

... million subscribers is not a bad number, but it's not a number that keeps the stock climbing higher." WWE, based in Stamford, Connecticut, fell 14.7% to $14.09 at the close in New York. The shares are down 49% in the past year. Media companies large ...

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Charter to Acquire Bright House Networks for $10.4 Billion

Charter will pay Advance/Newhouse common and convertible preferred stock and $2 billion in cash for the 73.7 percent stake, Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter said in a statement Tuesday. Its stock and bonds rose after the deal was announced.

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Obituary: Antonio Fusarelli, 72, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather

... Construction. In that role, he participated in the construction of many new buildings that transformed downtown Stamford, as well as in Bridgeport, and New Haven, CT and in White Plains, NY. In his free time, Antonio enjoyed making wine and curating ...

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Stamford Middle School Students Head to New York City

Our Lion's Den out-of-school-time middle schoolers went to the wax museum and saw Miss Taylor Swift and many other exquisite statues -- such artistry and talent to make these. Fun to be silly and take in the sights --grateful for our supporters and funders who make trips possible.

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Congressman: 'No Way To Prevent' Cyber Attacks

That was the message delivered by U.S. Rep. Jim Himes , the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee's Subcommittee on the National Security Agency and Cybersecurity when he gave the keynote address at the Connecticut Technology Council's Cybersecurity seminar at UCONN-Stamford on Monday. "In addition to being a pressing national security concern, cybersecurity is one of the most urgent economic issues facing our country," Himes said.

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Free College Funding Workshop in Stamford

Parents, is your student heading to college, soon? Join us for a FREE Educational College Financial Planning workshop that will focus on high school freshman sophomores, juniors and seniors. We will discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive! Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost efficient basis without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances.

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Oil Set for Longest Run of Quarterly Losses Since 2003 on Glut

... trend is lower because the global market is oversupplied," Gene McGillian, a senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "The prospect of even more oil hitting the market in the next six months because of an agreement ...

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Harman Buys Luxury-Car Stereo Business

Harman International Inc., a maker of in-car multimedia systems, is buying the automotive side of Bang & Olufsen, giving the Stamford, Conn., company a dominant position in the automotive industry. The a 145 million purchase gives Harman Bang & Olufsen's automotive business and licenses the use of the brands connected to the Danish company, according to a statement from Harman.

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Young Mariners Foundation Plans 'Keeping Kids on Course' Gala

The Young Mariners Foundation is planning its fourth annual Keeping Kids on Course gala to benefit underserved students in Stamford and Greenwich. The April 16 gala, which will be held at Stamford Yacht Club from 6 to 9:30 p.m., will honor Stamford Mayor David Martin and Judy Martin, founders of Starfish Connection Inc., a partner of YMF.

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Oil Set for Longest Run of Quarterly Losses Since 2003 on Glut

... trend is lower because the global market is oversupplied," Gene McGillian, a senior analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "The prospect of even more oil hitting the market in the next six months because of an agreement ...

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Silvermine Brings Art to Under Resourced Schools

... programs that engage low income and minority school children in "under resourced urban schools" in Norwalk and Stamford, about giving them an introduction to the practice and appreciation of art, and providing an exposure they may not otherwise be ...

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TREASURIES-Prices rise on quarter-end buying by institutional investors

... are still in the environment where our central bank is leaning dovish," said Boris Rjavinski, strategist at UBS in Stamford, Connecticut. "Until we see a palpable change there, it's not surprising that investors are comfortable holding Treasuries." ...

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Apax, Omers Said to Agree to Hand Canadian Publisher to Lenders

... and declining government spending on school resources is squeezing publishers including Nelson. Cengage, based in Stamford, Connecticut, emerged from bankruptcy in 2014 after reaching a deal with lenders that eliminated more than $4 billion of $5.8 ...

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Cops: Pedestrians Scattered as Man Drove on Sidewalk to Evade Police

... the man was driving so fast, and then renewed when police found his vehicle, police said. Police pursued him into Stamford, where his car was found crashed against a tree, then they followed his footprints in the snow, seeing him before he was able ...

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Charter Buying Bright House Networks

Charter Buying Bright House Networks Charter Communications buying Bright House Networks Eds: APNewsNow. STAMFORD, Conn.

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Bright House Networks sold for $10.4 billion

... House Networks LLC in a deal valued at $10.4 billion. Check out this story on wtsp.com: http://on.wtsp.com/1bMLvK1 STAMFORD, Conn. (AP/WTSP) - Charter Communications Inc. is buying fellow cable operator Bright House Networks LLC in a deal valued at ...

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Bang and Olufsen to sell car-audio unit to Harman

Bang & Olufsen A/S plans to sell its automotive sound-system business to Harman International Industries Inc., the U.S. maker of JBL audio equipment, as the Danish company reorganizes to focus on consumer electronics. Bang & Olufsen stock jumped the most in almost 25 years after Harman of Stamford, Conn., said it will pay 145 million euros for the unit as well as technology license fees.

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Education won't solve inequality - U.S. economy close to stall...

... consumer spending in February. One survey participant, Stephen Stanley of Amherst Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Connecticut, is predicting zero growth in the first quarter. That would be the lowest growth rate since the first quarter last year ...

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Highway 401

... which are available in high-end luxury cars including Audi, Aston Martin, BMW and Mercedes-Benz car models. Stamford, Connecticut-based Harman brands are in more than 25 million cars. The deal includes a purchase price of 145 million euros, or about ...

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Stamford Library Planning 'A Novel Affair' Fundraiser

STAMFORD, Conn. The Ferguson Library will hold its annual fundraiser, "A Novel Affair," Thursday, April 9, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event, now in its fifth year, raised $196,000 for the library in 2014.

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Keeping Kids on Course gala

... have attended and benefited from one or more of the programs. The foundation's programming is offered in seven Stamford public schools and the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. This year's gala, which will be at Stamford Yacht Club from 6:00 to 9:30 ...

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Crisis Center To Proclaim Sexual Assault Awareness Month In Wilton

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and leaders from throughout Lower Fairfield County will proclaim April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month at a press conference on Thursday, April 2. Tesei will join The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education in Stamford for its kick off press conference at 11 a.m. at Greenwich Town Hall, Cone Room, 2nd Floor, 101 Field Point Road. The Center has adopted "Campus Sexual Violence Prevention" as its theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Stamford Peace Basketball Team Celebrates Its Seniors

Stamford Peace Basketball Club Inc., a high-level youth basketball program serving boys and girls in Grades 1 to 11 in lower Fairfield County, honored four of its players at a ceremony on March 22 in Stamford. The high school seniors, who have played with Stamford Peace since its inception in 2008 and who will play college basketball next year, were each honored with the Stamford Peace's Kyle A. Markes Humanitarian Award.

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Crisis Center To Proclaim Sexual Assault Awareness Month In Weston

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and leaders from throughout Lower Fairfield County will proclaim April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month at a press conference on Thursday, April 2. Tesei will join The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education in Stamford for its kick off press conference at 11 a.m. at Greenwich Town Hall, Cone Room, 2nd Floor, 101 Field Point Road. The Center has adopted "Campus Sexual Violence Prevention" as its theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Outlining the Next Generation of Ship-to-Shore Connectivity

The next generation of connectivity between ship and shore will be dominated by the development of applications to help ship owners and managers reduce costs by enhancing operational efficiency, automating processes, and avoiding expensive repairs, according to one of the world's leading suppliers of satellite communications to the maritime industry. Brent Bruun, Executive Vice President of Mobile Broadband at KVH Industries, Inc., spoke at the CMA Shipping 2015 conference in Stamford, Connecticut, recently as part of a panel of experts addressing the impact of "big data" on maritime operations.

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Stamford man found on private Shippan Beach missing since Valentines Day

... Simon because he still had identification on him, Hohn said. A Guatemalan immigrant, Simon had lived and worked in Stamford for seven years. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner brought Simon's body to Farmington for an autopsy scheduled ...

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Police: Missing Stamford Man Found Dead On Shippan Beach

The body of a Stamford man who has been missing since mid-February was found on a private beach on Rogers Road at about 1 p.m. Monday, Stamford Police said. The body of Jorge Simon, 26, a native of Guatemala, was found fully clothed, police said.

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Malloy Seeks $2M Extra For School Diversionary Program

... coordinated by the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut, include Hartford, Southington, Meriden, Stamford and Waterbury. "If we could simply help some people, in this case, maneuver through the challenges of youth ... we'd have a ...

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Shifting jobless outlook puts Fed in risky territory

... notion that we aren't seeing wage growth," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Connecticut, and a former Richmond Fed researcher. "It's like groping in the dark." Monetary policy takes time to affect the ...

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Missing Stamford Resident Is Found

Stamford Police say the body of the man who's been missing for more than a month has been found. Stamford Police report that the body of a Stamford resident who was reported missing more than a month ago was found Monday afternoon.

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Stamford Man, Two Others Arrested After Theft of Copper

Three men, including Rickie Carter, 29, of Hope Street in Stamford, were arrested and accused of stealing metal from a house in Darien after the new owner saw two of them running from the property into the woods, Darien police said. Door knobs, hinges and copper piping had been stolen from the house at 47 Tulip Tree Ln., police said.

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Police: Missing Stamford Man Found Dead On Beach

The body of a Stamford man who has been missing since mid-February was found on a private beach on Rogers Road at about 1 p.m. Monday, Stamford Police said. The body of Jorge Simon, 26, a native of Guatemala, was found fully clothed, police said.

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Stamford man robbed in West Side apartment building

A West Side man was robbed while walking up the stairs to his third-floor apartment on Liberty Street Sunday night, police said. Sgt. Kelly Connelly said police were called to the middle of Liberty Street just north of West Main Street at about 11:30 p.m. for a robbery call.

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'A Dream Come True' -- Greenwich Hires 3 New Police Recruits

... other two recruits who will bring the department's staffing to 151 officers are Justin R. Quagliani, who grew up in Stamford, and Max T. Rinaldi, who grew up in Carmel, NY. Quagliani, a graduate of Stamford High School and the University of Phoenix, ...

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DIY bond dealers change how Treasuries trade

... are just smaller players," said William O'Donnell, the head strategist for US government debt at RBS's unit in Stamford, Connecticut. "The bonds are increasingly being held by end-users as opposed to dealers who formerly acted as a way station for ...

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W.R. Berkley to merge two U.S. reinsurer units

W.R. Berkley Corp. on Monday announced it will merge its two U.S. reinsurance underwriting units, Berkley Re America L.L.C. and Facultative ReSources Inc. The companies, both based in Stamford, Connecticut, will operate under the Berkley Re America name, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based insurer said in a statement. Berkley Re America is a specialty treaty reinsurance underwriter that services insurance companies or units within insurance companies that specialize in the products they underwrite, Berkley said.

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Darien Man, Two Others Arrested After Theft of Copper

... friends were working on a demolition project. That man was later identified as Rickie Carter, 29, of Hope Street in Stamford. The new owner called a business partner, who confirmed that no demolition work had been requested. The victim then called ...

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Thomas Patrick Mulhern, 82, Of Stamford, Former College Professor

Survivors include his wife, Mary Teague Mulhern; two sons, Brian Mulhern of New York City and Lawrence, Kan., and Terence Mulhern of Ridgefield; three daughters, Patricia Mulhern Chamberlin of Weston, Dr. Serena Mulhern of Brooklyn, and Jeanne Mulhern of Stamford; one sister, Nancy Murray of Ossining; one sister-in-law, Margaret Leder of Garden City; two brothers-in-law, William Teague of Jersey City, N.J. and Thomas Leder of Garden City; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home , 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford.

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Angeline Zampedri Arnold, 83, Lifelong Fairfield Resident

... ieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, 96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902.

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Three Charged With Stealing Copper, Doorknobs From Darien Home

Three men were charged with breaking into a Darien home on Tulip Tree Lane and stealing pipes, doorknobs and hinges, according to police. Eric Whitehead, 23, of Darien; Michael Davis, 27, of Shelton; and Rickie Carter, 29, of Stamford, were each charged with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

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WWE Slips On Network Subscriber Data

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. fell sharply on Monday after the company offered disappointing data on first-quarter subscriber growth. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company changed hands recently at $13.85, down more than 16 percent.

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Cops: Pedestrians Scatter as Man Drives on Sidewalk to Evade Police

After a pursuit from New Canaan to North Stamford and into Pound Ridge, cops said, the Bronx man was arrested-then released on $10,000 bond. Pedestrians on a New Canaan sidewalk scattered Sunday afternoon as a car driven by a New York man trying to avoid arrest drove onto the sidewalk to get around some cars on Grove Street, town police said.

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Shifting Jobless Outlook Puts Fed in Risky Territory

... that we aren't seeing wage growth," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, and a former Richmond Fed researcher. "It's like groping in the dark." Monetary policy takes time to affect the ...

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Cops: Pedestrians Scattered as Man Drove on Sidewalk to Evade Police

After a pursuit to North Stamford and into New York state, police said, the Bronx man was arrested-and later released on $10,000 bond. Pedestrians on a New Canaan sidewalk scattered Sunday afternoon as a car driven by a New York man trying to avoid arrest drove onto the sidewalk to get around some cars on Grove Street, town police said.

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TradewindsA Takes Consumers To Paradise With New Jimmy Buffett's Island Tea

PRLog - March 30, 2015 - STAMFORD, Conn. -- TradewindsA , a company inspired by a family tradition of slow-brewing sweet tea, is making waves with the introduction of TradewindsA Jimmy Buffett's Island Tea.

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Man Robbed While Walking Up To Third Floor Apartment, Stamford Police Say

A 27-year-old man was grabbed from behind and robbed at knifepoint as he walked up the stairwell to his third floor apartment on Liberty Street in Stamford late Saturday, police said. The resident entered the building through a side door at 47 Liberty St. at about 11:30 p.m., police said.

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WWE Is Pummeled on Fear Subscriber Numbers Will Erode

Stamford, Conn.-based WWE announced that the WWE Network, which launched in February 2014 , had surpassed 1.3 million subscribers, thanks in large part to the well-received WrestleMania, held on Sunday. Despite the boost in subscribers , investors reacted negatively as the company said the figures could fall in the future following big events.

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WWE Gets Pummeled as Investors Fear Subscriber Numbers Will Fall

... year-old WWE Network, but concerns about its ability to retain those followers is weighing heavily on investors. Stamford, Conn.-based WWE announced that the WWE Network, which launched in February 2014 , had surpassed 1.3 million subscribers, ...

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KVH Executive Outlines Future of Ship-to-Shore Connectivity at CMA 2015

The next generation of connectivity between ship and shore will be dominated by the development of applications to help ship owners and managers reduce costs by enhancing operational efficiency, automating processes, and avoiding expensive repairs, according to one of the world's leading suppliers of satellite communications to the maritime industry. Brent Bruun, Executive Vice President of Mobile Broadband at KVH Industries, Inc., , recently spoke at the CMA Shipping 2015 conference in Stamford, Connecticut as part of a panel of experts addressing the impact of "big data" on maritime operations.

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Wireless REIT Closes On $5.1B Verizon Deal

... Corp. for approximately $10.54 billion, including the assumption of $600 million in debt. The network that Stamford, CT-based Frontier is acquiring supports 3.7 million voice connections, 2.2 million broadband connections and 1.2 million FiOS video ...

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Stamford Community Briefs

Julie Jason , The Advocate's financial columnist, will speak at the Senior Men's Association of Stamford at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Congregation Aguduth Shalom, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave. Jason will discuss family wealth transfers and investment planning. Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff and State Sen. Carlo Leone will announce pending legislation to assist military retirees with the state income tax at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Darien VFW Post 6933, 205 Noroton Ave. Coffee and light refreshments will be available at 9:30 a.m. UConn Stamford will host a presentation by Katha Pollitt on her new book, "Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights," at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the MPR at Broad Street and Washington Boulevard.

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Stamford Almanac

MEDASSIST/CHOICES Free help with health insurance, Medicare supplements, Medicaid, private insurance, receiving entitlements from insurance policies and filing claims. Meets by appointment only in the Department of Social Services , Stamford Government Center , 888 Washington Blvd., ninth floor.

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Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near New Canaan

... a strong CRM SME Project Manager for a Long Term Contract...8 hours ago from Dice NEWAlltech Consulting Services - Stamford, CTFinancial Client Contract Duration 6+ (extendable) Job title Project Manager (Risk) Business Overview The Enhanced ...

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The Wall Street Journal: RBS investment bank chairman Rory Cullinan to leave lender

... ng operations in about two dozen locations including Hong Kong and Australia. The bank will retain only London, Stamford, Conn., and Singapore for full-service sales and trading, which will mainly serve Western European companies and financial firms.

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Thomas Patrick Mulhern, 82; Retired Businessman and Stamford Resident ...

... daughter and son-in-law Dr. Serena Mulhern and Douglas Derryberry of Brooklyn, NY; his daughter Jeanne Mulhern of Stamford, CT; his son and daughter-in-law Terence and Jennifer Mulhern of Ridgefield, CT; as well as eight grandchildren, Margaret ...

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Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near Darien

... working well with a team are important for success in...PREMIER 9 days ago from Patch.com NEWBed Bath and Beyond - Stamford, CTWe are now hiring and training the Managers who will become our Stores Managers and District Managers in the near future ...

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Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near Norwalk

... Firm has an immediate need for a Credit Manager reporting to five business segments within the organization in Stamford,...1 day ago from Money Jobs NEWKentucky Fried Chicken - Norwalk, CTWe're looking for enthusiastic and flexible restaurant ...

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Truck Fire Closes Route 1 Near Stamford Border

No injuries were reported in the car fire on East Putnam Avenue between the I-95 entrance and Stamford line. GREENWICH, Conn.

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Global Infrastructure Partners to buy Competitive Power Ventures

... IP has offices in New York and London, with an affiliate in Sydney and portfolio company operations headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.global-infra.com.

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Outlining the Next Generation of Ship-to-Shore Connectivity

Brent Bruun, Executive Vice President of Mobile Broadband at KVH Industries, Inc., , spoke at the CMA Shipping 2015 conference in Stamford, Connecticut, this week as part of a panel of experts addressing the impact of "big data" on maritime operations. Mr. Bruun said advances were being seen in key areas such as engine monitoring, remote maintenance, and satellite delivery of electronic charts, weather data, and e-Learning services.

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Stamford Board Discusses Realtor Safety At First Quarter Meeting

The Stamford Board of Realtors president, John Pellegrino, welcomed the group and thanked the morning's sponsors, First County Bank and Bearingstar Insurance. Mike Feldman, RPAC chair, also addressed the group and announced Realtor Day at the Capital will be on April 29. This is an annual event where local Realtors head to Hartford and meet with their legislators on topics of interest.

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Fairfield Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday As Holy Week Begins

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Christians in Fairfield County and across the world celebrated Palm Sunday on March 29 as they began the start of Holy Week in anticipation of Easter Sunday.

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New Canaan Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday As Holy Week Begins

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Christians in Fairfield County and across the world celebrated Palm Sunday on March 29 as they began the start of Holy Week in anticipation of Easter Sunday.

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Dining Out For Easter? Fairfield Offers Brunch, Dinner Options

... lamb shank and grilled hanger steak. Reserve Now: 73 Elm St., 203-920-4994, http://ift.tt/1h14imI . Harlan Social, Stamford: Enjoy a hearty a la carte brunch featuring banana-stuffed French Toast, Belgian waffles, portabello and quinoa saute, ...

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Moratorium on charter schools rejected

Twana Johnson, a Bridgeport parent, demonstrates Thursday, Mar. 26, 2015, outside Park City Prep charter middle school in Bridgeport with other parents opposed to the spread of charter schools in the city.Photo: Autumn Driscoll The idea of putting a moratorium on new charter schools has been rejected by a key legislative committee, but that doesn't yet give charter schools planned for Bridgeport and Stamford a green light. The money exists in Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's budget, but the Legislature's Appropriations Committee has yet to come out with its budget.

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Vault's Today In Theatre History: March 30

His signature bit was a dramatic recitation of "Casey at the Bat," which he reported did more than 10,000 times. 1924 Librettist Glen MacDonough dies today in Stamford Connecticut.

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Toronto's Arda Ocal takes long road to WrestleMania

... Ocal says he's made himself a human sponge, soaking up knowledge, advice and experience at the WWE headquarters in Stamford, Conn. "I do a lot of stuff for international. I'm a broadcaster that's assigned to the international department, so I do the ...

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Snow Could Be Returning To Stamford For Monday Morning Commute

Temperatures are finally expected to warm up to daytime highs in the 50s this week, but that transition may occur after a bit more snow comes to Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of snow will remain until 10 a.m. Monday, followed by a chance of rain as temperatures rise.

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Blood Donations Are Needed in Stamford

All blood types are needed - especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative - are needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS .

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FCIAC baseball, softball coaches, players gather to share, scout

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, baseball and softball coaches and captains from around the FCIAC met at Bobby Valentine 's Sports Academy in Stamford to enjoy some good food and good company, setting aside their rivalries and competitive natures, if just for a couple of hours. Representatives from the conference enjoyed a buffet, a little fraternization and some college basketball at the Ruden Report's first FCIAC Baseball and Softball Media Day as the spring sports season approaches for Connecticut high schools.

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Dart helps find lunch in Springdale

Napoleon Flores orders lunch to-go from Vita Grieco as Tony Collazo sweeps the floor in the kitchen, through the window at right, at Nunzio's Corner Kitchen in the Springdale neighborhood of Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Flores' favorite sandwich is the Johnny Roast Beef.

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Video: Over 100 Go Bald for TeamBrent

... Family YMCA where over 100 shavees braved the buzzer. "Literally night and day. The first event was in Stamford and we got involved with another event that was happening at a bar at night. It was 23 of us and we really didn't know what we were doing ...

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Help Wanted: Part-Time Jobs Available in the Stamford Area

These listings show some of the most recent jobs posted on Stamford Patch. Click on each heading for more details.

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Patch Replay: Stamford RadioShack Customers: Your Personal Data May be Sold in Auction

Editor's note: This article was published Tuesday, March 24 on Patch. We're republishing it here in case you missed it: RadioShack customers who handed over an email or home address at some point over the years may have their information passed on to the highest bidder.

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Marie A. Merole, 87; Retired Secretary, Avid Yankees Fan Who Lived in Old Greenwich

Marie A. Merole, 87, of Old Greenwich passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Marie was the first secretary at the Sacred Heart RC School of Stamford, when it opened in 1960.

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Teva Is on the Prowl and Its Stock Investors Are Taking Notice

... line on completing a deal or at least announcing a deal," Timothy Chiang, an analyst with CRT Capital Group LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "That's what the markets are hoping for, and what I'm hoping for." Teva stock posted its best ...

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Mary Ann Anderson, 76; Faithful Parishioner of St. Maurice Church...

Calling hours for the long-time Stamford resident will be held on Monday, March 30 with a funeral Mass scheduled for Tuesday, March 31. Mary Ann Anderson, 76, of Stamford, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Stamford Hospital. A lifelong Stamford resident, Mary Ann graduated from Stamford High School in 1956, after which she was employed as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital.

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Ed Committee Jettisons Charter School Moratorium

... schools in the state and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget includes funding to open two new ones in Bridgeport and Stamford. "I know the original bill was not very controversial and didn't attract much attention," state Rep. Andrew Fleischmann, D-West ...

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Mary Ann Anderson, 76; Faithful Parishioner of St. Maurice Church...

Calling hours for the former Darien resident will be held on Monday, March 30 with a funeral Mass scheduled for Tuesday, March 31. Mary Ann Anderson, 76, of Stamford, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Stamford Hospital. A lifelong Stamford resident, Mary Ann graduated from Stamford High School in 1956, after which she was employed as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's Hospital.

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VIDEO: Here's How to Make a Cross from Palm Sunday Fronds

... I think you'd find it in Catholic culture everywhere," said the Rev. Rich Futie, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Stamford, about the cross-making practice. "Italians certainly have had a great tradition of doing it, making it a sign of faith. Some ...

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VIDEO: Here's How to Make a Cross from Palm Sunday Fronds

... I think you'd find it in Catholic culture everywhere," said the Rev. Rich Futie, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Stamford, about the cross-making practice. "Italians certainly have had a great tradition of doing it, making it a sign of faith. Some ...

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First Niagara Foundation Supports Healthy Development and School Success for Children

The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut , a local nonprofit mental health outpatient center for children and adolescents, was awarded a $1,000 grant from the First Niagara Foundation to support mental health treatment for youth struggling at school in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. Recognizing that academic achievement and the capacity to learn are instrumental in a child's ability to thrive, CGC works with local schools to promote early identification and prevent the consequences of untreated mental health problems.

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Subaru Stamford Delivers Subaru of America Donation to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Stamford will present a check to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County who was a local partner in the 2014 Subaru "Share the Love" event. From Nov. 20, 2014 to Jan. 2, 2015, customers who purchased or leased a new Subaru vehicle could select from a list of charities to receive a donation of $250 from SOA.

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Teva Is on the Prowl and Its Stock Investors Are Taking Notice

... line on completing a deal or at least announcing a deal," Timothy Chiang, an analyst with CRT Capital Group LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "That's what the markets are hoping for, and what I'm hoping for." Teva stock posted its best ...

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Pedestrian facing charges after being hit in Norwalk

... who was struck by a vehicle Friday night is facing charges, not the man who hit her. Officials say the 27-year-old Stamford woman had just exited a bus when the man struck her while making a right turn. They say she was wearing dark-colored clothing ...

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Teva Is on the Prowl and Its Stock Investors Are Taking Notice

... line on completing a deal or at least announcing a deal," Timothy Chiang, an analyst with CRT Capital Group LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said by phone. "That's what the markets are hoping for, and what I'm hoping for." Teva stock posted its best ...

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Photo Gallery: The Greenwich Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

... It's nice to do it now a even though it's freezing," said Julia. Joe Cingari and some staff from the ShopRite of Stamford distributed balloons and shopping bags to youngsters. "We're the main sponsors a we've doing it for about 10 years now. The ...

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Harsh winter leaves many baseball, softball fields unplayable

... of the local schools' outdoor playing fields and many are not ready for play or practice. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Stamford High baseball assistant coach Mike Summa, left, and head coach Rit Lacomis dig around to search for the first base anchor plug ...

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Stamford vote counts in disarray

... be the same no matter what system you're using," he said He added that there were no any other discrepancies of Stamford's magnitude in the state. Joshua Foley , a spokesman for the State Elections Enforcement Commission , and no relation to the ...

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Stamford charter school has applications, but no building

After a tumultous introduction to the city that involved heated public exchanges and the threat of a lawsuit, a Bronx charter school is on track to open its doors in September, according to a spokesman for the Stamford Charter School for Excellence . The school aims to open in early to mid-September, and has already started accepting applications, Phipps said, qualifying that it was "a soft launch," pending the announcement of the school's location.

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Stamford bails out redevelopment group

The 66 Summer Street luxury apartments near completion in downtown Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

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Harsh winter leaves many baseball, softball fields unplayable

... winter has affected many of the local schools' outdoor playing fields and many are not ready for play or practice. Stamford High baseball assistant coach Mike Summa, left, and head coach Rit Lacomis dig around to search for the first base anchor ...

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A Stamford WOW House -- A Shorefront Colonial

You can dock your boat in your backyard. Built in 2004 on Flying Cloud Road, the home features six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The 4,591 square-foot home has an open floor plan with soaring glass overlooking the private landscaped yard and two tiered stone terraces.

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Income Disparity in Santa Barbara County

... City metro area. The same area is also home to the most billionaires in the world. Topping the list is Bridgeport-Stamford, Connecticut, an area home to many hedge funds and investment managers. The 2013 Census information states that Santa ...

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Al's Angels Prepare Easter Baskets

Amanda Day of Stamford was one of the Al's Angels volunteers preparing an Easter basket today at Saint Matthew Church in Norwalk. More than 200 volunteers for the Westport-based charity assembled more than 2,000 Easter and Passover baskets for distribution to the homes of children with cancer, rare blood diseases or whose families suffer from financial hardships.

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Stamford-based AmeriCares delivers 20 tons of relief supplies to shelters and distribution centers.

"When you have a new baby, it's such a shock that there are so many costs," she said. "There's day care and food and strollers and clothing that you go through a week at a time."

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Help Build A Metro-North App At Stamford Innovation Center

Startup and technology enthusiasts can join in the creation of a fully functioning mobile app at the Stamford Innovation Center on Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. Mark Lassoff, founder of Learn To Program Media, will develop an app that leverages open information from the Metro-North Railroad system to create an app he calls "Metronorth Station." The completed app will allow users to see the status of upcoming trains at any station on the New Haven Line.

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Beating of former Darien resident now a homicide

... was attacked by her son around 4:30 p.m. March 23. She died March 26 after her family took her off life support at Stamford Hospital . Anderson will likely see the charges against him and his bond increase when he arrives at state Superior Court in ...

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Find Open Houses in Stamford This Weekend Including This Brick Georgian in Westover Park

Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the Stamford area and new homes for sale. 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.

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Yellen Makes Case for Slow, Cautious Rate Rises After Liftoff

... that seemingly held for long periods of time," said Guy Berger, U.S. economist for RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut. Fed officials understood that if labor and other productive resources were in short supply as the economy heated up, ...

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Gov. Malloy Cuts Funding to Stamford and Other CT Boys and Girls Clubs

Seventeen Connecticut Boys & Girls Clubs are petitioning Gov. Malloy to restore the state's government funding to their programs on a petition they've created on Change.org . The petition reads in part: "Governor Malloy, your new budget hurts the children who need us most by cutting state funding for important after-school and summer learning opportunities, including all funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut and other programs serving at-risk children.

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What's Coming in April to Redbox in Stamford, and to Netflix

Interstellar, the Imitation Game, The Penguins of Madagascar and Night at the Museum: The Secret of the Tomb will all be available soon at Redbox kiosks in Stamford, according to the Redbox website . Here's a list of what's coming on Redbox and what's arriving on Netflix in April .

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Darien's Sen. Leone Introduces Amendment To Ease Higher Education Costs

Highlighting the struggle many students and families face trying to pay for college, state Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford, Darien) and Senate Democrats announced their support for legislation aimed at making college more affordable. "Student loan debt ...

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In brief: Giving away copy of 'God's Mighty Warriors in the Last Days'

... put aside their differences and help each other anonymously. Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Conn., and the Rev. Greg Doll of Norton Presbyterian Church in Darien, Conn., created the Elijah Moment Campaign, which has a ...

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Stamford beating now a homicide

... by her son around 4:30 p.m. Monday. She died Thursday afternoon after her family took her off life support at Stamford Hospital . Anderson will likely see the charges against him and his bond increase when he arrives at state Superior Court in ...

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Global Infrastructure Partners II Announces Investment in Competitive Power Ventures

... IP has offices in New York and London, with an affiliate in Sydney and portfolio company operations headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.global-infra.com .

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Lawmakers consider shorter sentences for teens

... not end the discussion. Hopefully, the best of both bills would be combined into one bill." Rep. William Tong , D-Stamford, co-chairman of the committee, said he believed there would be House and Senate equivalents of the legislation. "The guts of ...

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Ashley Breger fills bowls with food at Parrots and Co. on Crescent Street in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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King School senior Nick Smith demonstrates how a drone would.... photo: 7722375 slideshow 847

King School senior Nick Smith demonstrates how a drone would deliver a life preserver at King School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Students at King School started a venture titled Project Ryptide with Flying Robots owner Bill Piedra.

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King School seniors Nick Smith, left, and Thomas Catenacci pose.... photo: 7722373 slideshow 847

King School seniors Nick Smith, left, and Thomas Catenacci pose next to the school's 3D printer where they created a part that would allow a drone to quickly deliver a life preserver to a drowing victim at King School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Students at King School started a venture titled Project Ryptide with Flying Robots owner Bill Piedra.

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Stamfod High School band director George Beratis leads his band in.... photo: 7722907 slideshow 847

Stamfod High School band director George Beratis leads his band in its performance of the song "Mars" during the Citywide Band Concert at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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The remains of Tony Paolitto's hand-built gazebo lay in ruins in.... photo: 7722045 slideshow 847

The remains of Tony Paolitto's hand-built gazebo lay in ruins in his back yard in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Rebecca, a 28-year-old parrot, relaxes at Parrots and Co. on.... photo: 7721017 slideshow 847

Rebecca, a 28-year-old parrot, relaxes at Parrots and Co. on Crescent Street in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Steven Dougherty, left coaches Barbara Tormondsen, center, and.... photo: 7720816 slideshow 847

Steven Dougherty, left coaches Barbara Tormondsen, center, and Shane Jensen, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Laurie Fierst, owner of Parrots and Co. on Crescent Street in.... photo: 7720979 slideshow 847

Laurie Fierst, owner of Parrots and Co. on Crescent Street in Stamford, Conn., holds a bird as she talks about the business on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Henry, a 20-year-old parrot, sits on a perch at Parrots and Co. on.... photo: 7720984 slideshow 847

Henry, a 20-year-old parrot, sits on a perch at Parrots and Co. on Crescent Street in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Sergey Vasilyev, left, and Lenore.... photo: 7720820 slideshow 847

Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Sergey Vasilyev, left, and Lenore Rich, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Barbara Tormondsen, left, and.... photo: 7720812 slideshow 847

Steven Dougherty, center, coaches Barbara Tormondsen, left, and Shane Jensen, right, at Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

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Stamford Community Briefs

Julie Jason , The Advocate's financial columnist, will speak at the Senior Men's Association of Stamford at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave. Jason will discuss family wealth transfers and investment planning. Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff and state Sen. Carlo Leone will announce pending legislation to assist military retirees with the state income tax at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Darien VFW Post 6933, 205 Noroton Ave. Coffee and light refreshments will be available at 9:30.

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WWE stages Wrestlemania 31 on Sunday night, with the pay-per-view event representing the marquee theatrics on the Stamford-based company's annual calendar. This year's event is taking place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., which seats 68,500 people.

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HealthBridge Selling 7 Homes To Florida Nonprofit

HealthBridge Mgmt exits all but 1 of its CT homes; court battles because of treatment of SEIU members drag on Years after a lengthy strike that caused HealthBridge Management to lose more than $15 million, the New Jersey-based company is selling all of its unionized homes in Connecticut and two other nursing homes it owns in the state. HealthBridge, which owns five unionized homes and three non-union homes from Newington to Stamford, will sell seven of the buildings to Eagle Lake Foundation, a nonprofit group.

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'Mix Of Six Exhibit' Showing At Loft Artists Association In Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. Six members of The Loft Artists Association will showcase their work beginning Saturday and continuing through May 3 in the West Gallery, 575 Pacific St., Stamford.

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Stamford Man Charged In Fatal Beating Of Mother Over Medication

... a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [] STAMFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) - A 76-year-old Stamford woman who police say was severely beaten by her son has died. Maryann Anderson ...

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MTA app on tap at Stamford Innovation Center

On Thursday, April 2, the Stamford Innovation Center will host an evening workshop showing people how they can develop a mobile app in an hour's time --or manage those who would do it for them. The class is being taught by Mark Lassoff , who grew up in Trumbull and Westport before launching Learn to Program in Vernon, with the company having taught programming skills to some 400,000 people who take online classes.

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Man's best friend sends Stamford school thief to prison

A city man betrayed by the distinctive white-tipped tail of his little dog was sentenced to four years in jail Friday for a series of thefts from Rippowam Middle School . Peter Guerrlich , 49, pleaded guilty to first-degree larceny about two months ago, confessing to the theft of more than $41,000 in equipment, copper pipes, computers, cameras and camera lenses from the school.

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Lawmakers consider shorter sentences for teens

... not end the discussion. Hopefully the best of both bills would be combined into one bill." Rep. William Tong , D-Stamford, co-chairman of the committee, said he believed that there would be House and Senate equivalents of the legislation. "The guts ...

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Stamford beating now a homicide

Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault. Photo: Lindsay Perry Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault.

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Dart helps find lunch in Springdale

Napoleon Flores orders lunch to-go from Vita Grieco as Tony Collazo sweeps the floor in the kitchen, through the window at right, at Nunzio's Corner Kitchen in the Springdale neighborhood of Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Flores' favorite sandwich is the Johnny Roast Beef.

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Tax breaks debated for developers

... head the team building new train station parking and commercial, retail, office and residential space in downtown Stamford. For several months now some council members, spurred by lone Republican member Enrique Torres , R-130, have been questioning ...

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On the Drawing Boards -- 73 More Affordable Housing Units in Stamford

The state Department of Housing is providing a $5 million loan for the third phase of the Metro Green project. There will be more affordable housing in Stamford thanks to a state Department of Housing $5 million loan that will help finance the third phase of the Metro Green apartment development in the city's South End.

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Stamford Academy Students Work with Stamford Police on Student Documentary

The students and their Civic Life Project team met with police officials; film to examine relationship between city youth and police. Five Stamford Academy students and our Civic Life Project team of adults met today with Stamford police chief and assistant chief; they also interviewed two sergeants for their student documentary on the relationship between youth and police in the community.

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Julie Jason: IRS offers helpful navigation for IRA accounts

... to Personal Portfolio Management in Good Times and Bad," is principal of Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers Inc. of Stamford. Email her with questions at readers@juliejason.com or write to her c/o The Advocate, 9A Riverbend Drive S., Box 4910, ...

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Stamford Bulletin Board

... the MasterCard gift cards can be purchased for $20 each. You need not be present to win. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford recently hosted its largest annual fundraiser, "City Chic," at the Palace Theatre . The event raised $275,000 in net profit ...

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Stamford Almanac

... INSTRUCTION Offered by the Over 60 Senior Club every Monday at 10 a.m. For beginners and 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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From The Archives

... Progress Administration , which put craftspeople to work making murals, sculptures and other art. Members of the Stamford Garden Club took advantage of yesterday's spring weather by restoring the pergola at Fort Stamford off Westover Road. Since ...

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Almanac 3.30

MALE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets twice monthly on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Stamford to get information on Alzheimer's Disease and exchange ideas for giving care to their wives. All meetings are free and confidential.

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HGTV's Talented Twin Property Brothers Work Their Magic In Fairfied County

The designer for HGTV's show, Property Brothers, was captivated by the high quality online photography, staging and color palette of Mary Petro Noonan's listing in Stamford. Charismatic and playful, yes.

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New Canaan High School Seniors Putting On The Dog For Fashion Show

... directed, produced and starring seniors. The show will feature captivating formal gowns from A Step Ahead of Stamford and charismatic formal attire from Camillo Tuxedo of Norwalk, as well as casual yet sporty looks from local vendors, including ...

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WWEA and Facebook Launch Exclusive WrestleManiaA Experience

MENLO PARK, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn. -- -- WWE and Facebook are providing fans with exclusive content before, during and after WrestleMania 31 on Sunday, March 29, featuring WWE Superstar ring entrances, match clips, interviews, locker room commentary and training videos.

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Stamford Peace Basketball Club Honors Student-Athletes with the Kyle A. Markes Humanitarian Award

Stamford Peace Basketball Club, Inc. , a high-level youth basketball program serving boys and girls from the first through the eleventh grade in lower Fairfield County, honored four of its players at a ceremony on March 22 in Stamford. The high school seniors, who have played with Stamford Peace since its inception in 2008, and who will play college basketball next year, were honored with Stamford Peace's Kyle A. Markes Humanitarian Award.

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Loxo Oncology Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2014 Financial Results

/ EIN News / -- STAMFORD, Conn., March 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loxo Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOXO), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted cancer therapies, today reported fourth ...

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Celebrate National Poetry Month at The Ferguson Library

... served. The Ferguson Library Main Library, DiMattia Building is located at the corner of Bedford and Broad Streets, Stamford. The South End Branch is located at 34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford.

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Stamford Eighth-Grader Wins State DAR Essay Contest

... I've received over the years as part of the DAR competition. He is a fabulous young man who represents Cloonan, Stamford, and Connecticut in the finest way possible." The essay contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively ...

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2015 Warriors Ball set for April 24 in Stamford

Get out your dancing shoes and prepare to rock out for the troops once again at the 2nd Warriors Ball on April 24 in Stamford. The dinner dance, with music by Billy & The Showmen, is being held to raise awareness and funds to identify and provide LifeLines to troubled veterans who 'survive' the rigors of war only to lose their way back home due to the invisible wounds of Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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Help Build A Metro-North App At Stamford Innovation Center

Startup and technology enthusiasts can join in the creation of a fully functioning mobile app at the Stamford Innovation Center on Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. Mark Lassoff, founder of Learn To Program Media, will develop an app that leverages open information from the Metro-North Railroad system to create an app he calls "Metronorth Station." The completed app will allow users to see the status of upcoming trains at any station on the New Haven Line.

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Police: Elderly Stamford Woman Beaten By Son Dies

... Person in the 1st Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the 1st Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct. (Stamford Police Department) STAMFORD - An elderly woman beaten by her son early this week in her home on Sleepy Hollow Lane died ...

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Report: Stamford Assault Victim Has Died

The 76-year-old Stamford woman who was brutally beaten allegedly at the hands of her son, reportedly has died. The victim was being treated at Stamford Hospital where doctors had to surgically remove a part of her brain to ease brain swelling following the attack on Monday.

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Federal Agency: HealthBridge Must Rehire Fired Union Steward

The National Labor Relations Board in Washington has affirmed the decision of an administrative law judge in Connecticut 16 months ago that HealthBridge Management broke the law when it fired a union steward at one of its nursing homes. The board confirmed that Patrick Atkinson, a dietary aide at Long Ridge of Stamford, should be rehired and receive back pay since his dismissal in February 2012.

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Stamford woman dies from injuries

Timothy Anderson, 42, stands with attorney April Pramer as he is arraigned in State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on charges of unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct and two charges of assault. Photo: Lindsay Perry The home of Timothy Anderson, 42, at 58 Sleepy Hollow Lane in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Owner of Denver's beloved Tatter Cover bookstorse retiring

... Cover statement Thursday, March 26, 2015, Len Vlahos and his wife Kristen Gilligan are moving to Denver from Stamford, Conn. and over the next two years will take control of the business Meskis has owned since 1974. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, ...

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Republicans: More campaign finance limits needed

... owners of the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry and the main contractor for the planned massive redevelopment of the Stamford Railroad Station area. In the waning weeks of last year's gubernatorial race, Democrats first asked the Federal Election ...

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Connecticut Whale Returns - As A Women's Hockey Team

The name used by Hartford's American Hockey League franchise from 2010-2013 is being resurrected by a franchise in the fledgling National Women's Hockey League. The team will play at the Chelsea Piers Connecticut rink in Stamford, debuting later this year.

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Suspects Face Charges Following Greenwich Teen's Heroin Overdose

... was released after posting $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear March 30 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Gray said that Forgione-Dattilo was a co-conspirator with a Port Chester, NY man who was arrested on drug-related charges in that town ...

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Stamford bodega charged with drug sales

Eduardo's Grocery on Greenwich Ave. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, where owner Cesar Eduardo was arrested for allegedly selling drugs. Photo: Lindsay Perry

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Republicans: More campaign finance limits needed

... owners of the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry and the main contractor for the planned massive redevelopment of the Stamford Railroad Station area. In the waning weeks of last year's gubernatorial race, Democrats first asked the Federal Election ...

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Stamford bodega charged with drug sales

... urt appearance bonds. He has pleaded not guilty pleas in those cases, which are spending at state Superior Court in Stamford.

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Anti-gun violence riders to rally Saturday in Greenwich on way to D.C.

... violence directed at women in domestic abuse situations. The rally is in partnership with The ENOUGH Campaign in Stamford and the Brady Campaign Southwestern CT Chapter . Liz Perry , founder of the Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence, said she ...

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Port Chester Man Faces Charges Following Greenwich Teen's Heroin Overdose

... was released after posting $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear March 30 in state Superior Court in Stamford. Gray said that Forgione-Dattilo was a co-conspirator with a Port Chester, NY man who was arrested on drug-related charges in that town ...

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Owner Of Denver's Beloved Tattered Cover Bookstore Retiring

The longtime owner of Denver's beloved Tattered Cover bookstores is retiring and her successors are two prominent industry figures. According to a Tattered Cover statement Thursday, Len Vlahos and his wife Kristen Gilligan are moving to Denver from Stamford, Conn.

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Owner of Denver's beloved Tatter Cover bookstorse retiring

The longtime owner of Denver's beloved Tattered Cover bookstores is retiring and her successors are two prominent industry figures. According to a Tattered Cover statement Thursday, Len Vlahos and his wife Kristen Gilligan are moving to Denver from Stamford, Conn.

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Stamford cop briefs

... anyone gained entry to the home, and a report was forwarded to the police department's Property Crimes unit. STAMFORD -- Police are looking for a man who robbed a Shell gas station at 899 High Ridge Road with a knife Wednesday night. Lt. Diedrich ...

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Stamford Community Briefs

Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff and State Sen. Carlo Leone will announce pending legislation to assist military retirees with the state income tax, at 10 a.m. April 1 at Darien VFW Post 6933, 205 Noroton Ave. in Darien. Coffee and light refreshments will be available from 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 203-655-8552 or visit www.darienvfw.org The Dessoff Chamber Choir of New York City will present the concert "Lamentations" at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Episcopal Church , 628 Main St. The concert will feature ethereal settings of texts from Jeremiah's "Lamentations" by the Renaissance composers Orlando de Lassus and Thomas Tallis .

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National Women's Hockey League Set to Debut This Fall

... Pride, Buffalo Beauts, New York Riveters, playing out of Long Island, and the Connecticut Whale, playing out of Stamford, CT. We will boast the best of the best in women's hockey for 18 games, once a week, from October to February, with two rounds ...

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Joyce Meskis selling Tattered Cover

... the leading independent book sellers. Vlahos and Gilligan, a former Boulder resident, will relocate to Denver from Stamford, Conn. to Denver as part of the transition. FILE -- A reader peruses books at a Tattered Cover in this December, 2011 Denver ...

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National Women's Hockey League plans fall season in New York, Connecticut, Boston, Buffalo

... Pride, Buffalo Beauts, New York Riveters, playing out of Long Island, and the Connecticut Whale, playing out of Stamford, CT. We will boast the best of the best in women's hockey for 18 games, once a week, from October to February, with two rounds ...

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Three Emerging Trends Drive CIOs to Be Proactive

... the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA., and has 6,600 associates, including more than 1,500 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 ...

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Frank Suppa, 61, Stamford Catholic HS Graduate

Suppa was born on July 7, 1953, in Fort Polk, La. to Frank V. and Grace Cerulli Suppa. He graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1971 and enlisted in the Navy. He worked at Kamen Aeronautics and the Norfolk Naval Base, taking part in ...

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Malloy's transit land grab

Don't look now, but Governor Malloy's trying to take your land, or at least control of the land around your local train or bus station. When the CDOT recently tried to shove a private development down the throats of Stamford under the guise of "transit oriented development" in replacing the garage at the train station, city fathers were justifiably upset.

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National Women's Hockey League, new hockey league, plans to pay players

... to travel more. The New York Riveters will play out of Long Island, N.Y., while the Connecticut Whale will play in Stamford, Conn. The league will play 18 games once a week (think NFL scheduling, but during the week) from October to February, per ...

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Guilty plea in Stamford-based Gambino gambling ring

A New York City bookmaker's involvement in a mob-controlled Stamford gambling operation now faces a year in prison and a loss of $160,988. Salvatore Ferraioli , 33, of Staten Island, N.Y., pleaded guilty to failing to file a wagering tax return in 2011 during proceedings Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in the Hartford federal courthouse.

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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and near Norwalk

... services and facilitating technologies. Their flagship...1 hour ago from Dice NEWPhilips North America - Stamford, CTWorking at Philips Consumer Lifestyle puts you at the heart of fast moving consumer goods markets, introducing meaningful ...

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Stamford's Kids In Crisis Triathlon To Hold Benefit

Win a Year Membership at The Hermitage Club if you come out on top at Cards For Kids Poker Championship to benefit Kids in Crisis.

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Fujifilm Presents Imaging Solutions to Orthopaedic Surgeons at 2015 Aaos Annual Meeting

... advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit , Inc. is the innovator and world leader in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, and ...

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FOREX-Dollar gains against euro but slips against yen, franc on Gulf worries

... consensus position was long dollars," said Brian Daingerfield, currency strategist at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Stamford, Connecticut. "The potential rise in geopolitical tension I think adds to this sense of clearing out of positioning." The ...

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Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Five Weeks

... any reading below 300,000 is rare," Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities LLC in Stamford, Connecticut, said in a research note. Stock-index futures fell as chipmakers and biotechnology shares tumbled and Saudi Arabia and ...

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Panel Seeks to Promote Dialogue on Middle East Issues

... College and Ora Szekely of Clark University. Last fall UConn's Center for Judaic and Middle Eastern Studies in Stamford hosted a conference on the region's issues that included leading experts on al-Qaida and Iran; and in early March noted author ...

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GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE

... 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 $16 billion in assets. More information: ...

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6th Annual Boarding School Fair

Greenwich Education Group will hold its sixth annual Boarding School Fair on Tuesday, May 19, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Chelsea Piers, One Blachley Road, Stamford, and is free and open to the public.

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Stamford Students Create, Donate Easter Baskets

Our 2, 3 & 4 year olds put together 25 Easter Baskets which will be donated to St. Joseph's Parenting Center.

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Stamford Nursing Home Fined |Son Charged with Attacking Mom | Dog Found

William Chase's mother died in 1988, but that didn't stop him from collecting funds deposited into her checking account. You can search for part-time and full-time jobs in every category imaginable.

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6th Annual Boarding School Fair in Stamford

... ll be on hand to answer questions and meet students. The event will take place at Chelsea Piers, One Blachley Road, Stamford, and is free and open to the public.

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Two Stamford Students Named To Dean's List At Loyola University Maryland

Being named to the Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland requires a GPA of at least 3.5 and a minimum of 15 credits.

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Ernie Anastos Gives Keynote At Breakfast Benefit For Stamford Soup Kitchen

Emmy Award-winning news anchor Ernie Anastos will be the keynote speaker at a Darien breakfast to benefit the New Covenant House in Stamford. Anastos will speak at the 11th annual Celebrity Breakfast Fundraiser hosted by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County.

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U.S. Computer Connection Runs Cyber-Security Seminar In Norwalk

U.S. Computer Connection of Fairfield County, based in Stamford, is hosting a lunch and learn session on Monday to help businesses fight back against cyber threats and attacks. "Awareness is key the answer is to be pro-active and leverage best practices that help you identify these activities,'' said Garry Feldman, keynote speaker and president of U.S. Computer Connection.

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Wright Tech Students Earning College Credits While Still In High School

Students at a revived technical high school in Stamford are not only working toward their high school diplomas and trade certificates, they are also starting to pick up college credits for free. J.M. Wright Technical High School and Norwalk Community College have partnered to create the College Forum course for ninth-graders students at the technical high school that serves students from Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

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Durable-goods orders drop 1.4%

... "Businesses have been extremely cautious,"said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities in Stamford, Conn. "The economy hasn't been especially strong. In particular, people have had their doubts about the sustainability of ...

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Stamford High baseball assistant coach Mike Summa, left, and head.... photo: 7715963 slideshow 847

Stamford High baseball assistant coach Mike Summa, left, and head coach Rit Lacomis dig around to search for the first base anchor plug before baseball practice at Stamford High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Lacomis says maybe two area baseball fields are playable, Darien and Stamford.

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Board members Geoff Alswanger and Dr. Polly Rauh look on during the.... photo: 7705156 slideshow 847

Board members Geoff Alswanger and Dr. Polly Rauh look on during the Board of Education meeting at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Board secretarys Dolores Burgess, left, and Julia Wade confer with.... photo: 7705158 slideshow 847

Board secretarys Dolores Burgess, left, and Julia Wade confer with each other during the Board of Education meeting at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Superintendent of Stamford Schools Dr. Winifred Hamilton poses for.... photo: 7705157 slideshow 847

Superintendent of Stamford Schools Dr. Winifred Hamilton poses for a photograph before the start of the Board of Education meeting at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Bookie Pleads Guilty in Stamford Sports Betting Operation

... bookmaking operation. FBI analysis of 44wager.com website data determined that the total gross revenues of the Stamford-based gambling operation were nearly $1.7 million from October 2010 to June 2011. In court, Ferraioli admitted to being a ...

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Ernest George, 72, Of Stamford

He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Whiteville, N.C., the son of the late Willie C. George and Mary Kemp George. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Perkin Elmer of Norwalk.

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Sylvia D. Knapp, 84, Lifelong Stamford Resident

Lifelong Stamford resident Sylvia Dolores Miller Knapp, 84, died Tuesday, March 17. Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed square dancing, gardening and an "old-fashioned" way of life.

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Stamford native a suspect in cop killing

... police from surrounding towns crowded into a second-floor federal courtroom in Bridgeport to observe Sabato, 57, a Stamford native who now lives in West Haven, appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel . The day before, Federal Bureau ...

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Rejecting Affordable Housing Speeds Connecticut's Decline

Many residents of Westport breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month as the Westport Inn, a two-story hotel, was sold to a Stamford-based real estate investment group that plans to maintain it as an inn. The future of the Inn had become a flash point after plans were reported late last summer to develop it into a rental housing complex with 30 percent of the units set aside for affordable housing.

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Board member Betsy Allyn poses for a photograph before the start of the Board of Education meeting at the Stamford Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Woman remains in coma after beating

Timothy Anderson was arrested Monday, March 23, 2015, for brutally beating his 76-year-old mother inside the home they share on Sleepy Hollow Lane in Stamford, Conn. Photo: Contributed Photo, Stamford Police Dept.

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'Cinderella Project' lets Stamford students look their best at prom

Holly Hyman helps Stamford High juniors Avery Tappe, center, and Fabbie Laramee pick out a dress during the second annual Cinderella Project prom dress sale at Stamford High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Many dresses and tuxedos normally sell for hundreds of dollars but are available through the Cinderella Project for $20 or under.

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Stamford school girls approached by strange man

Police are keeping an eye on a bus stop in the city's Westover section, where three girls complained Monday of being approached by a strange man. Lt. Diedrich Hohn said extra patrols and unmarked cars are watching the area around Cedar Heights and Shadow Ridge roada, and drop-offs will be monitored in the neighborhood just off Long Ridge Road.

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Move over Baywatch: Lifeguard drone could save swimmers in distress

... inflates in the water to help swimmers in trouble. The device is being built by students at a school in Stamford, Connecticut The rings are designed to automatically inflate as soon as they hit the water, helping swimmers to stay afloat until ...

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Patrick Fustini-Cambareri, a returning doubles player, serves the.... photo: 7704468 slideshow 847

Patrick Fustini-Cambareri, a returning doubles player, serves the ball the first day of practice for the Trinity Catholic tennis team at Scalzi Park in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Jack Farrell, a returning singles player, returns the ball during.... photo: 7704466 slideshow 847

Jack Farrell, a returning singles player, returns the ball during the first day of practice for the Trinity Catholic tennis team at Scalzi Park in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, March 23, 2015.

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Gerald E. 'Moon' Mullins Sr., 85; U.S. Army Veteran, Lifelong...

Gerald E. "Moon" Mullins Sr., 85, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away on Sunday March 22, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was the hardest working man from the "Cove", having worked sixteen years without a day off.

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