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Thursday, August 5, 2010
08/05/10 Video: Rick Torres pledges to fight progressivism and moderation
08/05/10 STAMFORD BRIEFING: Malloy, the Longest-Serving Stamford Mayor, In Close Race with Ned Lamont
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Malloy, the Longest-Serving Stamford Mayor, In Close Race with Ned Lamont (WTIC-TV Hartford)
Today, Malloy stands on the street where he was raised and mentions his family in television commercials as he campaigns for the second time for governor. Karen Jewell's Stamford Sailing Scene: Action continues to intensify along the water When you follow the local sailing scene, you soon realize that it is like watching a really good television series where the action just keeps getting better and better.
Fedele tries to escape Rell's shadow in his bid for the top job (Connecticut Post)
Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele is having an out-of-body experience. He's watching himself talk about smaller government, sticking up for beleaguered Connecticut businesses and promising to guide the state out of its historic budget deficit. 
Police Log: More Drunk Driving (Ridgefield Patch)
Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm late. Low 68F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to StamfordRoundup@gmail.com
Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre stages 'Once On This Island' (NewsTimesLive)
Edwin Rosales, Alia Munsch, Rachel Schulte and Demerre Files play the gods who test mere mortals in Curtain Calla s Summer Youth Theatre presentation of 'Once On This Island.' Photo: Contributed Photo / Stamford Advocate Contributed Sean Ormond as Daniel and Talia Robinson as Ti Moune rehearse a scene in Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre ...Wednesday, August 4, 2010
08/04/10 STAMFORD BRIEFING: BNC Financial enters Stamford
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Linda West, Stamford First Bank's senior commercial lender, and Robert J. Palermo, the bank's divisional vice president, in the bank's lobby.
BNC Financial enters Stamford (Connecticut Post)
Linda West, Stamford First Bank's senior commercial lender, and Robert J. Palermo, the bank's divisional vice president, in the bank's lobby. Stamford man killed in shooting spree (NewsTimesLive)
A 50-year-old Stamford man was among the nine people killed during a shooting rampage at a Manchester beer distributor Tuesday morning. Ned Lamont, Dannel Malloy Hold Civil Debate On Budget, Education;... (The Hartford Courant)
In a long-awaited debate amid an increasingly nasty campaign, Democrats Ned Lamont and Dannel Malloy held a largely civil discussion Tuesday afternoon that was essentially a one-hour timeout from the accusations they have been hurling at each other. Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to StamfordRoundup@gmail.com
Democratic candidates for governor Dan Malloy and Ned Lamont debated on WFSB Channel 3 and WNPR Tuesday afternoon.
Mosquitoes trapped five towns west of the Connecticut River last week have tested positive for West Nile virus, the state Mosquito Management Program announced today.
Motorcycle accident sends two to hospital (Connecticut Post)
A man and woman riding on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle Monday night were thrown from the bike after it collided with a pickup truck in front of Trump Parc, police said. Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut Post)
Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal, posed in his Greenwich home, Monday, March 8th, 2010.Tuesday, August 3, 2010
08/03/10 STAMFORD BRIEFING: Bridgeport man arrested in shooting over break-up
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Bridgeport man arrested in shooting over break-up (Connecticut Post)
STAMFORD a ' A 20-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested in connection with the bitter breakup that resulted in the shooting of a Stamford man last week, police said.
Norwalk's McDonagh qualifies for U.S. Amateur golf (Fairfield Citizen-News)
Dave Jones of Norwich , Will Smith of Avon and Tommy McDonagh of Norwalk earned spots in the 110th U.S. Amateur Championship after qualifying at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on Monday. Unknown No Longer, Lamont Runs For Governor (Hartford Courant)
More than 20 years ago, Ned Lamont was already thinking about his legacy. He didn't want to be remembered simply as the guy who put up the most satellite television dishes east of the Mississippi River. Dannel Malloy, Democratic candidate for Governor of Connecticut former Mayor of Stamford, Conn.
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Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan Leading US Fixed Income Dealers 2010 (Francesc's Weblog)
DEUTSCHE BANK AND J.P. MORGAN NAMED 2010 GREENWICH ASSOCIATES SHARE LEADERS IN U.S. FIXED INCOME TRADING Barclays Capital Retains Title as Greenwich Quality Leader Monday, August 2, 2010 Stamford, CT USA - Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan emerged from the credit crisis as the leading U.S. fixed-income dealers in market share terms, and these firms ... GHS graduate gives school the gift of green (Greenwich Citizen)
As a parting gift, Alexis van Dijk is leaving her alma mater a little greener than she found it. Monday, August 2, 2010
08/02/10 BREAKING NEWS: Hearst Newspapers Picks Stamford Resident And Lt Gov Mike Fedele Over Millionaire Tom Foley In Republican Primary For Governor
CT Post Says Tom Foley "Brings Some Unpleasant Baggage To The Race"
Photo: Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele
Connecticut Post Says Fedele The Choice Among Republicans
Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No. 1 seat, would be good for the state of Connecticut.
The Connecticut Post endorses his candidacy in the Aug. 10 Republican three-way primary.
The 55-yearold Fedele brings 10 years of legislative experience, serving in the state House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002, and three years in his current position.
But Fedele is also a self-made businessman and understands that job creation is the top challenge to the state.
Fedele understands in no uncertain terms that improving the atmosphere in Connecticut for small business is essential to turning around the state's economy.
His stand against any new taxes speaks to his understanding of the situation.
We compliment him for his position.
Given his experience, Fedele is confident solutions to the state's problems of spending and borrowing can be resolved through good management, and not through new taxes.Though Fedele has been part of the Rell administration ... well, that in some respects sums it up.
It was indeed the Rell administration, and if anyone can name a Connecticut lieutenant governor who shaped policy from that office, we'd be curious to know who it was.
Fedele rightly says he can be held accountable only for those areas in which he had authority.
He's been an effective ambassador for the state, recruiting business and reaching out to the Henkel Corporation, manufacturer of Loctite adhesive products and successfully encouraging them to consolidate operations in Rocky Hill.
Fedele also figured in the move of Columbia Elevators from New York to Bridgeport.
We also applaud Oz Griebel, another candidate in the GOP primary, for his passion and clear commitment to improving the business climate in the state.
And Tom Foley brings a business background as well. But he also brings some unpleasant baggage to the race.
But Fedele earns our endorsement. We believe he's the best of the three choices to lead the state.
UPDATE:
Fedele the choice among Republicans - NewsTimes
Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
www.newstimes.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.phpFedele the choice among Republicans - StamfordAdvocate
Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php Fedele the choice among Republicans - GreenwichTime
Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
www.greenwichtime.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
08/01/10 CT PRIMARY CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: State Comptroller
Photo: Kevin Lembo On The Campaign trail Lembo And Jarjura Battle In The Democratic State Comptroller Primary
A week from Tuesday, Aug. 10, registered Democrats will go to the polls to narrow the field in a number of contested races, but even after that, there are so many contenders in so many races that it's really hard to keep track.
A week from Tuesday, Aug. 10, registered Democrats will go to the polls to narrow the field in a number of contested races, but even after that, there are so many contenders in so many races that it's really hard to keep track.
People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.
Do a little homework first. Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.
The battle to be comptroller, is very important given the state's nearly $3 billion deficit.
Many wonder why this seat is contested in such hard times. One would think that it would be more fun to be the money person when the state is flush rather than broke. But this hasn't deterred Democrats Kevin Lembo and Michael Jarjura from battling for the democratic nod.
The winner of that race will face Republican Jack Orchulli and Green candidate Colin Bennett.
Democrat Kevin Lembo, who served as assistant state comptroller to Nancy Wyman, is the party-endorsed candidate running against Michael Jarjura for the state comptroller seat.
Lembo is nationally recognized for his expertise in health care systems and consumer protection, according to his campaign website. He currently leads the Office of the Healthcare Advocate for the state. He lives in Guilford with his wife; they have three children.
Lembo is nationally recognized for his expertise in health care systems and consumer protection, according to his campaign website. He currently leads the Office of the Healthcare Advocate for the state. He lives in Guilford with his wife; they have three children.
Today the Harwinton Democratic Town Committee is hosting a meet and greet so voters can meet candidates. The event will be held at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Road, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Mr. Lembo has confirmed that he will attend.
Mike Jarjura is the mayor of Waterbury. He worked as a state representative in the 1990s and as an assistant attorney general. He has a B.S. in management from Post College and a J.D. from the University of Bridgeport School of Law.
Mike Jarjura is the mayor of Waterbury. He worked as a state representative in the 1990s and as an assistant attorney general. He has a B.S. in management from Post College and a J.D. from the University of Bridgeport School of Law.
This weekenday, with Waterbury Mayor Jarjura was on the ropes after Lembo came out with three body blows.
First, a YouTube video surfaced of the Democrat speaking at a Tea Party rally.
"We needed a spark, and you're the spark that is going to be the change. So don't give up. Don't get discouraged because this country is worth fighting for and you're fighting for it," Jarjura said at the rally in Waterbury last September.
Jarjura, a Democrat, defended his attendance at the ultra-conservative rally.
Jarjura claimed he was there at the request of Waterbury citizens and he wasn't there to advocate for any political group," he said. "Every one is trying to do a 'gotcha' in these campaigns and manipulate things to something you don't even represent."
Lembo isn't buying it.
"It's an odd choice for a Democratic mayor to be attending a Tea Party rally," he told the press.
The second blow to Jarjura's campaign was the Waterbury teachers union endorsing Lembo, following the lead one week ago of the local police union.
Jarjura's response: it's backlash from the tough contract negotiations between the city and the unions as a result of the tight economy.
Finally, Lembo launched a television advertisement attacking Jarjura for hiring former Gov. John Rowland, a Republican forced to resign by a corruption scandal.
"Jarjura hired Rowland to a $100,000 dollar a year job after he got out of prison -- calling him the best governor Connecticut has ever had," the 30-second advertisement says.
Jarjura backed the hiring of John Rowland, the disgraced former Republican governor, in an economic development job partly funded with city money.
Jarjura has responded with mailings touting his negative web site, called Lembo Lies, and filed a lawsuit attempting to block Lembo's ability to spend public financing money.
Jarjura's mailer to registered Democrats, accusing Lembo of being a secret conservative. The mailer directed Democrats to a web site created by Jarjura's campaign.
“Some of my opponents’ claims are just bizarre. But let me be clear – I have never ever lied to the people of Connecticut or distorted my record," Lembo said.
The Lembo campaign responded by saying that Jarjura is a cultural conservative who opposes abortion rights.
A Superior Court judge Tuesday rejected Michael Jarjura's effort to block Kevin Lembo from using public financing in their Democratic contest for state comptroller.
The terse order by Judge James T. Graham frees Lembo to begin spending the $375,000 awarded to him last week for his Aug. 10 primary with Jarjura, the mayor of Waterbury.
Jarjura, who also has received $375,000 in public financing.
This legal challenge is the second of two attempts by Jarjura to deny public financing to Lembo.
08/01/10 2010 ELECTIONS - CT CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: Secretary of the State (Jerry Farrell Jr, Gerry Garcia, Denise Merrill
Photo: Connecticut Republican Candidate Secretary Of State
Jerry Farrell Jr
Even the politically astute of Connecticut have got to be preparing scratch sheets to keep track of who is running for what this political season.
It is a tough job to try and keep track, but it is a job that needs to be done.
People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.
Do a little homework first. Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.
Not sure who is running? Then go to the secretary of the state's website (ctgov.org will get you started) and find out the candidate's names, political parties and offices that they are seeking.
Speaking of the secretary of state, did you know that Gerry Garcia (yes, that's really his name) could get bumped in next week's primaries in his bid to be Connecticut's new secretary of the state?
The Democrat is vying for the seat against party endorsed candidate Denise Merrill in what will be a three-way race Nov. 2 pitting either Garcia or Merrill against Republican Jerry Farrell Jr. and Green Party contender S. Michael DeRosa.
It's an important job, overseeing the state's elections, so we'd all do ourselves a favor by brushing up on the candidates' qualifications and platforms so we can make informed decisions come November.
Farrell just qualified for public campaign financing.and submitted his paperwork to the State Elections Enforcement Commission in preparation of the November general election.
Farrell’s campaign raised over $75,000 from over 900 contributors who were limited to a maximum of $100 per person.
Once approved, Farrell will receive a grant of $750,000 to compete with a Democratic opponent who will receive the same grant.
Farrell and Democratic attorney general candidate George Jepsen are the only statewide candidates without a primary election to receive public funding.
08/01/10 Editorial Endorsement: Malloy In Democratic Primary For Governor
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Stamford News - August 1, 2010
Editorial Endorsement: Malloy In Democratic Primary For Governor (Hartford Courant)
Connecticut Democrats face a choice in the Aug. 10 primary between a former mayor and an entrepreneurial businessman for their nominee for governor. Laura Linney ponders living with 'The Big C' (WPMT-TV York)
Reporting from Stamford, Conn. - - Laura Linney wasn't looking to do a television series when the pitch came in from Showtime last year. Well maintained 3 bedroom home in excellent condition and tasetfully updated. Den or first floor bedroom; Nice yard, great location, walk to shoppping, downtown galleries and restaurants.
A Summer Adventure on the High Seas of Darien (Darien Patch)
The Long Island Sound was a place of enchantment Friday for 112 young area children who boarded power boats to tour the Darien and Norwalk harbors. Ace Westchester Names New President (Insurance News Net)
Source: Wordcount: unknown Ace Westchester said it has named Bruce Kessler president. Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to StamfordRoundup@gmail.com
Single-stream recycling is overdue, but arriving (NewsTimesLive)
Single-stream recycling -- based on the idea that if people can throw all their recyclables together, they'll recycle more -- has moved beyond being tested. Tower Optical President Bonnie Rising with a binocular viewer device in the company's Norwalk headquarters Tuesday, July 27, 2010.
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