DSS staffers rally to urge approval of concessions deal

Veronica Jones of Stamford protests the possible closing of Department of Social Services office in Stamford at a lunch hour rally on Thursday, August 11, 2011.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/DSS-staffers-rally-to-urge-approval-of-1912896.php

Stamford Hospital Earns $1.1 Million Grant for Health Screening Programs

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has awarded Stamford Hospital's Mobile Wellness Center and Women's Breast Center a five-year grant of $1,197,000 to support the Connecticut Integrated Health Screening Program in Stamford.

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/stamford-hospital-earns-11-million-grant-for-health-screening-programs

Driver Found Passed Out Behind the Wheel, Faces DWI Charge

... d field sobriety tests. He was held in lieu of $250 bond and scheduled to appear Nov. 15 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/driver-found-passed-out-behind-the-wheel-faces-dwi-charge

Check Your Clocks, Fairfield County: Did You Remember To Fall Back?

... time to remember to change the batteries in your home's smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The City of Stamford Fire Department is joining nearly 6,000 fire departments nationwide in promoting the annual ''Change Your Clocks, Change Your ...

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/check-your-clocks-fairfield-county-did-you-remember-fall-back

Another Teen Suicide Tops Stamford News This Week

Looking to adopt a pet? Meet Bobbi, the Daily Voice's Fairfield County cat of the week, as seen on the Connecticut Humane Society website.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/another-teen-suicide-tops-stamford-news-week

Police: Drunken high school coach belligerent

... School has been arrested after police said he failed a sobriety test and fought with officers. Christian Garnett of Stamford was charged with operation while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and other charges. He posted $10,000 ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20131101/NWS12/131109995/-1/NWS1501

State parties unable to wean themselves off special interest money [The Stamford Advocate, Conn.]

(Stamford Advocate (CT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 03--From a refuse hauler contracted by the state to remove trash from its prisons to lobbyists for Pfizer and electric companies, both major political parties in Connecticut readily attest to ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/11/03/7516927.htm

Touch-A-Truck, Chili Cook-Off Planned In Stamford On Sunday

The events begin at 11 a.m. at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center at 39 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford, according to a press release.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/touch-truck-chili-cook-planned-stamford-sunday

Video: Stamford Pet of the Week: Redman

Redman is a male dog in need of a forever home. Laurie Hollywood, Director of Stamford Animal Care and Control, says Redman is about 8-years-old.

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16242/Stamford-Pet-of-the-Week-Redman

10 Questions You Might Be Embarrassed to Ask Your Gyno -- Answered

... any? She responded 'Absolutely not -- I place one in my vagina every morning!" -- Michelle Brown an ob/gyn based in Stamford, CT and co-founder of Beaute de Maman "Do I look normal down there?" "There is a wide variety of 'normal.' It is normal to ...

http://www.ivillage.com/10-weirdest-sex-questions-gynos-hear/4-a-550238

Monts, Gnann win JY15 sailing event in Connecticut

Local sailors Will Monts and Walter Gnann recently won the 2013 JY15 North American Junior Championship held Oct. 25 through Oct. 27 in Stamford, Conn.

http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/11/03/2771203/monts-gnann-win-jy15-sailing-event.html

High school football roundup: New Milford defeats ND-Fairfield

... Dame's scores came on Trent Hudson passes of 80 and 10 yards to Marcus Fulton and Hakeem Fleming , respectively. STAMFORD -- Evan Skoparantzos caught a 16-yard touchdown pass with 2:30 left then corralled a 10-yard touchdown pass in the left corner ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/High-school-football-roundup-New-Milford-defeats-4950403.php

Assumption football coaches come to rescue in mugging

... Todd Warmington, Mark Ledbetter and Jonathan Jean-Louis - happened upon a mugging outside the team hotel in Stamford, Conn., last Friday night. The Greyhounds were playing at Pace, located in nearby Pleasantville, N.Y., the next afternoon. Upon ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131101/NEWS/311019855/0/FRONTPAGE

Westhill stuns Danbury in final seconds

Danbury's Elijah Duffy, , left, attempts to break up a pass to Westhill wide receiver Dante Fargnoli right, who makes the catch during the second quarter of the high school football game between Westhill High School and Danbury High School at Westhill High School in Stamford, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Westhill-pulls-off-improbable-comeback-to-stun-4949695.php

Haunted Stamford: 1692 witch trial

... Crucible." But Salem's saga wasn't the only witch hunt that blew through New England in 1692. That same year, a Stamford house servant accused two women of witchcraft. And according to Richard Godbeer , a leading expert on witchcraft in the Colonial ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Haunted-Stamford-1692-witch-trial-4949662.php

Couple Survives Shooting at LAX

... rang out in the LAX airport terminal where they were waiting to catch their flight home. The Kirschbaums live in Stamford, Conn., and were finishing up a business trip to California. They own a women's accessories store called Agabhumi and are ...

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/Stamford-Couple-Survives-LAX-Shootings-230301041.html

Everything Dogs (and Cats), Brought to You by Patch

... or any of the other dogs (or cats) at our local animal shelter, please stop down any day at 201 Magee Avenue in Stamford. The shelter is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and for your convenience is open late on Wednesday evenings, until 8 ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/everything-about-dogs-brought-to-you-by-patch

Darien Football Coach Suspended after Arrest for DUI, Assaulting Cop

Norwalk police arrest photo of Christian Garnett, 32, of Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, charged Oct. 31 with driving while under the influence, assault on a police officer, among other charges.

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/darien-football-coach-suspended-after-arrest-for-dui-assaulting-cop

Stamford Residents in Lock Down at LAX

Stamford resident Regina Kirshbaum and her husband Michael were sitting down to breakfast at Los Angeles International Airport when they saw a "tsunami of people" pushing their way into the restaurant where they were sitting.

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16276/Stamford-Residents-in-Lock-Down-at-LAX

Video: 40 Year 'Hole in the Ground' to be Developed

Mayor Michael Pavia announced a major development resolution for the decade-long-land use issue for Parcel #38 on the 9th level of the Stamford Town Center Garage Thursday morning.

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16268/40-Year-Hole-in-the-Ground-to-be-Developed-

Video: Stamford Family Grateful to Stamford Hospital

Stamford resident Jamie Krug and her family have a special saying for Stamford Hospital.

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16266/Stamford-Family-Grateful-to-Stamford-Hospital-

Obituary: Mary Frances Popp, 60

... died Friday, November 1, at the Danbury Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Stamford on April 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Rose D'Agostino Popp and has lived in Danbury for over 30 years. ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/obituary-mary-frances-popp-60

Greenwich's Family Centers Honors Two At Annual Meeting

... and a local business leader for his dedication to helping families in need. Darien resident Kip Koons and Toyota of Stamford General Manager Brandon Campbell were honored by Family Centers, a private, nonprofit organization offering education, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-family-centers-honors-two-annual-meeting

Joseph 'JB' Servidio; 91; World War II Veteran, Electrolux Retiree

... by three sons, Benjamin Servidio of Arbingdon, MD, Ronald Servidio of St. Petersburg, FL and James Servidio of Stamford; two sisters; Rose O'Donnell and Joyce Summa, both of Stamford, and two brothers, Robert Servidio and Richard Servidio, both of ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/joseph-jb-servidio-91-world-war-ii-veteran-electrolux-retiree

Cecilia Kolenda, 71; Stamford Board of Ed Employee

... on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, with her loving family by her side. She was 71. Cecilia was a lifelong resident of Stamford and a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1959. She worked for the Stamford Board of Education for over 20 years and more ...

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/cecilia-kolenda-71-stamford-board-of-ed-employee

Stamford's Alliance For Cancer Gene Therapy Celebrates In NYC

Stamford's Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy's "Achieving Cancer Remission with Cell and Gene Therapies" event attracted more than 100 people to New York City last week.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/business/stamfords-alliance-cancer-gene-therapy-celebrates-nyc

Sun, Cooling Temperatures In Stamford This Weekend

The clouds and stormy weather in Fairfield County will finally clear out this weekend, but get ready for some much cooler temperatures, according to accuweather.com .

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/sun-cooling-temperatures-greenwich-weekend

Man sentenced for illegal gambling

... in August to one count of conspiring to violate racketeering law. Prosecutors said Borea collected debts for a Stamford-based internet sports book-making operation and card gambling clubs in Stamford and Hamden. Prosecutors said the operations were ...

http://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/conn-man-sentenced-for-role-in-illegal-gambling_60242458

Julie Jason: Don't be fooled by tax scams

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

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Julie-Jason-Don-t-be-fooled-by-tax-scams-4948303.php

Gasoline Sinks to Lowest Since December 2011 as Brent Declines

... the euro lower, which has weighed more on Brent," said Gene McGillian, an analyst and broker at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. Seasonal maintenance in the U.S. is poised to taper over the next few weeks and refineries are restarted units ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MVL6CG6TTDS401-39OU7FKLBN73JKAGINDHPOMT39