Thomas Jefferson Magnet School, Amity Regional High School win Blue Ribbon Awards

Thomas Jefferson Magnet School in Norwalk and Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge won Blue Ribbon Awards for being among the best schools in the nation.



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Four Connecticut Schools Get National Blue Ribbon Honor

Students from Jefferson Science Magnet School in Norwalk, release a flounder back into Long Island Sound during a Marine Life Study Cruise on The Maritime Aquarium's research vessel Oceanic in Norwalk in 2011. BETTINA HANSEN Four Connecticut schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014 based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing the achievement gaps.



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Federal grant awarded to Fairfield University's School of Nursing...

... to go on to work as health care providers in health professional shortage areas, such as Bridgeport, New Haven and Norwalk, Connecticut, Dr. Kazer said. The majority of Fairfield's Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ...



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Norwalk Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Death Of Girlfriend

A Norwalk man pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder charges stemming from the strangulation death of his longtime girlfriend, according to thehour.com. Silverman was discovered in the apartment when officers responded on a welfare check on a report of a suicidal male resident, police said.



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Greenwich Police Hire 2 New Officers

The Greenwich Police Department has hired two new officers who will be sworn in at a Town Hall ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 1. The new officers are Shane T. Geary of Norwalk, and Matthew T. Swift of Old Greenwich. The officers will fill vacancies created by the recent retirements of Det.



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Walter "Brian" Streaser, Ridgewood, dies at age 60

... and Villanova Basketball. Husband of 33 years to Nancy (Hryncewich); father of Scott and wife, Jackie Streaser of Norwalk, Conn.; and Jennifer Streaser of Ridgewood; grandfather of Natalie; brother of Carol Streaser of Newburgh N.Y.; Peggy ...



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'Green' Hybrid-powered Research Vessel Christened

The $2.7 million environmentally friendly research vessel, Spirit of the Sound The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk christened a larger, "greener" new research vessel on Friday, September 26 in preparation for launching a new era in examining, monitoring and teaching about Long Island Sound. The $2.7 million environmentally friendly research vessel, Spirit of the Sound, was christened and officially named during a ceremony at the Aquarium dock.



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Xerox Impika eVolution Debuts in North America at Graph Expo

... helping organizations of any size be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., we have more than 140,000 Xerox employees and do business in more than 180 countries, providing business services , ...



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Inside the Brand - EVEN Hotels

... a healthier lifestyle. Last weekend I had the opportunity to stay at one of the two open EVEN Hotels, which is in Norwalk, CT. The other is in Rockville, MD. And after waiting nearly two years since it was publicly announced I finally got to test ...



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National View: Forcing an island of peace to host a billion-dollar military base

Emily Schwartz Greco is the managing editor of OtherWords, a nonprofit national editorial service run by the Institute for Policy Studies. OtherWords columnist William A. Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.



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Correction: Authors' names omitted

Due to a production error, the authors of an op-ed in Tuesday's Standard-Times, "National View: Forcing an island of peace to host a military base," was omitted. The authors were Emily Schwartz Greco, the managing editor of OtherWords, a nonprofit national editorial service run by the Institute for Policy Studies, and OtherWords columnist William A. Collins, a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.



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Master Agent Agreement Expands Data Center Opportunities

... business. People are everything... Powered by Technology Marketing Corporation 800 Connecticut Ave, 1st Floor East, Norwalk, CT 06854 USA Ph: 800-243-6002, 203-852-6800; Fx: 203-866-3326 General comments: tmc@tmcnet.com . Comments about this site: ...



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Paddleboards Explode In Popularity Around Norwalk

From the South Pacific to South Norwalk, stand up paddleboarding has experienced an explosion in popularity and has taken root wherever salt or fresh water can be found. Essentially an oversized surfboard, paddleboards can be used in rivers, lakes, and bays as well as in the ocean.



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Norwalk Girl Wins Editor's Choice Award At World Maker Faire

Blythe Serrano, an 11-year-old Norwalk girl, was awarded an Editor's Choice Award at the recent World Maker Faire New York 2014. She made a 3D printed light-up at night pet collar, which she demonstrated at the Faire.



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Stamford: Eka Software Solutions Relocates to Two Harbor Point Square

... than quadrupled in size - from 2,400 square feet to 10,872 square feet - following its move from 383 Main Avenue in Norwalk. The company has five additional locations globally: Bangalore, India; United Kingdom; Singapore; Calgary, Canada; and, ...



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Westport Rep. Candidate Rodgerson Spells Out Education Platform

NORWALK, Conn. Keith Rodgerson, a candidate for state representative in Norwalk, Westport and Wilton, has released his education platform, explaining his support for increases to public school state funding through the Educational Cost Sharing grants, offering universal prekindergarten and expanding the University of Connecticut system.



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Connecticut Gaming Officials Warn About Fake 'Winning' Lottery Tickets Scam

A person in the Bridgeport and Norwalk areas is selling instant lottery tickets altered to appear to be winning tickets but that actually have no value, the Gaming Division of the Department of Consumer Protection is warning Connecticut consumers. "We have already received several complaints from victims who bought these tickets for between $500 and $2,000, believing that they could cash them in for the winning prize of $20,000," said Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein.



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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to Host Awards for Young Writers with Bestselling Author Steve Berry

Author Steve Berry will join the LMMM in celebrating the 6 students chosen to participate in Young Writers' Competition award ceremony. In a private reception held at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum on October 18, 2014, at 6 p.m., 295 West Avenue in Norwalk, CT, NY Times bestselling author Steve Berry will join the museum's Education Committee in celebrating the six students chosen to participate in the LMMM Young Writers' Competition award ceremony.



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Mid-Day Music Every Wednesday at St. Paul's on the Green, Starting at

... accepted. A light lunch follows for a $5 donation. The concert is held at St. Paul's on the Green, 60 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. For additional information, contact events@seaburynorwalk.org. Mid-Day Music recitals are held Wednesdays, at 12:15 ...



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Report: Greenwich Man Accused of Racist Rant Says Claims are False, Sensationalized

... were backed up by another witness, police said. Liebenguth, of Kent Place, appeared in state Superior Court in Norwalk on Monday morning, according to a report in Greenwich Time and the New Canaan News, and was denied a public defender. He refused ...



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Jonathan Castano, of Norwalk, accused of assaulting girlfriend

Officers say it happened during an argument about an Instagram message. Police say the girlfriend had injuries to her left eye and had swelling and scratches.



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Norwalk Man Gets 7 Years In Prison For Shaking His Daughter To Death

A Norwalk man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, Sept. 26, after pleading guilty to shaking and killing his baby daughter, according to thehour.com.



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Linda McMahon opens center for women and children

She's famous for her record spending on failed political campaigns and for running the WWE. Monday, Linda McMahon was in Norwalk for an event that nothing to do with campaigning.



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Beware of bogus "winning' lotto tickets

According to officials, people are selling fake lottery tickets near Bridgeport and Norwalk. They say the tickets have been altered to appear to be winning tickets, when in fact they are losing tickets and have no value.



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Video: Linda McMahon Celebrates with Mothers and Children

... Family Foundation allowed the program to move from a limited space in Stamford to the lower level of Gini's House in Norwalk. "My hope is that the Center continues to do what it is doing. Giving hope, providing support, giving guidance and ...



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Norwalk man charged with DWI after crashing over guardrail

Joseph Kachmarck , 33, of 143 Fillow St., Norwalk, was charged Sept. 28 with driving while intoxicated and failure to drive right following a single-car accident, police said.



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Upcoming events at YWCA

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk, located at 49 Old Kings Highway N., offers a variety of programs for women in lower Fairfield County. Online membership renewal is available for the 2014-15 membership year -- membership dues cover access to all of the YW clubs.



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Spirit of the Sound has arrived

The Norwalk Maritime Aquarium www.maritimeaquarium.org located on 10 North Water Street in Norwalk Connecticut announced last week that their new research vessel docked for the first time on Friday, September 26 at the dock in SoNo, which will be her new home port. This research vessel was christened and officially named, "Spirit of the Sound" with great fanfare and excitement on Friday night at 6 p.m. Astrid Heidenreich of Greenwich was on hand to "officially" christen the boat, the traditional way, by breaking a bottle on her hull.



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The YWCA Darien/Norwalk, located at 49 Old Kings Highway N., offers a variety of programs for women in lower Fairfield County. Online membership renewal is available for the 2014-15 membership year -- membership dues cover access to all of the YW clubs.



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Norwalk man charged with DWI after crashing over...

Joseph Kachmarck, 33, of 143 Fillow St., Norwalk, was charged Sept. 28 with driving while intoxicated and failure to drive right following a single-car accident, police said.



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GFA roundup: Girls soccer ties Hopkinsvisit|article-5788164|interleaved-5786124-breaking-news|1

... nine aces and 15 service points. Carey had a big game with a season high of 12 kills and five blocks, and Sullivan (Norwalk) had her best game this season with eight kills, five blocks, five aces and 17 services points. The Dragons record stands at ...



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18-Year-Old Shot In The Leg On Suncrest Road In Norwalk

Officers arrived on the scene shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday to find an 18-year-old victim who had been shot in the leg, according to police reports. EMS arrived and transported the victim to Norwalk Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.



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After One-Car Accident, Norwalk Man Charged with DUI in New Canaan

According to New Canaan police, a Norwalk driver at a traffic accident told them shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday that he had realized that he traveled too far up Rt. 123 and decided to turn around at the intersection.



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GFA roundup: Girls soccer ties Hopkins

... nine aces and 15 service points. Carey had a big game with a season high of 12 kills and five blocks, and Sullivan (Norwalk) had her best game this season with eight kills, five blocks, five aces and 17 services points. The Dragons record stands at ...



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John Buchta, 73, Proprietor, Klein's Printing Company In Westport

Buchta was born in Norwalk, to Frederick and Elizabeth Buchta. He was the proprietor of Klein's Printing Company of Westport for more than 30 years.



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Robert Stephen Glanz, 68, Of Wilton

Glanz was born July 19, 1946, in Norwalk, his family moved to Wilton where he graduated from Wilton High School, Class of 1964 and attended Central Florida College and the University of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico. He was employed by Union Trust in Trumbull at their operations center for many years and also at Executone Information Systems in Milford.



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William S. Thomas Sr., 72, Native Of Norwalk, Vietnam War Veteran

Thomas was born and raised in Norwalk, to William and Julia Mandy Thomas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Germany.



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Norwalk Ballet Studio Hosts Tag Sale

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk's Ballet Etudes Company and The Studio Ballet School are holding a tag sale fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the studio at 509 Westport Ave. Collections for gently used items will continue to be accepted Monday, Sept.



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Happy Birthday To Norwalk's Roger Bart

Bart, who has lived in Norwalk, turns 52 on Monday. The actor and singer was born Sept.



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STAR Hosts Focus Group with Norwalk Redevelopment Agency STAR Hosts...

STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way was pleased to be invited to host and participate in a focus group about housing issues among people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities led by Dan Cahill & Associates and Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. The focus group took place on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way.



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Maritime Garage Gallery Fall Exhibit Opens September 30

The City of Norwalk Parking Authority's Maritime Garage Gallery presents its fall exhibit "Deja New" opening September 30, 2014 and running through January 2, 2015. The gallery is located at 11 North Water Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut.



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Norwalk Bat Maker Brings His Business To The Big Leagues

In the past few years, Peter Tucci has gone from producing 150 baseball bats a year out of his Norwalk garage to running a lumber company that makes about 16,000 bats a year, many of which are used by Major League Baseball players. Tucci, a former professional player, was a first-round pick for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1996.



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Himes Disputes Debicella's Claims About Bridgeport Shipyard

NORWALK, Conn. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes said that it is a lie when his Republican opponent Dan Debicella blames him for the closing of Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport.



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Norwalk Mayor Rilling Hosts Mayor's Night Out

NORWALK, Conn. Mayor Harry Rilling is hosting another Mayor's Night Out from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.



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SoNo Library Hosts One-On-One Writing Sessions For Students

The South Norwalk Library will host one-on-one coaching for middle and high school students on Tuesdays between Sept. 30 and Dec. 9. Sessions will last 25 minutes between 4:30 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. every Tuesday.



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Maritime Garage Gallery Fall Exhibit Opens September 30

The City of Norwalk Parking Authority's Maritime Garage Gallery presents its fall exhibit "Deja New" opening September 30, 2014 and running through January 2, 2015 . The gallery is located at 11 North Water Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut.



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Stamford archives: Week of Sept. 28

... public's best interest to have a power-generating plant but lost. At the time, CL&P had customers in Greenwich and Norwalk but did not provide power to Stamford. Weller credits Quigley with settling the controversy by suggesting Norwalk's Manresa ...



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Stamford artists find start in city schools

... five years after getting some support from a parent of one of her students. She's had shows in West Hartford and Norwalk. She sold four paintings to Lunella Ristorante in Little Italy in New York City this year. Her work is hanging on the walls of ...



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Video: NorWalk to End ALZ

"We know that in Connecticut alone there are 72,000 people with Alzheimer's Disease. We know that 176,00 people are the caregivers of those individuals.



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Mothers for Others Greenwich Benefit a Success

... research study - http://www.ctvoices.org - childhood poverty in major Connecticut cities ranged from 6.9 percent in Norwalk to 47.6 percent in Hartford. "We need to collectively support these vulnerable families," added Karen. For the past three ...



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Video: Ferguson in CT Forum Sparks Discussion of Education

The Connecticut Parents Union joined Norwalk Housing Commissioner Deidra Davis at Nathaniel Ely School on Saturday to bring Ferguson to Norwalk. The effort strives to raise awareness on human rights, focusing on quality education for children of color.



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Unity Health uses FSA carry-over option to ease employee stress over lost money

... the $500 carry-over feature, said Craig Rosenberg, an Aon Hewitt health and welfare benefits practice leader in Norwalk, Connecticut. Employers that add the $500 FSA carry-over provision see employee enrollment rise, according to FSA administrator ...



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Mom's New Candle-Making Business Tops Norwalk Week's News

Jenn Heatly of Norwalk, with her children Pace, 9; Bell, 7; and Landon, 11, has found her calling in running a candle-making business out of her home. Dr. Eugene M. Lipira of Georgetown, one of the founding members of Soundview Medical Associates in Norwalk died at age of 65. Jose Ramirez, 25, of Norwalk, was arraigned on multiple felony charges in connection with a late-night car crash in Rye, N.Y., that killed one person and injured two others.



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Multiple Car Break-Ins At Darien YMCA Tops Week's News

... able to see first-hand the work done by the Stamford-based nonprofit to help those in need. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk christened its new green research vessel -- the Spirit of the Sound -- as it prepares for a new research era focusing on ...



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Video: Norwalk's Cedar Street Re-opens in Celebration

Small business owners opened their doors on Cedar Street in Norwalk on Saturday as residents, young and old strolled along the newly paved sidewalks to celebrate its official grand opening. "What is so wonderful about this project is it's interconnected," said state senator Richard Blumenthal.



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McMahon hands Danbury its first loss

Brien McMahon's Jordan Smith looses control of the football as Danbury players Connor Firmender and Joey Syryla make the tackle, during football action in Norwalk, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014.



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How dangerous is Ohio 162?

... Ohio 162 have stop-ahead signs: Old State Road, Peru Center Road (both directions), Townline Road 26 (coming from Norwalk), Niver Road (northbound toward Ohio 162), Thomas Road (both directions), Ohio 162/Greenfield Road (when Ohio 162 dog-legs and ...



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McMahon hands Danbury its first loss

Brien McMahon's Jordan Smith looses control of the football as Danbury players Connor Firmender and Joey Syryla make the tackle, during football action in Norwalk, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014.



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Dozens gather in Norwalk to discuss Ferguson, MO

The police shooting of an unarmed black teenager sparked weeks of protests and ignited conversation around the country about race relations and police procedures. Today's event is called Ferguson in Connecticut. Dozens of people walked from the Norwalk Police Department to a nearby...



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Happy Birthday To Westport's Matthew Harding

... turns 38 on Saturday. The traveler, video game designer, and Internet celebrity was born Sept. 27, 1976, in Norwalk. He began his career in the gaming industry while working for a video game specialty store, Cutting Edge Entertainment. He later ...



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Norwalk Officials Visit Summer Meal Program At Tracey Elementary

NORWALK, Conn. Several local officials including U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, Mayor Harry Rilling and Superintendent Manuel Rivera recently joined community advocates and volunteers at Tracey Elementary School during the summer meals program.



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Andrea McArdle Headlines MTC's Opening Gala Fundraiser Tonight

Music Theatre of Connecticut will be celebrating the grand opening of The New MTC with a gala fundraiser tonight, September 27 at 7pm. The gala will take place at The New MTC, located at 509 Westport Avenue in Norwalk .



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Scam Alert: If You're Offered a Lottery Ticket with a Winning Number, Beware

The Gaming Division of the Department of Consumer Protection is warning consumers that a person or persons in the Bridgeport and Norwalk areas are selling instant lottery tickets that have been altered to appear to be winning tickets, when in fact they are losing tickets and have no value. "We have already received several complaints from victims who bought these tickets for between $500 and $2,000, believing that they could cash them in for the winning prize of $20,000," Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein said.



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... has seen a revitalization of its downtown, and there appears to be a difference between the businesses near the Norwalk line compared with those near the Metro-North bridge. "Anthony's and Friendly's -- they're not geared toward the same crowd as ...



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Food festival draws from around the nation

Johnnie Chiapperino, of Norwalk, and Alicia Andrianus, of Darien, enjoy shrimp and grits with a glass of wine as the sun sets in front of Greenwich Harbor at day two of the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Conn. Friday, Sept.



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Home Care Assistance Southern Fairfield County Walks to Support Alzheimer's

In line with their mission to "Change the Way the World Ages," Home Care Assistance creates a team to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's to raise awareness around Alzheimer's care and prevention This is our first time participating as a team in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, but we are really looking forward to it. Home Care Assistance of Fairfield , Connecticut's premier provider of in-home care, has formed a team to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's this Sunday, September 28th at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut.



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... be on board. The 2004 Newtown boys, led by senior All-American Marcus Tracy and coached by Brian Neumeyer, defeated Norwalk 3-1 in the state final. Tracy, off course, took his abundance of talent to Wake Forest and helped the Demon Deacons win the ...



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Small Business Day in Norwalk a Success

PRLog - Sep. 26, 2014 - NORWALK, Conn. -- Mayor Harry Rilling and Director of Economic Development Elizabeth Stocker joined residents for Small Business Day at Norwalk City Hall on Tuesday, September 23rd.



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Staples High School Students: Builders Beyond Borders (B3) Wants You to Join

... or to fill out our online application, visit the B3 website at: www.buildersbeyondborders.org or call the office in Norwalk at (203) 847-5220. Teams fill up fast - apply today!



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Fake Lottery Tickets Scam Customers Out of Thousands

... dollars. The Department of Consumer Protection is on the hunt for a man selling bogus tickets in the Bridgeport and Norwalk areas that have been altered to look like grand-prize winners. According to the DCP, customers have purchased the shoddy ...



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Bridgeport, Norwalk Police Arrest Bridgeport Man On Drug Charges

Bridgeport, Norwalk and state police arrested a Bridgeport man Thursday, Sept. 25, on warrants related to the sale of drugs.



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Fairfield County Police Chiefs Enter Autocross Event For Special Olympics

NORWALK, Conn. The Fairfield County Sports Car Club is holding its Annual Police Chiefs' Challenge autocross event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut on Sunday, Sept.



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Norwalk's Music Theatre Of Connecticut Opens With Gala

NORWALK, Conn. The Music Theatre of Connecticut will celebrate the grand opening of The New MTC by holding a gala fundraiser Saturday, Sept.



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Xerox Debuts Impika eVolution Drop-on-Demand Piezoelectric Production Inkjet Device at Graph Expo

... helping organizations of any size be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, the company has more than 140,000 Xerox employees and do business in more than 180 countries, providing business services, ...



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Shops come and go in downtown Darienvisit|article-5782903|interleaved-5782528-breaking-news|1

... has seen a revitalization of its downtown, and there appears to be a difference between the businesses near the Norwalk line compared to those near the Metro-North bridge. "Anthony's and Friendly's, they're not geared toward the same crowd as Scena ...



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Developer Prepares Plan For Mall At 95/7 In Norwalk

A New York City developer has moved one step closer to formalizing a proposal for a 700,000-square-foot mall at the intersection of West Avenue, Interstate 95 and Route 7 in Norwalk, according to the Fairfield County Business Journal. The mall would be built over 30 months at a cost of $285 million.



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Norwalk Preservation Trust Offers Tours Of WPA Murals

The Norwalk Preservation Trust's 4th Annual Living History Tour is partnering with the Norwalk Arts Commission to create an insider's tour of Norwalk's collection of WPA murals. The tour will be given on Sunday, Sept.



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Shops come and go in downtown Darien

... has seen a revitalization of its downtown, and there appears to be a difference between the businesses near the Norwalk line compared to those near the Metro-North bridge. "Anthony's and Friendly's, they're not geared toward the same crowd as Scena ...



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Norwalk man gets seven years in killing of infant daughter

A Norwalk man who early this year pleaded guilty to killing his three-month-old baby girl in 2007 was sentenced to seven years in jail at the Stamford courthouse Friday. Rather than face a jury for killing his daughter Haley Smith in July 2007, Justin Smith , 30, of 8 Highland Ave., pleaded guilty in January to first-degree manslaughter and risk of injury to a child.



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BWW Features: Music Theatre of Connecticut - Thinking Outside the Black Box

Back in 2008, when I moved from my small New York City apartment to my 3 bedroom house on a half-acre in Norwalk, CT, I was both "excited AND scared", to quote Little Red from Into the Woods . I was excited for the change, for the possibilities, and for the extra space, yet scared for the unknown, the new responsibilities, and the financial undertaking.



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You Say You Want an Evolution? Xerox Brings Impika eVolution to North ...

ENP Newswire - 26 September 2014 Release date- 25092014 - NORWALK, Conn. -Making its North American debut at Graph Expo, the Xerox Impika eVolution is known for its flexibility and scalability - critical must-haves in today's demanding print environment.



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Best Gas Prices In Norwalk

If you're looking for the lowest gas prices in the Norwalk area, look no further.



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Freddie Rodriguez, Sr., 66, Former Norwalk Resident

... ther, Joey (Lynn). Calling hours are Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Collins Funeral Home , 92 East Ave., Norwalk. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the funeral home. Interment will be private.



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Bertha Migliano, 96, Of Old Greenwich

... Witherell nursing home 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich CT 06830 or Masonicare Hospice 535 Connecticut Ave., Suite 101 Norwalk CT 06854. The Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home , 31 Arch St., Greenwich, CT 068306512 - (203) 869-1513 are in charge of ...



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Darien's Coastal Orthopaedics Adds Office At iPark In Norwalk

Coastal Orthopaedics and Coastal Hand Therapy at 40 Cross St. will be moving to 761 Main Ave. in Norwalk at the beginning of October. The former Perkin-Elmer building on the Norwalk/Wilton line, now known as iPark, will be the new headquarters for the orthopedic group.



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Norwalk Preservation Trust Hosts Annual Living History Tour

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk Preservation Trust's fourth Annual Living History Tour is partnering with the Norwalk Arts Commission to create an insider's tour of Norwalk's collection of murals commissioned and federally funded by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression in the 1930s, on Sunday, Sept.



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Himes Supports Syrian Bombing Campaign, But Not Arming Rebels

NORWALK, Conn. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes is supporting the U.S.-led bombing campaign against ISIS in Syria but believes arming rebels to fight the terror group would be the wrong step.



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Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Christens New $2.7 Million Spirit Of The Sound

NORWALK, Conn. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will christen its new green research vessel -- the Spirit of the Sound -- on Friday, Sept.



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Coastal Orthopaedics Moving To New Home At iPark In Norwalk

Coastal Orthopaedics and Coastal Hand Therapy at 40 Cross St. will be moving to 761 Main Ave. in Norwalk at the beginning of October. The former Perkin-Elmer building on the Norwalk/Wilton line, now known as iPark, will be the new headquarters for the orthopedic group.



via Norwalk Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/business/coastal-orthopaedics-moving-new-home-ipark-norwalk

Problem-gambling council's executive director ousted

... also supported Drexler. The council's legislative liaison, Carlos Reinoso Jr., left the council to take a job with a Norwalk-based agency. Cheryl Chandler, the council's former program director, was named interim executive director. The council's ...



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The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces Dates of Drug Prevention Presentations Beginning Early Fall

Ginger Katz, CEO and founder of the Courage to Speak Foundation and author of Sunny's Story, will be presenting in Norwalk CT at Roton Middle School on September 19th, Nathan Hale Middle School on October 6th, West Rocks Middle School on October 14th, Ponus Ridge Middle School on October 30th and Side by Side Charter School in January 27, 2015. Ms. Katz and her husband, Larry Katz M.S. in Nutrition and former Social Worker of CT Welfare Department, founded the Courage to Speak Foundation after their son, Ian, tragically died of a drug overdose.



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Police: Motorcyle Rider Able to Run; Can't Hide Since Cop Got the License Plate

An 18-year-old Norwalk man on a motorcycle shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday saw that a Darien police officer had activated lights behind him, but the rider sped off into Norwalk, leaving the officer behind, Darien police said. There was no point in engaging in a chase, according to police, since the officer only wanted to ticket the rider for having a headlight either broken or turned off - and the officer had the license plate number.



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/police-motorcyle-rider-able-run-cant-hide-cop-got-license-plate-0?

Norwalk family holding tag sale in Stamford to pay off costs of disabled son's funeral

Matthew Jansen, who died in April at age 26, had special needs and required round-the-clock care. Fundraising Tag Sale Saturday September 27 and Sunday 28 26 Hilltop Ave, Stamford from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Norwalk family is asking for help as they prepare for a fundraising tag sale this weekend to help pay off the costs of their son's funeral.



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Smirnoff introduces new Sours vodkas

Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., extended its Smirnoff vodka brand with a new Sours line. Smirnoff Sours vodkas combine Smirnoff No.



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Partners Say 'Rushed Release' Of iOS 8 Is 'Egg On The Face' For Apple

... update, but I have not installed it," said David Felton, founder of Canaan Technology, a solution provider based in Norwalk, Conn. "My own experience with 8.0 on an iPad was pathetic performance, [it] lock ups, and many apps ... didn't work, so I ...



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Norwalk Junior Football, Cheer Hosts Fundraising Event At Brien McMahon

A fundraiser to support Norwalk Jr. football and cheering will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at Brien McMahon High School.



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Norwalk Man, 50, Reports Burglary, Gets Arrested On Warrant

A 50-year-old Norwalk man who reported a burglary on Wednesday ended up being placed under arrest on a warrant in connection with a domestic incident, according to police. Randy Fedor was charged with third-degree assault.



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Norwalk Parks And Rec Announces Open Gym Schedule

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk Recreation and Parks has announced its open gym schedule, which will begin on Sept.



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Norwalk Police: Woman Tried To Trade Stolen Jewelry For Gas

A Bridgeport woman was arrested on a warrant and charged with breaking into a house on New Canaan Avenue in Norwalk in April, police said. Jenny Morales, 44, was charged with third-degree larceny and third-degree burglary.



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Free Concert Madera Winds Quintet at Carriage Barn Arts Center

... music with other groups throughout Fairfield County for over 30 years. Ralph Kirmser of Wilton and Janet Atherton of Norwalk are founding members of the Prevailing Winds Quintet. John Hurley has been a member of the Norwalk Symphony since 1976, and ...



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Culture Cachevisit|article-5780610|mobile_home_category_body-1686|2

In Culture Cache recently, we revealed a "Revolutionary View" from a familiar Stamford site, put the lens on a couple of new photography shows, wrote of a new staging of the popular comedy, "I'm Not Rappaport" and told of a tour in Norwalk that will focus on art inspired by the Work Projects Administration. Check out excerpts from Culture Cache and visit blog.ctnews.com/culturecahe for more Connecticut entertainment news.



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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation joins with local drug companies for new trials

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation has kicked off six new clinical trials that focus on new treatments for multiple myeloma patients. The Norwalk, Conn.-based Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium together with industry partners such as Cambridge-based Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Karyopharm Therapeutics in Newton, joined together to launch the six trials.



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Culture Cache

... R. Wyant Photo: Contributed Photo Here is one of the many Work Projects Administration murals that can be found in Norwalk, Conn. This one features Alexander Rummler, a resident of South Norwalk, depicting himself in aAuMopping for Starfish.aAu A ...



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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation joins with local drug companies for new trials

... Foundation has kicked off six new clinical trials that focus on new treatments for multiple myeloma patients. The Norwalk, Conn.-based Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium together with industry partners such as Cambridge-based Millennium ...



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SCS Direct Inc Acquires Fasta Pasta - The Award-Winning Original Microwave Pasta Cooker

... our growing product line." The Fasta Pasta transaction was sourced and negotiated by Little White Dog Inc based in Norwalk, CT ( http://www.LittleWhiteDoginc.com ). Fasta Pasta is SCS Direct's third successful transaction in the previous twelve ...



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Paul John Sulaj, 36; Stamford Resident

... of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Interment will immediately follow at St. John's R.C. Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave., Norwalk. The Sulaj family has entrusted the ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/paul-john-sulaj-36-stamford-resident-0?

Mississippi tops again in ranking of physician-friendly states

... year, the Magnolia State is tops when it comes to a physician-friendly locale to practice medicine. Each year, Norwalk, Connecticut-based Physicians Practice compiles its list of the "Best States to Practice," based on several analytics including ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://msbusiness.com/blog/2014/09/25/mississippi-tops-ranking-physician-friendly-states/

Theatre Artists Workshop's Fall Benefit Showcases Scenes, Monologues, Songs

... Workshop's exciting and dynamic 2014 Autumn Benefit, Making the Scene, Again!, located at 5 Gregory Blvd., East Norwalk, with performances on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Reservations ...



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Automation, Simplification Center Stage for Xerox at Graph Expo

ENP Newswire - 25 September 2014 Release date- 24092014 - NORWALK, Conn. - With automation top-of-mind for print service providers, Xerox is dedicating its booth at Graph Expo to show how simplifying operations can lead to profitable growth.



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Dorothy Caldwell-Marella, 95, Of Norwalk, Volunteer, Norwalk Soup Kitchen

Caldwell-Marella was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Edward and Fannie Goldschmidt Safir. She was a lifelong Norwalk resident graduating in 1936 from Norwalk High School then graduating in 1940 from Beaver College Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa.



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Himes Looks To Fix Fairfield County's Train, Highway Infrastructure

NORWALK, Conn. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes said that it's going to take infrastructure and creative thinking to solve Fairfield County's transportation woes.



via Norwalk Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/politics/himes-looks-fix-fairfield-countys-train-highway-infrastructure

Water Main Break Floods Roads In South Norwalk

A water main break spillted rivers of water onto the streets in South Norwalk on Wednesday afternoon, delaying traffic and dirtying the supply to homes in the area. The water main break occurred in the area of Water Street and Quintard Avenue, spilling brown water from both sides of the intersection.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/water-main-break-floods-roads-south-norwalk

Connecticut Man Arraigned In Fatal I-95 Crash

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A Norwalk, Conn., man was arraigned Wednesday in county court on multiple felony charges in connection with a late-night car crash in Rye that killed one and injured two others. Jose Ramirez, 25, was accused of driving drunk at about 90 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 28. His blood alcohol content was .13.



via Norwalk Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/fatal-i-95-crash-suspect-arraigned-11-count-indictment

New Canaan Man Charged with DUI, Speeding on Smith Ridge Road

... Holland passed. Holland was later released on $260 bond and is scheduled to appear Oct. 2 in state Superior Court in Norwalk.



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-man-charged-dui-speeding-smith-ridge-road?

Video: Norwalk Reaches Settlement Agreement for Mosque

The Norwalk Common Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a $2 million plan to help Al Madany Islamic Center of Norwalk find an alternative location other than the parcel on Fillow Street, to build a mosque and multipurpose hall. The agreement resolves a two-year lawsuit brought by Al Madany against the city of Norwalk after the Zoning Commission rejected plans for a 27,000-square-foot building on 127 Fillow Street in West Norwalk "The problem will really continue to exist until we change our zoning regulations to make sure we have some control of what happens in the future," said councilman Bruce Kimmel.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.itsrelevant.com/content/20428/Norwalk-Reaches-Settlement-Agreement-for-Mosque

Stepping Stones Museum Children Celebrates 11th Annual Worldwide Day of Play

... local host of this event for the seventh consecutive year. About the company: Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT, is an award-winning, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) childrens museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of ...



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Fatal I-95 Crash Suspect Arraigned On 11-Count Indictment

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A Norwalk, Conn., man was arraigned Wednesday in county court on multiple felony charges in connection with a late-night car crash in Rye that killed one and injured two others. Jose Ramirez, 25, was accused of driving drunk at about 90 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 28. His blood alcohol content was .13.



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What's Coming up at the Darien Senior Center

... class. Class size is limited - sign up required. On Thursday, October 9th at 11:30 a.m., State Senator Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, will be at the Darien Senior Program at the Mather Center for lunch and conversation. Some of the topics Duff will touch on ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/whats-coming-darien-senior-center-0?

Stepping Stones Museum Children Celebrates 11th Annual Worldwide Day...

... local host of this event for the seventh consecutive year. About the company: Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT, is an award-winning, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) children's museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of ...



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Use a Credit or Debit Card at Home Depot Since April? Here's a Free ID Theft Service for You

If you used a credit or debit card at Home Depot last April (such as the one on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk) or at any time since then, you can use a free credit monitoring service the store is paying for because of a security breach at the store. ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/norwalk/use-credit-or-debit-card-home-depot-april-heres-free-id-theft-service-you-0?

John P. Ireland Sr., 60, Former New Canaan Resident

Ireland was born in Norwalk, to Eugene and Anne Ireland. He served in the U.S. Navy as an electronics mechanic.



via Norwalk Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-p-ireland-sr-60-ridgefield-electronics-mechanic

Plans for Al Madany Islamic Center on Fillow Street in Norwalk off

Norwalk officials approved a settlement to end plans to build a mosque on Fillow Street. The Norwalk Common Council has approved a nearly $2 million settlement to find the Al Madany Islamic Center a location other than Fillow Street to build a mosque.



via Norwalk Newswire http://connecticut.news12.com/news/plans-for-al-madany-islamic-center-on-fillow-street-in-norwalk-off-1.9393426

Norwalk City Council OKs $2 Million Plan To Find New Site For Mosque

The battle over a plan to build a mosque on Fillow Street came to an end Tuesday night as the Norwalk City Council approved a $2 million plan to find the Al Madany Islamic Center find a new site, according to The Hour . This resolved a 2-year old lawsuit by Al Madany against the city after the city's Zoning Commission rejected plans for a 27,000-square-foot building on the 1.5-acre property at 127 Fillow St. in West Norwalk.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/norwalk-city-council-oks-2-million-plan-find-new-site-mosque

Patsy J. Nardi, Jr., 81, Of Norwalk, Army Veteran, Building Contractor

Nardi was born June 30, 1933, in Norwalk, to Patsy and Mildred Nardi. He was a building contractor, U.S. Army veteran, athlete and member of the Carpenters Union Local # 210 and the Laurel Athletic Club.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/patsy-j-nardi-jr-81-norwalk-army-veteran-building-contractor

Stamford-Based Domestic Violence Crisis Center Earns $25K Grant

The grant will help the center continue its PeaceWorks education programs in local schools as well as support court and legal services in the Stamford and Norwalk courts. "The Community Fund of Darien has long demonstrated a clear understanding of how vital both direct domestic violence services and violence-prevention education are to our communities, and we are grateful for its continued support," Rachelle Kucera Mehra, DVCC's executive director, said in a statement.



via Norwalk Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/darien-community-fund-donates-25k-domestic-violence-crisis-center

Norwalk, Islamic center resolve mosque lawsuit

Norwalk and an Islamic center have resolved a two-year-old lawsuit over construction of a mosque, with the city paying $2 million and promising to help find an alternate location for the mosque and meeting hall. Norwalk will pay litigation damages to Al Madany Islamic Center of Norwalk , buy Al Madany's site and help it find an alternative site.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Norwalk-Islamic-center-resolve-mosque-lawsuit-5776690.php

Stamford Man Sentenced For Distributing Crack In Norwalk

A 42-year-old Stamford man is looking at more than seven years in federal prison for his role in a drug-trafficking ring that sold crack in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford. Gary England was sentenced Sept.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/stamford-man-gets-7-year-term-distributing-crack

Norwalk Connects Small Businesses With Resources

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk small business owners gathered at Norwalk City Hall Tuesday morning, Sept.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/business/norwalk-connects-small-businesses-resources

Automation Center Stage for Xerox at Graph Expo; Booth features new...

Xerox Newsroom News & Features Sep 23, 2014 Booth features new FreeFlow Core 4.0 and time-saving workflow solutions NORWALK, Conn. -- With automation top-of-mind for print service providers, Xerox is dedicating its booth at Graph Expo to show how simplifying operations can lead to profitable growth.



via Norwalk Newswire http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2014/09/24/8033220.htm

Darien Community Fund Donates $25K To Domestic Violence Crisis Center

The grant will help the center continue its PeaceWorks education programs in local schools as well as support court and legal services in the Stamford and Norwalk courts. "The Community Fund of Darien has long demonstrated a clear understanding of how vital both direct domestic violence services and violence-prevention education are to our communities, and we are grateful for its continued support," Rachelle Kucera Mehra, DVCC's executive director, said in a statement.



via Norwalk Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/darien-community-fund-donates-25k-domestic-violence-crisis-center

Norwalk Edges Staples 1-0 in Boys Soccer

Aidan Wisher worked the right side of the field well tonight against Norwalk. The Staples boys soccer team battled the undefeated Bears evenly all night long.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/50431/

One arrested, more arrests to follow after Westport car chase

... was outside the car with police, the driver took off with two other passengers inside. Police chased the car into Norwalk, and then used a K9 unit to track the people once they ran on foot. Two of the people in the car were caught, a third got away. ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://wtnh.com/2014/09/22/one-arrested-more-arrests-to-follow-after-westport-car-chase/

Police: Woman's Erratic Behavior Results in Arrest

... n officer. She was held on $500 bond, which she posted. She is scheduled to appear Friday in state Superior Court in Norwalk.



via Norwalk Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/police-womans-erratic-behavior-results-arrest?

Norwalk boxer Tarvis Simms's food truck gets knocked out of parking spot in Norwalk

Tarvis Simms says he has been parking his food truck in front of a cell tower behind Home Depot on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. A boxer from Norwalk says he's been forced to fight a battle that will be a challenge to win.



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Services for Jill Anne Tarlov, who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital.



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TMC Announces Recipients of the 2014 CUSTOMER Magazine TMC Labs Innovation Award

Norwalk, CT, September 23, 2014 - TMC , a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, announced today the winners of the 2014 CUSTOMER Magazine The CUSTOMER Magazine TMC Labs Innovation Award honors products that demonstrate raw innovation, unique features, and significant contributions toward improving communications technology. TMC Labs chooses only a few select products considered the best-of-the-best in contact center, call center, and CRM solutions.



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Video: Norwalk Determined to Strengthen Small Businesses

"The goal is very simple," said Elizabeth Stocker. "We want to make Norwalk a place where we really are the place for you to start and grow your business."



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visit|article-5775016|mobile_blockstates_tab-25735|1Funeral set for local woman

Services for Jill Anne Tarlov, who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of both Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital.



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Funeral arrangements set for Jill Tarlov

Services for Jill Anne Tarlov , who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of both Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital .



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Funeral set for local woman

Services for Jill Anne Tarlov , who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of both Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital .



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Norwalk Police Fish Suspect Out Of Water After Post Road Chase

Three people were arrested after leading officers on a chase along the Post Road through Westport and Norwalk on Monday, police said. Taylah Lucido, 21, of Shelton was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of a hallucinogen.



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Man Reports Mugging On Concord Street In Norwalk

A Norwalk man reported he was mugged by a group of unknown men near Columbus Magnet School on Monday evening, according to police. The 44-year-old man told police that he was walking near the basketball courts near 46 Concord St. at around 8 p.m. Monday when he was approached by five or six men, police said.



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Funeral Wednesday for Fairfield woman hit by cyclist in NYC

Services for Jill Anne Tarlov , who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of both Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital .



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Services for Jill Anne Tarlov, who died Sunday, three days after she was struck by a cyclist in New York's Central Park, will be held at 11 a.m. this morning, at Congregation B'Nai Israel on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Tarlov, 58, a Norwalk native, and a resident of both Fairfield and New York City, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital.



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Maritime Aquarium seeks bright ideas for lighthouse contest

Artists with a maritime flair are invited to consider entering the 13th annual Festival of Lighthouses contest at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk . The lighthouse exhibit/contest runs Nov. 22 through Jan. 19. Visitors cast ballots for their favorite, and the artist whose lighthouse collects the most votes is awarded the $1,500 top prize.



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Pepperidge Farm, Jacobson Cos., open regional distribution center

Pepperidge Farm Inc., Norwalk, CT, and Jacobson Co., Clive, IA, recently opened a 146,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Morrow, GA.



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Artists with a maritime flair are invited to consider entering the 13th annual Festival of Lighthouses contest at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The lighthouse exhibit/contest runs Nov. 22 through Jan. 19. Visitors cast ballots for their favorite, and the artist whose lighthouse collects the most votes is awarded the $1,500 top prize.



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Norwalk Mad Bulls Wrestlers Ready To Start New Season

The Norwalk Mad Bulls youth wrestling program is making plans to launch its fifth season beginning Oct. 14 at Norwalk High School. Program director Randy Haus said all of the Mad Bull coaching staff members are returning this year to help out in developing one of the best youth wrestling programs in Connecticut.



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Three people were arrested on a series of charges Monday night -- and a fourth remained at large -- when a traffic stop on Post Road West triggered a police chase into Norwalk. Police said the incident began about 5:45 p.m. Monday when Officer Kevin Smith stopped a car with four people on Post Road West and, according to the report, found a woman passenger -- later identified as Taylah Lucido, 21, of Shelton -- had illegal drugs in her possession.



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Steven Winter Associates' Projects Receive 2014 Green Building Awards

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce three of the firm's recent projects in the State of Connecticut - Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School, 119 Bishop Street, and Gateway at 570 - were honored by the Connecticut Green Building Council at its 2014 Green Building Awards held on September 18, 2014 at Stepping Stones Museum, in Norwalk, CT. Recipient of the Institutional Award of Honor, Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School is comprised of three magnet schools that serve a total of 1,500 interdistrict students: 70% from Bridgeport and the remaining 30% from the surrounding areas of Trumbull, Stratford, Monroe, Fairfield, Easton-Redding, and Shelton.



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Three charged after police chase into Norwalk; another at large

Three people were arrested on a series of charges Monday night -- and a fourth remained at large -- when a traffic stop on Post Road West triggered a police chase into Norwalk. Police said the incident began about 5:45 p.m. Monday when Officer Kevin Smith stopped a car with four people on Post Road West and, according to the report, found a woman passenger -- later identified as Taylah Lucido , 21, of Shelton -- had illegal drugs in her possession.



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Ex-Stamford teacher pleads not guilty to sex and pot charges

A former Stamford High School teacher accused of threatening to fail an 18-year-old student if he did not have sex with her appeared in court Monday for the first time since her arrest in mid-July to plead not guilty. Danielle Watkins , 32, of Norwalk, had been unable to appear in court to answer the charges up to that point because she only recently was released from in-patient treatment.



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A former Stamford High School teacher accused of threatening to fail an 18-year-old student if he did not have sex with her appeared in court Monday for the first time since her arrest in mid-July to plead not guilty. Danielle Watkins, 32, of Norwalk, had been unable to appear in court to answer the charges up to that point because she only recently was released from in-patient treatment.



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3 arrested, 1 on the loose after Westport police chase ends in East Norwalk

Police say the suspects ditched their car in East Norwalk and took off on foot. Three people were arrested and another remains on the loose after a police chase that started in Westport ended up in East Norwalk.



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Three Charged After Police Pursuit, One Still at Large

A routine motor vehicle stop on Westport's Post Road West tonight led to a drug arrest of a female passenger and a police pursuit into Norwalk with two other suspects arrested, one after jumping into Norwalk Harbor, police said. According to police, the incident began when Officer Kevin Smith stopped a white Dodge Charger with a Maryland license plate on Post Road Rest at about 5:45 p.m. Assisted by a backup unit, Smith located narcotics on a female occupant outside the car, police said.



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Norwalk Resident Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Her Student

The Stamford High School teacher facing sexual assault charges after a months-long relationship with a student finally appeared in state Superior Court in Stamford Monday to plead not guilty to the charges. According to the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Danielle Watkins, 32, of Fort Point St., Norwalk, pleaded not guilty before Judge Bruce Hudock, who issued protective orders preventing the English teacher from contacting the victims.



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Bridgeport Man Charged In The Stabbing Of Norwalk Man After Party

A Bridgeport man was arrested and accused of stabbing a Norwalk man after a party early Sunday morning, according to police. Jose Martinez-Padilla, 53, was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.



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Steve Enoch: A 'Husky In Training' Under Jere Quinn at St. Thomas More

... St. Thomas More in Colchester. "I'm kind of curious to see what we've got," said coach Jere Quinn. Enoch, from Norwalk, who committed to UConn on Sept. 13, was hampered by a deep thigh bruise most of the summer, Quinn says. He developed some knee ...



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Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk to Christen New Catamaran

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk Friday will officially name and christen its new research vessel , which was built at the Robert E. Derecktor Inc. shipyard in Mamaroneck. An invitation-only ceremony is scheduled for Friday that will include representatives from the shipyard, the aquarium and others, according to aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth.



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Stamford HS Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Student

The Stamford High School teacher facing sexual assault charges after a months-long relationship with a student finally appeared in state Superior Court in Stamford Monday to plead not guilty to the charges. According to the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Danielle Watkins, 32, of Fort Point St., Norwalk, pleaded not guilty before Judge Bruce Hudock, who issued protective orders preventing the English teacher from contacting the victims.



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Ex-Stamford teacher pleads not guilty to sex and pot charges

A former Stamford High School teacher accused of threatening to fail an 18-year-old student if he did not have sex with her appeared in court Monday for the first time since her arrest in mid-July to plead not guilty to her criminal charges. Danielle Watkins , 32, of Fort Point St., Norwalk, had been unable to answer the charges against her until now because she only recently was released from the in-patient treatment she has undergone.



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Global marches call for action on climate

... feel that every major social movement in this country has come when people get together," said Carol Sutton of Norwalk, Conn., the president of a teachers' union. "It begins in the streets." From the scientists holding an oversize chalkboard to the ...



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Climate-Change March in the Streets

... feel that every major social movement in this country has come when people get together," said Carol Sutton of Norwalk, Conn., the president of a teachers' union. "It begins in the streets." From the scientists holding an oversize chalkboard to the ...



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Wireless Reigning Supreme in Telecom MarketBy: Michelle Amodio

... business. People are everything... Powered by Technology Marketing Corporation 800 Connecticut Ave, 1st Floor East, Norwalk, CT 06854 USA Ph: 800-243-6002, 203-852-6800; Fx: 203-866-3326 General comments: tmc@tmcnet.com . Comments about this site: ...



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Dr. Eugene M. Lipira, 65, Member, Soundview Medical Associates In Norwalk

Dr. Lipira was born in Norwalk, to Dominic and Lena Lipira. He was a graduate of Providence College, R.I. and the University of Bologna, Italy.



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Census: One In Seven Children Living In Poverty In Connecticut

... education, and economic opportunities." Childhood poverty in major Connecticut cities ranged from 6.9 percent in Norwalk to 47.6 percent in Hartford. Here are the rates for cities in Fairfield County: Wade Gibson, director the Fiscal Policy Center ...



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Mayor Rilling Honored As Norwalk Hosts Small Business Day

NORWALK, Conn. Mayor Harry Rilling has been chosen to receive the U.S. Conference of Mayors Partner America 2014 Small Business Advocate Award due to the efforts he has made to support the city's small businesses.



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Upcoming Events at YWCA Darien/Norwalk

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is located at 49 Old Kings Highway North and offers a variety of programs for women in lower Fairfield County. It is dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families.



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Man Charged with Violating Protective Order for Estranged Wife

... . His bond was set at $1,000, and he was not released on it before appearing the next day in state Superior Court in Norwalk.



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At climate change march in New York, a clarion call for action

... feel that every major social movement in this country has come when people get together," said Carol Sutton of Norwalk, Connecticut, the president of a teachers' union. "It begins in the streets." Climates marches were held across the globe on ...



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TranSigma Partners Teams Up With Sacred Heart University Students to...

TranSigma Partners, a management consulting firm based in Norwalk, CT, has teamed up with Sacred Heart University students to develop and test a cloud-based application of its Options Ranking Methodology for businesses. Through Sacred Heart's Welch College of Business Problem-Based Learning Lab, TranSigma and students will partner to help businesses simplify complex strategic vendor selection decisions; particularly where technology is involved in highly-matrixed operating environments.



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Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison.

... next month. Highlights of this weekend's initiative include a scuba dive cleanup in New London, a kayak operation in Norwalk and an inland river cleanup on the Scantic River.



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... also includes art by Vera Rahn. The exhibition is on display through Sept. 28 at the center, 145 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The best in show and first ...



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Surf's up as crowd chows down at Westport Rotary Lobster Fest

... for the annual Lobster Fest sponsored by the Westport Rotary Club. Photo: Mike Lauterborn Andy and Beth Breeze of Norwalk enjoy a meal at the Westport Rotary Club's Lobster Fest. Photo: Mike Lauterborn Volunteers Scott Broder and Cris Negrin serve ...



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Lodging Like A High-End Health Club

In Norwalk, Conn., a new hotel focusing on fitness targets business travelers who want to stick to healthy routines while on the road. It's a new niche for the hospitality industry.



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Man's Arrest After Tearing Off Ear While On Drugs Tops Norwalk Week's News

Norwalk's Silas Redd scored his first NFL touchdown for the Washington Redskins in a 41-10 rout of Jacksonville. A Norwalk woman Marisol Garcia, 37, was charged in the theft of more than $37,000 from a Darien doctor's office where she worked.



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Woman's Arrest For Stealing $37K From Darien Doctor Tops Week's News

Marisol Garcia, 37, of Norwalk was arrested on charges of stealing more than $37,000 from a Darien doctor's office where she worked. The Darien Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 10th annual Wine Tasting and Auction , to be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at BMW of Darien.



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Craft beer fans descend on Bridgeport

Catina Cricco, of Norwalk, at right, celebrates her birthday with Caitlin Whynall, of Killingworth, at left, and some of her other friends, during the Harbor Brew Fest at the Bluefish Stadium at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 20, 2014.



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Heroin use on the rise in affluent communities

... nearly as rare as they used to be. And many are worse. George got clean, first in jail, then at Liberation House, a Norwalk-based residential drug rehabilitation program. But last year there were eight drug-related deaths in Greenwich, according to ...



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Craft beer fans descend on Bridgeport

Catina Cricco, of Norwalk, at right, celebrates her birthday with Caitlin Whynall, of Killingworth, at left, and some of her other friends, during the Harbor Brew Fest at the Bluefish Stadium at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday Sept. 20, 2014.



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... nearly as rare as they used to be. And many are worse. George got clean, first in jail, then at Liberation House, a Norwalk-based residential drug rehabilitation program. But last year there were eight drug-related deaths in Greenwich, according to ...



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Charrette: Discovering Downtown and Opportunities

... weekend's "Your Downtown Charrette." The charrette is being orchestrated by the DSC and the RBA Group, Inc., the Norwalk-based consultant hired by the town to devise a master plan of development for current and future downtown construction. Jacobs's ...



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... at both the state and local levels. In some communities with large minority populations like Stamford and Norwalk, the disparities between population share and traffic stops are less pronounced. Statewide, black people represent 8 percent of the ...



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Data reveals race of drivers stopped by police

... at both the state and local levels. In some communities with large minority populations, like Stamford and Norwalk, the disparities between population share and traffic stops are less pronounced. Statewide, black people represent 8 percent of the ...



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... at both the state and local levels. In some communities with large minority populations, like Stamford and Norwalk, the disparities between population share and traffic stops are less pronounced. Statewide, black people represent 8 percent of the ...



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Chowdafest VIP Tickets Now On Sale In Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn. VIP tickets are on sale now for Chowdafest, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk.



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Virginia Air and Space Center names new director

... 000 during the 2013 fiscal year. Griesmer has also served as the chief operating officer at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., where he directed the facility's $30 million capital construction and managed daily operations.



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For Josh and Jackson: Late man's love of animals inspires family to create foundation, help dog park

... adopted Jackson, a short-haired black dog with a white tuxedo patch on his chest and amber eyes. Both live in Norwalk, Conn., where Jackson still regularly visits the ocean. "Jackson is a daily reminder of Josh," said Ryan Heinz. "He helps [me] to ...



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Stamford's $1 DMV office gets public hearing

... to head to Bridgeport or Danbury to take driving tests and commercial drivers licenses will still require a trip to Norwalk or some other full-service DMV hub. Mayor David Martin negotiated for months with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's DMV to get this ...



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Chowdafest VIP Tickets Now On Sale

NORWALK, Conn. VIP tickets are on sale now for Chowdafest, being held on Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Calf Pasture Beach.



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Latin Dance Superstars Coming to Westchester Broadway Theatre, 10/21

... captured the spirit of these gauchos than Argentinians Walter Perez and Leonardo Sardella. Perez and Sardella, of Norwalk, "who are partners on and off the dance floor," continue to perform to sold-out audiences throughout the world. Not only has ...



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City, Islamic Group Near Settlement in Mosque Suit; Proposed deal...

Lawyers representing an Islamic group that wants to build a mosque in Norwalk had run up an estimated $5.5 million legal tab. That number was making attorneys representing the city a bit nervous.



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Snapshot: Tina Welsh

Occupation: I retired in 2013 after 35 years of teaching; 28 years at Nathan Hale Middle School in Norwalk, and the remainder at Newtown Middle School. I started out as a math teacher.



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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Announces 2014-2015 Board of Directors

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk has announced its 2014-2015 board of directors which includes Deb Papaeconomou , Roz Lee, Ellen Bay, Christine Fitzsimons, Joanne Liu, Sophia Deleon, Justine Ryan , Louisa Stead, Cassandra Hegarty, and Jennifer Sommer, and Jennifer Clemow, Beth Cherico , Emily McDermott, Kelly Clifford, and Deirdre McGovern . The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families.



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The property at 44 Woodside Ave. is on the market for $1,695,000.

... other magazines. The runners -- which will stay with the house -- were designed by the owner and made by hand at her Norwalk-based company. The terraced red brick patio off the chef's kitchen is made from reclaimed bricks from an old church, and the ...



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The beauty of Gigi's work is more than skin deep

... Surgical hired her with the promise that she could finish her Ph.D. later. She went to work as a marketer for the Norwalk-based company, got married and then pregnant. But when she realized her marriage could not succeed, she moved back to ...



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On the market: Home to history leaves door open to the future

... other magazines. The runners -- which will stay with the house -- were designed by the owner and made by hand at her Norwalk-based company. The terraced red brick patio off the chef's kitchen is made from reclaimed bricks from an old church, and the ...



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Blog report: Norwalk may buy out mosque proposal on Fillow Street

... $1.9 million to buy the property and settle the lawsuit they filed against the city. (September 19, 2014 7:58 AM) Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling says he can't comment on a recent report that says the city is crafting a plan to buy out a local Islamic ...



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... other magazines. The runners -- which will stay with the house -- were designed by the owner and made by hand at her Norwalk-based company. The terraced red brick patio off the chef's kitchen is made from reclaimed bricks from an old church, and the ...



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... Surgical hired her with the promise that she could finish her Ph.D. later. She went to work as a marketer for the Norwalk-based company, got married and then pregnant. But when she realized her marriage could not succeed, she moved back to ...



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Ballet Etudes Accepting Donations for October Tag Sale

Clean out your closets and bring your gently used treasures to Norwalk's premier dance school, Ballet Etudes Company & The Studio Ballet School , 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk. Ballet Etudes invites the Norwalkers and beyond to take part in both donations -- and great deals -- at their Tag Sale fund-raiser Friday, October 3 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm and Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 - 4:00 pm, rain or shine.



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Norwalk Agency Names Substance Abuse Coalition Chief

The Human Services Council, based in Norwalk, announced the appointment of Carlos Reinoso Jr. as the director for the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition. Reinoso will begin his new role on Monday, Sept.



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Westport Letter: Lavielle's Absence Speaks Volumes

It is disheartening to hear that state Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-Wilton, Westport, Norwalk) has turned down an invitation to Westport's regular candidate forums at Earthplace and the Westport Chamber of Commerce. It is important that Fairfield County's ...



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Group says two friends stranded in Los Cabos, Mexico following Hurricane Odile

A group that vacationed in Los Cabos, Mexico are worried about two friends who were still down there when Hurricane Odile devastated the area. The group went down to celebrate Norwalk resident Karen Ham's 50th birthday.



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Video: Norwalk Boat Show Returns for 39th Year

It's the largest boat show in the region and it's back at Calf Pasture Beach for the 39th year. Every year the Norwalk Boat Show, sponsored by Progressive Insurance, brings together over 400 boats and 250 exhibiting companies from around the region, with vendors offering boating supplies and aquatic appliances.



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Video: Respiratory Illness Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in CT

In the recent weeks, a respiratory virus has mainly affected children in the mid-West. Now parents in Norwalk are being advised to closely monitor their children for signs of Enterovirus D68 as it begins to hit locally.



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Duff: $161M federal grant for Norwalk rail bridge is welcome news

State Senator Bob Duff on Wednesday hailed Governor Dannel P. Malloy's announcement Connecticut has received a $161 million federal grant to fund the design and replace of the New Haven Line's Walk Railroad Bridge in Norwalk. "Our commuter rail system is the backbone of our regional economy and ensuring safe and reliable service is vital to its success," said Sen. Duff who in June led a bipartisan collection of lawmakers in writing to federal officials urging them to release funds for the vital repairs.



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Girls soccer roundup / Mustangs gallop to a perfect start

... really good young players. We've got experience." Warde opened with a 1-0 win over Westhill and then rolled past Norwalk 6-0 and just defeated Darien 3-0. The Mustangs are home today to face Trinity Catholic today at 4 p.m. "You never know what's ...



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Norwalk Fire, Police And Public Works Host Open House And Touch-A-Truck

The Norwalk fire, police and public works departments will host a free Open House and Touch-a-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 from at the Public Works Center and NFD Training Tower on South Smith Street.



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Norwalk's Pump It Up Hosts Benefit For Caring With Grace

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk's Pump It Up is hosting a family-friendly event to benefit Caring With Grace on Friday, Sept.



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CT: Feds Give Connecticut $161M to Fix Norwalk Rail Bridge

Sept. 18--The federal government is sending $161 million to Connecticut to help replace the unreliable, 118-year-old movable rail bridge over the Norwalk River. The so-called Walk Bridge became stuck twice this summer, bringing train service to a halt between Norwalk and New York City.



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First County Bank Foundation Grants $109,000 to Norwalk Nonprofits

First County Bank Foundation presents Carver Foundation of Norwalk with a $7,500 grant check to support their Youth Development Program. STAMFORD, CT - First County Bank Foundation is pleased to announce that it recently awarded 19 Norwalk-based nonprofit groups a total of $109,000 in grants to support these organizations with their mission to provide needed services in local communities.



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It's Go Time for Snapper Fishing in Norwalk

... early September through late October, these miniature fighters can be found schooling in the rivers and coves off of Norwalk. Although rarely more than 10 inches in length, snappers fight with the ferocity of their mature counterparts and can ...



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Looking Back - 09/18/14

... in New York state. The three met at the Pioneering Partners' Educational Technology conference held this summer in Norwalk, CT. Leadership teams from each of 24 school representing eight states attended the conference. Canajoharie High School was ...



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Boston firm has plans for Wayne's Drake's site

... three-story bakery building itself, said Stephen Rice, a regional manager for the real estate firm who is based in Norwalk, Conn. That original structure was built in 1969, CoStar said. But the company plans to keep a 70,000-square-foot warehouse, ...



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Feds give Connecticut $161 million to fix Norwalk rail bridge

The federal government is sending $161 million to Connecticut to help replace the unreliable, 118-year-old movable rail bridge over the Norwalk River. The so-called Walk Bridge became stuck twice this summer, bringing train service to a halt between Norwalk and New York City.



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The federal government is sending $161 million to Connecticut to help replace the unreliable, 118-year-old movable rail bridge over the Norwalk River. The so-called Walk Bridge became stuck twice this summer, bringing train service to a halt between Norwalk and New York City.



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New grant means free tuition for nurses pursuing advanced degrees

Nurses in Danbury, New Milford and Norwalk who want to conduct clinical research and pursue advanced nursing degrees can have their tuition paid for under a newly created $1 million endowment from the estate of a Bridgewater woman who herself was a scholar. The fund is named after Beatrice Hofstadter White , who died in 2012, and who is best known for editing the books of two of her Pulitzer Prize-winning husbands.



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