Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Esty announce grants for Brookfield, New Milford and Stratford
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) today announced the award of two Fire Prevention and Safety Grants to assist Brookfield, New Milford and Stratford fire fighters in safely responding to emergencies. The grant program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.
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May 21, 2013 - 1:27:41 PM
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SHU celebrates 47th commencement
Nearly 1,500 Sacred Heart University students set off into the world this weekend after receiving diplomas and words of advice from business and political leaders, scholars and classmates.
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May 21, 2013 - 11:55:34 AM
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Murphy to spend week living on $4.80 per day food stamp budget
This week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will live on a food stamp budget in order to better understand how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works on a personal level. For one week, starting Monday, Murphy is living on the average state food stamp benefit. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the Food Stamp Program, the average monthly benefit in Connecticut is $143.89 per family member, which is $4.80 per day or $1.60 per meal.
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May 21, 2013 - 11:48:35 AM
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Senior Services of Stamford’s Annual Charity Golf Outing, Thursday May 23
The fourth annual Senior Services of Stamford Charity Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford CT and promises to be one of the finest amateur events of the season. This year’s outing will honor Ernest N. Abate, who has served as a member of the Senior Services of Stamford Board of Trustees and Advisory Board. All proceeds from this worthwhile event will benefit Senior Services of Stamford’s ongoing support to seniors in the greater Stamford area.
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May 21, 2013 - 11:24:40 AM
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AmeriCares Disaster Response Team Headed to Oklahoma
AmeriCares announced Monday evening that it's deploying an emergency response team to Oklahoma City to coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and medical aid for tornado survivors. The aid organization has reached out to health clinics, food banks and nonprofit organizations in the region with offers of assistance.
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May 21, 2013 - 10:37:16 AM
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Greenwich Avenue Favorite, Morello Italian Bistro,
Summer is in the air and restaurant patios are overflowing with patrons eager to experience this season’s most refreshing cocktails. Morello Italian Bistro in Greenwich, renowned for its seasonal drinks, has launched its summer cocktail menu, with exotic concoctions that will entice even the most conservative taste buds.
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May 21, 2013 - 10:32:10 AM
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High School Inc. Students Job Shadow at Webster Bank
Webster Bank, a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers from Westchester County, N.Y. to Boston, Mass., is pleased to have hosted a Job Shadow opportunity for seven High School Inc. students because mentorship opens doors for the students of today as they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Webster has taken part in the job shadow and internship program for two years.
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May 21, 2013 - 10:29:04 AM
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Barclays to support SCFAS program at SHU
The Investment Management Program (IMP) of Stamford has announced that Barclays is joining the list of corporate supporters that serve as an inspiration to the program, thereby helping to cultivate a young generation of future CFA charter holders. Through a partnership with the Stamford Chartered Financial Analysts Society (SCFAS), students of Sacred Heart University’s John F. Welch College of Business who are part of the IMP will benefit from access to a wide array of tools and research from financial institutions like Barclays.
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May 21, 2013 - 10:23:05 AM
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DMV: Parents, teens, remember safe driving during prom time!
As high schools make preparations for proms, DMV, the Connecticut State Police, medical professionals and other safety advocates urge students, their parents and school administrators to remember and follow the state’s teen safe driving laws.
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May 21, 2013 - 10:04:25 AM
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2013 JHS Heritage Award: Honoring Rabbi Mark S. Golub
Rabbi Mark S. Golub, President of Shalom TV, recipient of the 2013 Heritage Award for the creation of a National Jewish TV Network and considered one of America’s most influential rabbis, will be honored on Sunday, June 9, 2013 as part of the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County’s Special June Program with remarks by David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee.
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May 21, 2013 - 5:22:29 AM
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Stamford Synchronized Swimmer Makes the 11-12 USA Synchro National Team
Emmanuella Tchakmakjian (age 11), daughter of Local Dentist Dr. Evelina Dragneva of Dental Care of Stamford and Dr. Levon Tchakmakjian of Norwalk Hospital has become the first New Canaan Y Aquianas Synchronized swimmer to make the USA National Synchro Team at that age group, and she is only one of three swimmers from the East Coast chosen after several qualifying phases.
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May 20, 2013 - 2:02:12 PM
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Tobymac returns to Webster Bank Arena
Harbor Yard Sports & Entertainment, LLC announced today that Grammy-winning pop star Tobymac will play Webster Bank Arena on Friday, December 6. Tickets are on sale starting Thursday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.
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May 20, 2013 - 9:59:10 AM
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Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Boz Scaggs comes to The Warner this summer
On Friday, July 5 at 8pm, legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Boz Scaggs will be performing live at the Warner Theatre. Concert will include selections from his new record “Memphis” along with his hits, “Slow Dancer, Lowdown, Lido Shuffle, Look What You’ve Done to Me” and more.
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May 20, 2013 - 9:17:01 AM
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ONS Foundation 5th Annual Golf Outing to be played at Stanwich Club on June 10
The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, in conjunction with Greenwich Hospital, will hold its 5th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 10th, at The Stanwich Club at 888 North Street. Event co-chairs are Michael Clain, MD, Rich Granoff and Vicki Leeds Tananbaum of Greenwich. The auction is being co-chaired by Rebecca Karson, Lauren Mazzullo and Amy Sethi, also of Greenwich.
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May 20, 2013 - 8:57:51 AM
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CT gas prices up again
Average retail gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,540 gas outlets in Connecticut. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
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May 20, 2013 - 7:53:23 AM
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Local jeweler among civic leaders at Dancing with the Stars fundraiser
A guy who is used to making others sparkle was shining on stage at Curtain Call's sixth annual Dancing With The Stars fundraiser held at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Saturday night, May 18. The crowd at this annual fundraiser for Stamford's longest-running and only year 'round nonprofit producing theatre company was on its feet several other times during the night, but especially when Nagi Osta, owner of Nagi Jewelry in Stamford, received THE PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD for raising the most money at this incredibly entertaining event. Osta's dancing was terrific as well and his partner, Rosa Fanelli of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich made him shine like the diamonds he sells!
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May 20, 2013 - 7:40:14 AM
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Capital Region Gun Buyback program over 200 unwanted firearms in six months
Saturday’s Capital Region Gun Buyback program brings the total to 263 firearms taken off the streets in the last six months. These include several assault weapons and nearly 200 handguns similar to those confiscated from criminals by the Hartford Shooting Task Force. The buyback program held today at the Community Renewal Team headquarters on Windsor Street brought in a collection of over 82 firearms including two derringers, sixteen pistols, thirty?two rifles, sixteen shotguns and one assault rifle. Similar guns were turned in during the December buyback held for the Capital Region.
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May 20, 2013 - 5:25:40 AM
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Alzheimer’s Association and The Watermark at East Hill Host Caregiver Support Group
On Wednesday, May 29, The Connecticut Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association and The Watermark at East Hill will host a Caregiver Support Group designed to provide the caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or other memory-related disorders with updated information, emotional support, and problem solving solutions related to giving care.
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May 20, 2013 - 12:47:48 AM
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Norwalk prepares for Monday commute
In anticipation of high commuter volume at the South Norwalk Train Station Monday, Norwalk City Officials are outlining plans to accommodate additional automobile traffic.
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May 19, 2013 - 6:07:26 PM
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Bridgeport beat in heart breaker
The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters 2-1 in Saturday evenings game at Constellation Field.
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May 19, 2013 - 8:29:31 AM
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