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Friday, October 10, 2014

Ex-hedgie drops out of political race amid sex allegations

Former high-flying hedge fund manager Marc Abrams was forced to drop out of the race for the 149th State House seat in Greenwich, Conn., after allegations of sexual harassment against... [ News Source ]

http://www.personalinjurylawnews.com/ex-hedgie-drops-out-of-political-race-amid-sex-allegations/

Trinity blanks Foran

... all they could, controlling the ball and the game in a 19-0 win over Foran. A week after suffering a 28-13 loss at Greenwich, with big tests coming against top FCIAC schools, the Crusaders (4-1) got back on track with a dominating win, holding the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Trinity-Catholic-blanks-Foran-5815450.php

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Across the nation, Americans give an average of about 3 percent of their income to charity each year, according to a new analysis published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. But in much of Greenwich, the share is even higher.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-bucks-giving-trend-5815394.php

Greenwich bucks giving trend

President and Chief Executive Officer of Greenwich United Way, Stuart Adelberg, left, speaks with Donna Standard, a Greenwich United Way administrator, at the non-profit organization's office in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. The Greenwich United Way works with other local United Way offices throughout the country as part of a coalition of charitable organizations, pooling efforts in fundraising and support for the communities they serve.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/Greenwich-bucks-giving-trend-5815394.php

Optimism Looks Like the Bet After Obama Demonstrates What Policies To Avoid

... at yet another fundraiser, that Republicans are the party of 'billionaires.' Oops. He said this at the $26 million Greenwich, Connecticut, home of housing developer Rich Richman (I kid you not), who has a $10 billion company. Then, at a fundraiser ...

http://www.nysun.com/national/optimism-emerges-as-the-bet-after-obama/88876/

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... McKinsey & Co. director, as president, Cohen has adopted a new method of awarding bonuses to employees. Cohen, a Greenwich resident, and Haynes conducted workshops with senior leadership over the past few months to obtain input on managing the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Point72-formerly-SAC-Capital-Advisors-5815126.php

Point72, formerly SAC Capital Advisors, reorganizes equities group

... McKinsey & Co. director, as president, Cohen has adopted a new method of awarding bonuses to employees. Cohen, a Greenwich resident, and Haynes conducted workshops with senior leadership over the past few months to obtain input on managing the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Point72-formerly-SAC-Capital-Advisors-5815126.php

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... ran on the GOP ticket with Foley in 2010 and challenged him for this year's Republican nomination, introduced the Greenwich resident to the group and asked if any of them wanted to take a selfie with him. Makinsey Jarboe, of Danbury, stepped forward ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Tom-Foley-poses-for-selfies-at-Danbury-campaign-5815038.php

Larry Kudlow: How about a Little Optimism?

... at yet another fundraiser, that Republicans are the party of "billionaires." Oops. He said this at the $26 million Greenwich, Connecticut, home of housing developer Rich Richman (I kid you not), who has a $10 billion company. Then, at a fundraiser ...

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/390102/how-about-little-optimism-larry-kudlow

Greenwich candidate withdraws from race

With the top of the Democratic ticket pressuring him to quit due to a sexual harassment scandal -- a push from all the way up to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy -- Greenwich Democrat Marc Abrams has withdrawn his General Assembly campaign in the 149th District. In a statement Friday afternoon, Abrams reiterated his innocence against allegations that he harassed and discriminated against two female employees while a partner at Manhattan-based hedge fund Titan Capital Group , but said he was leaving the race for the good of his family.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Greenwich-candidate-withdraws-from-race-5814991.php

Global Markets-Growth worries slam stocks, oil, emerging markets

... not an ever-rising move with shallow pullbacks," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. A string of dismal data from Germany and other large euro zone economies in recent weeks has fed anxiety over ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/10/markets-global-idUSL2N0S52IT20141010?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

New Canaan Man's Vote Won't Be Swayed By Obama's Rally For Malloy

With the race heating up throughout the state and President Barack Obama on his way to the area to stump for the Democratic candidate, one thing is for certain: Fairfield County residents have yet to make up their minds on the gubernatorial race. After making an private appearance in Greenwich earlier this week, Obama is expected to be in Bridgeport next Wednesday for a rally to support Gov. Dannel Malloy on his re-election campaign.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-residents-divided-benefit-obamas-rally-malloy

How You Can Save Thousands In House Renovations

Now that fall has started in Greenwich, it might be time for you to think about installing new windows . It's important to consider the benefits, especially if yours have worn down after years in damaging climate conditions.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/how-you-can-save-thousands-house-renovations-0?

Artists Converge on Greenwich for Bruce Museum's Outdoor Arts Festival

The Bruce Museum's 33rd Annual Outdoor Arts Festival will be featuring 90 artists from around the country this weekend. The show will held rain or shine on the museum grounds, 1 Museum Dr., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12. This year, 90 artists from across the country will be on the museum grounds to show, sell and discuss their work.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/artists-converge-greenwich-bruce-museums-outdoor-arts-festival-0?

Res Publica in acquisition talks with Vision 7

... Several Canadian and international businesses have declared interest since Vision 7's majority shareholder, Greenwich, Conn.-based investment fund Mill Road Capital, put its stake up for sale in July , "to explore different strategic avenues for ...

http://www.marketingmag.ca/advertising/res-publica-in-acquisition-talks-with-vision-7-127305

Athletes Training At Greenwich YMCA Qualify For Ironman World Event

GREENWICH, Conn. Eight athletes who have been training together qualified, and six plan to complete in the Greenwich YMCA for the Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/athletes-training-greenwich-ymca-qualify-ironman-world-event

Fairfield County Residents Divided On Benefit Of Obama's Rally For Malloy

With the race heating up throughout the state and President Barack Obama on his way to the area to stump for the Democratic candidate, one thing is for certain: Fairfield County residents have yet to make up their minds on the gubernatorial race. After making an private appearance in Greenwich earlier this week, Obama is expected to be in Bridgeport next Wednesday for a rally to support Gov. Dannel Malloy on his re-election campaign.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-residents-divided-benefit-obamas-rally-malloy

Abrams Drops Bid for North Stamford's 149th State House Seat

Greenwich Democrat Marc Abrams officially announced Friday afternoon that he is suspending his campaign for the 149th state Assembly seat. The decision is fallout from revelations earlier this week that Abrams had been named in a sexual harassment case in 2010 and there are still civil claims unresolved in the New York State court system.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/abrams-drops-bid-north-stamfords-149th-state-house-seat-0?

Wilton Among America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Twelve communities in Fairfield County were ranked among Forbes' most expensive ZIP codes in America, including four in the Greenwich area, based on house prices. Greenwich's 06831 ZIP code was the most expensive in the state, with a median asking price for condominiums and single-family starter homes of $2,787,785, Forbes said.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/12-fairfield-county-zip-codes-among-americas-most-expensive

Abrams Is Dropping Bid for Greenwich's 149th State House Seat

Buckling under reported pressure from Gov. Dannel Malloy, it appears that Democrat Marc Abrams of Greenwich is dropping his campaign for the 149th General Assembly seat. Abrams, a District 11 member of the Representative Town Meeting, was challenging seven-term Republican Livvy Floren for the seat that also represents North Stamford.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/abrams-dropping-bid-greenwichs-149th-state-house-seat-0?

Doubts, QE3 end spur stock market slide

... as it removed one of the pillars of the five-year bull market. Chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut, Michael O'Rourke said ''QE3 ending is one positive catalyst taken away, a tailwind turning into a headwind''. ...

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/business/319231/doubts-qe3-end-spur-stock-market-slide

Best Gas Prices In Greenwich

According to gasbuddy.com , the lowest gas in Greenwich is at BP on East Putnam Avenue and Sound Beach Avenue for $3.59 per gallon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/best-gas-prices-greenwich-1

Presidential Greenwich Visit Cost Town $22,000 for Security Detail

This week's presidential visit to Greenwich that infused the coffers of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee will end up costing Greenwich taxpayers. According to Greenwich Police James Heavey, there isn't any mechanism for the department to be reimbursed for the approximately $22,000 it cost to provide security for President Barack Obama's Oct. 7 visit to attend the fund-raising dinner at the Conyers Farm estate of longtime Democratic supporters Richard and Ellen Schapps Richman .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/presidential-greenwich-visit-cost-town-22000-security-detail-0?

Us Stocks-Wall St rebounds after slump; chipmakers hit Nasdaq

... will be on the 200-day moving average" today, said Jonathan Krinsky, chief market technician at MKM Partners in Greenwich, Connecticut, adding that the index would test that level before the current pullback ends. This week's declines were spurred ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/10/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL2N0S50ZE20141010?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Police seek help in 2012 shooting at Norwalk Stop and Shop

A women was shot in the middle of the day at a Connecticut Avenue Stop and Shop in Norwalk two years ago. (October 10, 2014 10:16 AM) A 50-year-old woman from Greenwich was shot in the stomach in the middle of the day at Stop and Shop on Connecticut Avenue in 2012.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/police-seek-help-in-2012-shooting-at-norwalk-stop-and-shop-1.9488359

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