Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Fed ends bond buying, shows confidence in U.S. recovery

... interest rates because of the labor market," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Conn. The Fed also added broad, flexible language that ties the timing and pace of any future rate hike to incoming ...

http://www.startribune.com/business/280871602.html

Fed ends bond buying, shows confidence in US recovery

... rates because of the labor market," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Fed also added broad, flexible language that ties the timing and pace of any future rate hike to incoming ...

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/10/30/14/fed-ends-bond-buying-shows-confidence-us-recovery

Settlement expected in Skakel lawsuit against Nancy Grace

Michael Skakel, right, arrives at State Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, with his attorney, Stephan Seeger, left. Photo: File Photo On the 39th anniversary of the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley , the Kennedy scion accused of her murder is set to settle a slander lawsuit against television host Nancy Grace .

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Settlement-expected-in-Skakel-lawsuit-against-5857099.php

Rachel Burston wins 3rd FCIAC diving title

... at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Ines Villemure of Greenwich competes during the FCIAC girls high school Diving Championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, Oct. 29, ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Rachel-Burston-wins-3rd-FCIAC-diving-title-5857064.php

Prologue Capital Adds To Investor Relations Team

Prologue Capital Management, LP , an alternative investment adviser that manages a discretionary fixed income strategy, today announced the addition of Robert Stever to the Investor Relations team. Stever will be responsible for Investor Relations in the U.S. and will work out of the firm's Greenwich, CT office, reporting to Chris Millar, Head of Investor Relations.

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2014102923

Lyme Research Alliance Raises $65K at 3rd Annual Golf Tourney

Lyme Research Alliance, the leading nonprofit funder of cutting-edge Lyme disease research in the U.S., recently hosted its third annual charity Golf Tournament at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich and raised $65,000, bringing the three-year total for this event to $235,000. Fifty-three golfers came out in glorious fall weather for a fun day of golf and camaraderie, including 18-holes of golf, lunch, a cocktail reception sponsored by Greenwich Hospital with Stella Artois as beverage sponsor, a silent auction and awards ceremony.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/lyme-research-alliance-raises-65k-3rd-annual-golf-tourney-0?

Ex-Contrarian Capital Executive Charged With Embezzling Millions

Lawrence Herzing, the former controller of Contrarian Capital Management LLC, was arrested and charged today with embezzling millions of dollars from the hedge fund, federal prosecutors said. Herzing, 45, of Greenwich, Connecticut, wired funds from Contrarian to accounts he controlled 32 times from 2004 to 2013, with two transfers totaling more than $2.4 million, according to a copy of a criminal complaint provided by prosecutors.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NE7XDJ6KLVRC01-431O2T1SH53VEUEQ0HSGIIRMMB

Ex-controller charged with embezzling from Connecticut hedge fund

The former controller of Contrarian Capital Management LLC was arrested on Wednesday and charged with embezzling millions of dollars from the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund firm, federal prosecutors said. Lawrence Herzing, 45, who lives in Greenwich, was accused of improperly wiring money from his employer to accounts he controlled at least 32 times between 2004 and 2013.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/30/us-contrariancapital-lawsuit-idUSKBN0IJ00H20141030?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Ex-controller charged with embezzling from Connecticut hedge fund

The former controller of Contrarian Capital Management LLC was arrested on Wednesday and charged with embezzling millions of dollars from the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund firm, federal prosecutors said. Lawrence Herzing, 45, who lives in Greenwich, was accused of improperly wiring money from his employer to accounts he controlled at least 32 times between 2004 and 2013.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/30/contrariancapital-lawsuit-idUSL4N0SO90120141030?feedType=RSS&feedName=privateEquity

Home auctions increasing in popularity

Sheldon Good & Company's Jonathan Cuticelli in front of 39 Bedford Road in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. The home will be auctioned on Sunday, November 16, at the home's location.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Home-auctions-increasing-in-popularity-5856939.php

Ex-controller charged with embezzling from Connect...

The former controller of Contrarian Capital Management LLC was arrested on Wednesday and charged with embezzling millions of dollars from the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund firm, federal prosecutors said. Lawrence Herzing, 45, who lives in Greenwich, was accused of improperly wiring money from his employer to accounts he controlled at least 32 times between 2004 and 2013.

http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2014/oct/30/ex-controller-charged-with-embezzling-from-connecticut-hedge-fund/

Embezzling Millions -- Charge Against Greenwich Hedge Fund Comptroller

The comptroller for a Greenwich-based hedge-fundis facing a wire fraud change that he embezzled millions of dollars from the fund that employed him. U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge of the New Haven FBI Bureau Patricia M. Ferrick announced late Wednesday that Lawrence J. Herzing, 45, of Greenwich, was arrested on Wednesday on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he embezzled millions of dollars from the hedge fund where he was employed.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/embezzling-millions--charge-against-greenwich-hedge-fund-comptroller?

Ex-Islanders co-owner may try to withdraw plea

... Walsh operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Connecticut. The businesses included Greenwich, Connecticut-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, California. Greenwood pleaded guilty ...

http://newsok.com/ex-islanders-co-owner-may-try-to-withdraw-plea/article/feed/753474?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fbusiness+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+business%29

Real-life retrospective: Greenwich gallery explores contemporary realism

"Balance," a painted resin sculpture by artist Carole A. Feuerman, is among the works on display at Cavalier Galleries in Greenwich, Conn., through Nov. 16, 2014. The show explores the current state of contemporary realism.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Real-life-retrospective-Greenwich-gallery-5856579.php

Chamber Players offer up some revery

Daniel Miller, plays his cello during the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra "Sounds for a Summer Night" performance at the Greenwich Arts Council at 299 Greenwich Ave., in Greenwich, Conn., in July 2014. The players will reconvene for a the second concert of their 2014-15 season on Nov. 9 and 10, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Chamber-Players-offer-up-some-revery-5856577.php

MakerBot to Bring 3D Printed Sesame Street Monster Characters to the...

MakerBot is delighted to announce the release of 3D printable models of favorite Sesame Street characters including Cookie Monster, Grover and Frazzle , available for purchase and download on the MakerBotA Digital Store and in MakerBot Retail Stores in Boston, New York and Greenwich, Connecticut. These three new 3D printable Sesame Street characters join the other Sesame Street models already available on the MakerBot Digital Store.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20141029005777&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

After Hitting Utility Pole, Driver Is Arrested for DWI

A 54-year-old motorist is facing a driving while intoxicated charge after he crashed his vehicle into a utility pole Sunday evening. According to a Greenwich Police report, the man was southbound on King Street when he apparently crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a utility pole near Sherwood Avenue at 6:05 p.m. Oct. 26. Anthony N. Capalbo, who gave an address of 7 Memorial Dr., North Salem NY, was described as having watery, bloodshot eyes and failed field sobriety tests, according to the report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/after-hitting-utility-pole-driver-arrested-dwi-0?

Stanley Hallas, 92, Of Greenwich, Assembler, Electrolux Corporation

Hallas was born March 18, 1922, to Joseph and Regina Hallas, in Greenwich. He was a lifelong resident of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/stanley-hallas-92-greenwich-assembler-electrolux-corporation

Louis N. Murano, 91, Of Greenwich, Worked For Electrolux

Murano was born Dec. 17, 1922, in Rosa Cosenza, Italy, to Rococo and Rose Murano. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1941.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/louis-n-murano-91-greenwich-worked-electrolux

Greenwich Mom Gets Probation For Allowing Wild Teen Party In Easton

A Greenwich mother was granted accelerated rehabilitation and special probation Tuesday, Oct. 28, after being arrested on charges of hosting a party for minors where they were encouraged to drink and have sex, according to ctnews.com. Eliane Mullen, 39, hosted a party at her former home in Easton and supplied several bottles of alcohol to high school students and reportedly gave a condom to two of them so they could have sex, ctnews.com reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-mom-gets-probation-allowing-wild-teen-party-easton

Greenwich Mom Is Granted Probation for Hosting Teen Drinking Party

A Greenwich mother, who Easton Police accused of hosting an alcohol-fueled party for high school students when she lived in that town, reportedly was granted special probation Tuesday. Eliane Mullen, 39, formerly of Easton, was granted accelerated rehabilitation by Judge Earl Richards following a short hearing in state Superior Court in Bridgeport, according to Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-mom-granted-probation-hosting-teen-drinking-party-0?

Letter: Bocchino 'Has Ability to Understand Many Issues in District'

... twenty years and have had the opportunity to experience his hard work and achievements over this period. Mike is a Greenwich resident who grew up in the community in which he works, raises his family, and fights so hard to preserve. Being the ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-bocchino-has-ability-understand-many-issues-district-0?

Easton police booking photo of Eliane Mullen of Greenwich.

A former Easton mother accused of hosting a party for high school students who were encouraged to drink alcohol and have sex has been granted special probation. Hearst Connecticut Media Group reports that Eliane Mullen of Greenwich on Tuesday was granted accelerated rehabilitation, a program for first-time, nonviolent offenders.

http://wtnh.com/2014/10/29/greenwich-mom-gets-rehabilitation-on-party-charges/

Economic Calendar | Oct. 29

The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT and SEC filings.

http://www.sddt.com/Finance/article.cfm?Sourcecode=20141029tqg&_t=Economic+Calendar+Oct+29

The Off Sounders To Host 6th Annual College Concert

The Off Sounders, Greenwich's men's a cappella group, will host their sixth annual college concert on Friday Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. This year the concert will feature two groups from Trinity College, the Pipes and the Accidentals.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/sounders-host-6th-annual-college-concert-0?

Second Congregational Church Hosting Harvest Fair, Gift Show

GREENWICH, Conn. The Second Congregational Church in Greenwich is hosting a Harvest Fair and Gift Show on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The indoor and outdoor event will include hay mazes, game, crafts and refreshments, as well as a gift show featuring more than 20 vendors selling high-quality fashion items, accessories, home goods and holiday gifts.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/second-congregational-church-hosting-harvest-fair-gift-show

Greenwich Letter: Vote Republican In 150th District Race

Democrat Jill Oberlander, running against Republican Mike Bocchino for state representative in Greenwich's 150th District, keeps pressing an argument that, since Democrats have a majority in the state legislature, Greenwich needs to elect a Democrat to Hartford "to have a seat at the table." She never mentions that the Democrats' majority is mostly due to winning all 18 seats representing Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/greenwich-letter-vote-republican-150th-district-race

Greenwich Letter: Connecticut's Families Are Tired Of Hartford Politicians

Gov. Dannel Malloy has broken promise after promise and stuck Connecticut families with the bill. During the 2010 campaign Democratic candidate Malloy told Connecticut families that raising their taxes was the last thing he'd do, but within his first six months in office he enacted a $2.7 billion tax increase, and it hit the middle-class the hardest - over $1,000 per year on the average family in Connecticut.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/greenwich-letter-connecticuts-families-are-tired-hartford-politicians

3rd Annual Lyme Research Alliance Charity Golf Outing Raises $65,000

Fifty-three golfers enjoyed a fun day of golf, a lunch buffet, cocktail reception and more at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. Proceeds from the event will help support LRA's mission to search out and support the most promising research to develop better diagnostic tests, treatments and ultimately a cure for Lyme and other debilitating tick-borne diseases.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12284235.htm