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Friday, November 14, 2014

Stamford Police Seek Help Finding Driver In Double-Fatal Car Crash

Stamford police are looking for a woman who they say was the driver of the car that slammed into another car last week that resulted in the deaths of two people. A $500 reward has been offered for information on or the location of Felicia Burl, 32. Police said she was the driver who fled the scene of a double fatal motor vehicle crash on West Main Street in Stamford near the Greenwich line at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. In the accident, a 2002 Nissan Altima traveling south on Alvord Lane ran a red light at West Main Street and struck a westbound BMW, police said.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/stamford-police-seek-help-finding-driver-double-fatal-car-crash

Speak Now! Greenwich Public Schools Wants Your Opinion

The Board of Education, in collaboration with the Superintendent and Greenwich Public Schools Staff, announced this week the launch of a year-long strategic planning initiative to help plot the district's future plans while addressing its needs. The Board of Education selected the Public Consulting Group through a competitive request for proposals process as the strategic planning facilitator.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/speak-now-greenwich-public-schools-wants-your-opinion-0?

Viking Adds to Pioneer Natural, Cuts Capital One During Quarter

Viking Global Investors LP, the $30.1 billion investment firm run by O. Andreas Halvorsen, boosted holdings in Pioneer Natural Resources Co., reduced its stake in Capital One Financial Corp. and exited Time Warner Inc. in the third quarter. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund firm added 2.71 million shares of Pioneer Natural, according to a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NF1SB56VDKHU01-40CJBGC97BUR6CUVNEFDODD79B

Elizabeth Slinsky, 73, Former Owner of Stamford Auto Mart

Elizabeth A. Slinsky, a 46-year resident of Darien, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Darien. Born February 8, 1941 in Greenwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late James and Nellie Arnott.

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/elizabeth-slinsky-73-former-owner-stamford-auto-mart-0?

Why All Those Gigantic Stores, Restoration Hardware?

... in light of her recent visits to other Restoration Hardware Full-Line Design galleries in places such as Greenwich, Conn., and New York City. "(Some) appealing features particular to the Boston gallery included the club rooms, one of which holds a ...

http://news.investors.com/business/111414-726575-restoration-hardwares-large-format-store-a-standout.htm?ref=HPLNews

Stamford Police Looking For Help Locating Suspect In Fatal Accident

... was thrown from the car and killed, police said. A passenger in the BMW, 70-year-old Judith Andriulli, 70, of Greenwich, was also killed. Police are offering a $500 reward. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is being asked to call the ...

http://www.courant.com/community/stamford/hc-stamford-double-fatal-reward-1115-20141114-story.html

Ticket Deadline Nears for Brunch with Santa

Brunch with Santa will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The deadline to buy tickets is next Friday, Nov. 21. Santa's elves and friends will be on hand to greet the children and hand out goodies. Brunch will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Entertainment will be provided by storyteller and musician April Armstrong.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ticket-deadline-nears-brunch-santa-0?

Brunswick Students Suspended After Alcohol Party In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Two Brunswick School students have been suspended after taking part in an alcohol party earlier this month in Greenwich, Connecticut News 12 reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/brunswick-students-suspended-after-alcohol-party-greenwich

Decorating Greenwich for the Holidays

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual holiday decorating contest for town businesses and will be hosting a holiday decorating seminar for tips on how to create eye-popping displays. The contest is open to all local businesses with a store front and is not limited to chamber members.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/decorating-greenwich-holidays-0?

Santa and Friends Visit 'Christmas on Round Hill'

... os with Santa are available for a nominal fee. The Round Hill Community House is located at 397 Round Hill Road in Greenwich. For more information on Christmas on Round Hill, visit roundhillcommunitychurch.org or call 203/869-1091.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/santa-and-friends-visit-christmas-round-hill-0?

Martha U. Lord

Martha U. Lord, 93, also of Greenwich, Conn., died peacefully, with her loving family at her side, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at her home on Turkey Point. Born Aug. 16, 1921, in Milwaukie, she was the daughter of John and Loretta Syburg Urquhart.

http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/martha-u-lord/1269606

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), Magna International Inc. (USA) (MGA),...

... (NYSE: DAL ), Magna International Inc. (USA) (NYSE: MGA ) and Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA ). Wexford Capital is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment advisor founded in 1994. The firm employs an opportunistic approach to make its investments, ...

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/delta-air-lines-inc-dal-magna-international-inc-usa-mga-lear-corporation-lea-wexford-capitals-top-new-stakes-for-the-third-quarter-335580/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Elizabeth A. Slinsky, 73, Of Darien, Worked At Stamford Hospital

Slinsky was born Feb. 8, 1941, in Greenwich, to James and Nellie Arnott. She graduated from Stamford High School Class of 1958.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/elizabeth-slinsky-73-darien-worked-stamford-hospital

John U. Farley, Jr., 74, Of Greenwich, Launched Farley Enterprises

... of the Winter Club in Lake Forest, Ill., University Club in Chicago, Ill., Princeton Club in New York, N.Y., and Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich. He also served on various boards for the town of Greenwich. Farley is survived by his wife, Ann; ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-u-farley-jr-74-greenwich-launched-farley-enterprises

Anne P. Dickens, 88, Of Greenwich

... relocated to New Market, Md. Following her husband's death, she lived in Princess Anne, Md., until moving to Greenwich, in 2010. Dickens is survived by her son, Charles Edward Dickens (Clare) of Washington, DC; daughter, Mary Dickens Rogers (Bruce) ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/anne-p-dickens-88-greenwich

Altera-Xilinx Pair Trade Rising as Bet on Shift in Market Share

... allocation back into Altera," said Jim Stellakis, founder and director of research at Technical Alpha Inc. in Greenwich, Connecticut . That reflects a big change in sentiment, as some investors see more value in Altera. - Its shares fell 1.7 percent ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-14/altera-xilinx-pair-trade-rising-as-bet-on-shift-in-market-share.html

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Hosts Family Studio Workshop

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will host a family studio workshop on drawing with charcoal on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Families are invited to attend and learn how to create fine art while discussing current exhibits on display.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwichs-bruce-museum-hosts-family-studio-workshop

Greenwich's Pastore Named Metropolitan Golf Association Player Of The Year

Pastore's career year was highlighted by two down-the-stretch victories at the MGA Ike and Met Amateur championships, but steady play in the Met Area also played a big role in Pastore's runaway Player of the Year season. Heading into the Ike he was battling for position in the Player of the Year standings with players like Joe Saladino, Dylan Newman, Matthew Lowe, and Xander McDonald-Smith.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwichs-pastore-named-metropolitan-golf-association-player-year

SNH-United: Penmen's soccer success has an international flavor

... on a roster of 32, is from a country other than the United States. The senior from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, moved to Greenwich, Conn., when he was 16 years old. Another player who perhaps would be the Penmen's leading scorer had he not missed the ...

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20141114/SPORTS22/141119464

Rural hospitals in critical condition

... to travel up to 40 miles to other hospitals. That's roughly the same distance it takes to get from Times Square to Greenwich, Conn., or from the White House to Baltimore, or from downtown San Francisco to San Jose. Those trips would be unthinkable ...

http://www.usatoday.com/longform/news/nation/2014/11/12/rural-hospital-closings-federal-reimbursement-medicaid-aca/18532471/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Greenwich Police Investigate Burglary; Jewelry Theft

Greenwich Police are investigating the theft of "a significant amount of high-value jewelry" from a Riverside home that was reported on Nov. 10. According to Greenwich Police spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray, a resident of a Riverside Lane home reported the theft of "a significant amount of high value jewelry over the last several weeks" on Nov. 10. Neither a description of the missing jewelry nor its value was available.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-investigate-burglary-jewelry-theft-0?

Crash Investigation Leads to Man's DWI Arrest

The driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle accident on Oak Ridge Street is facing driving under the influence and unsafe backing charges. According to a Greenwich Police Report, the driver was involved in a crash on Oak Ridge Street about 6:35 p.m. Veterans Day and when officers arrived they found the man "instead on his feet and had an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person."

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/crash-investigation-leads-mans-dwi-arrest-0?

State Rep.-elect Mike Bocchino Thanks Voters for Their Support

... of results they have. I pledge to work hard for you and make myself available to everyone in 150th and throughout Greenwich. Even if you did not vote for me I hope to win your confidence by listening to your concerns and working collaboratively with ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/state-rep-elect-mike-bocchino-thanks-voters-their-support-0?

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