At President's Day sales kickoff, car dealers confident

Jon Wade, owner of Jeep Chrysler Dodge City in Greenwich, secured a warehouse in West Stamford last year to store new vehicles. He says 2015 is already shaping up as a potential record year for his dealership.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/At-President-s-Day-sales-kickoff-car-dealers-6078216.php

At President's Day sales kickoff, car dealers confident

Jon Wade, owner of Jeep Chrysler Dodge City in Greenwich, secured a warehouse in West Stamford last year to store new vehicles. He says 2015 is already shaping up as a potential record year for his dealership.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/At-President-s-Day-sales-kickoff-car-dealers-6078216.php

Westport YMCA 8th Grade Travel Team Finishes FCBL Regular Season at 10-1

... Family Gymnasium. The Westport YMCA 8th Graders start their FCBL playoff run on Feb. 26 with a game against the Greenwich Flame White team. Coach Jon says that all 10 players have contributed in various ways. Late in the season Gabe Wick was leading ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/westport-ymca-8th-grade-travel-team-finishes-fcbl-regular-season-10-1-0?

At President's Day sales kickoff, car dealers confident

Jon Wade, owner of Jeep Chrysler Dodge City in Greenwich, secured a warehouse in West Stamford last year to store new vehicles. He says 2015 is already shaping up as a potential record year for his dealership.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/At-President-s-Day-sales-kickoff-car-dealers-6077990.php

At President's Day sales kickoff, car dealers confident

Jon Wade, owner of Jeep Chrysler Dodge City in Greenwich, secured a warehouse in West Stamford last year to store new vehicles. He says 2015 is already shaping up as a potential record year for his dealership.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/At-President-s-Day-sales-kickoff-car-dealers-6077990.php

Ash Wednesday Meditative Service

The First Congregational Church of Greenwich is opening up its doors to all who would like to usher in the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday with a quiet meditation. On Wednesday, February 18 , there will be a Meditation Service and imposition of ashes at 7:00 pm in the church's historic Meetinghouse.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ash-wednesday-meditative-service-0?

Dr. Daniel Ksepka, Bruce Museum Science Curator to Speak at Woman's Club of Greenwich

Dr. Daniel Ksepka - paleontologist, penguin expert, and the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science new Curator of Science, will be giving a presentation at The Woman's Club of Greenwich on February 19th at 1 p.m. He will share recent, remarkable, penguin fossil findings, as well as current and upcoming exhibitions and programs at The Bruce Museum.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/dr-daniel-ksepka-bruce-museum-science-curator-speak-womans-club-greenwich-0?

Greenwich Spirit All-Stars Win Big at First 3 Events of the Season

... Grand Champions of the entire morning session, and had second highest score of the entire day. All 3 Spirit Greenwich Teams will take the next 3 weeks off to practice and prepare to head to Boston, MA for the Athletic Championships on February 22, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/spirit-all-stars-win-big-first-3-events-2014-2015-season-0?

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG); Career Education Corp. (CECO): Why...

... stock. Wexford Capital is a hedge fund that was launched in 1994 and currently operates numerous portfolios. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm was co-founded by Charles Davidson, who is presently in charge of overseeing the fund's ...

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/diamondback-energy-inc-fang-career-education-corp-ceco-why-funds-are-cutting-stakes-in-these-stocks-339100/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

The Great Backyard Bird Count This Weekend in Greenwich

What is the GBBC? Find out Friday or Saturday during ... The Great Backyard Bird Count , held each winter, is a unique citizen-led scientific bird count. Meet downtown and survey the open waters, shores, brushy areas and woodlots for resident winter birds and prepare a list to report to Cornell.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/great-backyard-bird-count-weekend-greenwich-0?

'Back to the Beach' -- A Benefit for YMCA Greenwich

Watch our Y transform as we head Back to the Beach! A summer-inspired fete supporting Y Programs for kids. What better way to support Camp, Childcare and Swimming Lessons than with the official kickoff to Summer in Greenwich! Rock you favorite summer frocks, dine on delish dishes "under the stars" and groove out to your favorite 60's sounds of summer.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/back-beach-benefit-ymca-greenwich-0?

Vana buy a mansion? Donald Trump's first mansion from his life...

... Trump's first mansion from his life with Ivana now on the market for $54million Donald Trump's first mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut, which the real estate mogul shared with first-wife Ivana, is now back on the market for a whopping $54million. ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2950900/Vana-buy-mansion-Donald-Trump-s-mansion-life-Ivana-market-54million.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Celebrity Homes: Donald Trump's First Mansion Is For Sale At $12 Million

... chocolates and spring water. Trump and his talented first wife, Ivana, purchased a 5.8 acre peninsula mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1982 for $4 million. At the time, Ivana was also charged with refurbishing the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. As a ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/CelebrityHomes/DonaldTrump/prweb12511806.htm

With escalating commercial real estate prices in Manhattan, will Fairfield County benefit?

... taking space in lower Fairfield County. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Contractors in the lobby of Three Pickwick Plaza in Greenwich, Conn., in November 2014. Kensico Properties has been revamping the office complex, even as commercial real estate ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/With-escalating-commercial-real-estate-prices-in-6076665.php

With escalating commercial real estate prices in Manhattan,...

... New York City rents by taking space in lower Fairfield County. Contractors in the lobby of Three Pickwick Plaza in Greenwich, Conn., in November 2014. Kensico Properties has been revamping the office complex, even as commercial real estate ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/With-escalating-commercial-real-estate-prices-in-6076665.php

Strong sales raise Powerball jackpot to $500 million

... OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES UP FOR SALE RIGHT NOW IN THE U.S., A 130-MILLION-DOLLAR 50-ACRE WATERFRONT ESTATE IN GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT. IF SOMETHING SMALLER IS YOUR STYLE, I WOULD RECOMMEND A $237 MILLION HYDE PARK PENTHOUSE IN LONDON, BUT IT'S ...

http://www.click2houston.com/news/strong-sales-raise-powerball-jackpot-to-500-million/31224168

Grab Some Java At Arch Street

Arch Street, the nation's longest-running and privately-funded teen center, is going to name its new after school coffee house, The Greenwich Grind . The name, submitted by Elyse Crimmins , Caleb Osemobor and Trinity Holmberg , received more than 2,000 votes in the "Name Our Coffee House" contest, a month-long contest allowing students to submit potential names for the new coffee house.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/grab-some-java-arch-street-0?

Experts on thin ice: firefighters practice winter water rescues

Greenwich firefighter Mike Varanelli, right, helps News 12's Allison Bybee to shore on a Marsars sled after "rescuing" her from a hole in the ice during a cold water rescue demonstration at the Seton Scout Reservation in the Glenville section of Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Experts-on-thin-ice-firefighters-practice-winter-6076061.php

Available space, Greenwich panache could add up to relos from NYC

... New York City rents by taking space in lower Fairfield County. Contractors in the lobby of Three Pickwick Plaza in Greenwich, Conn., in November 2014. Kensico Properties has been revamping the office complex, even as commercial real estate ...

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Available-space-Greenwich-panache-could-add-up-6075839.php

Available space, Greenwich panache could add up to relos from NYC

... taking space in lower Fairfield County. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Contractors in the lobby of Three Pickwick Plaza in Greenwich, Conn., in November 2014. Kensico Properties has been revamping the office complex, even as commercial real estate ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/business/articleGallery/Available-space-Greenwich-panache-could-add-up-6075839.php

XPO acquires last-mile service for $59 million

Greenwich-based XPO Logistics has acquired UX Specialized Logistics, a North American provider of last-mile logistics services for major retail chains and e-commerce companies, for $59 million. The purchase price excluded any working capital adjustments, and has no assumption of debt.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/XPO-acquires-last-mile-service-for-59-million-6075876.php

Neighbor to Neighbor To Mark 40th Anniversary

All are invited to come celebrate with us on April 24, 2015 from 7 - 11 pm at The Milbrook Club in Greenwich while we celebrate our roots and look forward to our future!

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/neighbor-neighbor-mark-40th-anniversary-0?

Available space, Greenwich panache could add up to relos from NYC

... taking space in lower Fairfield County. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Contractors in the lobby of Three Pickwick Plaza in Greenwich, Conn., in November 2014. Kensico Properties has been revamping the office complex, even as commercial real estate ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Available-space-Greenwich-panache-could-add-up-6075839.php

Show's in the muse for love

Jodie Maurer's "Love Is," is among the works at "Art is Love!" at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Conn. This group exhibition will run through March 2, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Show-s-in-the-muse-for-love-6075550.php

Show's in the muse for love

Jodie Maurer's "Love Is," is among the works at "Art is Love!" at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Conn. This group exhibition will run through March 2, 2015.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Show-s-in-the-muse-for-love-6075550.php

Ancient traditions, modern customs mark Lunar New Year...

This print of the God of Wealth, which is usually put on the doors of homes during Lunar New Year celebrations, will be among the artwork by students on display at the Chinese Language School of Connecticut's 13th annual Chinese New Year Festival in Greenwich, Conn. Runhuai Qin performs the Changing Face Act during the Chinese Language School of Connecticut's Chinese New Year Festival heralding the year of the horse at the Hilton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Ancient-traditions-modern-customs-mark-Lunar-New-6075551.php

Show's in the muse for love

Jodie Maurer's "Love Is," is among the works at "Art is Love!" at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Conn. This group exhibition will run through March 2, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Show-s-in-the-muse-for-love-6075550.php

Ancient traditions, modern customs mark Lunar New Year celebrations

This print of the God of Wealth, which is usually put on the doors of homes during Lunar New Year celebrations, will be among the artwork by students on display at the Chinese Language School of Connecticut's 13th annual Chinese New Year Festival in Greenwich, Conn. Photo: Contributed Photo Runhuai Qin performs the Changing Face Act during the Chinese Language School of Connecticut's Chinese New Year Festival heralding the year of the horse at the Hilton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Ancient-traditions-modern-customs-mark-Lunar-New-6075551.php

New Canaan Winter Club hosts skating event

Cate Hicks and her coach Kelly Feda celebrate her gold medal victory in the Basic 3 level competition. Cate is an 11 year-old resident of Greenwich and member of the Greenwich Skating Club.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-Winter-Club-hosts-skating-event-6075335.php

Greenwich Youth Film Festival Application Deadline Is Approaching

Entrants can submit their films here: https://www.withoutabox.com/login/11207 and visit www.jlgreenwich.org for more information. The kids "were just pawns," says suburban league VP who objected to the cheating.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-youth-film-festival-application-deadline-approaching-0?

New Canaan Winter Club hosts skating event

Cate Hicks and her coach Kelly Feda celebrate her gold medal victory in the Basic 3 level competition. Cate is an 11 year-old resident of Greenwich and member of the Greenwich Skating Club.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-Winter-Club-hosts-skating-event-6075336.php

We rode in Britain's new driverless car - and it didn't kill anyone

Driverless cars have arrived in the UK . On Tuesday, four automated vehicles were on display in Greenwich to announce trials that are set to begin in London, Bristol, Milton Keynes, and Coventry.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/technology/businessinsider/article/We-rode-in-Britain-s-new-driverless-car-and-6075301.php

Starwood Energy Group Completes Acquisition of Quail Run Energy Center

... Saxena, Managing Director of Starwood Energy Group. Starwood Energy Group is a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT that specializes in energy infrastructure investments. Through its general opportunity funds Starwood Energy Infrastructure ...

http://www.electricenergyonline.com/detail_news.php?ID=516701&titre=Starwood+Energy+Group+Completes+Acquisition+of+Quail+Run+Energy+Center&cat=%3b58

Mary Veronica Reilly, Lawyer, Author, Greenwich Resident

Mary Veronica Reilly , longtime resident of Greenwich, Connecticut and Ocean Ridge, Florida died at home after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister Margaret Wetterer; three nieces, Margaret L. Kessler, Katherine W. Eason and Anne L. Steers; and three nephews, J. Michael Lyons, James K. Wetterer and Charles J. Wetterer; and thirteen grand nieces and nephews.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/mary-veronica-reilly-lawyer-author-greenwich-resident-0?

Greenwich Town Party Concert Tickets Sale Day Is Announced

Community tickets will go on sale Monday, March 2 for the fifth annual Greenwich Town Party , the all-day family music festival planned for Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Held annually on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, the GTP brings multiple generations of Greenwich residents together to celebrate town pride and the spirit of giving through live music, local food favorites, and fun family activities.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-town-party-concert-tickets-sale-day-announced-0?

12 Photos showing why Kelly Rohrbach should be 2015 SI Swimsuit rookie of year

... Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2015 website. Kelly Rohrbach is a 24 year old model and actress who is originally from Greenwich, Connecticut but now lives in Los Angeles, California. Kelly is a great athlete and after graduating from Greenwich Academy ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/12-photos-showing-why-kelly-rohrbach-should-be-2015-si-swimsuit-rookie-of-year?cid=rss

After bet on South End pays off, developer targets downtown

... "He's bought at the bottom and sold at the top." In 2007, Seaboard sold a significant chunk of its holdings to Greenwich-based Antares Investment Partners for $87 million, Antares being the initial development team behind Harbor Point. The sale ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/After-bet-on-South-End-pays-off-developer-6073292.php

Greenwich model is SI 2015 swimsuit rookie

... New York City. Photo: J Carter Rinaldi, Photo By J Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images 04/24/08 Innis Arden Golf Club, Old Greenwich-GA's Kelly Rohrbach tees off as she leads the Gators onto the course. Keelin Daly/ Staff Photo Photo: Keelin Daly/ Staff ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/entertainment/article/Greenwich-model-is-SI-2015-swimsuit-rookie-6070989.php

Tudor Said to Hire Harvard's Dabora for Global Event-Driven Fund

Paul Tudor Jones, renowned for taking big macroeconomic bets, is getting into the business of investing in companies going through mergers, spinoffs and restructurings. The $13.5 billion Tudor Investment Corp. is hiring Emil Dabora to run the new global strategy, according to a person familiar with the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, who asked not to be named because the matter is private.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NJ9RA56S972801-4OC563LIUTSGVSFNIKQFUI8NAE

GM shareholder seeks spot on board

... started out at Blackstone Group and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., before becoming a partner at Silver Point Capital in Greenwich, Conn. He will receive some of the investor group's profit from GM, according to GM's news release. He made waves when he ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-shareholders-seeks-spot-on-board-2015-02-10?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Ffinancial%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20Financial%20Services%20Industry%20News)

Art is Love

... Kornachuk's exquisitely rendered figurative paintings and Lenore Gimpert's large loose floral works. Local Greenwich artist Victoria Brooks Melly presents atmospheric sea and landscapes that harken back to the idyllic poetry of Byron, Shelley and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/art-love-0?

Maple Tapping Winter Walk

Take a winter nature walk with the Greenwich Land Trust's stewardship staff through one of GLT forest preserves on Tuesday, March 3rd from 1:00-3:00PM . See a maple tapping and syrup boiling demonstration and learn what goes into making the sweet stuff! The process of maple tapping is indigenous to our northern forests and an important part of our local history.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/maple-tapping-winter-walk-0?

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Announces Docent Volunteer of the Year

During her time as a docent for the Bruce Museum, Nancy Duffy has been become a jack of all trades. She has led art and science programs for both school and adult groups. Nancy is kind, inquisitive, and dedicated to the docent program.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwichs-bruce-museum-announces-docent-volunteer-year-0?

More Snow Forecast for Greenwich on Thursday

... bottom out at -5 to -13 degrees by Sunday night. And here is what the National Weather Service is predicting for Greenwich in their latest hyperlocal forecast for Thursday's snow chance. Thursday: Snow. High near 29. Calm wind becoming southeast ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-alert-more-snow-forecast-greenwich-thursday-0?

Greenwich Water Safety Foundation Names Executive Director

The ZAC Foundation , a nationally recognized water safety advocacy and education foundation, announced that it has named Cheryl Green Rosario as Executive Director. Ms. Rosario previously worked for The American Express Foundation, where she oversaw the global strategic direction and implementation of the organization's Arts and Culture and Historic Preservation portfolios as the Director of Philanthropy.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-water-safety-foundation-names-executive-director-0?

It's Not Too Early To Plan Your Children's Summer

Editor's note: Greenwich Patch welcomes Greenwich's Youth Coordinator Jenny Byxbee, who will write a monthly column about issues and news affecting Greenwich youths and their families. For nearly 10 years, she has been the coordinator of all youth services for the town of Greenwich, overseeing the town's youth services bureau through a private/public partnership between the State Department of Education, the Town of Greenwich, and the United Way of Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/its-not-too-early-plan-your-childrens-summer-0?

"India Awake? The Promise and Peril of Recent Elections in the World's Largest Democracy'

PRLog - Feb. 10, 2015 - GREENWICH, Conn. -- The public is invited to attend a World Affairs Forum Great Decisions event featuring Dr. Manu Bhagavan, Professor at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, The City University of New York, where he is Chair of the Human Rights Program at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute.

http://www.prlog.org/12423869-india-awake-the-promise-and-peril-of-recent-elections-in-the-worlds-largest-democracy.html

Homeowners Choice leader steps down

... state-backed property insurer. Prior to Citizens, he served in various roles at W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE: WRB), a Greenwich, Conn.-based insurance holding company. Paresh Patel , who is chairman and CEO of Tampa-based HCI, will assume charge of ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2015/02/10/homeowners-choice-leader-steps-down.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

20 Hot photos of the 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue rookie models

... world when she walked runways at age 15 below the required age of 16. Hot blonde Kelly Rohrbach is originally from Greenwich, Connecticut. Kelly has been playing sports since she was a kid and she attended Georgetown University so you know she's ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/20-hot-photos-of-the-2015-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue-rookie-models?cid=rss

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://www.westport-news.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

Lawmaker: Make driving with dog on lap illegal

A woman drives with a dog on her lap while making a left turn in Greenwich, Conn. A bill referred to the General Assembly's Transportation Committee would make it illegal for drivers to keep a pet on their lap while operating a motor vehicle.

http://www.westport-news.com/local/article/Lawmaker-Make-driving-with-dog-on-lap-illegal-6071469.php

XPO Acquires UX Logistics for $59 Million

... in a statement. With the completion of the UX purchase, XPO has made 14 acquisitions in less than three years. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company ranks No. 12 on the Transport Topics Top 50 list of the largest logistics companies in North ...

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=37325

CT to rich: Please don't leave

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

The Wall Street Journal: GM shareholder seeks spot on board

... of share repurchases within one year. before becoming a partner at Silver Point Capital, a hedge fund based in Greenwich, Conn. Since then, he has been a U.S. treasury official and served with Steven Rattner on President Barack Obama's Auto Industry ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-shareholder-seeks-spot-on-board-2015-02-10?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Ffinancial%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20Financial%20Services%20Industry%20News)

Greenwich Junior League To Host Annual Fit and Fun Fest

Save the Date! The Junior League of Greenwich is sponsoring its third annual Fit & Fun Fest on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Greenwich YWCA from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The JLG's Fit and Fun Fest is a health and wellness event geared to families with children aged 5 to 12. It offers a wide range of interactive health and fitness activities and food demos.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-junior-league-host-annual-fit-and-fun-fest-0?

Weather Continues To Impact School Schedules in Greenwich

With light snow continuing to fall in Greenwich early Tuesday, most private schools have announced there will be a delay in the start of classes.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-continues-impact-school-schedules-greenwich-0?

Hollywood comes to CT to film action movie

... "Black Hawk Down." There are also a lot of Connecticut connections behind the scenes. The movie's writer is from Greenwich, one of the producers is from Groton, and another producer, David Gere is from Cromwell. He actually went to high school with ...

http://wtnh.com/2015/02/10/hollywood-comes-to-ct-to-film-action-movie/

Us Stocks-Wall St ends down on Greece, China worries

... with little earnings and revenue growth," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "They are truly a reach for yield play, predicated on the low interest rate environment. There's a lot of air to come ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/09/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0VJ2DI20150209?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Bill would make driving with dog on lap illegal

A woman drives with a dog on her lap while making a left turn in Greenwich, Conn. A bill referred to the General Assembly's Transportation Committee would make it illegal for drivers to keep a pet on their lap while operating a motor vehicle.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lawmaker-Make-driving-with-dog-on-lap-illegal-6071469.php

REFILE-XPO Logistics buys home delivery company to tap e-commerce boom

... of heavy goods apart from home delivery on the east coast and in Chicago and Canada. Jacobs, 58, has built Greenwich, Connecticut-based XPO into a one-stop shop logistics company since he took control in 2011, largely through acquisitions. The UX ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/09/xpo-logistics-ma-idUSWNAB05XQL20150209?feedType=RSS&feedName=mergersNews

Wintry mix makes for another messy Monday

... Kaliff Oswaldo Cortez, left, and Juan Ramirez clear snow from the front of an office building on Steamboat Road in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. The area received minimal snow accumulations, but quite a bit of freezing rain that created a ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/local/article/Southern-part-of-region-escapes-heavy-snow-6071044.php

Connecticut Keeps Close Eye On Its Super-Rich Residents

... spending reductions. Three of the half-dozen or so super-rich taxpayers in Connecticut use the services of the Greenwich accounting firm Marcum LLP, and each has a yearly income of more than $1 billion. Partner John J. Mezzanotte also said he has ...

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-ap-connecticut-rich-residents-dont-leave-20150209-story.html?track=rss

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/68b3ba04c5e643eaae9ebee84a0dde56/US--Super-Rich-Taxpayers/

We try to keep our billionaire residents happy so we don't lose out ...

... an effect on revenue that's noticed in the legislature and Department of Revenue Services. Aerial photo of the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen: Tax officials in Connecticut have admitted that they ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2946400/We-try-billionaire-residents-happy-don-t-lose-tax-dollars-admit-Connecticut-officials.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Former Baang property sells for $2.7 million

The former home of Baang bistro, at 1191 E. Putnam Ave.in Riverside, sold last week for $2.7 million. Photo: Maggie Gordon The former home of once-popular Riverside eatery Baang, a pioneer of Asian-fusion cuisine in Greenwich, sold for $2.7 million last week, documents on file at Town Hall show.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Former-Baang-property-sells-for-2-7-million-6071392.php

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

Former Baang property sells for $2.7 million

The former home of once-popular Riverside eatery Baang, a pioneer of Asian-fusion cuisine in Greenwich, sold for $2.7 million last week, documents on file at Town Hall show. The property, located at 1191 E. Putnam Ave., was purchased by Alpha Realty & Development, in care of Pet Pantry Warehouse, which is located at 290 Railroad Ave. in town.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Former-Baang-property-sells-for-2-7-million-6071392.php

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://www.timesunion.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

Changing capitalism for a changing planet

... had the opportunity to meet with many brilliant business leaders at the Social Venture Network fall conference in Greenwich, Conn., where keynote speaker Alnoor Ladha, executive director of The Rules remarked: "Global climate change is not a ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/232129-changing-capitalism-for-a-changing-planet

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans including Cohen, tax officials go to some lengths to keep them -- and the billions of dollars in revenue their income taxes generate.

http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/general/connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-please-dont-le/nj7TL/

Southern part of region escapes heavy snow

... Kaliff Oswaldo Cortez, left, and Juan Ramirez clear snow from the front of an office building on Steamboat Road in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. The area received minimal snow accumulations, but quite a bit of freezing rain that created a ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Southern-part-of-region-escapes-heavy-snow-6071044.php

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

... 49 states is. Photo: Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press FILE - This July 26, 2013 aerial file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn., estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen. In a Connecticut, home to some of the richest Americans ...

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

Starwood Capital to Sell NYC's Baccarat Hotel to Chinese Insurer for $230M

... is across the street from the Museum of Modern Art. The hotel will be managed under a long-term contract by Greenwich, Connecticut- based Starwood's SH Group. "Sunshine shares our long-term strategic vision for Baccarat Hotels and will be an ...

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2015/02/09/356943.htm

Connecticut to super-rich residents: Please don't leave us

... spending reductions. Three of the half-dozen or so super-rich taxpayers in Connecticut use the services of the Greenwich accounting firm Marcum LLP, and each has a yearly income of more than $1 billion. Partner John J. Mezzanotte also said he has ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/us/article/Connecticut-to-super-rich-residents-Please-don-t-6071181.php

Fifth Street Finance (FSC) Stock Drops Today After First Quarter Earnings Miss

... was $76.3 million, up from $71.3 million a year ago, but slightly below Reuters estimates of $76.73 million. The Greenwich, CT-based company that lends to and invests in small and mid-sized companies, also said it would lower its monthly dividend to ...

http://www.thestreet.com/story/13039564/1/fifth-street-finance-fsc-stock-drops-today-after-first-quarter-earnings-miss.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tsc%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Flatest-stories+%28TheStreet.com+Latest+Headlines%29

Snow, Freezing Rain, Sleet Makes For A Miserable Monday In Greenwich

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For the second consecutive week, Fairfield County residents are battling a Monday morning snowstorm that has caused school cancellations and commuting headaches.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/snow-freezing-rain-sleet-makes-miserable-monday-fairfield

Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Investing

... says Kevin Kelly, managing partner and chief investment officer at Recon Capital Partners, headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. If money is earmarked for some specific purchase in the future, or just to finance normal life expenses, investors ...

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-funds/articles/2015/02/09/your-guide-to-tax-efficient-investing

Occupy demonstration makes stop in Ridgewood

... is Sexy, conceptualized the idea of the multi-town protest tour, which will make stops in White Plains, N.Y., Greenwich, Conn. and Alpine. "Protestors usually protest in New York City, where the elite work," Halasa said. "We came up with this idea ...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/occupy-movement-tours-suburban-neighborhoods-1.1267449

Greenwich's Hour-By-Hour Snow Forecast

... round of snow and ice will have an effect on this evening's commute home from work, and we'll let you know what Greenwich's hour-by-hour forecast is. The only good news - if you want to call it that - is the snow appears it will be light during the ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-update-greenwichs-hour-hour-snow-forecast-0?

Does Starbucks affect your home value?

Michael Figuera, of Derby, and Amanda Baker, of Bronxville, N.Y., walk from their work to the Starbucks on Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/business/article/Does-living-near-Starbucks-affect-your-home-value-6065590.php

Wintry Mix Results In Slick Driving Conditions In Westchester

... at 7 a.m. An accident was reported on the northbound Merritt Parkway at Route 120A (Exit 27) on the Port Chester-Greenwich, Conn., border at 8 a.m. The right lane of northbound Route 9 is blocked between Bear Mountain State Parkway and Route ...

http://yonkers.dailyvoice.com/news/wintry-mix-results-slick-driving-conditions-westchester

Wintry Mix Results In Slick Driving Conditions In Westchester

A mixed bag of winter precipitation has resulted in slick roads throughout the area during the Monday morning commute, with traffic volume much lighter than normal. Icing was reported on the northbound Taconic State Parkway at Route 35/202 in Yorktown Heights at 7 a.m. An accident was reported on the northbound Merritt Parkway at Route 120A on the Port Chester-Greenwich, Conn., border at 8 a.m. The right lane of northbound Route 9 is blocked between Bear Mountain State Parkway and Route 202/Route 6 because of a disabled vehicle in an incident reported at 8 a.m. Most of Westchester is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snow with 3 to 6 inches possible in areas farther north, including Putnam County.

http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/news/wintry-mix-results-slick-driving-conditions-westchester

Wintry Mix Results In Slick Driving Conditions In Westchester

A mixed bag of winter precipitation has resulted in slick roads throughout the area during the Monday morning commute, with traffic volume much lighter than normal. Icing was reported on the northbound Taconic State Parkway at Route 35/202 in Yorktown Heights at 7 a.m. An accident was reported on the northbound Merritt Parkway at Route 120A on the Port Chester-Greenwich, Conn., border at 8 a.m. The right lane of northbound Route 9 is blocked between Bear Mountain State Parkway and Route 202/Route 6 because of a disabled vehicle in an incident reported at 8 a.m. Most of Westchester is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snow with 3 to 6 inches possible in areas farther north.

http://harrison.dailyvoice.com/news/wintry-mix-results-slick-driving-conditions-westchester

Greenwich Schools Reach Decision on Holding Classes

According to announcements on their websites, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Carmel Academy, The Stanwich School, Greenwich Country Day, and Eagle Hill schools will open 90-minutes late.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-schools-reach-decision-holding-classes-0?

Lawmakers Consider Uber's Rideshare Business

... on the market, as well as passenger safety. According to the New Haven Register, the lead plaintiff in the case is Greenwich Taxi. The company's manager, Anthony Boskello, said Uber and Lyft pose a "very serious threat" to safety. In a written ...

http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/lawmakers_consider_ubers_rideshare_business/

Greenwich's Witherell Nursing Facility Offers Tips To Residents' Families

The Nathaniel Witherell nursing facility in Greenwich wants the family members of its residents to connect with the medical staff and their loved ones. First, The Witherell invites family members to attend Care Plan meetings, which take place within two weeks after residents move into the facility and every quarter thereafter.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-witherell-nursing-facility-offers-tips-residents-families

Greenwich Residents Named Co-Chairs Of 'Time For Lyme' Gala

The Lyme Research Alliance and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance announced that Greenwich residents Amy Marisa Balducci and Riann Smith will co-chair the annual "Time for Lyme" Gala. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-residents-named-co-chairs-time-lyme-gala

Learn To Use Newspapers To Find Ancestors In Greenwich Library Program

The Greenwich Library will sponsor a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 14, t to help people research their genealogy through newspaper databases at 2 p.m. Genealogy researcher and teacher Janeen Bjork will present a survey of the major newspaper websites and a look at optical character recognition, or OCR. OCR is the technology that allows newspapers to be "read" and indexed by computers, making it possible to search newspapers online.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/learn-use-newspapers-find-ancestors-greenwich-library-program

Greenwich, CT Law Firm Expands its Family and Matrimonial Law Practice

Attorney Erika Otocka's commitment to serving families in need began long before she obtained her law degree. Ms. Otocka volunteered at Kids in Crisis in Greenwich, Connecticut; counseled abused and neglected children at the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center in Norwalk, Connecticut; worked in the Greenwich public school system as an aide to children with special needs; and volunteered in both the adolescent unit and at Barrett House at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/02/prweb12498562.htm

Staten Island youth tennis: Miriam Aziz and Mia Kintiroglou win National Empire 12-U...

... Aziz and partner Mia Kintiroglou of Livingston, N.J. defeated Elise Wagle (Niskayuna, N.Y.) and Madison Sieg (Greenwich, Conn.), 6-3 6-4, to capture the USTA National Empire 12-U Doubles Sunday at the Hardscrabble Tennis Club. Aziz and Kintiroglou ...

http://www.silive.com/youthsports/index.ssf/2015/02/staten_island_youth_tennis_mir_4.html

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Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to April 15 from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third floor at Town Hall and at Greenwich Library, certified volunteers from the Greenwich community and the Retired Menis Association of Greenwich in association with the AARP Foundation will be on hand to help those in need of income tax preparation.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/For-the-Record-6070048.php

Morgan Stanley aims to sell stake in Lansdowne Partners - WSJ

... down a list of potential buyers interested in Lansdowne, including Boston-based Affiliated Managers Group Inc, Greenwich, Connecticut-based Foundation Capital Partners and Neuberger Berman's Dyal Capital, according to the report. The newspaper cited ...

http://usa.news.net/article/2840507/

Greenwich Businessman Faces Charge of Failing to Pay Wages

According to a Greenwich Police report, Richard Kotz, 58, of 215 Bedford Rd., Greenwich, named in an arrest warrant prepared by the Connecticut Wage Enforcement Department for "alleged nonpayment of wages on or about Oct. 8, 2012." Kotz was arrested Feb. 4 at his office at 1 N. Water St., one count of failure to pay wages, according to the report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-businessman-faces-charge-failing-pay-wages-0?

The Approaching Storm Has Forced Program Cancellation

Because of the pending inclement weather, the Feb. 10 talk with Dr. Stephen Jones, director of Greenwich Hospital's Center for Healthy Aging, at Second Congregational Church, at 139 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, has been cancelled.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/approaching-storm-has-forced-program-cancellation-0?

Green Drinks and Ice in Greenwich

that's what Greenwich resident Mary Gibbons will discuss in a presentation about her work at Sweden's world famous ICEHOTEL, located north of the Arctic Circle. She will present the program at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Bruce Museum. She'll be ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/green-drinks-and-ice-greenwich-0?

Snow and Ice Accumulation Prediction Made for Greenwich

... be the biggest threat. It also will be interesting to see whether the weather impacts local school operations. Greenwich Public Schools are closed this week for mid-winter break, however, most Greenwich private schools have classes scheduled for ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-update-snow-and-ice-accumulation-prediction-made-greenwich-0?

Mini V. Fuscaldo, 86; Resident of Cos Cob

... at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich, CT. Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Monday, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/mini-v-fuscaldo-86-resident-cos-cob-0?

Fresh Air Fund Seeks Host Families In Greenwich

The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program is seeking families from Fairfield County interested in hosting inner-city children during the summer. Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from 6 to 18 years old, who live in New York City.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fresh-air-fund-seeks-host-families-fairfield-county

Families with disabilities get new plan for assets

... introduced," said Lolli Ross , executive director of Abilis , a disabilities services nonprofit with offices in Greenwich and Stamford. "Word is still filtering out." Proponents are hoping to duplicate the success of college 529 plans, with ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Families-with-disabilities-get-new-plan-for-assets-6067549.php

Conyers Farm home asks $28 million

The spiral staircase at 200 Guards Road in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The home is listed for sale at $27.895 million.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Conyers-Farm-home-asks-28-million-6067268.php