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Friday, November 9, 2012

Town: Housing Authority needs emergency plan



Power was back at the Armstrong Court public housing complex on Monday evening, a week after Hurricane Sandy left more than half of Greenwich in the dark, but there is a debate over whether the Greenwich Housing Authority should have a plan in place to respond to such emergencies.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=zhyeJcuy&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Hurricane no match for human spirit



... seriously and, honestly, I don't know why anyone wouldn't. My sister called and said she was asked to evacuate Greenwich, Conn. I made sure my mom and 93-year-old grandmother were OK. I watched as members of the media reported live in hurricane ...

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Dreamer/2012/11/09/20345916.html?cid=rsssportswrestling

Retailers looking for help as holiday shopping season approaches



... employee Jane Gette arranges ski helmets at the Norwalk, Conn. store on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Photo: David Ames / Greenwich Time Freelance REI store manager Trevor Chabinsky in the bike section at the Norwalk, Conn. store on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Retailers-looking-for-help-as-holiday-shopping-4024833.php

Greenwich Race Postponed Indefinitely



GREENWICH The Beachfront Bushwhack 5-mile cross country run and the Max's Mile kids' run has been postponed indefinitely.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-race-postponed-indefinitely

Men charged in post-Sandy burglary spree



... County, N.Y., and around Fairfield County, police said. Robert Smith , 20, of Fairfield, and John Tully , 21, of Greenwich, were arrested Tuesday morning in Rye, N.Y., six days after the spree began, according to multiple published reports. The men ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Men-charged-in-post-Sandy-burglary-spree-4024486.php

Esty Planning Transition To Congress



With the primary and a general election behind her, Elizabeth Esty says she will make economic issues, assisting small businesses and manufacturing her priorities as a new member of Congress.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-5th-district-esty-1110-20121109,0,3290504.story

Men charged in post-Sandy burglary spree



... County, N.Y., and around Fairfield County, police said. Robert Smith, 20, of Fairfield, and John Tully, 21, of Greenwich, were arrested Tuesday morning in Rye, N.Y., six days after the spree began, according to multiple published reports. The men ...

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Okewkbuh&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Website To Assist Veterans Needing State Help



Gov. Dan Malloy hosted a press conference Friday to announce the creation of a Governor's Veterans Cabinet and the launch of a new website that serves as a one-stop shop for veterans seeking state resources.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-malloy-vets-website-20121109,0,4333579.story

Belle Haven events boosts Historical Society



... bowling, dining, dancing and more. On Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., guests at Casino Royale, a gala to benefit the Greenwich Historical Society, will step back in time to the era when Teddy Roosevelt led the country, Scott Joplin entertained it and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101462-belle-haven-events-boosts-historical-society.html

Tonight's recital focuses on 'contrasts'



Christopher Kabala's recital at the Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich, on Friday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101463-tonights-recital-focuses-on-contrasts.html

SNAP Benefit Increase For Sandy-Related Food Loss



Folks in Greenwich enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive increased benefits under the program this weekend to replace storm-related food losses, Gov.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/snap-benefit-increase-for-sandy-related-food-loss-ffde7706

US stocks rebound on positive data offsetting 'fiscal cliff' fears



... this could launch a rally," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut . The Dow Jones industrial average was up 41.89 points, or 0.33pc, at 12,853.21. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index ...

http://www.independent.ie/business/world/us-stocks-rebound-on-positive-data-offsetting-fiscal-cliff-fears-3289832.html

Instant View: Consumer sentiment hits 5-year high in Nov



... 82.6 the month before. COMMENTS: STEVE SOSNICK, EQUITY-RISK MANAGER AT TIMBER HILL/INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP IN GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT "It was better than expected and the market seems to like it. It is a positive note, but the backdrop remains ...

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-economy-instantbre8a8115-20121109,0,2224649.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FBusiness%2FNationWorld+%28courant.com+-+National+BUSINESS+UPDATES%29

Global Markets-Us stocks, oil rebound on strong consumer data



... this could launch a rally," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 41.89 points, or 0.33 percent, at 12,853.21. The Standard & Poor's 500 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/09/markets-global-idUSL1E8M95LM20121109?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Red Cross continues to aid town, seeks blood donations



There is no doubt that Superstorm Sandy struck Greenwich with a sizable blow last week, but thanks to the efforts of American Red Cross workers, a number of residents were able to find relief from the storm's impact.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101460-red-cross-continues-to-aid-town-seeks-blood-donations.html

Halloween will be on Sunday



It may be November but don't put away your candy pails and witch's brooms just yet - Halloween in Greenwich is on its way.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101461-halloween-will-be-on-sunday.html

Global Markets-Us stocks, oil rebound on strong consumer data



... this could launch a rally," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 24.65 points, or 0.19 percent, at 12,835.97. The Standard & Poor's 500 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/09/markets-global-idUSL1E8M929V20121109?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Peter Brant II Ignites Firestorm With 'Kill Obama' Joke



... darling who is making regular fashion headlines, is back in the spotlight. The younger Brant, who grew up in Greenwich, made the joke Wednesday morning in a text conversation with friend Andrew Warren. Brant reportedly posted a screenshot of the ...

http://www.courant.com/community/greenwich/hc-peter-brant-ii-kill-obama-joke-1110-20121109,0,879061.story

HealthPort Broadens its Protected Health Information Exchange Network ...



... al in growth oriented businesses with revenues ranging from $25 million to $250 million. Silverhawk has offices in Greenwich, CT and Charlotte, NC.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/725246/healthport-broadens-its-protected-health-information-exchange-network-healthcare-facili

HealthPort Broadens its Protected Health Information Exchange Network ...



... al in growth oriented businesses with revenues ranging from $25 million to $250 million. Silverhawk has offices in Greenwich, CT and Charlotte, NC.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20121109005530/en

As NY Gas Rationing Begins, Fairfield Station Has Dry Pumps



... of ridiculous," he said. "Kind of makes it tough, because every gas station you go to is out of gas." Last week, Greenwich gas stations were seeing long lines and a draw on supply when drivers from New York headed over the border to fill up their ...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49759253/ns/local_news-hartford_ct/