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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Time Out: Jane Condon takes on Greenwich, and the 'Twitterverse'



Greenwich resident Jane Condon at Greenwich Time, Thursday, March 28, 2013. Condon made a name for herself on the NBC television show "Last Comic Standing." Photo: Bob Luckey Greenwich resident Jane Condon at Greenwich Time, Thursday, March 28, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Time-Out-Jane-Condon-takes-on-Greenwich-and-the-4398821.php

Skype Legislature? Telecommuting options intrigue Walko



... two before any type of proposal like the one Walko is envisioning crystallizes. Not that Walko, a partner in the Greenwich law firm of Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara and former Board of Estimate and Taxation chairman, isn't willing to try. One idea mentioned ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Skype-Legislature-Telecommuting-options-intrigue-4398825.php

Seniority by Anne W. Semmes: Doris "Dorrie" Finch Watson, 86



All my life -- in Banksville. My cousin Bill Finch was the historian of the Town of Greenwich.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/SENIORITY-BY-ANNE-W-SEMMES-Doris-Dorrie-Finch-477653.php

Colville plywood mill to reopen after 4 years



... Washington county of Okanogan. The company laid about 230 workers in 2009. Wood Resources, a subsidiary of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Atlas Holdings, has signed a 25-year lease with the Colville Tribe. The company has owned and operated Olympic ...

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130331/NEWS03/703319858

Easter Parade New York City style, wild costumes and hats



... s and chicks glued onto on her giant hat. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous."

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130331/NEWS11/130339946

Birth Of Giraffe Puts Spotlight On Greenwich Sanctuary



GREENWICH/STAMFORD, Conn. -- The birth of a rare female Rothschild giraffe at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center has put a spotlight on the private preserve and breeding ground for wild animals in Greenwich and Stamford, including a report published by the New York Times.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/birth-giraffe-puts-spotlight-greenwich-sanctuary-0

Greenwich state rep raps long commute



The Greenwich Time reports that Rep. Stephen Walko's 88-mile commute to the Capitol is believed to be the longest for a state legislator.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Greenwich-state-rep-raps-long-commute-to-Hartford

Elaborate hats and costumes on display in NYC Easter Parade



... s and chicks glued onto on her giant hat. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous."

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/elaborate_hats_and_costumes_on_display_2RVzMogl82pMVoErp5GfLI?

Omak plywood mill restarting operations after closing in 2009



... Washington county of Okanogan. The company laid about 230 workers in 2009. Wood Resources, a subsidiary of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Atlas Holdings, has signed a 25-year lease with the Colville Tribe. The company has owned and operated Olympic ...

http://www.krem.com/news/Omak-plywood-mill-restarting-operations-after-closing-in-2009-200799281.html

New York's Easter Parade strolls up Fifth Avenue



... brated Mass for thousands of worshippers. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous."

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9047247&rss=rss-wabc-article-9047247

Restaurant Road Trip: Rive Bistro Opens on Westport's Riverfront



... France, has been cooking his entire life. He came to America in 1987 and was employed as a private chef in Greenwich. Sierra and co-owner Vivi Torres purchased the restaurant from Kevin Burns, an investment banker who sold the business after ten ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/articles/restaurant-road-trip-rive-bistro-on-westports-riverfront

NYC celebrates Easter with fun parade



... rated Mass for thousands of worshippers. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous."

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303310038%26nclick_check%3D1

Colville plywood mill to reopen after 4 years



... Washington county of Okanogan. The company laid about 230 workers in 2009. Wood Resources, a subsidiary of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Atlas Holdings, has signed a 25-year lease with the Colville Tribe. The company has owned and operated Olympic ...

http://www.kndo.com/story/21838808/colville-plywood-mill-to-reopen-after-4-years

New York does Easter its own way - with fun parade



... and chicks glued onto on her giant hat. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous." A stretch of several blocks on Fifth Avenue near St. Patrick's Cathedral was closed to ...

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/New-York-does-Easter-its-own-way-with-fun-4398300.php

New York does Easter its own way with fun parade



... s and chicks glued onto on her giant hat. Gloria Wood says she's been coming to the service for a dozen years from Greenwich, Conn., because it's "fabulous."

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21838737/new-york-does-easter-its-own-way-with-fun-parade

Next Historical Stop: North Stonington



When some things end, to most of us, it's not really a good thing. I-95 may start in Greenwich heading into Connecticut.

http://orange.patch.com/blog_posts/today-lets-go-to-eastern-end-of-i-95-to-north-stonington

Riverfront Restaurant Opens in Westport



... France, has been cooking his entire life. He came to America in 1987 and was employed as a private chef in Greenwich. Sierra and co-owner Vivi Torres purchased the restaurant from Kevin Burns, an investment banker who sold the business after 10 ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/rive-bistro-riverfront-restaurant-opens-today-in-westport-5273ce03

Baby Giraffe Stands Up For the First Time, Melts Hearts



Not to be alarmist or anything, but if watching this baby giraffe stand up for the first time doesn't melt your heart, you might want to check yourself for a pulse: The baby calf's mom, Petal, is a 6-year-old endangered Rothschild giraffe living at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/03/baby-giraffe-stands-up-for-the-first-time-melts-hearts/

Man Arrested in Fast Food Fiasco



... found the child walking around the next neighborhood over, police said. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich police. A Norwalk man ...

http://stratford.patch.com/articles/man-arrested-in-fast-food-fiasco

Alleged Food Tosser Charged



Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police.

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/alleged-food-tosser-charged

Lackluster 1st Quarter Sales in the $5M-Plus Greenwich Real Estate Market



The sales of Greenwich homes in the plus-$5 million range have been slow for the last few years with much greater inventory than sales.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/lackluster-1st-quarter-sales-in-the-5m-plus-greenwich-real-estate-market

An 'Eggs-hibition' at The Bruce Museum [VIDEO]



... of the egg. "Eggs-hibition: Unscrambling Their History," is the new exhibit organized by The Bruce Museum here in Greenwich, featuring dozens of specimens from rare natural eggs to the exotic Faberge eggs. The exhibit opened last week and will be on ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/an-eggs-hibition-at-the-bruce-museum

Arresting News: Asleep at the Wheel; Sunglasses at Night



... found the child walking around the next neighborhood over, police said. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-asleep-at-the-wheel-sunglasses-at-night

Greenwich Legislator Makes A Case For Telecommuting To Capitol



GREENWICH, Conn. A Greenwich legislator may introduce a bill in the state General Assembly to allow for limited committee votes via telecommuting.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-legislator-makes-case-telecommuting-capitol

Thousands Across Fairfield County Turn Out For Easter Egg Hunts



... Farm Easter Egg Hunt at the Stamford Nature Museum & Nature Center on Saturday. Will, left, and Cal Jacobs of Greenwich take a break from Easter Egg hunting Saturday at the Stamford Nature Museum & Nature Center. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. On a ...

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/thousands-across-fairfield-county-turn-out-easter-egg-hunts

Why Are Greens Seduced by Anti-Biotech Charlatans?



To understand just how mainstream anti-GMO sentiment is within environmentalism, check out this event held several weeks ago at Audubon's educational center in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/collideascape/?p=10906&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DiscoverMag+%28Discover+Magazine%29

Find A Job In And Around Greenwich



Phil Ramone, a Grammy-winning producer, arranger and musical innovator who lived in Wilton, died Saturday at the age of 79, The Associated Press reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-greenwich-14

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Skakel judge has shown willingness to reverse rulings



A veteran Connecticut judge whose record shows he is not afraid to overturn prior rulings will preside over the upcoming trial for Michael Skakel, the Kennedy cousin serving 20 years to life for the murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=D1JDqLjY&pn=0

Skakel judge has shown willingness to reverse rulings



... preside over the upcoming trial for Michael Skakel , the Kennedy cousin serving 20 years to life for the murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley . Beginning April 16 in state Superior Court in Rockville, Thomas A. Bishop will hear the habeas ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Skakel-judge-has-shown-willingness-to-reverse-4397224.php

'Smart' Traffic Signals Coming To Greenwich, Conn.



... anges the signal timing at each intersection," Michael said. The signals will also be installed at other downtown Greenwich locations, including Steamboat Road at Arch Street, and Arch Street at Railroad Avenue, according to a Greenwich Times report.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/03/30/smart-traffic-signals-coming-to-greenwich-conn/

Salt from roads and storms stress pines



Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman inspects withering Eastern white pines at Greenwich Point, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Salt-from-roads-and-storms-stress-pines-4396817.php

Christopher Fischer To Close Greenwich Shop



Christopher Fischer, which has been selling cashmere clothing and luxury accessories on Greenwich Avenue for a decade, will close its Greenwich store at the end of April, according to the Connecticut Post.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/christopher-fischer-close-greenwich-shop

Omak plywood mill to reopen after four-year shutdown



... Colville Tribal Federal Corporation - the Colville Tribes' business arm - and Wood Resources, a subsidiary of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Atlas Holdings, which operates three other mills in the country. He said the partnership with a private plywood ...

http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/mar/30/omak-plywood-mill-to-reopen-after-four-year/

4th Suspect Nabbed For Cell Phone Robbery



A fourth suspect has been arrested by Greenwich Police in connection with the November assault of a town teen and the robbery of the teen's cell phone.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/4th-suspect-nabbed-for-cell-phone-robbery

Convicted Crack Cocaine Dealer Going to Jail, Again



... found the child walking around the next neighborhood over, police said. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://westport.patch.com/articles/convicted-crack-cocaine-dealer-going-to-jail-again-2144bb05

He Wore His Sunglasses at Night...And Was Busted



... Police later "got him" and charged him with harassment and threatening. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/articles/he-wore-his-sunglasses-at-night-and-was-busted

Rive Bistro: Riverfront Restaurant Opens in Westport



... France, has been cooking his entire life. He came to America in 1987 and was employed as a private chef in Greenwich. Sierra and co-owner Vivi Torres purchased the restaurant from Kevin Burns, an investment banker who sold the business after ten ...

http://wilton.patch.com/articles/rive-bistro-riverfront-restaurant-opens-in-westport

Greenwich Resident Is Named New Western MS Principal



A former principal of Redding's John Read Middle School has been named the head of a Greenwich middle school.

http://weston-ct.patch.com/articles/greenwich-resident-is-named-new-western-ms-principal-ae0584c9

Drive-Thru Worker Gets Wrong Order Thrown Back at Him



... Police later "got him" and charged him with harassment and threatening. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://shelton.patch.com/articles/drive-thru-worker-gets-wrong-order-thrown-back-at-him

Police Share Video of a Brawl in Milford Center



... Police later "got him" and charged him with harassment and threatening. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://monroe.patch.com/articles/omg-c77cc77c

Complicated Order? Man Throws Food at Drive-Thru Worker



... Police later "got him" and charged him with harassment and threatening. Brazen thieves broke into a secure area of Greenwich Acura this week and stole the wheels and tires from six cars parked in the lot, according to Greenwich Police. A Norwalk man ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-9e4305a4

Friday, March 29, 2013

Christopher Fischer closing in Greenwich



After a 10-year run on Greenwich Avenue, Christopher Fischer is closing up shop, at least for the time being.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Christopher-Fischer-closing-in-Greenwich-4396002.php

Foley's Talk Of Ethics Unsettles Legislators



... early to offer someone a 2014 running mate position, so I have not made that offer to anyone else, either." The Greenwich Republican also denies offering Cafero the second spot on his ticket in 2010. Foley should not have been surprised at the ...

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-op-rennie-foleys-ethics-bill-riles-cafero-other-20130329-1,0,498361.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FOpEd+%28courant.com+-+OPED%29

George Harold Williamson, 78, Vietnam War Veteran, Of Greenwich



... in NYC. Williamson lived for many years in Montclair, N.J., and Bridgehampton, N.Y. Since 2004 he lived in Greenwich. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church where he was treasurer for three years, and was part of the choir. Williamson is ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/george-harold-williamson-78-vietnam-war-veteran-greenwich

Perennial power Greenwich downs Staples in girls water polo



The Greenwich High girls water polo team opened its season in just about the best manner possible: dominating from start to finish in a 21-3 victory over visiting Staples on Tuesday.

http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11299/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=lnxxW3nQ&pn=0

Rockefeller: 'I've Always Been a Pacifist'



... sheriff's Detective Timothy Miley. In other testimony, Ralph Boynton told jurors that a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., tried unsuccessfully to speak with Gerhartsreiter -- whom he knew as Christopher Crowe -- at the office where both worked ...

http://backbay.patch.com/articles/rockefeller-ive-always-been-a-pacifist

The Most Expensive Billionaire Homes In The World



... who already owns an $18 million Hamptons estate down the street and a 35,000-square foot main residence in tony Greenwich, Conn., is also said to be selling a duplex apartment in New York City's Bloomberg Tower. The price tag: $115 million. When ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/03/29/the-most-expensive-billionaire-homes-in-the-world/

Rockefeller: 'I've Always Been a Pacifist'



... sheriff's Detective Timothy Miley. In other testimony, Ralph Boynton told jurors that a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., tried unsuccessfully to speak with Gerhartsreiter -- whom he knew as Christopher Crowe -- at the office where both worked ...

http://sanmarino.patch.com/articles/rockefeller-i-ve-always-been-a-pacifist

Jean A. Jerige, 79, Native Of Norwalk



... Danbury State Teachers College. She was a resident of Darien for 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Church in Greenwich, Conn., and also a member of the Women of Vision Greenwich chapter. Jerige is survived by her children, Brian Reed (MaryBeth) ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/jean-jerige-79-longtime-darien-resident-0

Letter: Murphy misrepresents issues



... the country every month, this is another unbridled misrepresentation of fact. The health insurance consultant for Greenwich just advised that the town's premiums will increase $30 million over the next five years solely as the result of Obamacare. ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Letter-Murphy-misrepresents-issues-4394608.php

Daily Updated Greenwich Job Listings For Byram, Cos Cob, Riverside And Old Greenwich Residents



Are You From The Town Of Greenwich And Looking For A High Paying Job In Greenwich, Connecticut? There are over 100 Good Greenwich Job Listings to help town residents in their job search. Just Posted.... RN Registered Nurse at Grey Group Hospitality Specialist at Hyatt Hotels Yesterday's Listings.... INVESTOR CENTER FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE SALES REPRESENTATIVE PART-TIME, FULL-TIME US INVENTORY SPECIALIST - APPLE GREENWICH CT ENTRY LEVEL JR. EXECUTIVE - GOLDRUSH ADMINISTRATIVE ASST TO RESEARCH ASSTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. TO ANALYSTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/03/daily-updated-greenwich-job-listings-for-byram-cos-cob-riverside-and-old-greenwich-residents

Rogue Dentist HIV



As many as 7,000 dental patients in Oklahoma are being urged to take blood tests for hepatitis or the virus that causes AIDS after health officials said they discovered that instruments in a local practice were not properly cleaned.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/la-na-nn-oklahoma-officials-ask-7000-patients-to-get-hepatitus-aids-tests-20130328,0,6252696.story

Adorable Alert: Watch This Giraffe Stand Up For The First Time



... she's taking it like a champ. The above giraffe was born last week at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. The mother is a six-year-old Rothschild giraffe named Petal, and while the calf has not been named yet, all signs ...

http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/Adorable-Alert-Watch-Giraffe-Stand-Up-First-Time-54127.html

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Murder suspect claimed to be Quaker, pacifist in TV interview



... at the end of the court day. Other witnesses included Gerhartsreiter's boss at an investment banking firm and a Greenwich, Connecticut police detective who tracked the murder suspect in 1988. The interview is one of two Gerhartsreiter did with the ...

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_22891447/murder-suspect-claimed-be-quaker-pacifist-tv-interview

Pet Leadership Council



... us a big picture view and better understanding of how to work together." Bob Vetere , president and CEO of the Greenwich, Conn.-based APPA, will oversee the Pet Leadership Council. The APPA board of directors voted unanimously to create the panel. ...

http://www.petproductnews.com/headlines/2013/03/28/new-group-to-focus-on-pet-industrys-future.aspx

Regis' Greenwich multi-million dollar home being demolished by new owners



... purchase to tear down and rebuild . Over on the East Coast, it looks like the new owners of Regis Philbin's former Greenwich, CT home are also following suit. While not quite as outrageous as ripping down Pat Riley's former $16.75 waterfront Florida ...

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2013/03/28/regis-greenwich-home-deemed-a-teardown-by-new-owners/?

Former Fiancee of Alleged Rockefeller Impostor Testifies in His Murder Trial



... his appearance by growing a mustache and beard and starting to wear contact lenses instead of glasses after a Greenwich, Conn., police detective tried to reach him some time in 1988 at her home in New York City. Manabe said she helped Gerhartsreiter ...

http://sanmarino.patch.com/articles/former-fiancee-of-alleged-rockefeller-impostor-testifies-in-his-murder-trial

Stocks 'pushed around a little bit'



... light days, the market can get pushed around a little bit more on nothing,' said Frank Ingarra, head trader at Greenwich, Conn.-based NorthCoast Asset Management LLC. 'The market's still poised to go up.' While the improving economy is driving the ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130328/NEWS/103289898/1002/rss01&source=rss

Cops: Two Men Arrested In Attempted Greenwich Burglary



GREENWICH, Conn. Two men from the Bronx, N.Y., were arrested Wednesday after Greenwich police said they caught them attempting to burglarize a home on Morningside Drive, according to a police statement.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/cops-two-men-arrested-attempted-greenwich-burglary

Dr. Samuel N. Acerbo, 84, Army Veteran And Teacher, Of Port Chester



... Dr. Alvin S. Acerbo of Port Chester, N.Y.; sister, Mary Acerbo of Port Chester, N.Y.; brother, Anthony Acerbo of Greenwich, Conn.; Margaret Bosma of the Netherlands; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Anna; brother, Rocco. ...

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dr-samuel-n-acerbo-84-army-veteran-and-teacher-port-chester

Hedge Fund Titan's Shopping Spree: Cohen's $60M Bet on Hamptons Real Estate



... to buy an island, like many Wall Street titans, Cohen owns several homes. While Cohen's main home is located in Greenwich, Conn., which has a basketball court and a two-hole golf course, he owns several other properties. He bought up a property in ...

http://www.advancedtrading.com/regulations/hedge-fund-titans-shopping-spree-cohens/240151886

Murder suspect claimed to be Quaker, pacifist in TV interview



... at the end of the court day. Other witnesses included Gerhartsreiter's boss at an investment banking firm and a Greenwich, Connecticut police detective who tracked the murder suspect in 1988. The interview is one of two Gerhartsreiter did with the ...

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_22891447/murder-suspect-claimed-be-quaker-pacifist-tv-interview

Train Station Ads Claim Israel Does 'Apartheid'



... is a copy of a list of the Metro-North stations for where the ads are scheduled, provided to Patch by the group: Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwich Stamford Tremont Crestwood Hartsdale White Plains 125Th Street Fordham Woodlawn Ossining ...

http://scarsdale.patch.com/articles/train-station-ads-claim-israel-does-apartheid-ed2f2f65

Train Station Ads Claim Israel Does 'Apartheid'



... is a copy of a list of the Metro-North stations for where the ads are scheduled, provided to Patch by the group: Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwich Stamford Tremont Crestwood Hartsdale White Plains 125th Street Fordham Woodlawn Ossining ...

http://bedford.patch.com/articles/train-station-ads-claim-israel-does-apartheid-b3f297f0

Train Station Ads Claim Israel Does 'Apartheid'



... is a copy of a list of the Metro-North stations for where the ads are scheduled, provided to Patch by the group: Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwich Stamford Tremont Crestwood Hartsdale White Plains 125Th Street Fordham Woodlawn Ossining ...

http://rye.patch.com/articles/train-station-ads-claim-israel-does-apartheid-4851acaa

3/29/2013-Foley For Governor



When you study the different industries in Connecticut, don't forget to include the booming FBI investigation business.

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/cartoons/hc-tom-foley-testifies-ethics-bill-20130328,0,5338133.story

Photos: Regis Philbin's $3.8M home being razed



The new owners of Regis Philbin's former Greenwich, CT home want to knock it down and rebuild.

http://blog.timesunion.com/hottopic/regis-philbins-3-8m-ct-home-being-demolished/5347/

Train Station Ads Claim Israel Does 'Apartheid'



... is a copy of a list of the Metro-North stations for where the ads are scheduled, provided to Patch by the group: Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwich Stamford Tremont Crestwood Hartsdale White Plains 125Th Street Fordham Woodlawn Ossining ...

http://whiteplains.patch.com/articles/train-station-ads-claim-israel-does-apartheid-25e83a75

DealBook: Judge Questions S.E.C. Settlement With Steven Cohen's Hedge Fund



... was troubled that, as part of the agreement, SAC did not have to acknowledge wrongdoing. The hedge fund, based in Greenwich, Conn. has emerged as a major focus of the federal government's long-running inquiry into criminal activity at hedge funds. ...

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/judge-questions-s-e-c-settlement-with-steven-cohens-hedge-fund/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Murder suspect claimed to be Quaker, pacifist in TV interview



... me at the end of the court day. Other witnesses included Gerhartsreiter's boss at an investment banking firm and a Greenwich, Connecticut police detective who tracked the murder suspect in 1988.

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_22891447/murder-suspect-claimed-be-quaker-pacifist-tv-interview

Randal Buckley, 67, Former Greenwich Resident



... ng Buckley's life will be held Monday April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, 139 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich Conn.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/randal-buckley-67-former-greenwich-resident

Regis' Greenwich multi-million dollar home being demolished by new owners



... purchase to tear down and rebuild . Over on the east coast, looks like the new owners of Regis Philbin's former Greenwich, CT home are also following suit. While not quite as outrageous as ripping down Pat Riley's former $16.75 waterfront Florida ...

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2013/03/28/regis-greenwich-home-deemed-a-teardown-by-new-owners/

Elliman on the Market: Waterbury Farm



... and history. Located just 45 minutes from Manhattan and in close proximity to Westchester County Airport and Greenwich, CT, the home is perfect for commuting while maintaining a quiet, country lifestyle in one of the country's most coveted areas. ...

http://somers.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/elliman-market-waterbury-farm

PetSmart: Small Whiff But A Lot Of Woof, Woof



... According to Bob Vetere , the President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association, a trade group based in Greenwich, Conn, we should see another 4% gain this year. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this trend is PetSmart ( PETM ). PETM is a ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1306371-petsmart-small-whiff-but-a-lot-of-woof-woof?source=feed

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Greenwich's Western Middle School Hires New Principal



Gordon Beinstein, a Greenwich resident who began his teaching career at Central Middle School in 1988, is returning to the town's school system as Western Middle School's new principal, the district announced in a release on Wednesday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwichs-western-middle-school-hires-new-principal

New Canaan girls tennis team eager to defend state championship crown



... May 24, 2012. Photo: Keelin Daly New Canaan High School's Kate Howard returns a serve during her match up against Greenwich High School's Danielle Cepelewicz at the Class L tennis finals on Friday June 1, 2012 at Yale's Cullman Courts in West Haven, ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-girls-tennis-team-eager-to-defend-4389750.php

Greenwich rugby team too much for Fairfield Prep



Yoh Nakayama of Greenwich reaches up from the ground to attempt to take down Chris Golger of Fairfield Prep player during the rugby match between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich High School, Friday, March 22, 2013.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/articleGallery/Greenwich-rugby-team-too-much-for-Fairfield-Prep-4385712.php

Greenwich Resident Is Named New Western MS Principal



Greenwich resident Gordon Beinstein, who began his teaching career here in the Greenwich Public School system, is to return the district as the principal for Western Middle School.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-resident-is-named-new-western-ms-principal

Perennial power Greenwich downs Staples in girls water polo



The Greenwich High girls water polo team opened its season in just about the best manner possible: dominating from start to finish in a 21-3 victory over visiting Staples on Tuesday.

http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11299/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=lnxxW3nQ&pn=0

Perennial power Greenwich downs Staples in girls water polo



The Greenwich High girls water polo team opened its season in just about the best manner possible: dominating from start to finish in a 21-3 victory over visiting Staples on Tuesday.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Perennial-power-Greenwich-downs-Staples-in-girls-4389605.php

Roundup



If you thought you'd get to stomp the divots made by Prince Harry 's horse, think again.A charity match at the Greenwich Polo Club pitting the 28-year-old British royal against some of the sport's top talent, including Nacho Figueras, the face of Ralph Lauren , will be by invitation-only, Greenwich Time has learned.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Roundup-4389488.php

Record



The United Sole Sisters Luncheon and Fashion Accessories Boutique will take place at the Greenwich Country Club on Thursday, April 25.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4389340.php

Greenwich Choral and Stamford Symphony take on Beethoven



... The music presents substantial challenges to the orchestra, conductor and especially to the singers. The Greenwich Choral Society , prepared by their conductor, Paul F. Mueller , joined the Stamford Symphony, conducted by their conductor and music ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/local/article/Greenwich-Choral-and-Stamford-Symphony-take-on-4383307.php

Spring preview: Staples boys tennis eager to reclaim top spot



Jake Hirschberg of Staples during doubles match against Greenwich in the FCIAC boys tennis championship between Staples High School and Greenwich High School at Wilton High School, Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Spring-preview-Staples-boys-tennis-eager-to-4389358.php

Murder suspect changed name, hair color and stopped driving when cops sought him for questioning



... of Judge George Lomeli. She said that the couple's lives changed dramatically after she received a call from Greenwich, Connecticut police Detective Dan Allen who asked to speak with her boyfriend. "What he said was that his parents were in grave ...

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/breakingnews/ci_22881897/murder-suspect-changed-name-hair-color-and-stopped

Mark Teixeira's Therapy Regimen



... two chiropractors. He has commandeered the services of one of those chiropractors, Gil Chimes , his neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, for a weekly two-hour session at Chimes' headquarters at Greenwich Sports Medicine. Besides doing chiropractic ...

http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/health/mark-teixeiras-therapy-regimen-20130327

Regis Philbin's Former Greenwich Home To Be Razed



Regis Philbin's former home in Greenwich is undergoing some serious renovations by its current owners, Raymond and Yanina LaChance.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/regis-philbins-former-greenwich-home-be-razed

AQR Capital Management Launches 'Core Equity' Mutual Funds



... and sovereign wealth funds, as well as registered investment advisors. Founded in 1998, AQR is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Chicago, London and Sydney. The fund incorporates multiple measures to build each style, including ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130327005671/en/AQR-Capital-Management-Launches-%E2%80%98Core-Equity%E2%80%99-Mutual

Prince Harry to Play in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States



Prince Harry is set to play in The Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article70296Prince_Harry_to_Play_in_the_Sentebale_Royal_Salute_Polo_Cup__Greenwich__Connecticut__United_States.html

Spring Real Estate market already heating up



Five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor is the headlining performer at the 2013 Greenwich Town Party, which is scheduled for May 25 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Spring-Real-Estate-market-already-heating-up-4388622.php

Physician-assisted death: There ought to be a CT law



The Greenwich Time recently reported on a proposal being discussed in the Public Health Committee of the State Legislature that would allow physician-assisted death in Connecticut.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Physician-assisted-death-There-ought-to-be-a-CT-4388616.php

Poll: Connecticut May Legalize Hunting Of Black Bears



... 0s, they began to reappear in the state. In early June 2012, a black bear cub was caught wandering around downtown Greenwich.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/politics/poll-connecticut-may-legalize-hunting-black-bears

Newtown Search Warrant May Be Released With Some Details Withheld



The prosecutor in charge of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting probe has asked a judge for permission to withhold some information from warrants investigators obtained to search the home and car of shooter Adam Lanza .

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-newtown-search-warrants-20130327-1,0,5171609.story

'The Simpsons' House, The Batcave And More Fictional Houses You Can Live In



... Or if the Batcave is more your speed, you too can bring a little bit of the movies into real life. One fan in Greenwich, CT constructed a 12,000 square foot home theater that features an escape tunnel, Batcomputer and a room that houses a Batmobile. ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/simpsons-house-batcave-fictional-houses_n_2918105.html

In Sandy's Wake, FEMA Safety Step Impacts Condo



... resting on a three-foot-higher building site, said Lynne Ward, executive vice president of Natural RE/sources, the Greenwich, Conn.-based builder of River's Edge. She said FEMA was "making all of us [waterfront developers] do that," noting that an ...

http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/in-sandy-s-wake-fema-safety-step-impacts-condo

sarah_kliff



Via the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn., here's an adorable giraffe calf standing up for the very first time - under the watchful eye of his mother, Petal.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/27/an-adorable-baby-giraffe-stands-for-the-first-time/

Meet Jordan Sandor, America's Most Compelling Action Hero, in Targets of Revenge



... action sequencesa those who enjoy plots revolving around covert CIA action will stick with this one to the end." Greenwich, CT - For readers who are seeking a book that will deliver the thrill of a James Bond movie, the suspense of a Jack Ryan ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/meet-jordan-sandor-americas-most-compelling-action-hero-in-targets-of-revenge-226854.htm

The prince's exclusive visit



... to lead healthy and productive lives. Prince Harry and Figueras will be opponents during a May 15 polo match in Greenwich to raise money for the Sentebale charity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Prince Harry playing in the 2012 Jerudong ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/One-tough-ticket-Prince-Harry-s-Greenwich-polo-4386466.php

AQR Capital Management Launches a Core Equitya Mutual Funds



... and sovereign wealth funds, as well as registered investment advisors. Founded in 1998, AQR is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Chicago, London and Sydney. The fund incorporates multiple measures to build each style, including ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130327005667/en

The Resolution Law Group - There is a growing trend of houses going...



/EINPresswire.com/ THE RESOLUTION LAW GROUP PC., GREENWICH, CT. MARCH 27, 2013 www.Theresolutionlawgroup.com "There is a growing trend of houses going into foreclosure and never coming out", says Geoffrey Broderick of The Resolution Law Group P.C. ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/the-resolution-law-group-there-r3623646.htm

Greenwich's Dorothy Hamill Quits 'Dancing With The Stars' With Injury



Olympic gold medalist skater Dorothy Hamill, who grew up in Greenwich, withdrew Tuesday night from ABC-TV's "Dancing With The Stars" because of a serious back injury, according to a report from ABC.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-dorothy-hamill-quits-dancing-stars-injury

High school notebook: Greens Farms's Obi player of the year



Shooting guard Hunter Eggers (Greenwich) was named to the All New England Second Team, and sophomore Zach Baines (Stamford) received an Honorable Mention. In addition to the New England Championship, the Dragons won both the Fairchester Athletic Association regular season and postseason...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/High-school-notebook-Greens-Farms-s-Obi-player-4387011.php

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Greenwich rugby team too much for Fairfield Prep



Like last season's state rugby final, it took Greenwich High School one half to get going offensively against rival Fairfield Prep.

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/fairfield/db_44471/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=mwai71TL&pn=0

SAC's Cohen buys $155 million Picasso 'Le Reve'



... OF IMAGE PERMITTED. Photo: VIA BLOOMBERG NEWS Wynn had previously agreed to sell the painting to Cohen, a Greenwich resident, for $139 million in 2006. The purchase was canceled after Wynn, whose vision has deteriorated owing to retinitis ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/SAC-s-Cohen-buys-155-million-Picasso-Le-Reve-4386576.php

Jamyra Lagout, 10, of Greenwich, Conn., makes a



Jamyra Lagout, 10, of Greenwich, Conn., makes a house at the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester debut at Ridge Hill in Yonkers.

http://www.newsday.com/news/westchester/legoland-discovery-center-details-on-the-new-yonkers-attraction-1.4912053

Legoland Discovery Center opens tomorrow



Jamyra Lagout, 10, of Greenwich, Conn., makes a house at the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester debut at Ridge Hill in Yonkers.

http://newyork.newsday.com/entertainment/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-center-details-on-the-new-yonkers-attraction-1.4912053

Hi-Tech Bank Thief Gets Prison Term



A member of an alleged band of hi-tech criminals based in Romania was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for stealing millions of dollars by tricking the holders of bank and other accounts into disclosing confidential information.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-id-theft-0327-20130326,0,7646947.story

XPO Logistics to add 287 jobs in Charlotte



A Greenwich, Conn.-based logistics company that opened a North American operations center in Charlotte last year is expanding, bringing 287 new jobs by the end of 2014.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/03/26/3941926/xpo-logistics-to-add-287-jobs.html#storylink=rss

Prince Harry's polo match a tough ticket



... to lead healthy and productive lives. Prince Harry and Figueras will be opponents during a May 15 polo match in Greenwich to raise money for the Sentebale charity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Prince Harry playing in the 2012 Jerudong ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/One-tough-ticket-Prince-Harry-s-Greenwich-polo-4386466.php

Baby Giraffe Learning to Walk Will Brighten Your Day



... when he's a teenager he won't appreciate the viral footage of his first bath, though. The conservation center in Greenwich, Conn., writes on its YouTube page that Petal was found in Africa and is one of only 670 Rothschilds left in the world. The ...

http://mashable.com/2013/03/26/baby-giraffe-walking/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29

Iconic recording, music publisher gets Connecticut owner



When Brett D. Hellerman was vice president of Greenwich Capital Markets more than two decades ago, little did he know that he would someday would be the chief executive officer of an investment firm that owns one of the most successful independent record and music publishing companies in the world.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Iconic-recording-music-publisher-gets-4386209.php

Restaurant Workers Arrested After Scuffle



Just before the lunch-time rush, two restaurant workers apparently got into a pushing and shoving scuffle that ended with the pair being ticketed for disorderly conduct, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/restaurant-workers-arrested-after-scuffle

Legoland Discovery Center: Details on the new Yonkers attraction



Jamyra Lagout, 10, of Greenwich, Conn., makes a house at the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester debut at Ridge Hill in Yonkers.

http://www.newsday.com/legoland-discovery-center-details-on-the-new-yonkers-attraction-1.4912053

Darien's Scott named Coach of the Year after guiding GFA basketball team to 24-2 mark



... 6'9" center Sean Obi (Anambra, Nigeria) was named NEPSAC Class C Player of the Year. Shooting guard Hunter Eggers (Greenwich) was named to the All New England Second Team and sophomore Zach Baines (Stamford) received an Honorable Mention. Dragons ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-s-Scott-named-Coach-of-the-Year-after-4385524.php

Homebuilder Bonds Fall in High-Rise Push: Mexico Credit



... more focused on urban development with high-rise buildings," Robert Rauch, who helps oversee $3.3 billion as a Greenwich, Connecticut-based partner and money manager at Gramercy Funds Management, said in a telephone interview. He said cash bleed is ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-26/homebuilder-bonds-fall-in-high-rise-push-mexico-credit.html

Greenwich Woman Gets Prison Time For Mortgage Fraud Scheme



... mortgage fraud scheme, Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced Tuesday. Murphy, a resident of Greenwich, Conn., had faced a maximum of 25 years in late September, when it was discovered she had stolen more than $50,000 in loan ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/north-castle-gop-ex-chairwoman-gets-prison-time-mortgage-fraud

Greenwich rugby team too much for Fairfield Prep



Yoh Nakayama of Greenwich reaches up from the ground to attempt to take down Chris Golger of Fairfield Prep player during the rugby match between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich High School, Friday, March 22, 2013.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-rugby-team-too-much-for-Fairfield-Prep-4385712.php

Woman Faces Prescription Forgery Charges



A 28-year-old woman was arrested by Greenwich Police who obtained an arrest warrant charging with nine instances of prescription forgery at pharmacies in Greenwich and Stamford.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/woman-faces-prescription-forgery-charges

Three tips for housetraining your small breed puppy



... Canine, is a certified professional dog trainer teaching dog training classes in Westchester, Manhattan and Greenwich, CT homes. A valedictorian graduate of The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, she is committed to applying learning ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/three-tips-for-housetraining-your-small-breed-puppy?cid=rss

Peter James Carr, 95, Sports Illustrated Executive, Formerly Of Greenwich



... in the launch of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1954, his employer for 45 years. Carr and his family moved to Greenwich in 1957, where he resided until settling in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., in 1984. He was involved in St. Agnes Church in Greenwich ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/peter-james-carr-95-sports-illustrated-executive-formerly-greenwich

Former North Castle GOP chairwoman sentenced up to 13 1 2 years for mortgage fraud



... Tuesday to 4 1/2 to 13 1/2 years in prison after previously admitting to mortgage fraud. Loronda Murphy, 48, of Greenwich, Conn., was jailed by Westchester County Court Judge Barbara Zambelli three weeks ago for failing to pay $720,288 in ...

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303260060%26nclick_check%3D1

Novakowski gears up for challenge of Laudonia for tax collector



... Jim Branca . "I would refer to Tod as the antithesis of the definition of a public servant," Novakowski told Greenwich Time. "They brought dignity to the office. They did their job. They were respected." Republicans defended Laudonia's record during ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Novakowski-gears-up-for-challenge-of-Laudonia-for-4368045.php

Darien students perform at string festival



... festival were Daniel Lon of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mary Ann Meade of Mt. Pleasantville, N.Y.; and David Gilbert of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra. The event was hosted by Western Connecticut State University and featured guest soloist Gary Capiziello . ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-students-perform-at-string-festival-4385298.php

GM in next phase of hoped for Buick revival



... habits. Good fuel economy, performance, nice looking," said Rebecca Lindland, owner of Rebel Three Consulting of Greenwich, Conn. "But it's still not cool to be in a bar and say you have a Buick." The year is 1912, and the setting is Columbia, a ...

http://www.kimatv.com/news/business/GM-in-next-phase-of-hoped-for-Buick-revival-200051771.html

Ex-Malloy Aide Takes Swipe at Potential Challenger Foley



... his visit to the Capitol" pic.twitter.com/BJaL7VJfLx. Occhiogrosso's tweet came hours after Foley, a mid-country Greenwich resident, had a contentious meeting with Connecticut legislators over proposed legislation designed to eliminate conflicts of ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/ex-malloy-aide-takes-a-swipe-at-potential-challenger-foley-d9fca74b

New owners want to raze Philbin's home



... for a much larger house. Raymond and Yanina LaChance bought the television star's 6,000-square-foot, four-bedroom Greenwich home in 2011 for $3 million, a nearly 50 percent cut from the original asking price. The former host of "Live! with Regis and ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/New-owners-want-to-raze-Philbins-old-Conn-home

Strong storms damage trees in CT



... that salt water spray from the storms damaged thousands of white pines along the shore and even miles inland from Greenwich to Stonington. Many trees' needles have turned to a coppery brown. Sharon Douglas is head of the plant disease office at the ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/Strong-storms-damage-white-pine-trees-in-Conn

Monday, March 25, 2013

Spring preview: Staples girls water polo eager to return to full strength



At left, Mary Harrigan, # 9, of Greenwich, puts a hand in the face of Sarah Banbury # 6 of Staples during girls high School water polo match between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Spring-preview-Staples-girls-water-polo-eager-to-4383228.php

Prince Harry to play in Greenwich polo match



Britain's Prince Harry will trade in Greenwich, England -- part of London -- for Greenwich, Conn., in May during a goodwill tour of the United States.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Prince-Harry-to-play-in-Greenwich-polo-match-4383380.php

Salt from roads and storms stress pines



Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman inspects withering Eastern white pines at Greenwich Point, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Salt-from-roads-and-storms-stress-pines-4383322.php

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut zoo



A rare Rothschild giraffe was born Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rare-giraffe-born-connecticut-zoo?cid=rss

Hartford School Board Accepts $2.77M Gates Foundation Grant



The city school board has formally accepted a three-year, $2.77 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deepen the Hartford schools' partnerships with two charter school organizations.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-gates-grant-0322-20130325,0,5543958.story

Endangered giraffe born at zoo in Connecticut



... the exact moment was going to be," said Marcella Leone, the director of the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. What a moment it was. Unlike most babies, this one was able to get off the ground only a few minutes after being born. ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/21789893/endangered-giraffe-born-at-zoo-in-connecticut

Prince Harry To Make Visit To Colorado This Spring



... will also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/03/25/prince-harry-to-make-visit-to-colorado-this-spring/

GOP candidate gets unwelcome reception



... control of the governorship in 2014, but one top candidate is receiving early, mixed reviews at the state Capitol. Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, who narrowly lost to Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in 2010, appeared to offend members of the ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/conn-gop-candidate-gets-unwelcome-reception_34119102

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/307047/10/Prince-Harry-to-visit-the-US-in-May?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wtsp%2Fentertainment+%28WTSP.com+10+News+Entertainment+News%29

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 6



... 3 GB, 1 DC, 2 CT, 50.0 Shooting % at Davidson 3 GB, 4 DC, 1 CT at Columbia Hana Bowers , Dartmouth (Sr., A Old Greenwich, Conn.) 2G, 2A, 4 Pts., 3 GB, 1 DC, 1 CT, 25.0 Shooting % at Davidson 1G, 3A, 4 Pts., 2 GB, 1 CT, 33.3 Shooting % at Columbia ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_6

Penelope Sentementes, 85, Lifelong Stamford Resident



Sentementes was born in Greenwich to George and Jenny Poulos, Greek immigrants who settled in Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/penelope-sentementes-85-lifelong-stamford-resident

Weekly Awards



... first six weekly honors to open the 2013 campaign. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK DAVID DICKSON, BUCKNELL So., M, Greenwich, Conn. Bucknell's leading ball distributor was at it again in two road victories over No. 2 Cornell and 20th-ranked Albany. ...

http://www.patriotleague.org/genrel/032513aaa.html

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/article/307047/10/Prince-Harry-to-visit-the-US-in-May

Police: Man Eats at Restaurant, Says He Can't Pay. Twice.



... with second-degree indering prosecution and third-degree criminal trespass. Maxine Taber , 44, of Sherman Street, Greenwich, charged at midnight Saturday to Sunday with violation of probation. Guillermo Torres , 30, of Elm Street, charged early ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/police-man-eats-at-restaurant-says-he-can-t-pay-twice

The Digital Dilemma: Indiscreet tweets, cyber taunts soiling school sports



... Staples Boys Soccer Coach Dan Woog during the FCIAC boys soccer quarterfinal match between Staples high School and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2012. Greenwich advanced with a 3-0 win. Photo: Bob Luckey

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/articleGallery/The-Digital-Dilemma-Indiscreet-tweets-cyber-4376571.php

The Buzz | Prince Harry's itinerary for upcoming U.S. visit revealed



... Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. His last stop will be the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. One place you can bet Harry won't be visiting? Las Vegas. The third in line for the throne made headlines in August ...

http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250082%26nclick_check%3D1

Did Winter Ruin Your Spring Break Plans, Mamaroneck?



... small snowfalls (and in several cases, just the possibility of snow), vacation time would not have been affected. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament ...

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/did-winter-ruin-your-spring-break-plans-mamaroneck

Nautilus Solar Energy Expanding Presence on West Coast



... managed.Nautilus Solar is majority-owned by an investment affiliate of Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.electricenergyonline.com/?page=show_news&id=169588

Britain's Prince Harry Coming to the US in May



... attend an event in New York City to promote a community baseball program and attend the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn., the palace said. Prince Harry returned in January from a four-month tour of duty in Afghanistan as a pilot for the ...

http://krvn.com/news/world/index.php?more=33145599

Prince Harry coming to the US: He will visit Conn., NY, NJ, DC and Denver



... to the Denver area first and then head back east to Washington D.C., New York , New Jersey and Connecticut. In Greenwich, Conn. Harry will join in on the Sentebale Polo Cup. In New Jersey he is expected to tour the area ravaged by Hurricane Sandy ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/prince-harry-coming-to-the-us-he-will-visit-conn-ny-nj-dc-and-denver

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut



... Rothschild giraffe Petal became the first giraffe to give birth at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a second time mom who was able to deliver without the help of onlooking staff, has already bonded with her calf. ...

http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/03/25/Rare-giraffe-born-in-Connecticut/8881364220583/

Watch out Las Vegas, Prince Harry could make a comeback



... will touchdown in Colorado, Washington, D.C, New York, New Jersey and will end his journey with a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. People reports that while in Colorado Springs he will be attending a service for wounded soldiers. Prince Harry's ...

http://o.canada.com/2013/03/25/watch-out-las-vegas-prince-harry-could-make-a-comeback/

Prince Harry to visit U.S.



... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy . Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps children ...

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/03/prince_harry_to_visit_us_las_v.html

Rare giraffe born at Connecticut refuge. It's a girl, and she needs a name



... gave birth to a female calf Friday, marking the first giraffe birth for the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a 6-year-old endangered Rothschild giraffe, gave birth to a female calf on Friday. In a video from the LEO ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0325/Rare-giraffe-born-at-Connecticut-refuge.-It-s-a-girl-and-she-needs-a-name?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fusa+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+USA%29

HuffPo: NRA Robocalls Upset Some In Newtown



Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament in May, according to a statement released by the Prince.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/huffpo-nra-robocalls-upset-some-newtown

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time



... will also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130325/NATION/303250376/1020/rss09

Prince Harry Coming Back to the U.S. in May



America, he's coming back! Starting May 9, Prince Harry will make an extensive tour through Colorado, Washington, D.C., New York and an area in New Jersey badly hit by Superstorm Sandy - and end with a May 15 polo match in Greenwich, Conn., to aid his charity Sentebale.

http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20685062,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57576057/prince-harry-to-visit-the-u.s-in-may/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time



... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale -- which means "forget-me-not" -- is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303250376

Prince Harry to visit US, meet Sandy victims, play polo in Greenwich



... will also visit New York City and attend an event promoting youth athletics and will play in a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. The prince is expected to be on the East Coast from May 9-15. Harry, who is third in line to the throne, made headlines ...

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250029%26nclick_check%3D1

Lifelong Learners...They're Not Just Students, They're Teachers Too



"Like most educators, I have never really left school," said Chris Winters, headmaster of Greenwich High School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/life-long-learners-they-re-not-just-students

Are Greenwich Schools In Digital Distress?



When Superintendent William McKersie discusses the need to improve Greenwich Public Schools' technology capabilities, he has quoted parents' description of existing technology as "the Wild West." In response, at the Board of Education monthly meeting at Western Middle School , Greenwich High School parent Laura Erickson addressed the board during ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/are-greenwich-schools-in-digital-distress

Ready To Get Into The Swing of Spring [VIDEO]



With Mother Nature stuck in a time warp, the opening day for golf at Greenwich's only municpal golf course was postponed until today-weather permitting.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/ready-to-get-into-the-swing-of-spring

Who's Hiring Around Here in Education, Finance, Etc.



To find out more about these job openings, each of which has been posted in the Greenwich Patch "Jobs" section , click on the link at the end of each summary.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/whos-hiring-around-here-in-education-finance-etc

See Greenwich's Recent Homes Sales



GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 15 to 21 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-homes-sales

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Exhibit Unscrambles Mystery Of Eggs



GREENWICH, Conn. -- Just in time for Easter, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has opened a new exhibit called "Eggs-hibition: Unscrambling Their History." "Eggs-hibition" includes bird eggs, edible eggs, ugly eggs and magnificent eggs, including several spectacular eggs and artworks borrowed from Betteridge Jewelers, the Ukrainian Museum and Library ... (more)

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-bruce-museum-exhibit-unscrambles-mystery-eggs

Arresting News: Two Area Youths Allegedly Beaten With Baseball Bats



... from a Feb. 27 incident at Brookfield High School. There wasn't much luck of the Irish for a pair of patrons at a Greenwich watering hole on St. Patrick's Day night. The fisticuffs between the men ended with their arrests by Greenwich Police. The ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-two-area-youths-allegedly-beaten-with-baseball-bats

Anderson Ranch names board member



... ity and a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University. She lives in Aspen, New York City and Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.aspentimes.com/ARTICLE/20130325/NEWS/130329912/-1/RSS

Rare Rothschild Giraffe Subspecies Born At Connecticut Zoo [VIDEO]



A rare giraffe that stands almost 6 feet tall and is a member of an endangered subspecies was born Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/449835/20130325/rare-baby-giraffe-born-rothschild-video-raregiraffeborn-rothschilds-giraffe-rothschilds-leo-zoologic.htm

Sunday, March 24, 2013

32 killed in religious riots in central Myanmar



... buildings early Saturday in Lewei, and that a mosque and 50 homes also were burned in Yamethin the same day. GREENWICH, Conn. -- A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation ...

http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_22863203/32-killed-religious-riots-central-myanmar?source=rss

Rare giraffe born: Endangered giraffe born in Conn. conservation center



... 24 Global Post report. The Rothschild giraffe was born on Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. Petal , a 6-year-old giraffe, gave birth to the bundle of joy. The rare giraffe that was born even began walking ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/rare-giraffe-born-endangered-giraffe-born-conn-conservation-center?cid=rss

Rare Giraffe Born: Rothschild Giraffe Stands Up



The giraffe's 6-year-old mother, Petal, gave birth to a female calf at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn., while conservation workers watched, reported the Greenwich Time paper.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/rare-giraffe-born-rothschild-giraffe-stands-up-video-368245.html

Time Out: Foley unfiltered on the GOP brand, taxes and Malloy



Greenwich Republican Tom Foley, who is seeking a rematch with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for the state's highest office and is the former U.S. ambassador to Ireland under President George W. Bush, is interviewed at the Greenwich Time office in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Time-Out-Foley-unfiltered-on-the-GOP-brand-4380713.php

Rare giraffe born in Greenwich, Conn. conservation center



... 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation center. The Greenwich Time reports that Petal, a 6-year-old Rothschild giraffe gave birth on Friday to female calf as a group of other giraffes and ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/rare-giraffe-born-greenwich-conn-conservation-center-article-1.1298042?localLinksEnabled=false

Endangered giraffe born at Conn. conservation site



... to some of his great teams of the past, but one line within that analysis likely will get most of the attention. GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) -- A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut ...

http://www.wdrb.com/story/21780369/endangered-giraffe-born-at-conn-conservation-site

Endangered giraffe born at Conn. conservation site



GREENWICH, Conn. A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation center.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/03/24/3936999/endangered-giraffe-born-at-conn.html#storylink=rss

Convicted Fraudster Hassan Nemazee's Apartment Sells For $18 Million



... other than Brooke Shield's half-sister Marina Shields Purcell and her husband Thomas Purcell, a top analyst at Greenwich, Conn.-based Viking Global Investors. The Purcell's new home features six bedrooms and six bathrooms, several terraces and staff ...

http://www.wallstreetinsanity.com/convicted-fraudster-hassan-nemazees-apartment-sells-for-18-million/

Analyzing the Old Greenwich Housing Market; 40 Open Houses Today



... and you're getting a little less," which is not a bad way of characterizing the under $1.5 million market here in Greenwich. The reporter did a good job of capturing the market until he got to the statistics. Comparing year over year statistics in ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/old-greenwich-prices-down-or-up-double-digits-40-open-houses-this-sunday

Ridgefield Brokers Earn Top Honors



... Banker A® system. Grossfeld and McMahon will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich at the end of April. "Amy and Carissa have been recognized with the International Diamond Society award because of their ...

http://ridgefield.patch.com/blog_posts/grossfeld-and-mcmahon-receive-coldwell-banker-international-diamond-society-award

Letter: There Should Be A Solution to the Town Lease Impasse



As a Greenwich Selectman, all matters affecting my neighbors and the town residents are of the highest concern to me.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/letter-81b176fd

Fairfield, New Haven Counties' Highest Selling Homes in Photos



Get the full scoop on all your local market conditions in one place by checking out the Greenwich Patch Real Estate Guide .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fairfield-new-haven-counties-highest-selling-homes-in-photos-53ad6c15

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Flash in sky likely a meteor



East Coast residents, including some in Greenwich, were buzzing on social media sites and elsewhere Friday night after a brief but bright flash of light streaked across the early-evening sky -- in what experts say was almost certainly a meteor coming down.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Flash-in-sky-likely-a-meteor-4379597.php

Observing Passover in Greenwich: What You Need to Know



... April 1 and 2, and are considered Holy Days. For information on Passover services, click on these quick links for Greenwich Reform Synagogue , Congregation Shir Ami and Temple Sholom . For some educational fun with the kids, check out the Rugrats ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/observing-passover-in-greenwich-what-you-need-to-know

3/24/2013-A New Look



It's about time UConn changed that dog logo. It's much too old fashioned for modern collegiate athletics.

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/cartoons/hc-uconn-changes-jonathan-dog-logo-20130322,0,5370294.story

Flash in sky likely a meteor



... than 550 reports on the website of the American Meteor Society alone. On the site, there were meteor reports from Greenwich, Darien, Norwalk, Westport and Stratford Southwestern and central Connecticut were hot spots with meteor sighting reports on ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Flash-in-sky-likely-a-meteor-4378824.php

Rare Rothschild giraffe born at Greenwich conservation center



A mother Rothschild giraffe nuzzles with her newborn daughter after giving birth Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378790.php

Cheshire Man Dead After Crash On Route 72 In New Britain



A 39-year-old Cheshire man died after the SUV he was driving crashed off of a bridge on Route 72 and fell 30 feet onto Warren Street early Saturday morning, police said.

http://www.courant.com/community/new-britain/hc-new-britain-fatal-crash-0324-20130324,0,5625478.story

Reflections on loss, and the lost art of letter-writing



... get stale and warm." This offended his Yankee frugality, bred more along Maine's rocky coast than perhaps in his Greenwich, Conn., childhood. These days when he rides his boat down the coast to Barnacle Billy's in Ogunquit, Maine, the former leader ...

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hattiesburgamerican.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303230027%26nclick_check%3D1

Scottish firm gets CalPERS investment



... make similar investments with three other firms: AlphaSimplex Group of Cambridge, Mass.; AQR Capital Management of Greenwich, Conn.; and Pimco of Newport Beach. But no dollars have yet been committed. Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions ...

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/23/5285943/scottish-firm-gets-calpers-investment.html#mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California

BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders'



... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James jumped to ...

http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/21753573/bracketracket-i-thought-its-for-takeout-orders

Friday, March 22, 2013

Wild chase on I-95 ends in New Rochelle



State police assisted by Greenwich and Stamford police chase a car southbound on Interstate 95.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Wild-chase-on-I-95-ends-in-New-Rochelle-4378230.php

Rare giraffe born at conservation center



A newborn Rothschild giraffe, an endangered animal, walks under her mother after being born Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378069.php

Rare Rothschild giraffe born at Greenwich conservation center



A mother Rothschild giraffe nuzzles with her newborn daughter after giving birth Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378165.php

Reports: Meteor Lights Up East Coast Sky



... it as a huge, green meteor burning up over DC just before 8 p.m. We've had similar accounts in Connecticut, from Greenwich to Orange, up to Naugatuck and out to Bethel and every where in between - and beyond. "my grand daughter saw it on route 8 at ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/articles/reports-meteor-lights-up-east-coast-sky-2d9bffd4

Greenwich pair solve men's, um, chafing swimsuit problem



... and then came up with a solution. Having met through their children's school, the two residents of Riverside in Greenwich decided to take their idea from an idle topic of discussion to a full-fledged business model. With Jaffe's background in ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-pair-solve-men-s-um-chafing-swimsuit-4378010.php

Reports: Meteor Lights Up East Coast Sky



... it as a huge, green meteor burning up over DC just before 8 p.m. We've had similar accounts in Connecticut, from Greenwich to Orange, up to Naugatuck and out to Bethel and every where in between - and beyond. "my grand daughter saw it on route 8 at ...

http://hamden.patch.com/articles/reports-meteor-lights-up-east-coast-sky

McKersie's $143M budget includes tech funds



Presenting his first budget proposal to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said he wants Greenwich Public Schools to make an "aggressive investment" in digital teaching and learning.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_11279/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=GnGVUNa9&pn=0

Park Car Tax Repeal For Now



... levies on the books. He's right - it is. As Mr. Malloy has pointed out, a car owner pays a tax rate of 11 mills in Greenwich or 75 mills in Hartford on the same car. A car assessed at $10,000 would cost $110 in taxes in Greenwich and $750 in ...

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-malloy-car-tax-20130322-1,0,3750405.story

Dartmouth's Chris Hanson Named First Team All-Ivy



... season competing at the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive campaign. In 18 matches at first singles, the Greenwich, Conn., native went 13-5 overall and 4-3 in conference action. Throughout the 2012-13 slate Hanson had two separate four-match ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=206872960

CalPERS invests in fund expected to have better returns and less risk



... Ltd., the investment firms include AlphaSimplex Group LLC of Cambridge, Mass.; AQR Capital Management LLC of Greenwich, Conn. and PIMCO LLC of Newport Beach. "We're excited to have Standard Life on board as our first partner," Joseph Dear , CalPERS ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2013/03/22/calpers-invests-multi-asset-partners.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_6+%28Investing+Industry+News%29

Connecticut's Hotel and Convention Industry Unites At A New York Landmark



... came to life. There, in a gathering late Thursday, two dozen people representing hotels and other venues from Greenwich to Mystic to Windsor had cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with New York meeting planners - those crucial links to the companies and ...

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-haar-convention-bureau-nyc-20130322,0,2077723.column?track=rss

Men's Squash All-Ivy -- 2012-13



... (St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada) and sophomore Aditya Jagtap (Mumbai, India), Dartmouth senior Chris Hanson (Greenwich, Conn.), Harvard junior Brandon McLaughlin (Jr., Villanova, Pa.), Princeton sophomores Samuel Kang (Singapore) and Tyler Osborne ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/msquash/2012-13/releases/Mens_Squash_All-Ivy_--_2012-13

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week



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

http://newsok.com/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week/article/feed/517257?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fbusiness+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+business%29

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week



... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Garrison Capital Inc. - New York, 5.3 million shares, priced at $15 each, ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-199568331.html?

Dagmar Q. Matthews, 75, Of Greenwich, Owned Travel Business



... her first husband Dieter Baeu and became a permanent legal resident. In 1974, she opened Travel Systems, Inc. in Greenwich. She successfully ran TSI, Inc. until 1998 when she merged with Edgewood Travel and worked there until her diagnosis in Feb. ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dagmar-q-matthews-75-greenwich-owned-travel-business

The Results Are In: Winners of Third Annual CT Zero Energy Challenge Announced



... to bring his idea of a high-performance house to life. After tearing down the original structure at a home in Old Greenwich and recycling its old materials, Fusaro and his team rebuilt the home from the ground up, installing only top-of-the-line ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/The-Results-Are-In-Winners-of-Third-Annual-CT-Zero-Energy-Challenge-Announced19748.shtml

SandRidge Energy under Stakeholder Pressure to Remove CEO, Jonathan Feldman Gives His Views



... investors like me. The extent of that harm and how far it has rippled out is only now beginning to surface." Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America, March 21, 2013 - SandRidge Energy, Inc. struck a deal with hedge fund TPG-Axon this week ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/sandridge-energy-under-stakeholder-pressure-r3620441.htm

Middle School Student Faces Drug-Related Charge



... Middle School found the student with a glass pipe used to smoke pot was found by school staff. According to a Greenwich Police report, the student was arrested about 2:20 p.m. March 20 at the school on Western Junior Highway. "The pipe had the ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/middle-school-student-faces-drug-related-charge

Aberdeen Associates, Inc. Launches New Website



Aberdeen Associates, Inc., a Greenwich-based full service communications and government relations firm, today announced they have launched a new website that highlights their services and work for their clients.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/03/22/7011015.htm

Aberdeen Associates, Inc. Launches New Website



Aberdeen Associates, Inc., a Greenwich-based full service communications and government relations firm, today announced they have launched a new website that highlights their services and work for their clients.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10559262.htm

BET Approves $427.8 Million Budget



A proposed $427.8 million budget for Greenwich town, school board and capital projects got unanimous approval by the Board of Estimate and Taxation Thursday night.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/bet-approves-427-8-million-budget

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Jim Litke column 3-21-13: BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders'



... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron James jumped to the NBA ...

http://www.crescent-news.com/editors%20pick/2013/03/21/jim-litke-column-3-21-13-bracketracket-i-thought-it-s-for-takeout-orders

Obama should ask Jordan to take more Syria refugees: rights groups



President Barack Obama should urge Jordan not to discriminate against refugees crossing its borders from Syria when he meets King Abdullah , said two U.S. rights groups on Thursday, who say Palestinians living in Syria are often refused entry.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-refugeesbre92k0ta-20130321,0,4986187.story

U.N. presses Sri Lanka to pursue wartime crimes



The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-srilanka-rightsbre92k0g1-20130321,0,7925111.story

U.N. launches inquiry into torture, labor camps in North Korea



The United Nations on Thursday set up an international commission of inquiry into human rights violations in North Korea , saying some of them "may amount to crimes against humanity". The 47-member Geneva forum unanimously adopted a resolution brought by the European Union and Japan, and backed by the United States, condemning alleged torture, food ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-korea-north-unbre92k0sz-20130321,0,2237327.story

Outgoing government hikes Italy's deficit, debt targets



Italy sharply hiked its fiscal deficit targets for this year on Thursday and announced it would raise debt by 40 billion euros in 2013 and 2014 to inject much-needed liquidity into its recession-hit economy.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-italy-debtbre92k0u1-20130321,0,4910486.story

China "extremely concerned" about U.S.-Japan island talk



Japan and the United States have started talks on military plans in case of armed conflict over a group of East China Sea Islets claimed by Tokyo and Beijing, Japanese media said on Thursday, prompting China to complain of "outside pressure." The Pentagon confirmed talks were being held on Thursday and Friday between Shigeru Iwasaki, head of the ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-china-japan-usabre92k0tm-20130321,0,5044980.story

UCF releases photo of GSG 522 rifle owned by shooting plotter



UCF released a photo of James Oliver Seevakumaran's semiautomatic .22-caliber weapon, a GSG 522, and a 110-round drum.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/os-ucf-seevakumaran-weapons-20130319,0,6035230.story

U.S. TB rates reach all-time low, but resistance a threat



Tuberculosis rates in the United States reached an all-time low in 2012, with fewer than 10,000 cases reported even as the global threat of drug-resistant TB rises, but U.S. officials fear progress in beating back the disease could be fleeting.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-usa-tbbre92k0t8-20130321,0,5686639.story

Study finds no constipation, colon cancer link



Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-study-constipation-cancerbre92k0tu-20130321,0,4850759.story

Britain puts NICE at centre of new drug pricing system



Britain's health cost watchdog NICE will be responsible for assessing the full value of medicines under a value-based pricing system for new drugs due to take effect from 2014, the government said on Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-britain-medicinesbre92k0uc-20130321,0,3574631.story

Undisclosed soy prompts voluntary recall, FDA says



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that New Chapter Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undisclosed allergen -- soy.

http://www.courant.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-soy-recall-20130321,0,5640791.story

La Preferida voluntarily recalls canned pinto beans, FDA says



La Preferida Inc. is voluntarily recalling 56,808 29-ounce cans of La Preferida Whole Pinto Beans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-pinto-bean-recall-20130321,0,4179453.story

Pictures: Music For Newtown Auction Items



The Music For Newtown auction begins runs March 25 to 28. All proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Read about the auction here.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-pictures-music-for-newtown-auction-items-20130321,0,5631328.photogallery

Murdoch attacks British PM David Cameron over press regulation



Media mogul Rupert Murdoch sharply criticized British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday for agreeing tougher press regulation, saying the new system was a "holy mess" and that Cameron had disappointed his supporters.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-britain-press-murdochbre92k0u2-20130321,0,769089.story

Oracle shares dive after severe third-quarter miss; analysts cut views



Oracle Corp 's shares sank more than 8 percent on Thursday a day after the company reported sharply disappointing third-quarter new software revenue, which it blamed on poor sales execution The severe miss, reported after the market close on Wednesday, triggered a series of price-target cuts from Wall Street.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-oracle-sharesbre92k0ty-20130321,0,6114454.story

Cyprus central bank denies second largest lender to be shut down



The Cypriot central bank denied reports and frantic rumors on Thursday that stricken Cyprus Popular Bank, the island's second-largest lender, is to be closed down.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-eurozone-cyprus-popularbankbre92k0t5-20130321,0,3228283.story

Ford's European sales slide threatens revival plan



Ford's plan to cut jobs and close plants, once hailed as proactive, may not be enough to halt losses in Europe - where moves to rein in margin-crushing discounts have sparked a further sales plunge.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-autos-ford-europebre92k0ti-20130321,0,6410997.story

Prominent Hartford Citizen Recalls First Test Of AR-15



Before the AR-15 rifle came to Colt Firearms, before it became the M-16, before anyone even dreamed it would become America's most popular gun, David E.A. Carson was there.

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-carson-ar-15-20130321,0,1431236.story

James Taylor To Headline 2013 Greenwich Town Party



GREENWICH, Conn. After months of speculation, the headline act at the 2013 Greenwich Town Party will be James Taylor, the event organizers revealed on their website Thursday morning.

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/james-taylor-headline-2013-greenwich-town-party

Market Stats on Home Sales - What Do They Tell Us?



... estate need or question, or need help interpreting the data, contact us directly at Norway@NoreenAndWayne.com . GREENWICH, Conn. After months of speculation, the headline act at the 2013 Greenwich Town Party will be James Taylor, the event ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/market-stats-home-sales-what-do-they-tell-us

Tesei Delivers for Greenwich Meals-on-Wheels



... National Mayors for Meals Day. Joining 1,500 mayors across the country to raise awareness of senior nutrition, Greenwich's First Selectman, Peter Tesei, hit the road to deliver a prepared lunch and dinner to a longtime neighbor he hadn't previously ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/meals-on-wheels-e1c53cf4

Jazz, Egg Hunts, Theater-There's Plenty to Do This Weekend



... and insightful discussion about transmuting pain and suffering and manifesting positive changes in your life. Greenwich: Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch Street. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. Cost: $10. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/jazz-egg-hunts-theater-there-s-plenty-to-do-this-weekend

Want to buy a post office? Postal buildings up for sale



... it would study for potential closure. Peter Malkin, whose holdings include the Empire State Building, bought the Greenwich, Conn., post office two years ago for about $15million in an attempt to keep the building's historic nature intact. A similar ...

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Greenwich's Malkin to convert holdings into trust



Tenants in the Malkin Holdings portfolio should have no concerns about a plan to mold the Empire State Building, its Westport, Norwalk and Stamford properties and other buildings into a real estate investment trust, according to Fairfield County commercial real estate brokers.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-s-Malkin-to-convert-holdings-into-trust-4372917.php

'I thought it's for takeout orders'



... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James jumped to ...

http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/sports032113_b.shtml

Seth MacFarlane Splits From 'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke



It's game over for the relationship between "Family Guy" head honcho Seth MacFarlane and "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke .

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/zap-seth-macfarlane-splits-from-game-of-thrones-st-20130320,0,207572.story

Eats On The Cheap: Sweet Pea's



Sweet Pea's is a yellow Victorian house in Riverton that's been converted to a restaurant and antique shop in Riverton. Read story here.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/restaurants/hc-pictures-sweet-peas-20130320,0,2959540.photogallery

Jimmy Fallon May Host 'Tonight Show' From N.Y. By Next Year



The rumors that Jimmy Fallon will succeed Jay Leno as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" sooner rather than later are starting to intensify.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/zap-jimmy-fallon-to-host-the-tonight-show-from-new-20130320,0,7823554.story

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Fairfield County well represented at Lacrosse Classic at Citi Field



... during the boys high school lacrosse match between Hotchkiss School and Brunswick School at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Saturday afternoon, April 21, 2012. Hotchkiss deafeated Brunswick 13-3. Photo: Bob Luckey MIAMI GARDENS, FL - MARCH 2: Peter ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Fairfield-County-well-represented-at-Lacrosse-4370489.php

Fed Sees Moderate Growth, Will Continue With Its Stimulus



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here,' said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Conn. "'But I don't think that will be the case,' he said. 'There are still concerns in the euro zone, and the domestic ...

http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2013/mar/20/ahead-of-federal-reserve-statement-stocks-are-up/

Five area women to be celebrated



Ladies Who Launch and Unleash Your Voice will join forces for a panel discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Carlisle Showroom in Greenwich to celebrate five women who have made history in their own right.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Five-area-women-to-be-celebrated-4370608.php

Fed Sees Moderate Growth, Will Continue With Its Stimulus



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here,' said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Conn. "'But I don't think that will be the case,' he said. 'There are still concerns in the euro zone, and the domestic ...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/20/174846420/ahead-of-federal-reserve-statement-stocks-are-up?ft=1&f=1001

Ahead Of Federal Reserve Statement, Stocks Are Up



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here,' said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Conn. "'But I don't think that will be the case,' he said. 'There are still concerns in the euro zone, and the domestic ...

http://nhpr.org/post/ahead-federal-reserve-statement-stocks-are

What Newspaper Epitomizes Its City?



... Some people probably think that the Wall Street Journal epitomizes New York. I think it actually epitomizes Greenwich, Connecticut. New York is about money but that's not all it's about. I believe that the newspaper that best epitomizes New York, ...

http://theglitteringeye.com/?p=19453

Four Firms to Pay $105K in FINRA Fines



... $25,000 for New York-based Lebenthal & Co. LLC, $15,000 for New York-based Barclays Capital Inc., and $7,500 for Greenwich, Conn.-based Interactive Brokers LLC, according to its monthly disciplinary report released Friday. FINRA found that Advisors ...

http://www.onwallstreet.com/news/Four-Firms-to-Pay-FINRA-Fines-2683906-1.html

Man Faces DWI Charge



A 57-year-old backcountry Greenwich resident faces charges including driving while intoxicated in connection with a car crash last November.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-dwi-charge-149228ad

Wall Street rebounds after 3-session decline



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/wall-street-rebounds-after-3-session-decline-1.1489664

Obama picks Indiana to win NCAA basketball championship



President Barack Obama on Wednesday picked Indiana University to win the NCAA annual men's college basketball tournament, joining in the " March Madness " office pool craze that sweeps America every spring.

http://www.courant.com/sports/sns-rt-us-usa-obama-basketballbre92j0pt-20130320,0,7729743.story

Rwanda tells U.S. will not hinder Ntaganda ICC transfer



The United States said on Wednesday that the Rwandan government had offered "appropriate assurances" that they would not interfere in the process of transferring wanted Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda to a war crimes tribunal.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-rwanda-warcrimes-transferbre92j0q7-20130320,0,5905856.story

Israeli general welcomes Obama with call to share Iron Dome production



U.S. President Obama steps out of an Iron Dome battery with Israeli PM Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport Airport in Tel Aviv TEL AVIV - The United States should be allowed to co-produce Israel's Iron Dome rocket interceptor so it can benefit from the money it has poured into the Jewish state's defense programs, a senior Israeli military ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-israel-palestinians-obama-irondomebre92j0fx-20130320,0,5028110.story

'Twilight' author hopes aliens lure vampire fans to 'The Host'



Author Stephanie Meyer is hoping her vampire fans will be willing to step into a new world and embrace aliens as the first film of her new book series, "The Host" , hits the big screens.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-thehostbre92j0bf-20130320,0,2788215.story

Strike prompts Lufthansa to cancel 500-plus flights



Deutsche Lufthansa has canceled more than 500 flights after German union Verdi called on 33,000 workers at the company to go on strike on Thursday over a wage dispute.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-lufthansa-wagesbre92j0qd-20130320,0,6488117.story

Wall Street rebounds after three-session decline; Fed in focus



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE92A07T20130320?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Wal-Mart to offer goods from small, women-owned businesses



Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday will launch a line of products from small, women-owned businesses on its website, its latest push to position itself as a leader in women's economic empowerment.

http://www.courant.com/business/technology/chi-walmart-to-offer-goods-from-small-womenowned-businesses-20130307,0,6147580.story

Us Stocks-Wall St rebounds after 3-session decline; Fed in focus



... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0CC34120130320?feedType=RSS&feedName=nonCyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Greenwich Cops Want Public's Help After String Of Break-Ins



It's not clear if a string break-ins in Greenwich are a connected, but there appears to be a pattern developing there.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/03/20/greenwich-cops-want-publics-help-after-string-of-break-ins/

Four Firms to Pay $105K in FINRA Fines



... $25,000 for New York-based Lebenthal & Co. LLC, $15,000 for New York-based Barclays Capital Inc., and $7,500 for Greenwich, Conn.-based Interactive Brokers LLC, according to its monthly disciplinary report released Friday. FINRA found that Advisors ...

http://www.financial-planning.com/news/Four-Firms-to-Pay-FINRA-Fines-2683906-1.html

Fight Outside Bar Leads to Arrests



A brawl outside a Railroad Avenue bar on St. Patrick's Day night ended with the arrests of the two men involved, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fight-outside-bar-leads-to-arrests