Starwood Capital CEO Sternlicht Said to Be Preparing Share Sale

... In November, he said he may consider IPOs of some of Starwood's holdings. Sternlicht, 53, has hired more staff at Greenwich, Connecticut-based Starwood in recent years to pursue investments. The firm has been buying shopping malls and office ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-18/starwood-capital-ceo-sternlicht-said-to-be-preparing-share-sale.html

Private-Equity Funds Bet $5 Billion on Shipping Rebound: Freight

... a spokesman for Lloyds, and Catherine Jones, an external spokeswoman for Davidson Kempner at ASC Advisors LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut , declined to comment. In December, Commerzbank AG (CBK) , Germany 's second-biggest bank, sold 14 chemical ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-18/private-equity-funds-bet-5-billion-on-shipping-rebound-freight.html

Darien woman charged with selling Xanaxvisit|article-5242640|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

... woman, according to the report. On Feb. 16, police applied for a search warrant, which was signed by a judge in Greenwich that same day, police said. While conducting the search, officers located numerous items, including drug paraphernalia -- such ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-woman-charged-with-selling-Xanax-5242640.php

Starwood Capital Explores IPO

... could give him a chance to partially cash out after building Starwood Capital over more than two decades. The Greenwich, Conn.-based firm's talks are still in the exploratory stage and may not lead to an IPO, according to people briefed on the ...

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304899704579389004215254092?mod=rss_whats_news_us&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304899704579389004215254092.html%3Fmod%3Drss_whats_news_us

Darien woman charged with selling Xanax

... woman, according to the report. On Feb. 16, police applied for a search warrant, which was signed by a judge in Greenwich that same day, police said. While conducting the search, officers located numerous items, including drug paraphernalia -- such ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-woman-charged-with-selling-Xanax-5242640.php

Cracking down on 'ice missiles'

... to remove all snow and ice from their vehicles. Photo: Carol Kaliff A vehicle with snow on its roof drives through Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. A recent law requires automobile owners to remove all snow and ice from their vehicle so ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Ice-missiles-snowball-into-cash-for-state-5242291.php

Walter X. Burns, 72, Opened Applause Restaurant In Stamford

Walter X. Burns Jr., a lifelong resident of the Cos Cob neighborhood in Greenwich, died Wednesday, Feb. 12. He was 72. Burns was born Aug. 23, 1941, to Walter X. Burns Sr. and Margaret Mitchell Burns.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/walter-x-burns-72-cos-cob-opened-tracks-bar-and-restaurant

Thumbs up, thumbs down

... If that's what it takes to get the message to inconsiderate drivers, then so be it. Thumbs up to the town of Greenwich and First Selectman Peter Tesei, for the neighborly gesture of loaning 130 tons of salt to the city of Bridgeport after last ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-5242440.php

Photos: Cycle for Survival 2014 in Chicago

... ditch the snow and cold Chicago's been having all winter--you might be able to join a Cycle for Survival ride in Greenwich, Conn. (Feb. 23); Seattle (Feb. 23); Bethesda, Md. (Feb. 23); the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City (Feb. 28); Long ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/photos-cycle-for-survival-2014-chicago?cid=rss

Walter X. Burns, 72, Of Cos Cob, Opened Tracks Bar And Restaurant

Walter X. Burns Jr., a lifelong resident of the Cos Cob neighborhood in Greenwich, died Wednesday, Feb. 12. He was 72. Burns was born Aug. 23, 1941, to Walter X. Burns Sr. and Margaret Mitchell Burns.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/walter-x-burns-72-cos-cob-opened-tracks-bar-and-restaurant

Metro-North riders get chance to vent

... walking along Metro-North railroad tracks on Sunday, Aug. 11 was injured when he was struck by a train between the Greenwich and Port Chester stations. Photo: Bob Luckey September 2013: Workers on Washington Street at the site of a power failure ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Metro-North-riders-get-chance-to-vent-5240619.php

Metro-North disasters of 2013-14

... walking along Metro-North railroad tracks on Sunday, Aug. 11 was injured when he was struck by a train between the Greenwich and Port Chester stations. Photo: Bob Luckey September 2013: Workers on Washington Street at the site of a power failure ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Metro-North-disasters-of-2013-14-80125.php

Looking to Rent? Find Options in Greenwich

If you're looking for rental options in the Greenwich area, our partners at Zillow have compiled this list in every price range.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/looking-to-rent-find-local-options-feb-17-greenwich

Andrea Rosen Gallery Presents David Altmejd, 2/1-3/8

... 2014. Most recently, Altmejd was recognized with a solo exhibition at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center in Greenwich, Connecticut (2011-2012). In 2007, the Fundaci La Caixa Museum in Barcelona, Spain, presented a show of the artist's work ...

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/Andrea-Rosen-Gallery-Presents-DAVID-ALTMEJD-21-38-20140217

Feedback: Letters to LJ, February 1, 2014 Issue

... " America's Star Libraries " ( LJ 11/1/13, p. 30-41). Congratulations, Lakewood Public Library, OH. Now I live in Greenwich, CT (five stars), where I must be among the most frequent patrons, and I often visit the Westport library, CT (five stars), ...

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/opinion/feedback-letters-to-lj-february-1-2014-issue/

US stocks correction fear fades

... demand released, come late March or the spring," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Emerging markets have calmed somewhat, though they remain on edge, particularly in countries suffering from ...

http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/us-stocks-correction-fear-fades-1.1648410

U.S. stocks correction fear fades despite valuation angst

... demand released, come late March or the spring," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "If we don't see some kind of bounce back, then people should be concerned." Emerging markets have calmed ...

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=OBR&date=20140217&id=17355467

Go to the Head of the Class: Greenwich Students Achieve Honors

Robert Walker of Greenwich is named to High Honor Roll for the Fall 2013 Semester at Pomfret School, where he is a senior.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/go-to-the-head-of-the-class-greenwich-students-achieve-honors_7cad8eda

U.S. stocks correction fear fades despite valuation angst

... demand released, come late March or the spring," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich , Connecticut. "If we don't see some kind of bounce back, then people should be concerned." REASONS FOR HOPE The conditions ...

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-stocks-valuation-analysis-20140217,0,3176843.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FBusiness%2FNationWorld+%28courant.com+-+National+BUSINESS+UPDATES%29

On the Border: Greenwich PD's Drunk Driving Enforcement Efforts

Being in a border town, Greenwich Police know well that when it comes closing time for bars, revelers will run the gauntlet to New York State bars so they can continue partying for another hour or two.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/on-the-border-greenwich-pds-drunk-driving-enforcement-efforts

Wind Chills Drop Below Zero As More Snow Heads To Greenwich

After an overnight with temperatures in the single digits, Presidents Day will dawn Monday with wind chill values as low as 3 below zero across Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/wind-chills-drop-below-zero-more-snow-heads-fairfield-county

Stamford Sen. Frantz Blasts Gov. Malloy's Surplus Plan

State Sen. L. Scott Frantz joined other state legislators at the Capitol for the opening of the 2014 legislative session last week, marking his sixth year serving Greenwich, New Canaan and Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-sen-frantz-blasts-gov-malloys-surplus-plan

Robert Matthes of West Milford, 85

... before moving to Hewitt 20 years ago. He worked in the shipping operations department at Stolt Nielsen Ltd., Greenwich, Conn., before retiring. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Military Officers Association of America as ...

http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/local/245784111_Robert_Matthes_of_West_Milford__85.html