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Friday, April 25, 2014

Ex-Islanders partial owner admits investment fraud

... Walsh operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Connecticut. The businesses included Greenwich, Connecticut-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, California. Authorities said the men ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11244643&ref=rss

5 Reasons Brides Need to Know Fashion Designer Katie Fong

... Hello, sexy! "The collection is inspired by my passion for the simply beautiful. I grew up in the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, where the style of dress is simple, but always chic and well-made. I have a deep appreciation for luxury lingerie and ...

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/04/katie-fong-wedding-dress-designer-taylor-swift.html

UPDATE 1-U.S. money manager pleads guilty in long-running fraud case

... Friday to engaging in a massive securities fraud. Stephen Walsh, the former chief executive of WG Trading Co in Greenwich, Connecticut, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to one count of securities fraud. As part of a plea agreement, Walsh, ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/26/securities-fraud-plea-idUSL2N0NH1FT20140426?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Part owner of New York Islanders pleads guilty to fraud

... At the time, he operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Conn. The businesses included Greenwich, Conn.-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, Calif. Authorities said the men ...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nhl/news/20140425/new-york-islanders-owner-fraud.ap/index.html

Cruisin' 'The Ave' - Sen. Chris Murphy Tours Downtown Greenwich

It was the day the Senator came to town. U.S. Sen Chris Murphy paid a visit to Greenwich Friday afternoon and was treated to a tour of the downtown shopping district - compliments of the entire Board of Selectmen, led by First Selectman Peter Tesei.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/cruisin-the-avenue--selectmen-tour-downtown-with-sen-chris-murphy

REFILE-Wall St Week Ahead-A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NH1T820140425?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Need a Job? Greenwich Job Fair is April 29

The Greenwich Work Force Coalition, a partnership of local community agencies, will be sponsoring a Job Fair to be held at Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Major employers with current job openings will be on premise to meet with job seekers.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/greenwich-job-fair

Ex-Islanders partial owner admits investment fraud

... At the time, he operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Conn. The businesses included Greenwich, Conn.-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, California. Authorities said the men ...

http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=2468245

What to Do with Kids Fairfield Co. this Weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-wilton/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_829c8a80

What it takes for women to reach successvisit|article-5430481|mobile_home_category_body-1685|2

... Peyton Patterson, CEO of Bankwell Financial Group in New Canaan, and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp. Nancy Armstrong of Greenwich, producer of the documentary series "Makers: Women Who Make America" --which tells the story of women's advancement over the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/What-it-takes-for-women-to-reach-success-5430481.php

Wall St Week Ahead-A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NH1T820140425?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

New Canaan's tax collection rate the county's highest

Actual tax collection rates in fiscal year 2013: New Canaan 99.44% Darien 99.3% Greenwich 99.3% Newtown 99.2% Sherman 99.2% Wilton 99.2% Brookfield 99% Easton 98.9% Fairfield 98.9% Danbury 98.7% Ridgefield 98.7% Shelton 98.7% Weston 98.7% Bethel 98.6% Monroe 98.6% Norwalk 98.6% Trumbull 98.6% New Fairfield 98.52% Redding 98.5% Stamford 98.5% ... (more)

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-tax-collection-rate-the-county-s-5429873.php

Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal of Michigan Native Convicted in 'Milkshake Murder'

... when Robert Kissel's millionaire real estate developer brother, Andrew, was stabbed to death in 2006 in his Greenwich, CT mansion. Books have been written and a Lifetime Television movie, " The Two Mr. Kissels ," detailed the deaths of the ...

http://farmington-mi.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/hong-kong-court-rejects-appeal-of-michigan-native-convicted-in-milkshake-murder

Greenwich Benefit for Save the Children

From Save The Children Mark Kennedy Shriver, NBC "TODAY" host Willie Geist and members of the Greenwich community and surrounding towns gathered at an evening reception Thursday night at the Riverside Yacht Club to recognize the legacy of a man dedicated to improving the lives of all children, while also raising funds and awareness for an ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/greenwich-benefit-for-save-the-children

Prep rallies, holds off Greenwich in lacrossevisit|article-5428946|mobile_simple_list_body-26795|5

... Riding a string of six unanswered goals into the fourth quarter, the Jesuits surged past, and ultimately held off, Greenwich 12-11 on Thursday at University Field in a non-conference game. "This was kind of a statement game for us," Jesuits coach ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Prep-rallies-holds-off-Greenwich-in-lacrosse-5428946.php

Prep lacrosse beats Greenwich

Greenwich goalie Tommy Rogan stands ready as Fairfield Prep's Cam Harris goes past, during boys lacrosse action at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Prep-rallies-holds-off-Greenwich-in-lacrosse-5428946.php

Out and About in Fairfield County this Weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://weston-ct.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-weston-redding-easton/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_5ea89b07

Josephine Eskierski, 92, Of Greenwich

Eskierski was born in Poland, in 1922, to Michael and Mary Szuminski. She came to the United States in 1949 and resided in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/josephine-eskierski-92-greenwich

Out and About in Fairfield County this weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://bethel.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-bethel/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_c3a7932a

Greenwich Police Hold Drop Off For Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The Greenwich Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take back day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-hold-drop-unwanted-prescription-drugs

Greenwich's Garden Education Center Names Youth Education Director

... summer enrichment programs, school vacation enrichment throughout the school year and after-school classes at Greenwich elementary schools. She is planning monthly weekend workshops geared toward families as well as a weekly Mommy & Me Toddler Walk ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-garden-education-center-names-youth-education-director

Norwalk River Rowing Wins Gold in Greenwich Invitational

... -- Norwalk River Rowing opened its spring regatta season on Saturday, April 5, by winning three gold medals at the Greenwich Invitational. The regatta, held in Greenwich at Grass Island in a strong wind, featured 13 crews from Connecticut and New ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/sports/norwalk-river-rowing-wins-gold-greenwich-invitational

Weston Hosts 'Good Riddance' Hazardous Waste Day For Westport

... 26, at the Public Works facility at 78 Old Hyde Road in Weston. The program is also open to residents of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton. The Public Works Facility is located on Old Hyde Road between ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/weston-hosts-good-riddance-hazardous-waste-day

Greenwich Land Trust Plans Events For Earth Day

The Earth Day Beautification celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Residents can volunteer to remove invasive plants, plant native perennials and trees and building raised garden beds at the Greenwich Land Trust's Mueller Preserve at 370 Round Hill Road in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-land-trust-plans-events-earth-day

Weston Hosts 'Good Riddance' Hazardous Waste Day For Norwalk

... 26, at the Public Works facility at 78 Old Hyde Road in Weston. The program is also open to residents of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton. The Public Works Facility is located on Old Hyde Road between ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/weston-hosts-good-riddance-hazardous-waste-day

General Atlantic Said in Talks to Buy Sanfer Stake Ahead of IPO

... to comment on the investment, while Sanfer didn't respond to phone calls and an e- mail seeking comment. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, with about $17 billion in assets, already has an office in Sao Paulo, and has invested about $1 billion ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-N4JX376VDKHS01-3ATRM4H6OB86BKBSF52HT63HOP

Report: Greenwich HS Student 'Subjected to Acts of Ridicule'

A draft report of an eight-month investigation by the Town of Greenwich into the circumstances that preceded the suicide of Greenwich High School student Bartlomiej 'Bart' Palosz, on the first day of school last August indicates the 15-year-old was tormented by students and that Greenwich Public Schools did all it could to react to those torments.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/report-greenwich-hs-student-subjected-to-acts-of-ridicule