Greenwich Roundup: Thursday, January 22, 2015

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Shoe Designer Vince Camuto, 78, Has Died

Vince Camuto, the designer of the sleek, high-toned and high-heeled women's footwear, has died at his home in Greenwich. He was 78. Camuto died Wednesday at his home in Greenwich, Matthew Murphy, director of the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich, that is handling the arrangements, told NBC Connecticut .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/shoe-designer-vince-camuto-78-has-died-0?

Greenwich's Joan Lunden Shares Diagnostic Approach That Led to Early Detection

Joan Lunden, award-winning American journalist, beloved television host, health advocate and keynote speaker at the upcoming 32nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference planned and developed by ACCME-accredited Physicians' Education ResourceA , LLC , shares that "a fast-growing, virulent" cancer in her right breast would have gone undetected if she had not followed up her clean mammogram with an ultrasound. She shares her close call in an interview conducted in connection with the cancer conference that begins Feb. 26. PER Lunden Video Link In a highly personal interview with acclaimed broadcaster Roy Firestone, Lunden shares that she has dense breast tissue, making detection of breast cancer difficult in a mammogram.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/joan-lunden-shares-diagnostic-approach-led-early-detection-0?

Vince Camuto, Nine West co-founder, dies at 78

... throughout the social media spectrum and is administered by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Footwear designer Vince Camuto, one of the co-founders of Nine West, died Wednesday in Greenwich, Conn. He was 78. ...

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/229614163

First Reserve Acquires Kingfisher Wind from Apex Clean Energy

GREENWICH, Conn., HOUSTON, and LONDON, January 22, 2015-- First Reserve, the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment firm exclusively focused on energy, today announced an agreement to acquire the Kingfisher Wind power project from Apex Clean Energy , an independent renewable energy company. Kingfisher Wind is a 298 MW wind power generation project located in Canadian and Kingfisher Counties in Oklahoma, scheduled to be completed in 2015.

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2015012232

Vince Camuto

He was 78. Camuto died Wednesday at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, said Matthew Murphy, director of the Fred D. Knapp Son Funeral Home in Greenwich, which is handling the arrangements. Camuto had been reportedly battling ... ... Source: www.hautetalk.com --- Thursday, January 22, 2015The legend behind all of your favorite brands... The post BREAKING: Fashion Designer Vince Camuto Dead At 78 appeared first on HauteTalk.com .

http://www.rssmicro.com/rss.web?q=Vince+Camuto

Mel Gibson's former Greenwich home on the market for $31.5 million

The property at 124 Old Mill Rd. in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. The 15,862 sq.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Mel-Gibson-s-former-Greenwich-home-on-the-market-6033895.php

Shoe designer Vince Camuto dies

Camuto died Wednesday at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, said Matthew Murphy, director of the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich, which is handling the arrangements. Camuto had been reportedly battling cancer.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150122/news/301229736/

Mel Gibson's former Greenwich home on the market for $31.5 million

The property at 124 Old Mill Rd. in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. The 15,862 sq.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Mel-Gibson-s-former-Greenwich-home-on-the-market-6033895.php

Designer Vince Camuto Passes Away at 78 + Celebs React

... brand Nine West, which is one of the most recognized brands in footwear today. Camuto passed away at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is survived by his wife and five children. Various stars have expressed condolences: Rest In Peace, Mr. ...

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/93627230.html

Anne Semmes: Rediscovering tapestries as art of kings and a "genius" 16th century artist

... The Duke and Duchess of Rutland Collection, Belvoir Castle, Grantham, England. Photo: Contributed Photo Greenwich resident Maryan Ainsworth, as curator of European Painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, shared her role in the recent exhibit, ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Anne-Semmes-Rediscovering-tapestries-as-art-of-6033863.php

Greenwich shoe designer Vince Camuto, 78, dies

CEO of Camuto Group, Vince Camuto attends the 2014 Father Of The Year Awards at New York Hilton on June 4, 2014 in New York City. Photo: Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images Longtime Greenwich resident Vince Camuto , who was known around the world for his significant contributions to the women's fashion world, died at his home in town Wednesday after battling cancer.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-shoe-designer-Vince-Camuto-78-dies-6033795.php

Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. Announces Completion of Executive...

... proven track record and established platform are supported by approximately 100 professionals across locations in Greenwich, Chicago, Palo Alto and Dallas. For more information, please visit fsam.fifthstreetfinance.com. This press release may ...

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/22/699405/10116685/en/Fifth-Street-Asset-Management-Inc-Announces-Completion-of-Executive-Management-Appointments-in-Connection-With-Initial-Public-Offering.html

Greenwich shoe designer Vince Camuto, 78, dies

CEO of Camuto Group, Vince Camuto attends the 2014 Father Of The Year Awards at New York Hilton on June 4, 2014 in New York City. Longtime Greenwich resident Vince Camuto, who was known around the world for his significant contributions to the women's fashion world, died at his home in town Wednesday after battling cancer.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-shoe-designer-Vince-Camuto-78-dies-6033795.php

Shoe designer Vince Camuto dies

Projected Snow Totals for Greenwich Now in for Saturday Storm

The National Weather Service says up to 4 inches of snow may fall on Greenwich overnight Friday and on Saturday. Here's the daytime Saturday prediction from the weather service, specifically for Greenwich : "Snow likely, mainly after 3 a.m. .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/projected-snow-totals-greenwich-now-saturday-storm-0?

Video: Greenwich Retains Highest Rating From Moody's

Moody's Investor Services has given the Town of Greenwich the highest possible rating for investors. The Aaa rating came after Moody's looked at factors such as the Town's tax base and property values, among other things.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/21942/Greenwich-Retains-Highest-Rating-From-Moodys-

Greenwich Pets of the Month: Betsy the Dog, Charlotte the Cat

... post-workout relaxation. Potential owners can stop by to meet the pets that do not need to be adopted together at Greenwich Animal Control, 393 North St., seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's a good idea to call first before stopping by, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-pets-month-betsy-dog-charlotte-cat-0?

Stanwich School Student Advances in National Geographic Bee

The Greenwich students were tested on their knowledge of geography when they competed in the 26th annual National Geographic Bee. There was palpable excitement in the air as a group of The Stanwich School's sixth, seventh and eighth graders prepared to be questioned during the school's qualifying round for the 26th annual National Geographic Bee.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/stanwich-student-advances-national-geographic-bee-0?

Drug Suspect Who Eluded Capture In Greenwich Arrested, Held On Bond

Greenwich Police arrested and charged a man who had evaded capture from authorities outside his Cos Cob home earlier this month, according to greenwichtime.com . Bryan Francois, 21, who dubbed himself "Black Houdini" after his escape from officers while wearing handcuffs, was arrested in a hotel in Whiteville, N.C. He waived extradition Friday and was taken back to Greenwich, where he was arraigned on charges including operating a drug factory, possession of drugs and evading capture, greenwichtime.com said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/drug-suspect-who-eluded-capture-greenwich-arrested-held-bond

KCO recaps Nexcore

... as a true value-added partner to its OEM customers. For more information, visit www.nexcoretech.com. Based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, KCO traces its roots to 1976 when William Kidd made his first private equity investment. Today, KCO is the ...

https://www.pehub.com/2015/01/kco-recaps-nexcore/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

First Reserve to acquire Kingfisher Wind from Apex

... to buy the Kingfisher Wind power project. The seller is Apex Clean Energy . No financial terms were disclosed. GREENWICH, CT; HOUSTON, TX; LONDON, UK - January 21, 2015 - First Reserve, the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment ...

https://www.pehub.com/2015/01/first-reserve-to-acquire-kingfisher-wind-from-apex/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Vince Camuto dead at 78: American designer remembered

... New Yorker, who more recently created his own line of shoes, accessories and clothing, died Wednesday in his Greenwich, Conn. home surrounded by his family, WWD reports . Among other things, Camuto played a crucial role in launching singer Jessica ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/fashion/vince-camuto-dead-78-american-designer-remembered-article-1.2087889

Athletes of the Week

Goaltender Bryan Archino, center, of Greenwich, stops the shot of Staples-Weston-Shelton player Samuel New , left, as Archino's Greenwich teammate Kevin Piotrzkowski comes in to clear the puck during the boys high school ice hockey game between Greenwich and the Staples-Weston-Shelton combined team at Hamill Rink, Greenwich Conn., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Greenwich won the game, 8-3.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Westport-News-Athletes-of-the-Week-6032278.php

Legendary Footwear Designer Vince Camuto Dies at 78

Vince Camuto , legendary women's footwear designer, died at home in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday of cancer. He was 78 years old.

http://www.eonline.com/news/617178/legendary-footwear-designer-vince-camuto-dies-at-78

Video: A Tour Of New York City's Rarities: From a hidden ...

... and a $2.2 million price tag, there was no chance we were going to turn down the opportunity to cruise around Greenwich, CT in Bugatti's fastest supercar... Moments before the opening of his first solo exhibition, London-based designer Paul ...

http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/chv-nyc-rarities?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ch+%28Cool+Hunting%29

Greenwich's Chamber Hosts After Six Networking Event On Thursday

The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Equinox Fitness, at 16 Old Track Road. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-chamber-hosts-after-six-networking-event-thursday

'Downton Abbey' Meets Greenwich's Bruce Museum For Fundraiser

The Bruce Museum will host a 'Downtown Abbey'-themed event on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Greenwich's Topping Estate on Round Hill Road. "We always look for new and interesting ways to engage the community with our events, and a 'Downton Abbey' theme seemed right this year," said Bruce Museum Special Events Manager Jen Bernstein.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/downton-abbey-meets-greenwichs-bruce-museum-fundraiser

Fairfield County Real Estate Execs Named To Swanepoel Power 200

... B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty; and No. 156 Diane Ramirez, CEO Halstead Property, which has offices in Greenwich, Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan, Wilton and Westport. Adams is on the list for the second year in a row and ranks as one ...

http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/fairfield-county-real-estate-execs-named-swanepoel-power-200

Greenwich Violinist Kensho Watanabe To Play In Larchmont

GREENWICH, Conn. Distinguished violinist Kensho Watanabe of Greenwich will perform in the Social Hall at the Larchmont Temple on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. He moved to the United States in 1992, where he was accepted into the pre-college division of the Julliard School to study with Louise Behrend and Ann Setzer.

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-violinist-kensho-watanabe-play-larchmont

Mel Gibson's former Greenwich home on the market for $31.5 million

The property at 124 Old Mill Rd. in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. The 15,862 sq.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Mel-Gibson-s-former-Greenwich-home-on-the-market-6031618.php

Should Greenwich Change Its Charter?

The League of Women Voters of Greenwich is co-sponsoring a meeting with the Board of Selectmen to explore possible ways to change the Town Charter and the consequences of those changes. Greenwich town attorneys Wayne Fox, Gene McLaughlin, John Wetmore and Amina Ahmad will present possible changes that could be made to the town charter at the meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. A question-and-answer period will follow.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/should-greenwich-change-its-charter-0?

Drug Suspect Brought Back to Greenwich

The Cos Cob man, who dubbed himself the 'black Houdini,' after he gave Greenwich Police the slip after he was busted on drug charges is back in town. Bryan Francois, 21, of 46 Sinawoy Rd., was picked up by Greenwich Police who drove to Whiteville, NC where Francois has been held at the Columbus County Detention Center since his Jan. 12 arrest as a fugitive from justice, according to Greenwich Police.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/drug-suspect-brought-back-greenwich-0?

AVIC Said to Pursue Acquisition of U.S. Car-Parts Maker Henniges

... Motor Co., Audi AG and Honda Motor Co., according to its website. The company is owned by Littlejohn & Co., the Greenwich, Connecticut-based private-equity firm run by Michael Klein. AVIC media affairs representatives in Beijing didn't answer phone ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NIIN9A6JTSEF01-26M52I6VIIQ3AFIDR0O9P1TCDJ

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