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Friday, January 23, 2015

Rehearing sought for 2 cleared of insider trading in NY

... Newman, saying that the ruling "threatens the effective enforcement of the securities laws." Chiasson co-founded Greenwich, Connecticut-based Level Global Investors. He was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay a $5 million fine and ...

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/23/rehearing-sought-for-2-cleared-of-insider-trading/

Briefly ...

... licensee of King Koil mattresses, was acquired by Stamford-based Longroad Asset Management in February 2014. The Greenwich Boat Show is scheduled for April 11-12 on the Mianus River in Greenwich, with free admission and opportunities to try new ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Briefly-6036454.php

Home under renovation damaged by fire

Greenwich firefighters respond to a 5:45 a.m. blaze at 178 Weaver Street in Greenwich after a neighbor was awakened early Friday by the bright light and 30 to 40 foot high flames. No one was injured, but the house sustained heavy damage.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Home-under-renovation-damaged-by-fire-6036422.php

Plastic surgeon emphasizes availability

The plastic surgeon, who has offices in Shelton, Greenwich and Woodbridge, says he wants his practice to hearken back to earlier days, when doctors knew their patients well and were always available. "I'm trying to bring back what was done in the past," said Melendez, who opened his practice late last year.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Plastic-surgeon-emphasizes-availability-6036405.php

Road crews are ready for what comes

... loads a sand and salt mixture into a truck to prepare for the upcoming snowstorm at the Public Works Department in Greenwich, Conn. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. A winter weather advisor has been issued for Fairfield County from midnight Saturday until 6 ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Road-crews-are-ready-for-what-comes-6036443.php

Area prepares for 'complex' winter storm

... loads a sand and salt mixture into a truck to prepare for the upcoming snowstorm at the Public Works Department in Greenwich, Conn. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. A winter weather advisor has been issued for Fairfield County from midnight Saturday until 6 ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Area-prepares-for-complex-winter-storm-6036292.php

Greenwich native becomes personal finance guru

Greenwich High School alum Stefanie O'Connell has become a personal finance guru in recent years, with a new book out called "The Broke and Beautiful Life." Photo: Contributed Photo When Stefanie O'Connell graduated from New York University with dual degrees in drama and psychology, she hoped that landing an acting gig would provide financial stability.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-native-becomes-personal-finance-guru-6036205.php

Area prepares for 'complex' winter storm

... loads a sand and salt mixture into a truck to prepare for the upcoming snowstorm at the Public Works Department in Greenwich, Conn. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. A winter weather advisor has been issued for Fairfield County from midnight Saturday until 6 ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Area-prepares-for-complex-winter-storm-6036292.php

Greenwich native becomes personal finance guru

Greenwich High School alum Stefanie O'Connell has become a personal finance guru in recent years, with a new book out called "The Broke and Beautiful Life." When Stefanie O'Connell graduated from New York University with dual degrees in drama and psychology, she hoped that landing an acting gig would provide financial stability.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-native-becomes-personal-finance-guru-6036205.php

Accident Near Greenwich Slows Friday Morning Commute

The accident occurred at 7:45 a.m. between King Street and Ridge Street in Rye Brook. The accident is near the Greenwich border.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/accident-near-greenwich-slows-friday-morning-commute

Daily Dish: Lea Michele Pukes

First, some sad news- Vince Camuto passed away at his Greenwich home on Wednesday. He was a fashion icon- and was the co-founder of Nine West which actually began here in Connecticut.

http://www.star999.com/homepage/2015/01/23/daily-dish-lea-michele-pukes

Greenwich Chamber Hosts Seminar On Affordable Care Act

The seminar begins at 6 p.m. at CEO Executive Offices, 75 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 10. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. The seminar will spell out in understandable terms exactly how insurance will be impacted, what the ACA is, and how it impacts taxes. It will also delve into the ACA's impact on individuals and business.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-chamber-hosts-seminar-affordable-care-act

11 Greenwich Students Named To Fall Dean's List At Bucknell

GREENWICH, CONN. Bucknell University released the Dean's List for academic achievement during the fall 2014 semester, and 11 Greenwich residents earned spots on the list.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/11-greenwich-students-named-fall-deans-list-bucknell

Greenwich Delegation Hosting Coffee Talk To Meet With Residents

Greenwich's delegation to the General Assembly will be hosting a "coffee talk" Feb. 4 to hear what's on their constituents minds during this session of the legislature. State Rep. Mike Bocchino, R-150th District, is the new member of the all-Republican four-person delegation.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-delegation-hosting-coffee-talk-meet-residents

Construction Begins Soon On Major Bridge-Rail Project In Old Greenwich

A $14.9 million project will see two railroad bridges in Old Greenwich replaced and work done around the train station. Sun reflects off a passing train at the Old Greenwich train station.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/construction-begins-soon-major-bridge-rail-project-old-greenwich

Student Art Historians Share Their Knowledge At Greenwich's Bruce Museum

The next generation of art historians will be at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich to show off their research for a pair of inaugural student symposia. "These symposia constitute a new and exciting chapter in the long history of education at the Bruce," says Sutton.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/student-art-historians-share-their-knowledge-greenwichs-bruce-museum

Notre Dame creates endowed professorship in Islamic studies

The position is being established with a $3 million gift from alumna Susan Scribner Mirza of Greenwich, Connecticut. It also will be the first endowed chair in Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, the first new school or college at the university since 1921.

http://wishtv.com/2015/01/23/notre-dame-creates-endowed-professorship-in-islamic-studies/

Notre Dame creates endowed professorship in Islamic studies

The position is being established with a $3 million gift from alumna Susan Scribner Mirza of Greenwich, Connecticut. It also will be the first endowed chair in Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, the first new school or college at the university since 1921.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150123/news/301239976/

Simpson pays tribute to Nine West founder

... following the shoe designer's death. CAMUTO, the co-founder of footwear company Nine West, died at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, on Wednesday following a battle with cancer. He was 78. After hearing the news, Simpson took to her Instagram page ...

http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/simpson-pays-tribute-to-nine-west-founder/story-e6frfkui-1227195034124?from=public_rss

Notre Dame creates endowed professorship in Islamic studies

The position is being established with a $3 million gift from alumna Susan Scribner Mirza of Greenwich, Connecticut. It also will be the first endowed chair in Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs , the first new school or college at the university since 1921.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Notre-Dame-creates-endowed-professorship-in-6034779.php

Greenwich HS Football Coach Albonizio Resigns

The reasons for the mass resignation remains a bit of a mystery although Albonizio told The Stamford Advocate there was some pressure involved in his decision. The 64-year-old Albonizio has led the Greenwich Cardinals to five FCIAC championships as well as three Class LL titles.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-hs-football-coach-albonizio-resigns-0?

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

Footwear designer Vince Camuto, one of the co-founders of Nine West, died Wednesday in Greenwich, Conn. He was 78. Together with Jerome Fisher, Camuto founded the Nine West footwear line in 1973.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2015/01/22/Vince-Camuto-Nine-West-co-founder-dies-at-78/6891421980755/

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

Legendary women's footwear designer Vince Camuto , who co-founded shoe company Nine West Group, has died in Connecticut at age 78. Camuto died Wednesday at his home in Greenwich, said Matthew Murphy , director of the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home , which is handling the arrangements. Camuto had been battling cancer.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/entertainment/article/Shoe-designer-Vince-Camuto-dies-6033727.php