Greenwich Roundup

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Steven Winter Associates Wins Green Building Awards

This 2,670-sq.-ft. house in Old Greenwich, Conn., became the second in the country to be certified under the U.S. Department of Energy's Challenge Home program.

http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/green-building-news/steven-winter-associates-wins-green-building-awards

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Families may hatch up a good time at the Bruce Museum

... Museum's Egg Fair Day get ready for their appearance at the poultry petting zoo. They are being brought to the Greenwich, Conn., site by Pied Piper Pony Rides, which also will be bringing ponies for youngsters to ride. Activities are free with ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Families-may-hatch-up-a-good-time-at-the-Bruce-4668450.php

Photos: $190 million house; gorgeous views; needs work

What does $190 million house look like? We wondered the same thing when we heard the price of the most expensive house in the U.S. It's a 50-acre waterfront estate in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.khou.com/news/slideshows/Photos-190-million-house-stunning-views-needs-work-215701361.html

Blackhawks Ben Smith Brings Stanley Cup To Connecticut

... ago, Hamden's Jonathan Quick won the Cup with the Los Angeles Kings . He elected to bring the Cup to a party in Greenwich rather than display the trophy in his hometown. Neubrand said each player can do what he wants with the Cup. The Hall of Fame ...

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-stanley-cup-at-westminster-school-0717-20130716,0,423077.story?track=rss

Sales riding high at Tides high-end condo community in Mount Pleasant, officials say

... stringent bank-lending requirements. Investment funds Neuberger Berman of New York and Strategic Value Partners of Greenwich, Conn., operating under the name Charleston Harbor Holdings LLC, acquired the 50 unsold residences for $5 million in a ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130716/PC05/130719561/1010/sales-riding-high-at-tides-high-end-condo-community-in-mount-pleasant-officials-say

St. Clair County Board members to receive update on MidAmerica Airport

... on a partnership with Ningbo Lishe International Airport in China. The consulting firm Furth and Associates in Greenwich, Conn., was hired in April to help develop MidAmerica as a cargo hub for companies in the Midwest and Latin America to reach 250 ...

http://www.bnd.com/2013/07/16/2696010/st-clair-county-board-members.html#storylink=rss

Himes' on the hot seat

... Fast forward six months: That assignment has turned into a hot seat for the third-term Democratic congressman from Greenwich, Conn., as he finds himself smack in the middle of the mushrooming surveillance controversy sparked by the disclosures of ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Himes-on-the-hot-seat-4668299.php

im sorry for your lose. Carmel was a joy to work with. Pam Dodge

... friendships along her life path while working in various office positions in Natick and Westborough, Mass., Greenwich, Conn., Manhattan and New York City, and kept in touch with them through the years. After coming to Maine 26 years ago she worked ...

http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/carmel-joan-poisson/1028425

Inside the most expensive house in the U.S.

While the average home costs $200,000, a home in Greenwich, Conn. is on the market for an astonishing $190 million dollars, the highest price tag in the country.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50150992n

Photos: $190M home saddled with $124M in debt

A 50-acre compound on the idyllic shores of Greenwich listed for $190 million -- currently the most expensive property for sale in the U.S. -- is carrying at least $124 million in mortgage debt and averted foreclosure, property records and court filings show.

http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/190M-Greenwich-estate-saddled-with-124M-in-debt-4667263.php

The Best Education Money Cannot Buy

... advised to look within their own households. For instance, we decided to speak Japanese exclusively at my home in Greenwich, Connecticut. We placed a high premium on the ability of our children to have fluency in Japanese culture and language ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yumi-kuwana/the-best-education-money-_b_3604743.html

America's biggest short sale

A 50-acre compound on the idyllic shores of Greenwich listed for $190 million -- currently the most expensive property for sale in the U.S. -- is carrying at least $124 million in mortgage debt and averted foreclosure, property records and court filings show.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/190M-Greenwich-estate-saddled-with-124M-in-debt-4667263.php

Watch: Inside the most expensive house in the U.S.

While the average home costs $200,000, a home in Greenwich, Conn. is on the market for an astonishing $190 million dollars, the highest price tag in the country.

http://www.kmov.com/news/editors-pick/Watch-Inside-the-most-expensive-house-in-the-US-215667721.html

America's most expensive property has Wash. ties, $124M in debts

A 50-acre compound on the idyllic shores of Greenwich listed for $190 million -- currently the most expensive property for sale in the U.S. -- is carrying at least $124 million in mortgage debt and averted foreclosure, property records and court filings show.

http://www.seattlepi.com/national/article/America-s-most-expensive-property-has-Wash-ties-4667876.php

Video: 17-Year-Old Eagle Scout snags 135 badges

... which H.W. Bush created 23 years ago. Norah O'Donnell reports. While the average home costs $200,000, a home in Greenwich, Conn. is on the market for an astonishing $190 million dollars, the highest price tag in the country. Terrell Brown goes ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50150997n

Video: Arlington, VA fire department hosts firefighter camp for teenage girls

Video: Obama honors George H.W. Bush

Looking To Beat The Heat? Greenwich Opens Cooling Centers

With the temperature soaring into the 90s all week and the heat index hitting as high as 100, Greenwich residents have a number of cooling center options in town.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/looking-beat-heat-greenwich-opens-cooling-centers

Video: Egypt in crisis: 7 killed, 250 injured in Cairo clashes

Video: Drug cartel leader captured in Mexico

More than pretty kitchens: $100 million houses hit the market

... parcels). Oceanfront land is also the main selling point for Copper Beach Farm, the 50-acre property for sale in Greenwich, Conn. The property includes 4,000 feet of ocean frontage and a 12-bedroom Victorian home. The price tag is $190 million , ...

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/more-pretty-kitchens-100-million-houses-hit-market-6C10644552

Can HealthPrize Dent $564 Billion Drug Adherence Problem?

... co-founding HealthPrize, where she is chief medical officer, Firlik was a neurosurgeon in private practice at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn. and a clinical faculty member at Yale Medicine School. And Kottler, HealthPrize's CEO, was a ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2013/07/16/can-healthprize-dent-564-billion-drug-adherence-problem/

Video: Zimmerman juror breaks silence

Video: Giant panda twins born at Zoo Atlanta

Monday, July 15, 2013

West Springfield losing 3rd principal assessor, Hans Doup, in less than 2 years

... on the heels of Lauren Elliott. She left the city's employ in June 2012 to take a higher paying position in Greenwich, Conn. Elliott had replaced former Principal Assessor Christopher Keefe , who was fired by Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger in February ...

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/07/west_springfield_principal_ass.html

XPO Logistics Agrees to Buy 3PD for $365 Million, CEO Says

... amazingly fast," Jacobs said in the interview. "3PD delivers it the last mile." The acquisition should boost Greenwich, Connecticut-based XPO's 2013 revenue to about $900 million from a current forecast of $550 million, Jacobs said. His goal is to ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MPUEHM6TTDSF01-0AD2T6C9NIOJ2FNSTOV1AEGGJI

America's most expensive home may also be the most in debt:...

Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut was put on the market in May for a staggering 190million - but according to the Owner John Rudey has run into a financial brick wall, and he's had to take out enormous mortgages on the property.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2364571/Americas-expensive-home-debt-190million-Copper-Beech-mansion-Connecticut-120million-mortgages.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Mammoth estate is mortgaged for more than $120 million

Talk about leveraging your home. A mammoth estate in Greenwich, Conn. that was once owned by a cousin of Andrew Carnegie and was purchased by its current owners in 1982 for $7.55 million is currently mortgaged for more than $120 million, The ...

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/real-estate/mammoth_estate_is_mortgaged_for_more_than_120_million-215565541.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PW-RealEstate+%28Real+Estate+-+Philadelphia+Weekly+%29

Photos: $190 Million Conn. Home Is Most Expensive Listed

A 50-acre estate in Greenwich, Conn. is believed to be the most expensive home listed in the U.S. with a price tag of $190 million.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/slideshow/190-million-conn-home-expensive-listed-us-19669128

4th District seat, once owned by Fairfield's McKinney, others in GOP, a Himes' lock?

... the seat. Photo: Contributed Photo The 4th Congressional District is a study in contrasts: The Gold Coast aura of Greenwich, Fairfield and New Canaan versus the reliably Democratic cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk. But the GOP is in the ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/4th-District-seat-once-owned-by-Fairfield-s-4665990.php

Mammoth estate is mortgaged for more than $120 million

A mammoth estate in Greenwich, Conn. that was once owned by a cousin of Andrew Carnegie and was purchased by its current owners in 1982 for $7.55 million is currently mortgaged for more than $120 million, The New York Times reported.

http://www.inman.com/wire/mammoth-estate-is-mortgaged-for-more-than-120-million/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29

Inside a $243.5 million home

The walled gardens of this Greenwich home are maintained by a former horticulturalist of the New York Botanical Gardens .

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-living/8919714/Inside-a-243-5-million-home

A house with $120-million in mortgages

In Greenwich, Conn., there sits an estate with an 1,800-foot driveway, 15,000 square feet of living space, 50 acres of waterfront land, and a $190-million price tag.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/an-estate-with-120-million-in-mortgages/article13224651/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Front+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Latest+News%29

The great Republican famine in the 4th District

The district is a study in contrasts: The Gold Coast aura of Greenwich, Fairfield and New Canaan versus the reliably Democratic cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/The-great-Republican-famine-in-the-4th-District-4666405.php

An estate with $120-million in mortgages

Most Expensive Home in America Lists at $190M

... buyers to the 12-bedroom Connecticut mansion on 50 acres currently listed for $190 million. Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Conn., was put on the market in May through realtors David Ogilvy & Associates by timber tycoon John M. Rudey, the Daily Mail ...

http://www.newsmax.com/US/most-expensive-home-america/2013/07/15/id/515087

4th District seat, once owned by Westport's McKinney, others in GOP, a Himes' lock?

... the seat. Photo: Contributed Photo The 4th Congressional District is a study in contrasts: The Gold Coast aura of Greenwich, Fairfield and New Canaan versus the reliably Democratic cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk. But the GOP is in the ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/4th-District-seat-once-owned-by-Westport-s-4665997.php

Hot, Humid Weather Bring Heat Advisory To Greenwich

A heat advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Monday as high levels of heat and humidity blanket northern Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/hot-humid-weather-bring-heat-advisory-northern-fairfield-county

Florence Gardellis, 88, Of Greenwich, Claims Adjuster

... ellis. Calling hours are Tuesday, July 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 31 Arch St., Greenwich. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/florence-gardellis-88-greenwich-claims-adjuster

Concetta Coccola, 78, Former Longtime Greenwich Resident

... association at Century Village in Deerfiled, Beach. Coccola is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Coccola of Greenwich, Linda Coccola of Mendon, Mass.; brother, Frank Sabino, Jr. of Boca Raton; two grandsons; sons-in-law, Brad Cox, of Greenwich and ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/concetta-coccola-78-former-longtime-greenwich-resident

Odeon Capital Group LLC Strengthens its Fixed Income Team

LOS ANGELES & GREENWICH, Conn.-- --Odeon Capital Group, LLC today announces the appointments of Mark Levin and Bill Featherston in the Corporate Sales and Trading group in Los Angeles and Greenwich, respectively.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130715005880&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Anna Concetta Leone Fiorita, 81, Of Stamford, Worked For Stamford Hospital

... onday, July 15 at St. John's Church at 1986 Post Road, in Darien. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/anna-concetta-leone-fiorita-81-longtime-darien-resident

Heat Wave Returns As New Week Begins In Greenwich

Sunny skies and a high temperatures in the mid-90s on Monday will signal the start of the workweek and the start of another heat wave in Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/heat-wave-returns-new-week-begins-fairfield-county

XPO Logistics Schedules Second Quarter 2013 Conference Call for Wednesday, July 31, 2013

GREENWICH, Conn. - July 15, 2013 - XPO Logistics, Inc. will hold its second quarter conference call and webcast on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

http://www.pr-inside.com/xpo-logistics-schedules-second-quarter-2013-confer-r3735300.htm

Sunday, July 14, 2013

SEEN: Virginia House of Hope charity polo match

The first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/seen/slideshow/SEEN-Virginia-House-of-Hope-charity-polo-match-66298.php

First County supports CGC's mission

... First County Bank Foundation to support emergency mobile psychiatric services in Darien, New Canaan, Stamford and Greenwich. With an emphasis on youth suicide and violence prevention, the EMPS team provides immediate mental health assessment and ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/First-County-supports-CGC-s-mission-4664530.php

Like father like son, L.J. Mazzilli selected by Mets 40 years later

L.J. Mazzilli sat with his father in their Greenwich, Conn., home last month waiting for the news.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/like-father-like-son-l-j-mazzilli-selected-by-mets-40-years-later-1.5682457

Four candidates vie for Democrats' probate judge nod

... he has served on the Board of Directors, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center of Stamford/Norwalk and the YWCA of Greenwich. Phillips, 46, grew up in New York City and has lived in Westport for more than 25 years. He's been focused on probate cases ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Four-candidates-vie-for-Democrats-probate-judge-4664415.php

Toppled Tree Tying Up Traffic Tops The Week's News In Greenwich

A tree blocking two lanes of northbound I-95 near Exit 5 in Greenwich on Thursday, causing huge traffic backups.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/toppled-tree-tying-traffic-tops-weeks-news-greenwich

Saturday, July 13, 2013

The great Republican famine in the 4th District

The district is a study in contrasts: The Gold Coast aura of Greenwich, Fairfield and New Canaan versus the reliably Democratic cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/The-great-Republican-famine-in-the-4th-District-4664180.php

Video: 7/12 Weekly Wrap Up

... stops in Fairfield County Tuesday as part of his tourism trip around the state. Malloy visited Bruce Museum in Greenwich, the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and the roadside rest area off I-95 in Darien. And in Greenwich, a Brazilian Tapir was ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/15029/712-Weekly-Wrap-Up

Friday, July 12, 2013

A Martha's Vineyard Estate Just Hit The Market For A Record $118 Million

... se in smaller parcels. Among them is a 100-acre parcel that is available for $31 million. Not too far away in Greenwich, Conn., a waterfront estate called Copper Beach Farm hit the market in May for $190 million with David Ogilvy & Associates . [WSJ]

http://www.businessinsider.com/marthas-vineyard-estate-just-hit-the-market-for-a-record-118-million-2013-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider%2Fthelife+%28The+Life%29

Artist statement: Vella Shimura, oil painter

"I was born and I grew up in Japan," says Old Greenwich artist Vella Shimura. "I liked painting pictures even when I was a small child."

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Artist-statement-Vella-Shimura-oil-painter-4580639.php

Newington Screenwriter To Make 'Peanuts' Movie

... said. "The three of us came together to write and produce the film." The movie will be made at Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich, allowing Iliano to divide his time between Newington and Los Angeles. That suits Iliano perfectly. He may be a success in ...

http://www.courant.com/community/newington/hc-newington-peanuts-movie-20130712,0,4527839.story?track=rss

Greenwich Mid-Month Update: Hedge Funds Lose -1.45% in June

Jul. 12, 2013 - Greenwich, CT, USA, July 12, 2013 Hedge funds faced a tough environment in June, losing an average of -1.45% during the month.

http://www.prlog.org/12173762-greenwich-mid-month-update-hedge-funds-lose-145-in-june.html

Check Out Greenwich Open Houses This Weekend

Are you looking to move to Greenwich? If so then you are in luck as there are many open houses taking place in town this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/check-out-greenwich-open-houses-weekend

Martha's Vineyard $118M listing is area's priciest on record

... in smaller parcels. Among them is a 100-acre parcel that is available for $31 million. Not too far away in Greenwich, Conn., a waterfront estate called Copper Beach Farm hit the market in May for $190 million with David Ogilvy & Associates . [WSJ] - ...

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/07/12/marthas-vineyard-118m-listing-is-areas-priciest-on-record/

Brazilian oil exec swaps Roger Erickson for Blu, in sale of $19M townhouse

... Group snapped up the mortgage in 2008 (at a discount of about $5 million) after the owner, James Cummings, a Greenwich, Conn.-based developer, ran into financial trouble during the economic downturn, previous reports show. Cummings thoroughly ...

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/07/12/brazilian-oil-exec-turfs-roger-erickson-hires-blu-to-sell-19m-townhouse/

Marlene V. Christie

Mimi was born May 1, 1933, in Greenwich, Conn., daughter of Violet and William van Slingerlandt.

http://yoursun.net/sunnews/venice/veniceobits/5503690-373/sunnewspapersmarlenev.christie.csp

City Room: Big Ticket | At $23.4 Million, a Condo With Space for Big Art

... million oceanfront estate in East Hampton, a $40 million apartment at 145 Perry Street, a $30 million property in Greenwich, Conn., and a penthouse at One Beacon Court uptown that is on the market for $115 million. Mr. Cohen recently bought ...

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/big-ticket-at-23-4-million-a-condo-with-space-for-big-art/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Hanover Hana: Former GHS lacrosse star's career is one for the record books at Dartmouth

Old Greenwich resident and former Greenwich Cardinal star Hana Bowers recently finished a storied career at Dartmouth.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Hanover-Hana-Former-GHS-lacrosse-star-s-career-4657988.php

Borough man takes second at triathlon

... champion Cassie Maximenko of Naugatuck nursing right ankle and right leg injuries , Tara Kupersmith, 48, of Greenwich took center stage and won the female division with a time of 1:07:46. The feel-good story of the night once again belonged to ...

http://www.mycitizensnews.com/news/2013/07/borough-man-takes-second-at-triathlon/

Greenwich's Edward H. Hildebrand, 89, Innovator In Twinkie Baking

Hildebrand was born April 11, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy and sailed many convoy missions to England.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/greenwichs-edward-h-hildebrand-89-innovator-twinkie-baking

Thursday, July 11, 2013

American Drivers Don't Need To Worry Surging WTI Oil Prices

... forming. "In spite of fact that supplies of crude oil at the NYMEX hub in Cushing, OK are brimming, guys living in Greenwich, CT and Bronxville, NY now own 5 the amount of physical oil sitting in tank," said energy expert Stephen Schork in a note ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/ignore-the-wti-price-spike-2013-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

William R. Desmond, 83, Of Greenwich, Korean War Vet., Retired Electrician

Desmond was the son of William V. and Jessie Mae Desmond. He was raised and educated in Greenwich and a vVeteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/william-r-desmond-83-greenwich-korean-war-vet-retired-electrician

Janet Brooks, 95, Formerly Of Greenwich, Owned The Needlepoint Shop

Brooks was born in Greenwich, Conn., daughter of Harold P. and Gwendolyn Newton.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/janet-brooks-95-formerly-greenwich-owned-needlepoint-shop

A tale of two zones

... was contracted by Francis Development to design and install a snowmelt system for an expansive property located in Greenwich, Conn. In total, the system would have to accommodate for 8,500-sq.ft., including a stone patio with living space ...

http://contractormag.com/snowmelt/tale-two-zones

Trending: How We Get (Cross)fit

... States, including 77 in Connecticut - and 18 in southwestern Connecticut, including five in Stamford, one in Greenwich, two in Danbury and one in Fairfield, among others. Iron Resolve, opened in March by Felipe Polanco and Mike Nguyen , is an ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Trending-How-We-Get-Cross-fit-4659373.php

Reader Submitted: Filming Of Movie May Disrupt Traffic In Greenwich And Stamford On Route 15

ASIG Productions will be filming a scene from "And So It Goes" a film directed by Rob Reiner starring Diane Keaton and Michael Douglas on Route 15 using both northbound and southbound sides in the town of Greenwich and the City of Stamford between EXITS 31 and 34. Movie production personnel and equipment will also be located in the right shoulder ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/community/rocky-hill/hcrs-77291-statewide-20130708,0,6697320.story

Find Your Free 7-Eleven Slurpee Near Greenwich

It's July 11, which can only mean one thing: It's free Slurpee day at your local 7-Eleven.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-your-free-7-eleven-slurpee-danbury

Paul C. Disario, 93, Formerly Of Old Greenwich

... the War, he received a M.S. from Harvard University. He and his wife Dorothy moved to Geyserville in 2005 from Old Greenwich where they had lived for 45 years. He held engineering and executive positions in engineering and construction companies, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/paul-c-disario-93-formerly-old-greenwich

Margarita Serrell McGrath, 72, Of Greenwich, Nurse At Greenwich Hospital

McGrath was born May 27, 1941, to Dr. Howard P. and Margarita N. Serrell in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/margarita-serrell-mcgrath-72-greenwich-nurse-greenwich-hospital

Fallen Tree Cleared From Northbound I-95 In Greenwich

A tree is blocking two lanes of northbound I-95 near Exit 5 in Greenwich at about 8:50 a.m. Thursday, causing huge traffic backups.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/update-fallen-tree-cleared-northbound-i-95-greenwich

Off-duty NYPD officer accused of attempted rape

... were without power. A fierce and fast-moving thunderstorm apparently downed a tree along Interstate 95 in Greenwich, Connecticut. The tree landed on the right lane on the northbound side. Traffic through the area was crawling past the scene. It is ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22813204/off-duty-nypd-officer-accused-of-attempted-rape

Storm downs tree on I-95 in Connecticut

A fierce and fast-moving thunderstorm apparently downed a tree along Interstate 95 in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22814407/storm-downs-tree-on-i-95-in-connecticut

I-95: Tree falls on truck; NB backup

A tree fell on a tanker truck on northbound Interstate 95 in Greenwich, Conn., slowing traffic back into Westchester.

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307110032%26nclick_check%3D1

Fallen Tree Blocks Two Lanes Of Northbound I-95 In Greenwich

A tree is blocking two lanes of northbound I-95 near Exit 5 in Greenwich at about 8:50 a.m. Thursday, causing huge traffic backups.

http://pelham.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fallen-tree-blocks-two-lanes-northbound-i-95-greenwich

The Unemployed, Disabled And Seniors Of Greenwich Often Have Trouble Getting A Slot In The Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Clinic And Are Often Denied Access....

But A Bar Owner From Port Chester Who Gives Out Free Liquor Gets Unlimited Greenwich Hospital Healthcare Benefits At Little Or No Cost.....

Greenwich Hospital CEO Frank Corvinno Reigns Over Fraud, Waste And Abuse

Greenwich Hospital has been under steady decline over the last decade, despite the hospital receiving over 140 million in very generous philanthropic donations in recent years.

CAN THE PHARM BOY STOP THE DECLINE AT GREENWICH HOSPITAL?

Many in Greenwich are starting to wonder if Greenwich Hospital President Frank Corvino's pharmacy administration degree is adequate to properly lead a Yale affilated hospital with 174 patient beds, 32 bassinets, 1,910 employees, and a $324 million operating budget.

As a a 14-year-old stock boy who worked at the corner pharmacy, blocks from his Bronx home Frank Corvino At 16 this teenager from Arthur Avenue was filling prescriptions for the pharmacist.

Mr. Corvino graduated from Fordham’s College of Pharmacy in 1971.

Now the Pharm Boy is in charge of healthcare facility situated on nearly 10 acres,

Greenwich Hospital (along with Yale-New Haven and Bridgeport Hospitals) is in the Yale New Haven Health System.

Greenwich Hospital annually provides over 50,000 patient days of care, and has over 13,000 admissions, and over 43,000 visits to its emergency room.

Greenwich Hospital annually also performs over 14,000 ambulatory and over 9,000 Operating room procedures.

BUT, IS THE PHARM BOY IN OVER IS HEAD?

In an magazine article about Mr. Corvino taking helm of Greenwich Hospital, the following was written:

"In 1988, when Corvino was looking for different challenges, he applied to be GH’s chief operating officer. Once he arrived, though, “I thought, ‘Boy, did I make a mistake.’"

An example of how the Fordham College of Pharmacy graduate is unable to properly manage Greenwich Hospital can be found in the Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Clinic that serves towns poor and mentally disabled patients.

One of the so-called indigent of working class Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Clinic patients is the decades long New York Entrepreneur who owns the Tequila Blue Restaurant And Bar at 139 North Main Street in Port Chester, NY.

http://portchester.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-counterfeit-bills-reported-at-tequila-blue

Rents for many Port Chester restaurants and bars start at $8,000 per month.

When this Port Chester food and beverage entrepreneur comes to the Greenwich Hospital with her Outpatient Clinic card, she is greeted and hugged by the staff of Dr. Stephen Jones who directs the second floor clinic.

But, Dr. Stephen Jones' front administrative staff is just returning the favor, because when they visit Tequila Blue to eat and drink for free they are warmly greeted and hugged by the owner, who doesn't need to buy healthcare insurance.

Yet long time Greenwich residents who suffer from mental ailments, are unemployed and even homeless are turned away from the Greenwich Hospital Out Patient Clinic.

Dr. Stephen Jones' administrative staff is able to help friends and family members to free healthcare, because they are able to get them Greenwich Hospital Health Clinic membership, by exempting them from providing income tax returns.

Basically, Dr. Stephen Jones'administrative staff only requires a letter from a supposed employer saying the person was paid in cash.

These "I Paid So And So Cash" letters from Port Chester, NY have ran up clinic cost so much that that Greenwich Hospital has had to close the dental clinic and cut layoff clinic psychiatrists and other employees.

But who cares as long as Dr Jones' staff gets wined, dined and pocket lined on Frank Corvino's watch at Greenwich Hospital.

Greenwich Hospital administrators Christine Beechner has said that she is investigating the abuse of the Greenwich Hospital Outpatient clinic by Port Chester restaurant and bar owners who like treat Greenwich Hospital employees to free alcohol and food.

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/07/greenwich-hospital-ceo-frank-corvinno-reigns-over-fraud-waste-and-abuse

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Accidents put focus on helmets

The freshly burnt shell of a motor scooter cut a dramatic figure at West Putnam Avenue and Valley Drive in Greenwich last Friday.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/Serious-accidents-turn-attention-to-state-helmet-4656016.php

A.P. Construction Completes 20 Private Clubs in Last 10 Years

... renovations at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, CT, the new addition and renovation at Riverside Yacht Club, in Greenwich, CT, and the new pool and pool house at Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT. A.P. Construction has managed numerous private ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/A-P-Construction-Completes-20-Private-Clubs-in-Last-10-Years20485.shtml

Photo

"Table Shuffleboard at Bruce Park Grill," by Mike Harris, is one of the works on display in "Greenwich: The Perspective of Time," a collaboration between the Greenwich Historical Society and the Stamford Photography Club.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Record-4657371.php

Record

Four Seasons Hualalai gets $225M loan from Starwood Property Trust

... s the loan on the Big Island resort will mature in five years and has two one-year extension options, according to Greenwich, Conn.-based Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD).

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/07/four-seasons-hualalai-gets-225m-loan.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Bringing up baby: The early stages

Christine Campbell is the coordinator of Family Centersi Nurturing Families program, which provides parent education and support to new parents who gave birth at Greenwich and Stamford hospitals.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/Bringing-up-baby-The-early-stages-4657097.php

The real Mary Magdalene and walking the way of faith

... gift for our own day. I am humbled and extremely thankful. The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler is rector of Christ Church Greenwich . He can be reached at jlemler@christchurchgreenwich.org. [...] because this column will appear on the eve of the ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-real-Mary-Magdalene-and-walking-the-way-of-4657090.php

Cellular Dynamics refines its public offering plans

... in early June. CDI is one of 10 companies that set their terms this week, according to Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn., firm that manages the Global IPO Fund . The 10 are expected to hold their offerings by the end of the month, Renaissance ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/cellular-dynamics-refines-its-public-offering-plans-b9951740z1-214913831.html

Bringing up baby: The early stages

New Canaan's Casali named to Hearst Super 15 Baseball All-Star team, Hoffman named coach of year

... on June 9. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Hearst Connecticut Newspapers Super 15 Baseball All-Star Taylor Olmstead of Greenwich. Olmstead was drafted in the 14th round of MLB draft earlier this month by the Texas Rangers Photo: Bob Luckey Hearst Connecticut ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/New-Canaan-s-Casali-named-to-Hearst-Super-15-4640750.php

Woodway Country Club renovation project completed

... renovations at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury and the new addition and renovation at Riverside Yacht Club in Greenwich. A.P. Construction has managed numerous private club facility renovations, expansions and capital improvements totaling more ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Woodway-Country-Club-renovation-project-completed-4656766.php

Accidents put focus on helmets

Greenwich police investigate the scene of an accident in which a moped was incinerated at the corner of Valley Drive and West Putnam Avenue in Western Greenwich, Friday, July 5, 2013.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Serious-accidents-turn-attention-to-state-helmet-4655846.php

First County supports CGC's mission

... First County Bank Foundation to support emergency mobile psychiatric services in New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich. With an emphasis on youth suicide and violence prevention, the EMPS team provides immediate mental health assessment and ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/First-County-supports-CGC-s-mission-4656747.php

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Madoff case puts Westport custodial bank in spotlight

... It has one main office and nine affiliated branches, all within a small radius stretching from Fairfield to Greenwich. But to more than 200 individual investors, it was the bank that should have stood sentry over their money. A lawsuit brought by ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Madoff-case-puts-Westport-custodial-bank-in-4655836.php

Fresh Healthy Vending Secures 90 New Contracts In June

... North Carolina's Durham School of the Arts; the Commack Public Library on New York's Long Island; the YMCA of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Dublin High School in Laurens County, Georgia. The diverse geography of these new sites allows more people the ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10911520.htm

Yen Tumbling 9% Splits Top Forecasters From Futures: Currencies

... investors the yen may not depreciate much further, according to his clients. His Tudor Investment Corp., based in Greenwich, Connecticut, oversees about $13.5 billion. Further weakness in Japan's currency may depend on whether investors find Abe's ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MPGQCU1A1I4G01-7AU5M0LRHC2BQ4H5NET2FNRIG0

Options trading newest hobby for baby boomers

... retired." Jared Levy, author of Your Options Handbook and managing partner at Belpointe Alternative Investments in Greenwich, Conn., says it is no surprise that baby boomers are driving the options train. "A lot of the increasing volume has been ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/options-trading-newest-hobby-for-baby-boomers/article13091599/?cmpid=rss1

New baby boomer hobby - trading options

... Jared Levy, author of "Your Options Handbook" and managing partner at Belpointe Alternative Investments in Greenwich, Connecticut, says it is no surprise that baby boomers are driving the options train. "A lot of the increasing volume has been ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/09/options-boomers-idUSL2N0FB1HF20130709?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Penn Township man seriously hurt after being hit by train

... company of the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad, owns the tracks. A telephone call to the company headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., was not returned. Hermick said the train hit Elder and "spun him" off the tracks. His injuries appeared to be ...

http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20130708/NEWS12/707099897

Joeb Moore Pursues An Experiential Architecture

... will be sent with instructions to create a new password. Joeb Moore, AIA, never does things the standard way. The Greenwich, Conn.-based architect bucked convention in 1993 by turning down a coveted partnership at well-regarded Shope Reno Wharton. ...

http://www.residentialarchitect.com/architects/profile--joeb-moore---partners-architects.aspx?rssLink=Profile%3a+Joeb+Moore+%26+Partners+Architects