Greenwich Roundup

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Kids on the hunt - for Easter eggs

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Victoria Tremblay, 5, was photographed with a balloon bunny during the Family Eggstravaganza arts & crafts activities event for Easter at the Round Hill Community House in Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, April 4, 2015.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Kids-on-the-hunt-for-Easter-eggs-106862.php

Weather Update: Strong Winds Lead to Power Outages, Property Damage in Connecticut

Update 6 p.m. Eversource is reporting 1,661 power outages in Connecticut including Weston, 166, Wilton, 161, Darien, 409, Glastonbury, 38, Greenwich, 190, New Canaan, 48, Norwalk, 37, and Stamford 57. Update 5 p.m. We'll keep updating this story. As of 5 p.m. Eversource is reporting 1,716 Connecticut residents without power.

http://patch.com/connecticut/milford/weather-update-strong-winds-lead-power-outages-property-damage-connecticut-0?

Kids on the hunt - for Easter eggs

Victoria Tremblay, 5, was photographed with a balloon bunny during the Family Eggstravaganza arts & crafts activities event for Easter at the Round Hill Community House in Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, April 4, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Kids-on-the-hunt-for-Easter-eggs-106862.php

The Dish: Seen and heard around Greenwich

Designer Kevan Hall and model Betsy Swindell at Community Centers Inc. annual spring luncheon and fashion show at the Delamar. Photo: Contributed Photo

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/The-Dish-Seen-and-heard-around-Greenwich-6179222.php

Things to do in and around Greenwich

... or visit www.greenwichrma.org. Photo: Contributed Photo For the latest events and activities happening in Greenwich, turn to For the Record. To have your event included, submit a description, date, time, price and contact information. Photos are ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6179233.php

Greenwich Police Assist in Arrest of Gas Station Robbery Suspects

New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation have arrested two robbery suspects with the help of Greenwich Police who continue to investigate last weekend's stickup of a Riverside gas station. In a statement, New York State Police said Greenwich Police, along with officers from the Town of Clarkstown Police, the Village of Wappinger Falls Police, the Connecticut State Police, the Norwich Police Department, the U.S. Postal Inspectors Office, and the FBI assisted with the investigation that led to the arrests.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-assist-arrest-gas-station-robbery-suspects-0?

A Greenwich WOW House: A Waterfront Estate in Riverside

Built in 1938, this Colonial on the private Cathlow Drive, faces south on the Riverside coastline of Long Island Sound. There are water views from many of the rooms of this 6,000 square-foot-plus home of five-bedrooms with three baths, a formal living room and dining room.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-wow-house-waterfront-estate-riverside-0?

Fitchburg firefighter pedaling against ALS. You can help

... bike trek, and just one thing that intimidates him. On June 26 he will depart from Newton and arrive in Greenwich, Conn., two days later as one of about 400 participants in the Tri-State Trek. His girlfriend, Ashlee, will be following along with his ...

http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/breakingnews/ci_27849232/fitchburg-firefighter-pedaling-against-als-you-can-help

John William 87; Retired Exxon Executive, U.S. Navy Veteran, Greenwich Resident

... leadership extended to organizations as diverse as the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Mary's School of Greenwich, and Sankaty Head Golf Club. John's optimism in both life and business was unquenchable and infectious, and it combined with a ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/john-william-87-retired-exxon-executive-us-navy-veteran-greenwich-resident-0?

Greenwich Police Arrest 2 Residents on Drug Charges

Armed with search warrants, Greenwich Police narcotics investigators raided a public housing apartment in central Greenwich and arrested two men on a variety of drug-related charges. Police obtained three search and seizure warrants for one of the suspects and that man's cell phone and apartment in the Wilbur Peck apartment complex on Davis Avenue and conducted the raid on March 30, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-arrest-2-residents-drug-charges-0?

Fitchburg firefighter pedaling against ALS. You can help

Needham man's case part of redefined insider trading

... no new comment on the ruling or on whether he would appeal it to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chiasson, who co-founded Greenwich, Connecticut-based Level Global Investors, had been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. Newman, who worked for Diamondback ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20150404/NEWS/304049969/1237

Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Sports Medicine Team In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Marc Kowalsky has joined the team at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists on Valley Drive in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/orthopedic-surgeon-joins-sports-medicine-team-greenwich

Eminence Investors v. Bank of New Yorkmellon

... CAFA. The third removal exception, which for the sake of simplicity we refer to as the "securities exception," see Greenwich Fin. Servs. Distressed Mortg. Fund 3 LLC v. Countrywide Fin. Corp., 603 F.3d 23, 29 (2d Cir.2010), is the only one relevant ...

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1696590.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw9th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+9th+Circuit+COA%29

Union College Showcases Art of Retiring Prof. Walter Hatke '71

... Chicago, the Smith College Museum of Art, Chase Manhattan Bank, Exxon Corporation and Seven Bridges Foundation in Greenwich, Conn. Awards include fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and Vermont Studio Center, and an Ingram Merrill ...

http://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/31580/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DepauwUniversityNews+%28DePauw+University+News%29

Friday, April 3, 2015

Fire at pool causes minimal damage in backcountry

The scene of the aftermath of a fire at 44 Cutler Road in Greenwich, Conn., Friday afternoon, April 3, 2015. Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Natale said the fire started in the indoor pool area of the home and that it was quickly extinguished by Greenwich firefighters and that no one was injured.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Fire-at-pool-causes-minimal-damage-in-backcountry-6178475.php

Briefly. . .

On April 16, Oppenheimer & Co. is hosting a free forum on cyber security and identity protection, covering both personal threats and investment opportunities, with speakers representing, or veterans of the U.S. Secret Service , Greenwich police, First Trust and Wells Fargo.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/Briefly-6178487.php

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Greenwich High School student and singer Sarah Mathes will highlight a benefit for The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the Arch Street Teen Center. For more information, visit www.ArchStreet.org.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6178403.php

What the World Never Looked Like

... ring the "New World": Maps & Sea Charts from the Age of Exploration continues at the Bruce Museum (1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut) until June 3.

http://hyperallergic.com/190995/what-the-world-never-looked-like/

SAC successor points to new ethic with promotions

Rowayton resident Mike Towey was recently named a managing director at Point 72 Asset Management in Stamford. Photo: Contributed Photo Highlighting a pair of promotions as a "more objective" approach on its internal personnel policies, Stamford-based Point72 Asset Management made Mike Towey , of the Rowayton section of Norwalk, managing partner, and Kirk McKeown , of Greenwich, managing director.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/With-promotions-SAC-successor-points-to-new-ethic-6178019.php

With promotions, SAC successor points to new ethic

Rowayton resident Mike Towey was recently named a managing director at Point 72 Asset Management in Stamford. Photo: Contributed Photo Highlighting a pair of promotions as a "more objective" approach on its internal personnel policies, Stamford-based Point72 Asset Management made Mike Towey of Rowayton managing partner and Kirk McKeown of Greenwich managing director.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/With-promotions-SAC-successor-points-to-new-ethic-6178019.php

With promotions, SAC successor points to new ethic

Highlighting a pair of promotions as a "more objective" approach on its internal personnel policies, Stamford-based Point72 Asset Management made Mike Towey of Rowayton managing partner and Kirk McKeown of Greenwich managing director. Towey has been director of equity research since June 2014 for EverPoint Asset Management, a New York City-based affiliate of Point72, previously holding a similar role with Susquehanna International Group for four years.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/With-promotions-SAC-successor-points-to-new-ethic-6178019.php

Court won't reconsider decision on Wall St. insider trading

Mario's Place In Westport Serving Up Its Last Meals On Saturday

... will be taking over Mario's, will turn it into a wine bar, and rename it Harvest, like its other restaurants in Greenwich and New Haven, the Westport News said. They also run 55 Wine Bar and Restaurant in Fairfield, Cava Wine Bar and Restaurant in ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/marios-place-westport-serving-its-last-meals-saturday

Pastel Pick of the Week | Daniel Greene at Gallery Henoch

... taught at the Art Students League of New York and currently offers summer portrait workshops. Cavalier Gallery in Greenwich, Conn.; Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio; Portraits, Inc; Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, Ala., and S.R. Brennan ...

http://www.artistsnetwork.com/subject/portrait-figure/pastel-pick-of-the-week-daniel-greene-at-gallery-henoch

Federal appeals court won't reconsider decision on Wall Street insider trading

Sealed Air Corp. sells its Rockingham plant

... to Chicago-based Novipax, the companies announced this week. Novipax is a new company formed by Atlas Holdings of Greenwich, Connecticut, with the acquisition of Sealed Air's facilities in Rockingham, Indianapolis, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, Reading, ...

http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/localnews1/152734744/Sealed-Air-sells-its-Rockingham-production-plant

Court won't reconsider decision on Wall St. insider trading

... no new comment on the ruling or on whether he would appeal it to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chiasson, who co-founded Greenwich, Connecticut-based Level Global Investors, had been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. Newman, who worked for Diamondback ...

http://kron4.com/ap/court-wont-reconsider-decision-on-wall-st-insider-trading/

First Take: Will Wall Street welcome the return of a villain?

... that while Fuld lost a fortune via his Lehman holdings, he was hardly destitute. He still owned "a mansion in Greenwich, Conn., a 40-plus-acre ranch in Sun Valley, Idaho, as well as a five-bedroom home in Jupiter Island, Fla. He no longer has a ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/will-wall-street-welcome-the-return-of-a-villain-2015-04-03?siteid=rss&rss=1

Greenwich Man Charged With Insider Trading In Acquisition Of Cooper Tire

The SEC on Thursday charged Greenwich resident Iftikar Ahmed, a general partner at Oak Investment Partners in Pickwick Plaza, and his friend Amit Kanodia of Brookline, Mass. The SEC said they illegally profited from insider information about the proposed acquisition of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-man-charged-insider-trading-acquisition-cooper-tire

Two charged with insider trading in Cooper-Apollo deal

... ago Amit Kanodia of Brookline, Massachusetts, an entrepreneur and private equity investor, and Iftikar Ahmed of Greenwich, Connecticut, a general partner at a venture capital firm, were charged Thursday in federal courts in Boston and Hartford, the ...

http://thecourier.com/breaking-news/2015/04/03/two-charged-with-insider-trading-in-cooper-apollo-deal/

"Come Play" with Child Guidance Center at Annual Gala

... will help provide therapy and emergency crisis services for children, adolescents, and their families in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. Currently, event sponsors include Barclays, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Centerview ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Come-Play-with-Child-Guidance-Center-at-Annual-Gala22654.shtml

Credit Cardholders Can Receive Free Admission At Fairfield County Museums

... Easter weekend. Museums in the offer include the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford; the Bruce Museum in Greenwich; the Fairfield Museum and History Center; the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington; Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/credit-cardholders-can-receive-free-admission-fairfield-county-museums

Greenwich OB/GYN Named Among Top Doctors in Fairfield County

Dr. Russell Turk, a Greenwich physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, has been selected as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Russell Turk, M.D., a Greenwich-based obstetrician and gynecologist, has been named by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro area.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12618702.htm

Rain, Thunderstorms Head Toward Greenwich

Sunny skies during the day on Thursday have given way to clouds, showers and potential thunderstorms in Fairfield County overnight and into Friday, the National Weather Service says. Wet weather will prevail on Friday with a high near 60 degrees.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/rain-thunderstorms-head-toward-fairfield-county

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Stamford bodega owner skips court on drug charges

... may have learned she planned to ask the judge to raise his bond. Police last week raided Eduardo's small store on Greenwich Avenue, the third time in as many years, and charged him with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Stamford-bodega-owner-skips-court-on-drug-charges-6176280.php

Brunswick designated hitter Kevin Pendo connects with the ball.... photo: 7743187 slideshow 847

Brunswick designated hitter Kevin Pendo connects with the ball during the Bruins' baseball game against Poly Prep at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7743187.php

Brunswick's Teddy Sabato and Poly Prep shortstop Anthony Prato ask.... photo: 7743178 slideshow 847

Brunswick's Teddy Sabato and Poly Prep shortstop Anthony Prato ask the umpire for a call at second base during their baseball game at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7743178.php

The Brunswick bench congratulates Mike Marzonie, left, after he hit.... photo: 7743172 slideshow 847

The Brunswick bench congratulates Mike Marzonie, left, after he hit a solo home run during the Bruins' baseball game against Poly Prep at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7743172.php

Brunswick's Ryan Popp was the starting pitcher during the Bruins'.... photo: 7743173 slideshow 847

Brunswick's Ryan Popp was the starting pitcher during the Bruins' baseball game against Poly Prep at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7743173.php

Brunswick shortstop Billy O'Malley fires a ball to first base for.... photo: 7743175 slideshow 847

Brunswick shortstop Billy O'Malley fires a ball to first base for an out during the Bruins' baseball game against Poly Prep at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-7743175.php

Stamford bodega owner skips court on drug charges

Soccer legend, ESPN host, visits Greenwich Academy

Julie Foudy, a captain of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team, busts a dance move as Mark Feiner, Associate Head of Schools, watches at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, April 2, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Soccer-legend-ESPN-host-visits-Greenwich-Academy-6175908.php

Greenwich Common closed for upgrade

At left, Meghan MacKay, 16, and Sophie Cozine, 19, both of Wilton, sit on the stone wall that is a boundary of the Greenwich Common, Conn., Thursday, April 2, 2015. Starting on Monday, April 6, Greenwich Common will be closed for three to four months of constructive improvement as announced by the Greenwich Dept.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-Common-closed-for-upgrade-6175955.php

Harold 'Hal' Rogers, 93, Of Stamford

... mentor to all who knew him. He and his wife moved to Riverside in 1962, where they became an integral part of the Greenwich community and where he coached hockey and baseball for many years. Rogers served on the Board of Trustees of The Brunswick ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/harold-hal-rogers-93-stamford

Greenwich Library Hosts Program On College Admissions

Paul Reginald Lowe of Greenwich Admissions Advisors will present a seminar titled "College Admissions: Beating the Odds" on Monday, April 6, on the second floor of the Greenwich Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Lowe will talk about how the tried and true methods of getting into good schools may not work anymore, and elements like 'connections,' good SAT and ACT scores and a high GPA The seminar will underline how admissions to Ivy League and other top schools aren't left to chance, what those top-flight schools are looking for and why 95 percent of students are rejected

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-library-hosts-program-college-admissions

Greenwich, Show Your Husky Pride As UConn Women Hit Final Four

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. As the University of Connecticut women's basketball team heads to the NCAA Final Four tournament, Friday, April 3, through Sunday, April 5, has been declared as "Husky Weekend" in the State of Connecticut, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/connecticut-urged-show-husky-pride-uconn-women-hit-final-four

SEC charges Greenwich man with insider trading

The SEC alleges that Greenwich resident Iftikar Ahmed , a general partner at Oak Investment Partners in Pickwick Plaza, and his friend Amit Kanodia of Brookline, Mass., profited from insider information about the proposed acquisition of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. by Apollo Tyres.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/SEC-charges-Greenwich-man-with-insider-trading-6175937.php

Equinox's deal with Lift Digital leaves no reason to skip your gym workout

... technology platform from Lift Digital is going to be rolled out to four other Equinox markets: Boston; Dallas; Greenwich, Conn.; and an additional New York City location, starting in May. Based in Montreal, Lift Digital launched late last year as a ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2015/04/02/equinox-s-deal-with-lift-digital-leaves-no-reason.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_6+%28Investing+Industry+News%29

Greenwich home sales down in March

Home sales dipped in March, as the month rolled in like a lion and winter weather hung around even after the calendar flipped to spring. An analysis of residential real estate transactions on file at the Greenwich Town Assessor's office shows that the town saw closings for 58 homes in March, down from 64 in February.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Greenwich-home-sales-down-in-March-6175758.php

News Minute: Here is the latest news from The Associated Press

... Iftikar Ahmed of Brookline, Massachusetts, and 47-year-old hedge fund executive Amit Kanodia of Greenwich, Connecticut, were charged with securities fraud in federal court in Boston. It's not clear if they have lawyers. BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Charlie ...

http://www.abc6.com/story/28709330/news-minute-here-is-the-latest-news-from-the-associated-press

GNC Holdings Appoints Three New Shops To Its Agency Roster

Pittsburgh-based health and wellness company GNC Holdings has appointed three new agencies to handle the firm's ad assignments going forward after a review. Consigliere, with offices in Brooklyn, NY and Greenwich, CT has been selected for brand management and creative advertising.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/247036/gnc-holdings-appoints-three-new-shops-to-its-agenc.html

Connecticut man charged with insider trading

Two men from Massachusetts and Connecticut have been charged in an insider trading scheme that prosecutors say netted more than $1 million. Forty-four-year-old Iftikar Ahmed of Brookline, Massachusetts, and 47-year-old hedge fund executive Amit Kanodia of Greenwich, Connecticut, were charged with securities fraud Thursday in federal court in Boston.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Massachusetts-Connecticut-men-charged-with-6175357.php

Massachusetts, Connecticut men charged with insider trading

Two men from Massachusetts and Connecticut have been charged in an insider trading scheme that prosecutors say netted more than $1 million. Forty-four-year-old Iftikar Ahmed of Brookline, Massachusetts, and 47-year-old hedge fund executive Amit Kanodia of Greenwich, Connecticut, were charged with securities fraud Thursday in federal court in Boston.

http://www.abc6.com/story/28708003/massachusetts-connecticut-men-charged-with-insider-trading

Weekend Opening for The Griff

Local duffers who've been champing at the bit to dust off their golf clubs and swing into spring finally will get their chance. The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course will open for the 2015 season on Saturday at 7:30 a.m., the Greenwich Parks & Recreation Department announced Thursday afternoon.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weekend-opening-griff-0?

Virginia 'Jean' Brennan, 83; Greenwich Resident Who Volunteered at...

... had a sweet tooth. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Roch Church, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/virginia-jean-brennan-83-greenwich-resident-who-volunteered-nathaniel-witherell-35-years?

How traders may navigate a jobs report on Good Friday

... data even if it were a regular trading day, said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich Conn. "The movement following a report like that is driven by traders at the margin, the short-term traders, and not ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-traders-may-navigate-a-jobs-report-on-good-friday-2015-04-02

A startup that wants to kill Lululemon just raised $6.5 million at a $74 million valuation

... Ravi Singh, who is also on YogaSmoga's board of directors. The New York-based company has retail locations in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Los Angeles as well as research-and-development locations in Massachusetts and California. Bali tells Business ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/yogasmoga-raises-65-million-at-a-74-million-valuation-2015-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29

Greenwich's Murphy Presents Trophy To Driver At Empire City Race

Empire City Casino Vice President Ryan Murphy, of Greenwich, Conn., presented winning horse driver George Brennan with the Sagamore Hill Pacing Series championship trophy following Rediscovery's victory Tuesday at Yonkers Raceway. The mile was timed in 1:54 and the purse was $62,200.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/rediscovery-wins-sagamore-hill-pacing-series-yonkers-raceway

Real Estate Investing: The Best and Worst Markets for Property Taxes

... have high taxes and high property values, and the other has low taxes and high property values," Reilly says. In Greenwich, Connecticut, for example, where homes have high property values, homeowners pay half of the property taxes paid by their ...

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2015/04/02/real-estate-investing-the-best-and-worst-markets-for-property-taxes

Greenwich Health Department Is Offering Free Cholesterol Management Classes

There is still space available for the free Cholesterol Management Classes which begin on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. The Greenwich Health Department has organized the four-class course. Nancy Ryan, Nutrition Consultant and Diabetes Care Educator, will present a program on reducing the risk of heart disease.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-health-department-offering-free-cholesterol-management-classes-0?

Needs Clearinghouse Donation Helps Greenwich Domestic Violence Victim

The Greenwich-based nonprofit agency Needs Clearinghouse has partnered with the Greenwich YWCA's Domestic Abuse Services to help a domestic violence victim. This week, Needs Clearinghouse Co-President and Co-Founder Joe Kaliko presented a check to Greenwich YWCA Domestic Abuse staff members Jessie DiMuzio and Vanessa Wilson.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/needs-clearinghouse-donation-helps-greenwich-domestic-violence-victim-0?

Spring Bird Walks at Audubon Greenwich

... am @ Fairchild Garden): Meet in the Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available.No charge ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/spring-bird-walks-audubon-greenwich-0?

Industrial Stocks Near Trend Break as Low U.S. Rates End Rallies

... may prompt additional selling," said Jim Stellakis, founder and director of research at Technical Alpha Inc. in Greenwich, Connecticut -- see chart. The yield on 10-year Treasuries and the fund's relative performance have tracked each other because ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-02/industrial-stocks-near-trend-break-as-low-u-s-rates-end-rallies

Car Thieves Strike Again in Greenwich

An SUV left unlocked in a resident's driveway was stolen a the second time this week a vehicle has been swiped in town. Car thieves have struck again, stealing another SUV that the owners left unlocked in their driveway with the keys inside, according to Greenwich Police.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/car-thieves-strike-again-greenwich-0?

Real Estate Buzz: Macy's may sell some top floors in Seattle

Several real estate sources have told the DJC that Macy's is selling the top four floors of its eight-story building in downtown Seattle as a "commercial condo interest." The sources would not speak for attribution but said Starwood Capital Group of Greenwich, Connecticut, is the buyer.

http://www.djc.com/news/re/12076202.html

Toppled electric pole causes truck fire, outages on East Putnam early Monday

A truck at a construction site on East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Conn. is engulfed in flames after a power line fell on it on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Toppled-electric-pole-causes-truck-fire-outages-6169307.php

Learning math in a new way

Marcos Zarta creates a table on an iPad with fellow fourth-graders Ashley D'Andrea, left, and Juliana Contadino during math class at North Mianus School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Learning-math-in-a-new-way-6174027.php

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Things to do in and around Greenwich

The Friends of Greenwich Point and Bruce Museum will present iScales and Slime; Reptiles and Amphibiansi from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 12 at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park. Live animal presentations at 2 and 3 p.m. by the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6173742.php

Mannequins turn heads at The Rummage Room

Greenwich Fine Wines Manager Rob Petz, left, walks by and glances at "human mannequin" Mark Montgomery, the Pastor at First Congregational Church of Greenwich, in the window at The Rummage Room in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Mannequins-turn-heads-at-The-Rummage-Room-6173671.php

Greenwich woman avoids prison in food stamp fraud

A Greenwich woman avoided prison Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in food stamps, after state investigators determined she was living with the father of her five children and ineligible for the state program. Byram resident Valarie Morales , 38, of St. Roch Avenue, pleaded guilty to a first-degree larceny charge at state Superior Court in Stamford and was given a five-year suspended sentence and five years of probation by Judge Richard Comerford , and agreed to pay back the state $12,500.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Greenwich-woman-avoids-prison-in-food-stamp-fraud-6173612.php

Sit Through Several Traffic Light Cycles at 4 A.M. = A Drunk Driving Charge

Sitting through several traffic light cycles shortly before 4 o'clock in the morning is sure to attract the attention of Greenwich Police - especially if they happen to behind you at the traffic light. That's apparently what happened early Sunday to one Greenwich motorist stopped at the intersection of East Elm and Mason streets in central Greenwich, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/sit-through-several-traffic-light-cycles-4-am-drunk-driving-charge-0?

Patriot National Bank Welcomes Kenneth M. Eckert

... from Fortune 500 companies in the greater metropolitan area. In 1986 Ken went on to Bankers Trust Company in Greenwich where he managed a lending team, developing and maintaining a portfolio of loans from high net worth individuals throughout New ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/patriot-national-bank-welcomes-kenneth-m-eckert-0?

Greenwich Education Group, The Arch Street Teen Center Announce 2015...

Greenwich Education Group and The Arch Street Teen Center are celebrating National Poetry Month by looking for emerging poets. Their Poetry Contest is aimed at high school students in grades 9 - 12. Student poets may submit one original poem, of no more than 20 lines, accompanied by a completed entry form.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-education-group-and-arch-street-teen-center-announce-2015-poetry-contest-encourage-student?

Rowland appeals second conviction

... attorney who specialized in securities and commodities fraud cases, Fish helped prosecute hedge fund tycoon and Greenwich resident Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon Group for insider trading. Rowland, who was ordered to pay a $35,000 fine and serve three ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rowland-appeals-second-conviction-6173321.php

Parkway School secretary fighting dismissal after phone theft; larceny case postponed to 4/21

Video surveillance, a Chanel purse and a missing iPhone 6 found on the side of the road are the elements of a criminal case brought against a Greenwich Public Schools employee who is fighting her dismissal after a larceny charge was filed against her last week. The school administration, meanwhile, sent out a notice Monday about the exit of Christine Martineau from the school system.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Parkway-School-secretary-fighting-dismissal-after-6173335.php

Billionaire Jones inks one of priciest mansion purchases in history of Palm Beach

... M. Schar sold the 32,830-square-foot home on 1.94 acres at 1300 S. Ocean Blvd to Tudor, a hedge fund manager from Greenwich, Conn. Forbes lists his net worth at $4.6 billion. The home is part of the Casa Apava estate that the Schars have been ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/01/billionaire-jones-inks-one-of-priciest-mansion.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Billionaire Jones inks one of priciest mansion purchases in history of Palm Beach

Alexander (Alec) Garnett Newi, 44; Senior Vice President at Viacom Who Lived in Old Greenwich

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 1 with the funeral to be held at Christ Church Greenwich on Thursday, April 2. A devoted and loving parent along with Ashley, Alec is survived by his daughter, Mackenzie, 8; and his son, Crosby, 7; his mother, Sally Newi of Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL; his sister, Lisa Long of Pleasantville, NY; and his brother, George H. Newi, Jr. of Marietta, GA. A native of Chappaqua, NY, Alec leaves a lasting legacy as a father, mentor and friend.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/alexander-alec-garnett-newi-44-senior-vice-president-viacom-who-lived-old-greenwich?

Police launch crackdown on distracted driving

Municipalities that have received a federal grant to combat distracted driving: Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Derby, Greenwich, Milford, Monroe, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Westport State and local police have launched a new crackdown on drivers who text or talk on their cellphones while driving. The last big crackdown was for three weeks in September, when more than 7,000 motorists received citations for using their phone while driving.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-launch-crackdown-on-distracted-driving-6173213.php

LAN and PC Services Announces Child Online Safety Initiative

... vices.com, call 203-422-0686, visit www.lanandpcservices.com or write LAN & PC Services, Inc., 100 Melrose Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

http://www.prlog.org/12441779-lan-and-pc-services-announces-child-online-safety-initiative.html

Patriot National Bank Welcomes Richard A. Muskus

Patriot National Bank proudly announces the addition of Richard A. Muskus, Jr. to their management team as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. A lifelong Greenwich resident, 'Rick' is a second-generation banker who brings a wealth of commercial banking experience and a career that spans more than 20 years.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/patriot-national-bank-welcomes-richard-muskus-0?

"Come Play!" with the Child Guidance Center at Annual Gala

... will help provide therapy and emergency crisis services for children, adolescents, and their families in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. Currently, event sponsors include Barclays, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Centerview ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/come-play-child-guidance-center-annual-gala-0?

A weak start to IPO market in 2015

... for nearly half of this quarter's IPOs, but even that industry lagged its past performance, data from the Greenwich, Conn.-based investment adviser show. Biotech firms, which make up a large chunk of those that have gone public in recent months, ...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/04/01/weak-start-ipo-market/dHWwenMnQu15DenRecOPWI/story.html

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. Photo: Contributed Photo "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Expert array: Greenwich panel to offer notions on design

Linda Ruderman, owner of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Linda Ruderman Interiors, will be joining a panel of experts to discuss the "Art of Design," as part of a benefit for the Bruce Museum. The talk, set for Thursday, April 9, 2015, will be held at the Greenwich Country Club.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Expert-array-Greenwich-panel-to-offer-notions-on-6172745.php

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. Photo: Contributed Photo "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Expert array: Greenwich panel to offer notions on design

Linda Ruderman, owner of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Linda Ruderman Interiors, will be joining a panel of experts to discuss the "Art of Design," as part of a benefit for the Bruce Museum. The talk, set for Thursday, April 9, 2015, will be held at the Greenwich Country Club.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Expert-array-Greenwich-panel-to-offer-notions-on-6172745.php

Arch Street Announces Caroline Jones Acoustic Contest for Teen Musicians

The teen center has partnered with the Greenwich musician to host a music contest for Fairfield and Westchester county teens.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/arch-street-announces-caroline-jones-acoustic-contest-teen-musicians-0?

Greenwich Town Party Seeks Nominations for Town Heroes Campaign

Who is your hero? Nominate them for our a a#a ZGTPheroesa campaign to give them a chance to win free tickets! 50 heroes will be receiving GTP tickets! 1.) Emailing us at gtpheroes@greenwichtownparty.org with a picture and story of your hero 2.) Upload a picture and story to our wall with our hashtag "#GTPheroes"

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-town-party-seeks-nominations-town-heroes-campaign-0?

Woman Faces Larceny Charge Following Theft from Saks Fifth Avenue

A woman is facing a fifth-degree larceny charge in connection with the theft of a pricey blouse from the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Greenwich Avenue. The woman was identified by the store's asset protection staff as having "exited the store without paying for a white Akris Punto blouse," according to a Greenwich Police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/woman-faces-larceny-charge-following-theft-saks-fifth-avenue-0?

Greenwich Library Cult Films to Screen 'Donnie Darko'

Greenwich Librarian Ed Morrissey's new monthly film series devoted to bringing patrons classic cult movies from Hollywood, Europe and the rest of the world, continues next week. In this offbeat, debut feature film by writer/director Richard Kelly, Donnie, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large, creepy bunny rabbit that manipulates him into committing a series of crimes after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-library-cult-films-screen-donnie-darko-0?

Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Program Will Honor 5 Distinctive Properties

A former post office, a farm, two homes and a bridge - those are the five properties selected to be honored for The Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Program this year. A reception will be held at The Greenwich Country Club on April 19 where the distinctive plaques commemorating the honor will be presented.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-historical-societys-landmark-recognition-program-will-honor-5-distinctive-properties?

Automakers profit from luxury models, N. America, China -McKinsey

... even for brands that traditionally have not played in that segment of the business. "Pickups driving around Greenwich, Connecticut, they're not going to job sites," said Steve Cannon, head of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States. ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/01/autos-profit-idUSL2N0WY0TQ20150401?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Automakers profit from luxury models, North America, China -McKinsey

... even for brands that traditionally have not played in that segment of the business. "Pickups driving around Greenwich, Connecticut, they're not going to job sites," said Steve Cannon, head of Daimler AG's ( The big emerging markets - Brazil, Russia ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/01/us-autos-profit-idUSKBN0MS4JZ20150401?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

YMCA of Greenwich Is Offering a 'Y for All' Membership Program

We believe everyone has a right to call the Y home. Through our "Y For All" Membership Program, the YMCA of Greenwich provides assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ymca-greenwich-offering-y-all-membership-program-0?

Coldwell Banker Sales Associates In Greenwich Earn Diamond Society Award

Sales associated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Greenwich were recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society award. The honored sales members were Kaye Lewis, Mimika Blanc, Katherine Donnelly, Cristy Fraser, Nora Giovati, Brian Amen, Emile de Neree, Suzan Rose, Liz Obernesser, Evangela Breitbart, Blanche O'Connell, Diane Dutcher and Jay Cook.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-sales-associates-greenwich-earn-diamond-society-award

Greenwich High Former Attire Club Offers Free Prom Dresses

GREENWICH, Conn. Neighbor to Neighbor and the Greenwich High School Former Attire Club have teamed up to offer free gently used prom dresses to area girls this week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-former-attire-club-offers-free-prom-dresses

Steven Winter Associates' Projects Receive Top Honors in CT Zero...

Innovative residential projects in South Glastonbury, Watertown, New Haven, and Greenwich recognized for their outstanding commitment to energy-efficient design and construction. Results are in for the fifth annual CT Zero Energy Challenge , which featured 11 new homes from across the state exemplifying high-efficiency design.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12619435.htm