Greenwich Roundup

Friday, November 7, 2014

The Self prevails: Being Arabic in America

... my entire life, I suppressed my Arabic heritage because of anti-Arabic prejudice. I was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, a considerably affluent town with very little diversity apart from the white Caucasian majority. After Sept. 11th, ...

http://cuindependent.com/2014/11/07/self-prevails/56958?#038;#038;

Bite Me: One Scholar's Response to Time Magazine's Attack on Teachers

... hand it means relatively good things for kids in predominantly white, upper-middle class suburban districts, like Greenwich, Connecticut, where parents ensure their children have proper nutrition, health care, and age appropriate educational ...

http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=17744

Accidents Delay Morning Commute For Greenwich Drivers

... in Westport occurred at 6:43 a.m., and the shoulder was blocked. An accident on the Merritt Parkway northbound in Greenwich also affected the morning commute. The accident blocked the right lane and occurred at 6:38 a.m.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/accidents-delay-morning-commute-fairfield-county-drivers

Pickwick Plaza to Undergo Major Renovation to Bring the Property Back to its Premier Status

Cushman & Wakefield announced that it has been named the exclusive leasing agent for Pickwick Plaza, a three-building, 280,000-square-foot Class-A office complex located in Greenwich, Conn. Kensico Properties, the owners of Pickwick Plaza, are planning a broad range of renovations to this premier, Class-A office complex.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/Pickwick-Plaza-to-Undergo-Major-Renovation-to-Bring-the-Property-Back-to-its-Premier-Status22255.shtml

Greenwich School Cafeteria Worker Stole Cash, Skipped Court, Police Say

A former Greenwich school cafeteria worker who has had trouble showing up to court on a charge of stealing thousands of dollars worth of lunch money when he worked as a cashier in the school system turned himself in to police Wednesday. James E. Harris, 39, of 16 Ritch Ave., Apt.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-school-cafeteria-worker-stole-cash-skipped-court-police-say

Norwalk School Unveils Anti-Bullying Bench In Honor Of Greenwich Teen

The bench will be unveiled Saturday and is dedicated to the life of Bart Palosz , a Greenwich High School student who took his own life last year at the age of 15. When Cranbury mom Lori Keegan heard that Palosz's family blamed his suicide on years of constant bullying, she decided to do something to help that from happening to others. "I cried when I read about Bart," Keegan said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/cranbury-elementary-unveils-anti-bullying-bench-honor-greenwich-teen

NY troopers arrest man for trying to eat DWI test

A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after New York state police say he tried to eat his DWI test results. Troopers say Kenneth Desormes, of Greenwich, Connecticut, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 95 at 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

http://www.wlox.com/story/27266337/ny-troopers-arrest-man-for-trying-to-eat-dwi-test

Two Greenwich Restaurants Raise Money To Benefit United Way

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich Avenue restaurants Terra and Mediterraneo held their 9th annual "Week of Caring" to raise money for the Greenwich United Way.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/two-greenwich-restaurants-raise-money-benefit-united-way

Source: Foley bullied state GOP during campaign

Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, puts his speech back into his jacket pocket after speaking to supporters on election night at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Tom Foley, Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut meets with the Hearst Connecticut editorial board on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/articleGallery/Source-Foley-bullied-state-GOP-during-campaign-5877099.php

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Stamford's Loft Artists Association Exhibiting 'Paper And Stone'

... more about the creative magic that happens when inspiration and form collide. Gordon's art training comes from the Greenwich Art Society, Silvermine Arts Guild and the Rowayton Arts Center. She holds an undergraduate degree from Boston University ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/stamfords-loft-artists-association-exhibiting-paper-and-stone

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... trust advised Foley to get professional media training on the finer points of debating, the insider said, the Greenwich private equity manager and former U.S. ambassador to Ireland refused. Foley similarly ignored calls to hire national political ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Source-Foley-bullied-state-GOP-during-campaign-5876983.php

Mythic collection: Artist shares lifetime of work at Greenwich show

Stamford, Conn., artist Donald Axleroad looks over a print inspired by Greenwich, Conn.' s Byram Park, in his home studio on Oct. 30, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Mythic-collection-Artist-shares-lifetime-of-work-5876554.php

A living palette: Designer taps nature for her work

Pulbic garden designer Lynden Miller, has spent more than 30 years creating and restoring gardens and public spaces across New York City and beyond. She will be at the Garden Education Center in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, where she will discuss her many projects.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleGallery/A-living-palette-Designer-taps-nature-for-her-5876556.php

Wall St retreats from record highs

... said we can expect more action if necessary," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "He brought more clarity, but there's still more to come out." Genworth Financial plummeted 36 percent to $8.97 ...

http://www.businessworld.ie/livenews.htm?a=3231202

Us Stocks-Wall St flat after Draghi comments, indexes at records

... said we can expect more action if necessary," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "He brought more clarity, but there's still more to come out, and it isn't healthy to focus on hopes for stimulus ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/06/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0SW1DN20141106?feedType=RSS&feedName=nonCyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Us Stocks-Wall St retreats off record peaks as energy, techs fall

GOP could have avoided gun fight by picking McKinney over Foley

Tom Foley supporters reacts to news that Governor Dannel Malloy had taken the lead in the election during an election night gathering of Republicans at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, left, and his running mate and candidate for Lt.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/GOP-could-have-avoided-gun-fight-by-picking-5874275.php

John Michael McNamee, 76, Of Cos Cob

McNamee was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Greenwich, to Sarah and John McNamee. He received a full scholarship to Iona Prep.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-michael-mcnamee-76-cos-cob

Tag Sales In And Around Fairfield

37 Contentment Island Road in Darien hosts a tag sale with furniture, including children's furniture, beds and chairs, and many gift items Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 50 Craig Place in Fairfield is hosting a moving sale between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. 55 William St. W. in Greenwich is hosting a tag sale between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/business/tag-sales-planned-fairfield-county-10

Stamford Broker Named Leasing Agent For Pickwick Plaza In Greenwich

STAMFORD, Conn. Stamford-based Cushman & Wakefield has been named the exclusive leasing agent for Pickwick Plaza, a three-building, 280,000-square-foot Class-A office complex in Greenwich.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/stamford-broker-named-leasing-agent-pickwick-plaza-greenwich