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Ridgefield Rabbi Saddened By Latest Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Town
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Rabbi David L. Reiner of Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties said he was saddened by recent discoveries of anti-Semitic graffiti on two locations in Ridgefield. Ridgefield Police received reports on Sunday and Tuesday that swastikas had been found drawn on the Aldrich Museum and the Masonic Lodge in Ridgefield. The drawings appeared to have been drawn by the same person and were removed, but are part of a pattern of anti-Semitic drawings that have cropped up in town over recent months. Related story: Swastikas discovered at two locations in Ri…
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'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford
GREENWICH, Conn. -- "The Voice" winner and Stratford native Javier Colon will perform at the 10th annual Close to Home event in Greenwich this February to benefit the Pacific House Young Adult Program that helps young adults avoid a lifetime of homelessness. The popular yearly gathering will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to raise money for the program. Colon will provide an exclusive solo performance, and will also perform special selections with talented musicians from local high schools. The event will also feature delicious dessert and food tasting's…
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Trumbull's Kennedy Center Names Shelton Man As New President/CEO
TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center has a new president and CEO — Richard Sebastian Jr. of Shelton. Sebastian has been appointed effective Jan. 2. He succeeds Martin Schwartz of Trumbull, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. Schwartz, who was the Trumbull-based center’s first president and CEO, will remain as acting president and CEO until Jan. 18 in order to ensure a smooth transition. “With over 200 resume submissions, Richard Sebastian was chosen because he has the credentials to create growth and sustainability for the agency; embodies the persona of our leadership; and…
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Staples Grad Wins Golden Globe For Best Song From P.T. Barnum Movie
WESTPORT, Conn. — For the second year in a row, Staples High School grad Justin Paul and his writing partner, Benj Pasek, won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. They accepted the award during Sunday night's telecast on NBC. Their winning song is "This is Me" from the movie-musical "The Greatest Showman," which is about Bridgeport's own P.T. Barnum. The song is performed by Keala Settle. The other nominees were: "Home" from the movie "Ferdinand." Music by Nick Jonas, Nick Monson & Justin Tranter, Lyrics by Jonas &…
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Journey To The Past: Monroe Through Time II To Be Unveiled At Sunday Lunch
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be unveiled at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Sunday. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today. A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919. The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose…
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Community Rallies Behind Fairfield County Family After New Father Dies
Paulie Packes was only 9 days old when his father, Anthony, a Stamford resident who grew up in Hawthorne, died of a brain tumor at the age of 36. A GoFundMe page has been launched for the Packes family. As of Friday morning, the page has raised $51,565 in four days from 325 people. Anthony was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2015. The tumor was surgically removed, and he was given a clean bill of health. He married Toni in October 2016, but his brain tumor returned last June. While the tumor was surgically removed, it eventually resurfaced and was deemed inoperable. "Anthony n…
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Shelton Mayor Gives Kennedy Center A Holiday Surprise
SHELTON, Conn. — The Kennedy Center got a surprise this holiday season — a $5,000 donation from Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Lauretti made the donation through proceeds from his annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament. “We want to personally thank Mayor Lauretti and the supporters of his golf tournament for their generous donation to The Kennedy Center,” said Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of the Trumbull-based organization that supports people with special needs. “This substantial contribution has been earmarked for general operating expenses, which will benefit the 2,000 people with …
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Meet Bridgeport Hospital's First Baby Of 2018
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – It's a boy! Lisa and Michael Mastronardi of Shelton welcomed a new son on Monday morning. And making his birth even more special: Nico Anthony Mastronardi is the first baby born at Bridgeport Hospital in 2018. He is the second child of Lisa and Michael Mastronardi, joining 2-year- old big brother Luca. Nico weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces when he arrived at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. He was delivered by Dr. Marina Torbey. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, is a 383-bed acute care hospital serving parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties.
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Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. – Sample the best of South Norwalk’s restaurants amid pulsing jellyfish and prowling sharks during a fun adults-only evening on Thursday, Jan. 11 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The event is the Aquarium’s next “Maritime with a Twist,” which are casual affairs offered occasionally to celebrate and connect SoNo’s food and drink with SoNo’s anchor, The Maritime Aquarium. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests 21 and over can explore the entire Aquarium, including the expanded new jellyfish exhibit “Journey with Jellies” and the new “Sea Turtle Nursery” featuring an adorable 4-month- old…
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Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…
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North Salem Resident Marching In Tournament Of Roses Parade
Samuel Levine, a Northern Westchester resident, is going to have a very happy new year. Levine, who graduated from North Salem High School, will be marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade in California on New Year's Day. Levine is one of 400 people in the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. A trumpet player, Levine, a freshman at UMass, initially was reluctant to join the band. But he went to an event over the summer and was instantly blown away by the band — which is known as "The Power and Class of New England." Aside from the Tournament of Roses parade, Le…
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Love Is All Around: Fairfield County Bid Goodbye To Mary Tyler Moore In '17
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The entire nation mourned when actress Mary Tyler Moore died on Jan. 25 at age 80. And her local fans were able to pay their last respects when Moore, a longtime Greenwich resident, was buried in Fairfield. A steady stream of fans made a pilgrimage to Oak Lawn Cemetery on Jan. 30 to pay their respects to the iconic actress and producer who was laid to rest there the day before. “I grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore,” said Liz Zarrilli of Fairfield. “She’s my idol. I loved her effervesce, her vitality, the path that she led for women in this world.” Moore died in Greenwic…
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