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Jay Polansky

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jpolansky@dailyvoice.com

Born and raised in Fairfield County, Jay graduated from Fairfield University. He has written for Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.

Jay was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors
Stamford's Mill River Park Welcomes Visitors on a Glistening Afternoon Stamford's Mill River Park Welcomes Visitors on a Glistening Afternoon
Stamford's Mill River Park Welcomes Visitors on a Glistening Afternoon STAMFORD, Conn. — The Mill River Park in downtown Stamford was abuzz with those on their lunch break -- or those simply catching some rays -- Friday afternoon. Among the parks visitors were Stacy Nelson, Diane Hubert, Vivian Feliciano and Kerin Tutein, who were enjoying the view from one of the park's many benches. Aside from benches and wide-open lawns, the revitalized green space will also soon be home to a carousel, the Daily Voice previously reported.

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News
Parking Meter Payments In Stamford Go Mobile With New Phone App Parking Meter Payments In Stamford Go Mobile With New Phone App
Parking Meter Payments In Stamford Go Mobile With New Phone App STAMFORD, Conn. — Drivers in Stamford can now pay for their parking using their cellphones thanks to a mobile app. The Parkmobile app allows drivers to pay for parking spaces using their credit card on their smartphones. Several meters in the area of Columbus Park in Downtown Stamford have stickers informing drivers of the new program. Want an app to find a parking spot in Stamford? That might be a few years away.

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police: Man Uses Pliers In Attempt To Shoplift Sneakers Norwalk Police: Man Uses Pliers In Attempt To Shoplift Sneakers
Norwalk Police: Man Uses Pliers In Attempt To Shoplift Sneakers NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man employed a pair of pliers in an attempt to shoplift a pair of sneakers Wednesday, police said. Officers were called to Kohl’s after Norbey Calderon-Franco, 32, concealed a pair of Adidas sneakers in his book bag while in the fitting room, police said. He then walked past all points of sale, according to police. Police said he had cut the security tags off the sneakers with a pair of pliers. The sneakers were priced at $64.99, police said. Calderon-Franco originally gave officers a fake name, but they were able to determine his real name from an ID card in his…

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News
New Pedestrian Skybridge Takes Shape At Stamford's Train Station New Pedestrian Skybridge Takes Shape At Stamford's Train Station
New Pedestrian Skybridge Takes Shape At Stamford's Train Station STAMFORD, Conn. — Ever needed to get to the middle platform from the New York-bound side of Stamford’s Metro-North station? Soon you’ll have the chance to walk across a new skybridge instead of walking back up through main station building. Crews were seen working on the bridge Monday morning. The bridge is not the only improvement coming to the area around the station. Construction recently began on a new railroad bridge over Atlantic Street -- just a block down the street from the train station. The project will also involve extending the I-95 Exit 8 off-ramp from Atlantic Street to Cana…

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Police Honor Memory Of Fallen Comrades At Memorial Service Fairfield Police Honor Memory Of Fallen Comrades At Memorial Service
Fairfield Police Honor Memory Of Fallen Comrades At Memorial Service NORWALK, Conn. — In recognition of National Police Week, past and present Norwalk police officers and their families gathered to recognize those who lost their lives in service to their community. “They are true heroes,” Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik told an audience gathered Wednesday morning in front of the police station on Monroe Street. Sgt. David Orr, president of the police union, said that nationwide, every three days a police officer leaves for work and doesn’t return home. “They live to serve their community,” Orr said. “Sadly, this sometimes comes at a price.” Mayor Har…

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Neighbors
Burgeoning Model Airplane Club Takes Flight At Redding's Meadow Ridge Burgeoning Model Airplane Club Takes Flight At Redding's Meadow Ridge
Burgeoning Model Airplane Club Takes Flight At Redding's Meadow Ridge REDDING, Conn. — A love of flying runs in Bill Morris’s family. His father served as an aerial photography instructor in World War I. Morris, a Redding resident, would later carrying on the flying tradition by learning to solo pilot a Cessna 150. On Tuesday, Morris watched a model aircraft demonstration at the Meadow Ridge retirement community. Though he hasn’t flown a plane for years, Morris hopes to fly again — with a model plane. “What I learned — of course, this is 50 years ago — I can probably apply some of it to flying one of these models, but it’s much different standing on the groun…

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Real Estate
JLofts Preps Cool, Chic Apartments In Downtown Greenwich JLofts Preps Cool, Chic Apartments In Downtown Greenwich
JLofts Preps Cool, Chic Apartments In Downtown Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A contemporary 60-unit apartment building is nearing completion just steps away from Equinox in Greenwich. JLofts Greenwich, whose sister property is the J House Greenwich Hotel, is moving toward its targeted July opening, according to Gateway Development Group President Jim Carnicelli. “The construction process was great,” Carnicelli said as he stood in front of the nearly complete exterior glass and brick structure. “We’re obviously coming to the final couple of weeks.” Industrial touches such as the exposed metal duct work add a trendy feel to the apartments, which i…

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News
Fairfield Commuters Encouraged To Ditch The Drive For CTrides Week Fairfield Commuters Encouraged To Ditch The Drive For CTrides Week
Fairfield Commuters Encouraged To Ditch The Drive For CTrides Week STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Mayor David Martin kicked off his week with a change in his routine: He biked to a Monday morning event. And the ride went without a hitch. “I didn't have any problems,” Martin said, holding a bike helmet and sporting a reflective vest Monday morning. “It was refreshing. It was wonderful. And if you’re visible and obey the traffic laws, then the traffic avoids you, too.” Martin was on hand for the kick off of CTrides Week, which runs through May 20. A special initiative of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the program is intended to reduce traffic cong…

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Norwalk Needs Two Structures To Replace Aging Walk Bridge For Trains Norwalk Needs Two Structures To Replace Aging Walk Bridge For Trains
Norwalk Needs Two Structures To Replace Aging Walk Bridge For Trains NORWALK, Conn. — The replacement for the aging Walk Bridge, which carries trains over the Norwalk River, could be twice as nice when completed — and double the trouble while under construction.     That's because every option for replacing the swing bridge calls for two independent structures, officials said at a public meeting in Norwalk on Wednesday evening. While the current bridge carries four tracks on a single structure, all of the current proposals to replace the bridge call for two separate structures that would carry two tracks each. “So if there’s an issue with one of the two tr…

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Lifestyle
Health Expert Recommends Simple Steps To Prevent Lyme Disease In Fairfield Health Expert Recommends Simple Steps To Prevent Lyme Disease In Fairfield
Health Expert Recommends Simple Steps To Prevent Lyme Disease In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — While many people take precautions to avoid Lyme disease-carrying ticks on adventures and hikes, a Danbury health expert said that ticks also hang out close to home — in your own backyard. “They’re not likely to be out in open fields that have a lot of sunshine,” said Amber Butler, MPH, who is the lead research associate for Western Connecticut Health Network’s Lyme Disease Registry. “They really hang out if you have a rock wall or a pile of debris.” Butler recommends that those who spend time outdoors— whether they are on a hike or in the backyard — take simple p…

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