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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.

Jay Polansky's Contributions

Lifestyle

Darien Police Joins Fun of Pokemon Go With 'Pikachu' Cruiser DARIEN, Conn. — Darien Police Officer Kevan Taggart didn’t grow up playing Pokemon, but he has seen how popular it is since the release of the viral Pokémon Go app. Taggart decided to travel to different pokéstops around Darien to connect with Pokémon players and give them advice on how to safely use the game during the town’s Pokemon crawl Tuesday. Standing outside a cruiser that he outfitted with Pikachu decals, Taggart said it’s important that users of Pokemon Go keep safety in mind. “I think its important that we get them to understand that they have to be aware of their surroundings …

by Jay Polansky

07/21/2016

Traffic

Police Direct Traffic Near Stamford Train Station; Cars Backed Up On I-95 STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford police were directing traffic Thursday morning at Atlantic Street and South State Street in downtown Stamford, causing huge delays in the area. That's where the Exit 8 northbound off-ramp from I-95 ends, just near the Stamford Train Station. The traffic light is not operating, and a work crew is the scene. I-95 north is snarled for about a mile because of this delay on the surface streets. There is also construction in the area as part of the project to replace the railroad overpass over Atlantic Street and extend the I-95 off-ramp from Atlantic to Canal stree…

by Jay Polansky

07/21/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford 911 Operator Honored For Heroic Actions In Saving Man's Life STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford 911 dispatcher was honored with a mayoral proclamation during a special ceremony at the Government Center on Wednesday for helping to save the life of a city man. On May 27, Stamford’s 911 Communications Center received a call from Leslie Foster, who said her father, Kenneth Foster, was choking and needed immediate medical help. Courtney Lawler, a public safety dispatcher, was on duty and took the call. She quickly identified the medical situation as a full-airway obstruction and began offering help, Stamford’s Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski said at th…

by Jay Polansky

07/21/2016

Politics

Daily Voice Leaders: Joseph P. Ganim, Mayor Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim discussed the recent controversial property tax increases in the city and his decision to run for mayor in 2015, all during a recent Daily Voice video interview. Speaking to the property tax increases, which have angered some owners of residential properties, Ganim said most homeowners did not see an increase in property taxes this year. “A majority of residential homeowners in the City of Bridgeport got a tax cut this year or their property taxes stayed the same,” Ganim said. “Some went up and the majority of those that went up … not by …

by Jay Polansky

07/20/2016

Politics

Presumptive Green Party Presidential Nominee to Make Stop in Connecticut STAMFORD, Conn. — In a month of highly televised Democratic and Republican conventions, Dr. Jill Stein hopes to paint Stamford — and the country — green. Stein, presumptive presidential nominee for the Green Party, is scheduled to appear in Stamford on Thursday for a rally. She plans to make a 6 p.m. appearance at the Stamford Innovation Center, which is located at Main and Atlantic streets. Connecticut Green Party Co-Chair Mike DeRosa said the event is “a wonderful opportunity for voters here in Connecticut to hear her message.” He said the Green Party believes that voters need more choice…

by Jay Polansky

07/20/2016

Business

Norwalk's Tablao Serves Up Tapas, Spanish Cuisine On Washington Street NORWALK, Conn. — A new Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant, which combines elements of traditional and innovative cooking, is now serving up tapas and Spanish cuisine on SoNo’s vibrant Washington Street. Galo Aleman, who owns Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant along with Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, said the restaurant goes back to the old basis of Spanish cuisine while being open to “new dishes, new recipes, new ways of doing things.” The Tablao experience is much like one found along the café lined streets of Seville — and other communities in Spain, according to its owners. “You can go anywhere in…

by Jay Polansky

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Stamford Reopens 'Hidden Gem' Of A Park In The South End Waterfront STAMFORD, Conn. — Under sunny skies and a slight breeze, Stamford Mayor David Martin celebrated the opening of one of the city's “hidden gems.” Following a four-year-long closure after Superstorm Sandy, city officials recently reopened the walking path at Stamford’s Kosciuszko Park. “This is one of those hidden gems, and I’m glad it’s finally open for everyone to enjoy,” Martin said Monday afternoon. The city said the park suffered “significant damage” after Sandy. The storm washed away loose stones and soil along the edge of the park. In 2014, the city retained Diversified Technology Co…

by Jay Polansky

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Greenwich Doctor Uses New Approach To Reduce Post-Surgery Pain GREENWICH, Conn. — A Greenwich orthopedic sports surgeon is taking a unique approach to help his patients manage pain from surgery. Dr. Paul Sethi of ONS can inject a numbing medication called Exparel during surgery, which can reduce — or even completely eliminate — the need for his patients to have prescription opioids post-surgery. “They can recover faster, they can have less pain, they can have fewer consequences and side effects, and they don’t have that exposure to narcotics,” Sethi told Daily Voice. The medication is a similar concept to novocaine, which is commonly used at the denti…

by Jay Polansky

07/18/2016

Sports

Chinese Team Swims Through Norwalk On The Way To Rio For Olympics NORWALK, Conn. — Standing in a room overlooking Swim Seventy’s indoor six-lane 50-meter pool, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling welcomed the Chinese Olympic Swim Team, which is training in the city on the road to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. “We are so honored to have your team here in Norwalk, Connecticut,” Rilling told more than two-dozen people gathered for a ceremony Friday. “I can’t help but think this is the beginning of a new relationship between our wonderful city and China.” Those training at the facility include swimmers who are currently at the top of world rankings, previous Olympic meda…

by Jay Polansky

07/16/2016

News

First West Nile-Infected Mosquitoes Of The Summer Found In Fairfield County STAMFORD, Conn. — The state's first mosquitoes of the summer found to be infected with the West Nile Virus were trapped in Stamford, the state announced Friday. The mosquitoes were trapped on July 6, and tested by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. After the discovery, Stamford officials urged the public to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. “We know that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk,” Stamford’s Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski said in a statement. “Simple measures, including wearing long …

by Jay Polansky

07/15/2016

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