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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

Business

Newtown, Sandy Hook Gear Up To Serve First-Ever Restaurant Week NEWTOWN, Conn. — Diners in Newtown and Sandy Hook will have the opportunity to try new restaurants or revisit old favorites during the town’s first-ever restaurant week, which celebrates both local and international cuisine. During the week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, restaurants throughout town will feature fixed-price menus or special menu options. The week is organized by The Newtown Economic Development Commission, which has listed participating restaurants at newtownsandyhookeats.com. The restaurants offer an international variety, including Italian, Thai, Irish, Japanese, English, Indi…

by Jay Polansky

09/19/2016

Business

Co-Working Community Finds 'Serendipity' In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — For John Arenas, CEO of Serendipity Labs, choosing a co-working experience should be like choosing a hotel. “You go there for an experience,” Arenas said. “There are a lot of different brands, and you go to the brand that delivers experience you want for that particular need.” Travelers seeking a hotel may choose a property based on whether they’re staying for a business experience or a weekend getaway. Arenas believes that those seeking a co-working experience should have a choice, too. Arenas, who opened his first location in Rye, N.Y., recently opened his doors to a l…

by Jay Polansky

09/13/2016

Lifestyle

Ferguson Patrons Explore New Worlds With Virtual Reality In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — The first time Hugh Seaton experienced virtual reality, he liked the idea but was unsure how the technology could be used. "I thought it was great,” Seaton recently told Daily Voice. But “I didn’t think it was scalable." But times have changed. Now, "you can see virtual reality on YouTube,” Seaton said. Last week, visitors to a computer lab at Stamford’s Ferguson Library got a chance to visit new worlds at an event run by Seaton. They were able to experiment with virtual reality technology ranging from an inexpensive lens clipped to Seaton’s smartphone to …

by Jay Polansky

09/06/2016

News

Malloy: Connecticut Not Taking Chances With Zika, West Nile FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Even as Miami grapples with locally transmitted cases of Zika virus, Gov. Dannel Malloy said that scenario is not likely in Connecticut. But the state is still not taking any chances. “While it’s unlikely that we will experience local transmission of Zika virus, it is critical that we take the necessary steps to prepare if the virus does present itself that way,” Malloy said at Zika roundtable held with local officials, including Stamford Mayor David Martin, at the Stamford Government Center on Wednesday. Malloy said the Asian tiger mosquito, which has been proven …

by Jay Polansky

09/02/2016

Schools

Students At Darien's Royle Begin School Year With Parade Of Learners DARIEN, Conn. — The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of eager students on the first day of school Thursday at Darien’s Royle Elementary School, which kicked off the 2016-17 school year with a traditional parade of learners. “It’s a terrific turnout,” Dean Ketchum, the school’s principal, told Daily Voice. “And I’d like to see this with every school around the nation.” Ketchum said the anticipation for the first day is palpable. “Every first day of school is so exciting, and elementary school is the best,” he said. Before settling into their new classrooms, students paraded through the parki…

by Jay Polansky

09/02/2016

Weather

WestConn Meteorologist: Tropical Storm Hermine Will Weaken If It Hits CT UPDATED: Hermine has been upgraded to a hurricane. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – While Tropical Storm Hermine gathers steam as it nears hurricane status off the coast of Florida, a meteorologist at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury said Connecticut will not likely face the brunt of the storm – if its effects reach the state at all. Current indications suggest Hermine would be a "minimal category 1 hurricane" as it makes landfall in northwestern Florida on Thursday night. But it will most likely soon return to tropical storm status, Gary Lessor told Daily Voice. “It’s n…

by Jay Polansky

09/01/2016

Traffic

Van Rollover Blocks Atlantic Street & North State In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Atlantic Street and North State Street in downtown Stamford will be closed traffic until further notice due to a motor vehicle accident late Thursday morning, Stamford police said. Several police units are on the scene of the crash under the I-95 bridge. A commercial van flipped onto its side on the southbound lanes of Atlantic Street heading toward Harbor Point. The roads are wet in the area but it was not raining at the time of the 11:10 a.m. crash. An ambulance was on scene but left, and a tow truck and fire truck also turned out. It was not clear whether there were a…

by Jay Polansky

09/01/2016

Politics

Dangers Of Addiction Hit Home In Connecticut On Overdose Awareness Day STAMFORD, Conn. — At a time when communities across Connecticut are grappling with a growing number of opioid overdoses, state and local officials gathered at the Stamford Government Center to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. “It's a necessary step in making sure that people are fully aware of the opioid crisis,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said at the event Wednesday. Towns and cities across Connecticut — along with much of the East Coast and the nation — are grappling with opioid abuse. Between 2009 and 2014, more than 2,000 opiate-involved overdoses were reported in the state, ac…

by Jay Polansky

09/01/2016

Lifestyle

Beardsley Zoo Animals 'Beat The Heat' With Cool Treats BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- While the staff at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo keeps a close eye on their animals during the summer heat, the tigers, penguins — and all the species that call Connecticut's only zoo home — are adept at beating the heat naturally. "In actuality, they do very well on their own," Zoo Director Gregg Dancho told Daily Voice in a video. "They will calm themselves down. They'll go to a shady spot." But zoo staff ensures the animals have everything they need to stay cool. "We make sure they've got enough water. We make sure they've got enough food. We'l…

by Jay Polansky

08/31/2016

Schools

United Way Helps 100 Stamford Students Get Ready To Go Back To School STAMFORD, Conn. — More than 100 students at two Stamford elementary schools will start school in September with new school supplies and clothing donated by employees at 20 local companies. The items go a long way toward making sure that those students feel ready and prepared for school, according to United Way of Western Connecticut Community Impact Coordinator Nicole Granskog. “They start off the school year happier, more confident and ready to learn,” Granskog told Daily Voice. On Tuesday, United Way collected donations from employees and companies at Westover Elementary School. The dona…

by Jay Polansky

08/25/2016

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