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Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine
Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-mlb Manager Bobby Valentine To say the 2021 Stamford mayoral race has been like no other would be the ultimate of understatements. For starters, the Democratic nominee, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, defeated two-term incumbent David Martin after mounting a rare primary challenge. Then came the bombshell announcement by charismatic Major League Baseball legend and lifelong city resident Bobby Valentine that he was entering the race as an "Unaffiliated" candidate - and not as a Republican, Democrat, or even as an Independent. But wait, there's more. The race quickly became one that has drawn interest and intrigue natio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine said, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford
Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford Baseball legend Bobby Valentine is looking to go from a seat in the dugout to a seat in City Hall. Valentine, 70, the former Major League Baseball player and manager who currently serves as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, announced on Friday, May 7 that he plans to run for mayor the second largest city in Fairfield County - his hometown of Stamford. A three-sport high school star in Stamford, Valentine made the announcement on social media that he plans to run as an independent candidate against incumbent David Martin and State Rep. Caroline Simmo…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means
Covid-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means Amid a spike of COVID-19 cases, Mayor David Martin ordered — under revised state guidelines — the City of Stamford to return to Phase 2 of reopening. Earlier story - COVID-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent “This is a difficult decision but every indicator we’re monitoring suggests we’re at the beginning of a second wave,” said Martin. “Unfortunately, this means we must change our behavior immediately." The news comes on Thursday, Oct. 29, the day the number of "Red Alert" Connecticut cities and towns climbed from 19 to 30 and the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford Officials in Stamford are alerting residents about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases. The City of Stamford’s Department of Health said it was notified that a COVID-19 early warning wastewater system detected a potential increase in cases of COVID-19 in Stamford. The detection system is operated through a collaborative effort between Yale University and the State Department of Public Health, “COVID-19 is still a public health emergency," Stamford Mayor David Martin said. "It is everyone’s responsibility to protect themselves and reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s time for residents …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response
Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response More voices are calling for an internal investigation into Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut. With hundreds of thousands of Eversource customers still reporting outages days after the storm rocked the East Coast, officials and residents alike are demanding answers from the utility company. “Eversource has failed to demonstrate adequate preparation ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, its response effort so far has been abysmal, and they inexplicably continue to fail to communicate anything of any substance to my administration or the public,” Stamford Mayor David Mar…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut
Covid-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut Not so fast. Connecticut officials are backtracking on plans to reopen salons and barbershops when the state begins phase 1 of reopening on Wednesday, May 20, amid growing unrest amongst salon owners. Earlier story - COVID-19: CT Hairstylists Voice Concerns Over Reopening “We’ve been hearing a lot of feedback from many owners and employees, and at this time I think the best approach is that we hit pause on the reopening of hair salons and barbershops, take a step back, and allow some more time as preparations continue to be made,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said. Lamont said that after …

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by Zak Failla