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Medical Examiner Issues Ruling In Death Of HS Hockey Player From New Canaan Medical Examiner Issues Ruling In Death Of HS Hockey Player From New Canaan
Medical Examiner Issues Ruling In Death Of HS Hockey Player From New Canaan The death of a Connecticut high school hockey player after an on-ice collision has been ruled accidental. The state's chief medical examiner announced on Monday, Jan. 10 that Teddy Balkind, a 10th-grader at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, who died on Thursday, Jan. 6, during a game died from an "incised wound of the neck," and the incident was officially ruled as accidental. Balkind, age 16, was killed around 5 p.m., during a junior varsity game at the Brunswick Upper School in Greenwich. The tragic accident occurred when Balkind fell to the ice, and another player who was near him was u…
ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County
ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County Updated story: Tragic Death Of 16-Year-Old High School Player Mourned Inside, Outside Hockey World Officials with a private school in Fairfield County have released the identity of the student who died during a hockey match with another school. St. Luke’s School in New Canaan said the hockey player who died in a match at Brunswick School in Greenwich was Teddy Balkind, a 10th-grader at the school. Related Story: HS Hockey Player Dies During Game In Greenwich, Police Say 'Yesterday, we lost a precious young man in a tragic accident. Both St. Luke's School and Brunswick School…
COVID-19: Yale New Haven Health Opens Vaccination Site In Fairfield County COVID-19: Yale New Haven Health Opens Vaccination Site In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Yale New Haven Health Opens Vaccination Site In Fairfield County With additional allocations expected from the federal government, a new COVID-19 vaccination site has been opened in Fairfield County. Yale New Haven Health announced that it has opened a new vaccination clinic at its Brunswick School on King Street in Greenwich. The clinic will administer vaccinations to eligible Connecticut residents who make an appointment. Anyone who is ineligible or doesn’t have an appointment will be turned away at the site. Currently, those eligible for the vaccine include healthcare personnel, long-term care facility residents, first responders, and Connecticut re…
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Fairfield County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation…
Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title
Brunswick School Graduates Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win National Title It came down to penalties and a miraculous save by a freshman keeper, but three former high school soccer standouts from the area helped lead Georgetown University to the school’s first national championship. Pleasantville’s Dante Polvara, Rye’s Will Sands, who both graduated from the Brunswick School in Greenwich, and Thornwood’s Jack Beer, who was a former captain at Byram Hills High School, took center stage during the biggest game of their lives, helping the Hoyas win 7-6 in penalty kicks against No. 1 Virginia in a game played Sunday night, Dec. 15 in Cary, North Carolina. It was a thr…
Former New Canaan HS Standout Scores Big To Help UVa Make Title Game Former New Canaan HS Standout Scores Big To Help UVa Make Title Game
Former New Canaan HS Standout Scores Big To Help UVa Make Title Game The Hudson Valley/Connecticut area will be well-represented when the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship is decided on Memorial Day. Defending champion Yale (15-3), the No. 5 seed, faces No. 3 Virginia (16-3) in the title game 1 p.m. Monday, May 27 (ESPN2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Virginia pulled out a dramatic 13-12 double-overtime semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, May 25, securing the Cavaliers' first title-game appearance in seven years and snapping an 11-game losing streak to Duke. Junior attackman Michael Kraus of New Canaan had one goal and four as…
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Thursday, Feb. 28 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brunswick School, one-hour delay Greenwich Academy, one-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, one-hour delay Stratford Public Schools, two-hour delay Trumbull School District, 90-minute delay Check back for updates
Greenwich 'Facebook Twins' Got NYS Approval Weeks After $100K Donation Greenwich 'Facebook Twins' Got NYS Approval Weeks After $100K Donation
Greenwich 'Facebook Twins' Got NYS Approval Weeks After $100K Donation Weeks before New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration granted approval to an exchange run by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of Fairfield County to trade a new cryptocurrency, the twins donated a combined $100,000 to Cuomo's reelection campaign, according to this report by Sludge.  The Winklevoss twins, made famous by their portrayal in the film “The Social Network,” which focused on the launch of Facebook, donated $50,000 apiece to Cuomo’s campaign in late April, finance records filed with the state Board of Election show. Three weeks later, the state’s Department of Financial Services—cont…
These Fairfield County Private Schools Rank Among State's Most Expensive These Fairfield County Private Schools Rank Among State's Most Expensive
These Fairfield County Private Schools Rank Among State's Most Expensive Fairfield County is home to some of Connecticut’s best - and most expensive - private schools in the country, according to a recently released report by the Private School Review. According to the report, the average price of private school tuition statewide is approximately $24,395 per year, with the private elementary school average of $14,424 per year and the private high school average of $31,893 per year. The most expensive tuition in Connecticut is Franklin Academy, at $77,000, while Litchfield Montessori School is the lowest, at just $1,550 annually. Fairfield County private schools…
Update: Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed Update: Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed
Update: Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed The following area school districts and schools have announced closures for Thursday, March 8 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Many had initially scheduled delayed openings. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brunswick School, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Easton Country Day School, closed Fairfield School District, closed Greenwich Academy, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Country Day, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed New Fairfield Public…
Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday
Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday The following area school districts and schools have announced closures for Wednesday, March 7 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Bridgeport Public Schools Brookfield Public Schools Brunswick School Danbury Public Schools  Darien Public Schools  Greenwich Public Schools New Canaan Country Day New Canaan Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Norwalk Public Schools Ridgefield Public Schools Shelton Public Schools Stamford Public Schools Stratford Public Schools Westport Public Schools Check back for updates.
'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford 'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford
'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…