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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

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Charged With Shoving Juvenile During Domestic Fight NORWALK, Conn. -- A 56-year-old Norwalk man shoved one person and pushed another to the ground during an argument Wednesday, police said. Police responded to the report of a physical altercation at a home on Fairfield Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Officers made contact with the complainant, who said the fight started as a domestic dispute between the complainant and Leroy Blanding. After the argument became a physical, a juvenile came in the room to help break up the fight, according to police. Blanding began yelling at the juvenile and pushed him to the ground, police said. The complainant then t…

by Jay Polansky

08/18/2016

News

Multiple Dead Bunker Fish Found Floating In Stamford Waterway STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford resident Marge Pavlov saw an unusual and disturbing sight on a morning walk near Czescik Marina — more than a dozen dead fish floating in the water. They were 15 to 20 Menhaden, which are better known as bunker fish. Later, Pavlov learned she wasn't the only one who noticed signs of the small fish kill in Stamford Harbor. One of her friends also observed dead fish in the branch of the Rippowam river behind her apartment, “which is a bit of the ways from the harbor.” Pavlov said the second observation suggests that dead fish might have washed up in other areas. “…

by Jay Polansky

08/18/2016

Business

Murphy: Startups Need Support to Fuel Job Growth In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Startups make up only a small percentage of the U.S. economy, but they are a powerful economic force. “They are only 8 percent of companies in this country, but they are 20 percent of new jobs,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said at a roundtable discussion held at Comradity in Stamford on Wednesday morning. Even so, startups face big challenges: Half are gone by year five, Murphy said. “So we have a phenomenal success rate at the beginning of a startup business’ story in terms of job creation [and] we are more reliant more than ever as state and as a country on their s…

by Jay Polansky

08/18/2016

News

Deep: New Fairfield's Popular Squantz Pond Is Closed to Swimming NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn.— If you're looking to beat the heat, Squantz Pond in New Fairfield is not an option for Wednesday. The swimming area at the popular state park is closed Wednesday due to issues with water quality, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced. Looking to head a little farther north to cool off from the summer heat? The swimming area Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent is closed, too. But Shelton's Indian Well State Park and Westport's Sherwood Island State Park are both open to swimming. Squantz Park is a popular summer beach and frequently i…

by Jay Polansky

08/17/2016

Business

Pet Food Entrepreneur Caters To Canines In Norwalk WESTPORT, Conn. — When Paul Gallant’s dog, Hunter, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors gave him six months to live. But through holistic medicine and a food-based approach, Hunter will turn 10 in November. Through it all, Gallant, who has worked in masonry for 30 years, cooked all of Hunter's meals. After he started feeding Hunter healthy, wholesome food, Gallant thought of selling his high-quality pet food to others. But it would take a last-minute change of heart to finally persuade him to start his business. “I had a job all lined up when I came down here. On a Frid…

by Jay Polansky

08/17/2016

News

Stamford Family Seeks Help in Finding Missing Yorkshire Terrier STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford family is looking for their 11-year-old Yorkshire terrier, which went missing from the Frost Pond Road area on Sunday afternoon. The tan 15-pound terrier — named Clara — has a pink and black collar with a pink name tag, according to a Facebook post. "She is spayed and micro chipped," its owners, who are offering a $250 reward for her return, posted on Facebook. "She is also extremely friendly and loving." For more information, visit the Facebook post.

by Jay Polansky

08/16/2016

Lifestyle

Norwalk Families Dig Into Healthy Cooking & Gardening Program NORWALK, Conn. — Five years ago, the Norwalk Health Department wanted to teach city families how to grow their own fresh vegetables and eat healthy meals “We wanted to find a way to marry the two — gardening and nutrition education,” Norwalk Health Department Health Educator Theresa Argonadezzi told Daily Voice on Monday. So, the department started its Growing Gardens, Growing Health program, which is still going strong. The program, which is held at Norwalk’s historic Fodor Farm, consists of ten 90-minute sessions held each Monday for 10 weeks. Families are split into three teams, each le…

by Jay Polansky

08/16/2016

Neighbors

Daily Voice Leaders: United Way Of Western Connecticut CEO Kim Morgan DANBURY, Conn. — United Way of Western Connecticut’s CEO Kim Morgan said her organization is dedicated to helping those in need. “We’re focused on families that live paycheck to paycheck, and we’re focused on ways to deliver services to those families,” Morgan said. Her organization has many core initiatives around the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed population — better known as ALICE. “They make too much too much to be eligible for a lot of the government-supported programs, and they don’t make enough to ever get beyond a household survival budget,” Morgan said. Their income …

by Jay Polansky

08/16/2016

Schools

Greenwich Town Hall's New Telephone Hold Music Features GHS String Ensemble GREENWICH, Conn. — Calling town hall? You might hear a favorite classical treat played by Greenwich High School String Ensemble. Callers to town hall who are placed on hold will now hear a recording of “Mozart's Divertimento No. 1” from the ensemble’s spring concert. The music came as a collaboration between the orchestra’s director, Bethany Fuscaldo, and Tom Klein, the town’s IT director. The town’s new phone system, which was upgraded earlier this year, came with default music that Klein described as “distorted and canned.” Klein wanted something different. He was impressed by the hig…

by Jay Polansky

08/15/2016

Business

Entrepreneur Pairs Breathalyzers With iPhones To Prevent DUIs In Norwalk WILTON, Conn. — Brian Griffin was driving to a funeral early one morning when he started to think about the fragility of life. The Wilton man's thoughts turned to his teenage kids, who were about start driving. Knowing how even the best people can be tempted to drink and drive, Griffin wanted to make sure his children would never get behind the wheel while intoxicated. “My worst fear was having one of my kids drink and drive and either take their life or a friend’s,” Griffin said. “So I started saying, ‘All right, well, I need a solution here.’” But Griffin couldn’t find the right technolo…

by Jay Polansky

08/15/2016

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