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Politics

Stamford's Leone Praises Fines For Liquor Pricing Violations STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two Connecticut lawmakers, including one from Stamford, are praising a state agency's sanctions against a liquor store that sold merchandise for less than the minimum bottle price.State Sen. Carlo Leone, D-Stamford, and Rep. David Baram, D-Bloomfield, who serve as co-chairs of the legislature’s General Law Committee, championed the state Department of Consumer Protection’s agreement with Total Wine and More while decrying the store for advertising and selling wine and liquor below the minimum bottle price. “We want to thank the Department of Consumer Protection and Commiss…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

Schools

Bridgeport Math Teacher Heads To White House To Receive National Honor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- One of Bridgeport’s own, Elizabeth Capasso, a mathematics teacher at the Jettie S. Tisdale School, is heading to the White House on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to be honored by President Barack Obama. Capasso is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for seventh- to 12th-graders. “We are so proud of President Obama’s recognition of Elizabeth Capasso as a true example of mathematics teaching for the entire nation,” said Mayor Joe Ganim. “This national award is an amazing achievement for Ms. Capasso and also for our co…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

Lifestyle

Check Out These Fairfield County Restaurants To Watch NFL Games FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The 2016 National Football League season begins Sept. 11 and the Daily Voice rounded up some great Fairfield County restaurants to enjoy the games. From the biggest and most TVs, to awesome drink specials and mouth-watering game day food, this list is filled with high-energy establishments that are just as enthusiastic about football season as the fans are: Crave52 52 Sanford St., Fairfield, 203-292-8080 Crave52.com Highlights: Large Screen Projector, 14 TV’s, Expansive Bar Drink Specials: $5 Draft Beers $18 Pitchers of Sam Adams Seasonal and Coney Island Mer…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

News

Norwalk Residents Reminded To Be Ready For National Preparedness Month NORWALK, Conn. -- National Preparedness Month 2016 begins Thursday, and Norwalk officials are reminding residents to to take time to plan ahead for natural and man-made disasters. While most people don’t like to think about worst-case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration ultimately can offer peace of mind. As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, along with several active storms, Labor Day weekend provided extra time to get prepared. There are three simple things residents can do prepare and plenty of free resources and apps to help. Make a kit: Prepare a 72-hour kit w…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

Police & Fire

Traffic Advisory Issued For Wilton For 9/11 Motorcycle Ride WILTON, Conn. -- The Connecticut United Ride, a motorcycle ride that paying tribute to the victims of 9/11 on the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks, will be passing through the Town of Wilton on Sunday. The motorcade is expected to enter Wilton at about 11:45 a.m. The motorcade is expected to last for 45 minutes, leaving town at approximately 12:30 p.m. During this time, access to sections of Route 33/Westport Road and Route 7/Danbury Road will be restricted. Specifically, adjacent streets on the east side of Route 7, north of the Route 7 and Westport Road intersection, will not be a…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

News

Four-Story Affordable Housing Complex Approved In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Planning and Zoning Commission of Westport approved an affordable housing complex last week slated for 1777 Post Road E., according to the Westport News. The development will house 94 total units in four stories — adding up to 29 affordable units, or 30.8 percent of the available units on the 1.96-acre site, according to the Westport News. Commissioner Paul Lebowitz, admittedly not a huge supporter of the proposal, said that the location works both with the town’s plan of conservation and development along with checking a number of necessary boxes, according to the W…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/07/2016

Events

Greenwich Historical Society Seeks Help For Jewish-American Story In Town COS COB, Conn. -- The Greenwich Historical Society is planning an exhibition on the Jewish history of Greenwich, tentatively scheduled for November 2017 through March 2018. The show seeks to chronicle the immigration experiences of ancestors, migration to Greenwich and what it was like living or growing up Jewish in Greenwich. Through a series of planned discovery sessions this fall, local Jewish families are being encouraged to share stories, heirlooms and objects to be considered for the exhibition. At these "show and tell" sessions, Historical Society representatives will exami…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/06/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield U. Art Museum Unveils Monumental Works By Connecticut Artist FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield University Art Museum will present the inaugural exhibition of a monumental new series by Connecticut artist Rick Shaefer created in response to the ongoing refugee crisis convulsing the globe. The Refugee Trilogy will run at the Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts from Sept. 8 to Oct. 22 with an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This three-piece suite is comprised of Land Crossing, dealing with the migration across foreign lands; Water Crossing, addressing the perilous journeys of refugee…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/06/2016

Sports

Fairlfield U. Players Compete Over Summer In Quest To Repeat Championship FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Twelve members of the Fairfield University baseball team took part in collegiate summer baseball leagues across the region to hone their skills in an attempt to repeat a championship next season. “It’s very important to continue their baseball in the summer leagues,” coach Bill Currier said. “It helps improve their skills by competing against top college players.” Milford’s Arciuolo was named to the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) First Team. Arciuolo was named to the East Division All Star team in July, finishing third in the league in average. “It wa…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/06/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk Knights Of Columbus Helps Paint Smiles On Faces Of Teens, Seniors NORWALK, Conn. -- The Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 donated funds from various fundraisers to allow teens from foster care and home-care seniors to go to The Muse Paint Bar in South Norwalk over the summer. Megan Hague from Family and Children's Agency of Norwalk (FCA) said this latest program was a huge success. Since 2009, Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council has supported the agency's for various programs and events benefiting foster kids. "We mixed up the seating so the teens and seniors could interact, and they had such and fun and engaging time connecting over …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/06/2016

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