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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

Schools

Daily Voice Leaders: Sacred Heart University President Dr. John J. Petillo FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Daily Voice recently sat down with the president of Sacred Heart University, a university in Fairfield that is transforming its campus with several new facilities. Sacred Heart University President Dr. John J. Petillo talked about the university’s atmosphere and academics. He also touched on some of the new buildings on campus, such as the Frank and Marisa Martire Business and Communications Center and a new residence hall set to open this fall. For the full interview, watch the Daily Voice video above.

by Jay Polansky

05/13/2016

Business

Daily Voice Leaders: Darien Rowayton Bank President Bob Kettenmann DARIEN, Conn. — Do customers who seek to bank locally sacrifice competitive rates on savings and loans? Not so, according to the head of a bank based in Darien. “We can do everything a big bank can do, and we can do it at relatively the same cost,” Darien Rowayton Bank President Bob Kettenmann told the Daily Voice in a recent interview. Kettenmann said advances in technology allow to the bank to access competitive products. For the interview, watch the Daily Voice video.

by Jay Polansky

05/12/2016

Events

Human Services Council Serving Wilton Gears Up For Annual SoNo Stroll NORWALK, Conn. — Diners will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail hour and a three-course meal while supporting a good cause. The Norwalk-based Human Services Council is gearing up for SoNo Stroll, an annual fundraising event that is in its eighth year. Proceeds from the event, which is set to take place June 8, help the council’s nonprofit efforts in Norwalk and surrounding communities. “It’s the biggest fundraiser that we have,” said Kim Killoy, the council’s director of development and communications. “We rely on grants and foundations funds and some state contracts for each of …

by Jay Polansky

05/11/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Resident Finds Apartment Burglarized, Electronics Missing NORWALK, Conn. — An Academy Street resident returned home Monday evening to find that her apartment had been burglarized, Norwalk police said. When she arrived home, the resident saw that her door had been forced open and found her apartment in disarray, police said. Several items were reported missing from the residence, including an Xbox valued at $300, a digital camera also valued at $300 and jewelry valued at an unknown amount, police said. Police are investigating the incident.

by Jay Polansky

05/10/2016

Sports

Star Wilton Y Wahoo Swimmer Rory Hess Makes The Butterfly His Own WILTON, Conn. — The butterfly didn’t come naturally to Wilton’s Rory Hess at age 7 when he began swimming competitively. But that didn’t stop him from mastering the stroke. “Even though it was hard, I liked the thought of having a challenge,” said Rory, now 13. A star of the Wilton Y Wahoos, the butterfly is now his best stroke. Rory’s efforts have earned him recognition as the No. 1 time in the nation for the YMCA 12 & Under boys in the 50-meter butterfly for 2015-16 season. He also holds the 13th fastest time for 2015-16 for 12 & Under boys 200 butterfly, according to USA Swimming…

by Jay Polansky

05/09/2016

Business

New Apartments Take Shape Near Columbus Park In Downtown Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A new 118-unit apartment building appears to be nearing completion in downtown Stamford. Construction crews were working on Rippowam Place on Tuesday. The aptly named complex is located at the corner of Rippowam Place and Washington Boulevard. In addition to apartments, the building will house 1,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 4,200 square feet of restaurant space, according to the Stamford Downtown Special Services District. The building is located a stone's throw from the Stamford Government Center and Columbus Park, where Alive@Five concerts are held…

by Jay Polansky

05/09/2016

Sports

Norwalk Training Facility Brings Excitement Of Boxing Ring To The Masses NORWALK, Conn. — Glenn Katz and Shakha Moore were good friends growing up in Norwalk. After attending Wolfpit Elementary School together, they have remained in touch ever since. Now, Katz, owner of Integrated Sports Training, and Moore, a professional boxer, have teamed up to bring training in the sport of boxing to East Norwalk. The training is for athletes and the athletic-minded — no boxing experience required — and is available for those as young as 5 or 6 years old up to adults. “You don’t have to be a boxer to learn how to box,” Katz said from his training facility Thursday. Boxing …

by Jay Polansky

05/06/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Officials Unveil Modern 911 Software With Decision-Making Ability STAMFORD, Conn. — When dispatchers in Stamford’s 911 communications center answer an emergency call, they will now have the power of an upgraded system to send help to locations throughout the city. With the new software, dispatchers will be able to see the real-time location of police, fire and ambulance units throughout Stamford. And the software can also tell dispatchers which units should respond. “The system will automatically and dynamically dispatch the closest available unit,” Stamford Mayor David Martin said at an unveiling of the new system Wednesday afternoon. Martin said the new…

by Jay Polansky

05/05/2016

Schools

Trinity Students Get Behind Virtual Wheel To Learn Real-Life Road Skills STAMFORD, Conn. — A student at Trinity Catholic High School looked down at his cellphone for a few moments while behind the wheel of a virtual car Tuesday. A pickup truck suddenly stopped before him on the screen. Before the student had time to slam on the breaks, he had smashed into the simulated vehicle. Fortunately, the student wasn’t driving a real car on a real street. But distracted driving scenarios like those play out on the roads each day. “These things you see everyday literally on this street,” said Nick Prpich, a trainer on Arbella Insurance’s Distractology Tour, said from the …

by Jay Polansky

05/04/2016

Neighbors

Red Cross Fetes Couple For Life-Saving AED Initiative In Wilton WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport resident Mark Gudis lives by the motto, “Give back at least the equivalent of what you take out.” Gudis had the opportunity to give back when he saw a student in cardiac arrest at a soccer game on Oct. 23, 2015. He sprang into action, running to his car to get his Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to help the student. The student survived — and is now alive and well. During a Friday morning awards ceremony, the Red Cross presented Mark Gudis and his wife, MaryGrace, with the Spirit of the Red Cross Hero Award in Stamford. “It’s really humbling,” Mark Gudis t…

by Jay Polansky

05/04/2016

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