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Andrea Graziano

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agraziano@dailyvoice.com

Andrea Graziano was a reporter for the Journal News in Rockland and Westchester counties for eight years, covering everything from schools to immigration to breaking news. Prior to that she worked at a chain of weekly newspapers on Long Island's North Shore and as a freelance writer for Yankees Magazine. She has a Master's Degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. When not working, she enjoys reading, running and spending as much time as possible with her husband and two sons.

Andrea was formerly chief content officer at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors
City Will Recognize Beautiful Bridgeport Properties City Will Recognize Beautiful Bridgeport Properties
City Will Recognize Beautiful Bridgeport Properties BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The city is looking for Bridgeport residents who want to nominate their property for the Mayor's Beautification Awards. The awards program was launched in January 2010. The nomination process is open to the public, and nominated properties are voted on by an advisory committee composed of community leaders, gardening enthusiasts, and city employees, the city said. Homes are recognized for exceptional upkeep, improvement, landscaping and general appearance. Nomination forms can be downloaded here, or by calling the Mayor’s Office at 203-576-7201. You can now also n…

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Business
Search Is On For Bridgeport's 'Next Big Thing' Search Is On For Bridgeport's 'Next Big Thing'
Search Is On For Bridgeport's 'Next Big Thing' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Calling all small business owners - the LINK wants to know if your enterprise is Bridgeport's next big thing. Businesses with under $1 million in gross annual sales are eligible for the contest.  Selected companies win free Technical Assistance for their businesses in the areas of Business Expansion Planning or Marketing Services. CommCap Fund, with support from Citi Community Development, will provide assistance via its TAP The Link Technical Assistance Program to the winning businesses at no charge. Winners will be announced at a press conference in October. Bus…

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Neighbors
Bridgeport Seniors Say Farewell To Summer With Barbecue Bridgeport Seniors Say Farewell To Summer With Barbecue
Bridgeport Seniors Say Farewell To Summer With Barbecue BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bridgeport seniors capped off the summer season this weekend with a barbecue at Seaside Park. The event featured the usual barbecue fixings and a visit by Mayor Bill Finch. Check out the photo gallery to see highlights of the day.

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Events
Singer Sheri Miller Puts The Rock In Bridgeport's Black Rock Library Singer Sheri Miller Puts The Rock In Bridgeport's Black Rock Library
Singer Sheri Miller Puts The Rock In Bridgeport's Black Rock Library BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – There won't be anyone hissing out a "shhhh" at the Black Rock Library in Bridgeport Sept. 12 when singer, songwriter Sheri Miller performs. Miller will be performing soulful Beatles-inspired original songs, mixed with popular classic covers ranging from The Beatles to Patsy Cline to Bruce Springsteen, among others. Included on the “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists” list, Miller recently released her original love song and music video, “I Could Love You Still.” The event is part of the Black Rock Branch Second Friday Concert Series. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Fr…

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Events
Breast Cancer Survivors Toasted At Bridgeport Luncheon Breast Cancer Survivors Toasted At Bridgeport Luncheon
Breast Cancer Survivors Toasted At Bridgeport Luncheon BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Women battling breast cancer will be honored next month at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. Women of Excellence Luncheon: A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors is sponsored by the  Women Who Inspire Network. The luncheon will be held  Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Women Who Inspire Network, Inc. (WWIN)  works to enrich lives through education, beauty/fashion and connecting people to community resources, the group said.   Proceeds Will Benefit Breast Cancer Research fund annual giving and WWIN, Inc.'s Community Events.  The luncheon will fe…

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Sports
Bridgeport Bluefish Staff To Sleep In Press Box Until Losing Streak Ends Bridgeport Bluefish Staff To Sleep In Press Box Until Losing Streak Ends
Bridgeport Bluefish Staff To Sleep In Press Box Until Losing Streak Ends BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Bridgeport Bluefish staff will honor their current General Manager by sleeping in the press box at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard until they snap their current 13-game losing streak. While Shepard was the General Manager of the Class A Geneva (N.Y.) Cubs in 1988, the Cubs went on a six-game losing streak during the middle of the season, the team said. Shepard made a promise that he would sleep in the press box at McDonough Park, the home stadium of Geneva, until the team won again. Shepard slept in the team’s press box for 12 consecutive nights until the Cubs snapped t…

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Events
Beardsley Zoo Scares Up Fun With Howl-O-Ween Beardsley Zoo Scares Up Fun With Howl-O-Ween
Beardsley Zoo Scares Up Fun With Howl-o-ween BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Summer is over and the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is planning for the ultimate fall event - Howl-O-Ween. The zoo will host a "fun and frightful evening" featuring a "Greek Mythology" hayride, haunted farmyard, gruesome greenhouse and magic show by Jim Sisti. Admission is $12 per person in advance and for Zoo members; $15 per person at the gate. The event is recommended for children ages 6-12, however, some of the "scarier" activities of the evening may be better suited for children over the age of 8. Tickets also include free face painting, and, of course, candy. …

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Events
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Welcomes New Musical Director With Gala Greater Bridgeport Symphony Welcomes New Musical Director With Gala
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Welcomes New Musical Director With Gala BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Greater Bridgeport Symphony will welcome its new music director/conductor Eric Jacobsen with a gala event Sept. 5. The gala "Conducting Us Into the Future," will be held at the Patterson Club in Fairfield. Tickets are $125 per person. All proceeds benefit the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. The 2014-2015  season will mark the 69th for the Symphony, and the first under the direction of Jacobsen.  

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News
Bridgeport Fire Department's Safe Asleep Program Distributes Smoke Alarms Bridgeport Fire Department's Safe Asleep Program Distributes Smoke Alarms
Bridgeport Fire Department's Safe Asleep Program Distributes Smoke Alarms BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Bridgeport Fire Department's 'Safe Asleep' Program will install free smoke detectors in the homes of city residents who need them. The program is a partnership between the Bridgeport Fire Department and the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership. Bridgeport is the national leader with more than 35,000 smoke alarms installed in homes throughout the city since the program’s inception in 2005, city officials said. To find out more or to have a smoke detector installed, call 203-335-8835. 

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Police Seek Help Finding Robbery Suspect Bridgeport Police Seek Help Finding Robbery Suspect
Bridgeport Police Seek Help Finding Robbery Suspect BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bridgeport Police are asking the public for help identifying the person who robbed CT Auto last week. The incident happened on Aug. 28 at 7 Wayne St.  The suspect is described as a 6-foot male who weighs approximately 300 pounds. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a red-and-white striped shirt and bright-colored sneakers. He fled in an unknown, four-door vehicle described as possibly a Chevrolet Impala or Ford Taurus.  Anyone with any information please contact Detective Chris Borona 203-581-5235.

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