Jay Polansky

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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.

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Health Officials Put Pill Procedures To The Test In Drill Stamford Health Officials Put Pill Procedures To The Test In Drill Stamford Health Officials Put Pill Procedures To The Test In Drill
Stamford Health Officials Put Pill Procedures To The Test In Drill STAMFORD, Conn. — Health officials from across Fairfield County came together for a drill Thursday in Stamford to find out what it would take to hand out life-saving medication in a public health emergency. They handed out Tic-Tacs instead of real medicine, but it was realistic enough to work out any kinks in the system, so the city would be prepared if a disaster were to strike, according to Stamford’s Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator Elizabeth Rodriguez. “The great thing about this training exercise — it will help us identify any gaps or areas of improvement that we would nee…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Kicks Off Week Of The Young Child To Highlight Education Stamford Kicks Off Week Of The Young Child To Highlight Education Stamford Kicks Off Week Of The Young Child To Highlight Education
Stamford Kicks Off Week Of The Young Child To Highlight Education STAMFORD, Conn. — The lobby of the Stamford Government Center was filled with a chorus of young children entertaining and impressing the audience with song Tuesday morning. The performance was part of a ceremony celebrating the Week of the Young Child, a week of activities designed to raise awareness for early childhood education and kindergarten registration. “The goal of the week is to highlight the importance of early childhood development for both for parents and professionals,” Bridget Fox, a vice president with the United Way of Western Connecticut, told the Daily Voice. Fox said he…

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Norwalk, CT
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Daily Voice Leaders: Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling Daily Voice Leaders: Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling Daily Voice Leaders: Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling
Daily Voice Leaders: Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has changed quite a bit since Mayor Harry Rilling was growing up in the city. And now even more changes are in store, particularly in the city's SoNo neighborhood.  A massive mall is expected to soon break ground in SoNo and an aging railroad bridge spanning the Norwalk River that crosses through a heavily developed part of SoNo is slated for replacement.  Rilling, who was born and raised in Norwalk, previously served as the city's police chief for 17 years. Rilling discussed his career and future developments in Norwalk in an interview with the Daily Voice. Watch …

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Duo Grows Healthy, Quick-Serve Eatery Into Thriving Business Greenwich Duo Grows Healthy, Quick-Serve Eatery Into Thriving Business Greenwich Duo Grows Healthy, Quick-Serve Eatery Into Thriving Business
Greenwich Duo Grows Healthy, Quick-Serve Eatery Into Thriving Business GREENWICH, Conn. — After Greenwich residents Jeffrey and Cai Pandolfino sold Plum Pure Foods & Catering in 2008, they began juicing and making smoothies at home. And when they looked for healthy dining options outside their house, they found out they weren't alone.  “We realized a lot of people just like us looking for healthier foods options in town,” Jeffrey told the Daily Voice. “They were tired of the traditional pizza, deli, takeout places that existed. So we set out to create a concept around living a healthy lifestyle.” The Pandolfinos started Green & Tonic in 2011, which has…

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Greenwich, CT
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Sound Beach Avenue In Greenwich Cut To One-Way Traffic For Metro-North Work Sound Beach Avenue In Greenwich Cut To One-Way Traffic For Metro-North Work Sound Beach Avenue In Greenwich Cut To One-Way Traffic For Metro-North Work
Sound Beach Avenue In Greenwich Cut To One-Way Traffic For Metro-North Work GREENWICH, Conn. — One lane of Sound Beach Avenue in Greenwich was closed to traffic Monday afternoon as work continues on the Metro-North bridge as part of a massive $14.8 million project to make repairs on the roads and at the station.  Police officers are directing traffic, with vehicles taking turns with the one-way travel in place. According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the following construction work will affect pedestrian access at the Old Greenwich train station: The east side staircases to the New Haven side of the tracks from Sound Beach Avenue will remain cl…

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Ludlowe Sophomore Gets First Taste Of Politics At Kasich Rally Fairfield Ludlowe Sophomore Gets First Taste Of Politics At Kasich Rally Fairfield Ludlowe Sophomore Gets First Taste Of Politics At Kasich Rally
Fairfield Ludlowe Sophomore Gets First Taste Of Politics At Kasich Rally FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Ludlowe High School sophomore Brandon Weiner was impressed by John Kasich in his appearance Friday in a town hall-style meeting at Sacred Heart University. “I really the like the governor,” Weiner said after the event. “A lot of politicians these days — they don’t tell the truth. They just say things to get elected.” But Weiner said he respects Kasich because of his positions, which he defended in a recent televised debate. “You had some of the commentators afterwards almost laughing saying he would have done better in a Democratic debate," Weiner said. &q…

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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan's Mallozzi Steps Up To Endorse Kasich In Presidential Bid New Canaan's Mallozzi Steps Up To Endorse Kasich In Presidential Bid New Canaan's Mallozzi Steps Up To Endorse Kasich In Presidential Bid
New Canaan's Mallozzi Steps Up To Endorse Kasich In Presidential Bid FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Several notable past and present Connecticut politicians turned out for John Kasich’s Town Hall meeting at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on Friday. New Canaan First Selectman Robert E. Mallozzi III, who recently endorsed Kasich, was spotted in the crowd. The event was hosted by former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays and state Sen. Tony Hwang, who is Kasich’s Connecticut campaign manager. Hwang’s district includes the towns of Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport.

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield's Tony Hwang Hosts Kasich's Town Hall Meeting at Sacred Heart Fairfield's Tony Hwang Hosts Kasich's Town Hall Meeting at Sacred Heart Fairfield's Tony Hwang Hosts Kasich's Town Hall Meeting at Sacred Heart
Fairfield's Tony Hwang Hosts Kasich's Town Hall Meeting at Sacred Heart FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Several notable past and present Connecticut politicians turned out for John Kasich’s Town Hall meeting at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on Friday. The event was hosted by former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays and state Sen. Tony Hwang, who is Kasich’s Connecticut campaign manager. Hwang’s district includes the towns of Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport. New Canaan First Selectman Robert E. Mallozzi III, who recently endorsed Kasich, was also spotted in the crowd.

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Norwalk, CT
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Rilling Unveils 'The Sound Of Connecticut' As Norwalk's New Brand Rilling Unveils 'The Sound Of Connecticut' As Norwalk's New Brand Rilling Unveils 'The Sound Of Connecticut' As Norwalk's New Brand
Rilling Unveils 'The Sound Of Connecticut' As Norwalk's New Brand NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling unveiled a new logo and brand for the city on Thursday morning. The concept, which is known as “The Sound of Connecticut,” highlights the city’s location along the water.  South Norwalk-based Zunda Group developed the concept with guidance of employees and Norwalk residents, according to officials. Zunda’s Principal and Chief Strategy Officer Gary Seve Esposito said that Norwalk was unique in its rebranding. “While other cities and towns have tried to reinvent themselves recently, Norwalk didn’t need to be reinvented,” Esposito said. “It simply…

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Brookfield, CT
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Silver Screen Returns To Brookfield With International Short Film Festival Silver Screen Returns To Brookfield With International Short Film Festival Silver Screen Returns To Brookfield With International Short Film Festival
Silver Screen Returns To Brookfield With International Short Film Festival BROOKFIELD, Conn. — If you wanted to see a short film in Brookfield a few years ago, you were out of luck. “You’d have to go into the city or you would have to wait for a film festival,” Brookfield Arts Commission Chairman Mary Daniel told the Daily Voice. So the Brookfield Arts Commission started the film festival, which is now in its eighth year. The festival offers a wide range of live action and animated short films, including “Grounded,” “Bis Gleich,” “The Loneliest Spotlight Animation” and “Figs for Italo.” Films range in genre but all are relatable. “Each of our films offers either…

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