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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Greenwich, CT

On Your Side

Greenwich's Garden Catering Once Again Serves Up Nuggets On Hamilton Avenue GREENWICH, Conn. — Garden Catering, a favorite of Greenwich residents seeking chicken nuggets, fries and cones, reopened its doors on Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday morning, more than a year after a fire closed the location. The shop looks a bit different than before, but, yes, it still serves up those legendary nuggets. And the reception has been good, one of the owners Frank Carpenteri, Jr. told the Daily Voice between the breakfast and lunch rush. “Everyone’s been really positive with the response,” he said, “As much as they like the store and the look, I think that they’re just happy that w…

by Jay Polansky

03/16/2016

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Founder Of Norwalk Foundation Shares Story Of Courage About Drug Abuse NORWALK, Conn. — Ginger Katz of Norwalk has a powerful message for parents about the downward spiral of drug addiction: “It starts with a sip of beer, a cigarette and pot,” Katz said. Katz knows that pattern firsthand. Her son, Ian James Eaccarino, died of an accidental heroin and prescription drug overdose in 1996. Since then, she and her husband, Larry, have talked to students, parents and teachers across the country about the dangers of drugs. On Monday night, she took to the stage at West Rocks Middle School to deliver her message to the Norwalk community. Her presentation was part of…

by Jay Polansky

03/15/2016

Stamford, CT

Your Community

Lorca In Stamford Ranks Among Contenders In DVlicious Coffee Contest STAMFORD, Conn. -- Fairfield County is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino or the most thoughtfully made cuppa joe, there are a handful of absolute musts -- at least according to Daily Voice readers who selected five among the best of the best. Each is now vying for a spot in our ongoing DVlicious contest. The winner will be chosen Monday, March 21, at 5 p.m., soon after voting closes. In the meantime, here’s a brief profile of one our our finalists. Each nominee is being highlighted this week before the ulti…

by Daily Voice

03/15/2016

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Norwalk Police Arrest Man In Suspected Drug Sale After Officers Find Heroin NORWALK, Conn. — A Cheshire man was charged with possession of narcotics Sunday night after officers on patrol saw three men engaged in a suspected hand-to-hand drug sale in Norwalk, police said. Members of the Strategic Narcotics Enforcement Team were driving on South Main Street when they passed by the men, who were standing in a parking lot, police said. One of the men was Kevin Crosley, 33, police said. When the officers pulled into the lot, the men walked to the back of a building. The area behind the building was clearly marked with a no trespassing sign, police said. Police detained…

by Jay Polansky

03/14/2016

Stamford, CT

Your Community

Seniors Open Their Hearts To Companionship At Stamford Speed Dating Event STAMFORD/DARIEN, Conn. — Christina Crain enjoyed watching seniors in Rochester, N.Y., speed date in a first-of-its-kind event documented by the film “The Age of Love.” And then she had a thought. “I watched it, and I said, ‘Wow, this is so cool, and wouldn’t that be great to try to do this in our community?’” said Crain, the director of Stamford's senior center. On Friday, nearly 30 people between the ages of 70 and 90 got the chance to meet each other in a well-decorated room facing Holly Pond at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. The event placed men and women into pairs. Every fiv…

by Jay Polansky

03/14/2016

Greenwich, CT

Breaking News

Tesei Appoints Greenwich's Barbara Heins To Town Hall Post GREENWICH, Conn. — A veteran journalist and longtime Greenwich resident has been appointed the executive assistant to First Selectman Peter Tesei. Barbara Heins will oversee the administration of Tesei’s office starting March 28. She will also grow the town’s social media platform and communications program, according to a statement from Tesei. Tesei said Heins will make a valuable addition to his staff. “As a longtime Greenwich resident and journalist, Barbara possesses a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge and familiarity with the town’s governmental processes and diverse neighb…

by Jay Polansky

03/10/2016

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Norwalk Police Bust Six On Prostitution Charges In Undercover Sting NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Police arrested several people on prostitution charges Wednesday after a daylong undercover operation, police said. Undercover officers used websites to respond to classified ads for individuals suspected of offering sex in exchange for money and arranged for meetings in Norwalk, police said. Police to declined to identify the location of the meetings due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. Officers arrested six people from Connecticut and New York, police said. The arrests included: • Jason Prawl, 28, of Bridgeport was charged with promoting prostitution. …

by Jay Polansky

03/10/2016

Stamford, CT

On Your Side

PostNet Delivers Shipping, Printing Services To Downtown Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford resident Frank Scaturchio knows the printing and shipping industries well. A native of Stamford, he took a job as a delivery driver at Kinko's on High Ridge Road when it threw open its doors in 1996. He quickly worked his way up to assistant manager, beginning a long career. Scaturchio is now heading the first Connecticut location of PostNet, which opened Wednesday. The store offers printing and shipping services targeted to everyone from corporations to eBay sellers who work from home.  Even as technology has allowed senders to use email instead of snail mail, …

by Jay Polansky

03/10/2016

Fairfield, CT

Your Community

Fairfield U Students Develop Location-Based Crime Reporting App FAIRFIELD, Conn. — With a few swipes and a click, smartphone users can soon see something and say something. Fairfield University students along with the school’s entrepreneur in residence, Chris Hamer, are developing a community-based app called CommunAlert that allows smartphone users to report suspicious activity. “Sadly people see things that seem out of place, but they’re not really not 911 calls,” Hamer recently said at a event at the university’s start-up accelerator. He said the app is meant to address the bag left behind or a person acting suspiciously, not "the ticking box.…

by Jay Polansky

03/10/2016

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Norwalk Police Find 122 Baggies Of Pot In Man's Backpack NORWALK, Conn. — A 23-year-old Norwalk man was arrested on charges of carrying 122 baggies of marijuana in his backpack, police said. Members of the department’s narcotics street team was patrolling in the area of Ely Avenue and Austin Street at about 9:30 p.m. Monday when they saw two males walking in the street, police said. The officers recognized the men from prior contact and stopped to speak with them, police said. One of the men, Andre McCrae, was carrying a backpack, which smelled of marijuana, police said. Upon searching the bag, police found 122 individual baggies of marijuana, po…

by Jay Polansky

03/08/2016

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