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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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Police: Two Women Arrested At Massage Parlor In Prostitution Sting Norwalk Police: Two Women Arrested At Massage Parlor In Prostitution Sting Norwalk Police: Two Women Arrested At Massage Parlor In Prostitution Sting
Norwalk Police: Two Women Arrested At Massage Parlor In Prostitution Sting NORWALK, Conn. — Two New York women were arrested on prostitution charges following an undercover operation at a Norwalk massage parlor, police said. Police said Nirvana Spa at 181 Main St. was investigated as part of an ongoing operation to ensure compliance at the city’s massage parlors. An undercover officer went to the parlor and was propositioned for a sexual act for money while he was there, police said. During their investigation, police also determined that one of the massage therapists was practicing without the proper license. Police officials notified the health department, polic…

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by Jay Polansky
Wilton, CT
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Survey: Marijuana Use Among Wilton Teens Is Up, Alcohol Use Remains Steady Survey: Marijuana Use Among Wilton Teens Is Up, Alcohol Use Remains Steady Survey: Marijuana Use Among Wilton Teens Is Up, Alcohol Use Remains Steady
Survey: Marijuana Use Among Wilton Teens Is Up, Alcohol Use Remains Steady WILTON, Conn. — Marijuana use by Wilton 11th and 12th graders increased nearly 10 percent between 2011 and 2015, while underage alcohol consumption remained the same, according the results of a new survey. Experts said the decriminalization of marijuana in many states coupled with the proliferation of cannabis products — from edibles to hand creams — may be causing more teens to perceive marijuana as less harmful than in years past. “This is not unique to Wilton,” Positive Directions Grant Director Wendy Bentivegna said at an event held at the Wilton Library Tuesday. She said communities a…

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by Jay Polansky
New Canaan, CT
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Future New Canaan Post Office Takes Shape, Construction Crews Build Frame Future New Canaan Post Office Takes Shape, Construction Crews Build Frame Future New Canaan Post Office Takes Shape, Construction Crews Build Frame
Future New Canaan Post Office Takes Shape, Construction Crews Build Frame NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The future New Canaan Post Office is taking shape. Construction crews were on site of the future building on Locust Street Monday afternoon. The frame appeared to be nearly complete.  The developers are apparently seeking to rent the future building's 3,800-square-foot second floor, according to a sign posted at the site.  The current post office is located on Main Street.

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford's Half Full Brewery Brings On New Brewmaster To Craft Operations Stamford's Half Full Brewery Brings On New Brewmaster To Craft Operations Stamford's Half Full Brewery Brings On New Brewmaster To Craft Operations
Stamford's Half Full Brewery Brings On New Brewmaster To Craft Operations STAMFORD, Conn. — Tom Price wasn’t always planning on a career of making beer. At the end of his freshman year at Harvard, he had narrowed down his choice of major to history and literature or chemistry. He chose history and literature. “I was enjoying my history and literature classes and didn’t enjoy my freshman chemistry class quite as much,” Price said at Half Full Brewery, where he recently took the helm as head of operations. But now Price is using his knowledge of science to help create new recipes and plan operations of the Stamford-based brewery, whose beer is available at local …

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by Jay Polansky
Fairfield, CT
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Entrepreneurship 'Fuels' Rebrand Of Fairfield U's Business Accelerator Entrepreneurship 'Fuels' Rebrand Of Fairfield U's Business Accelerator Entrepreneurship 'Fuels' Rebrand Of Fairfield U's Business Accelerator
Entrepreneurship 'Fuels' Rebrand Of Fairfield U's Business Accelerator FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield University unveiled its rebranded business accelerator in the heart of downtown Fairfield this week. Previously known as FAME and home to startups such as women’s apparel brand SoccerGrlProbs, the accelerator has taken on a new identity as Fairfield FUEL. “The idea of FUEL is to take these fantastic ideas — some of these started by students — and grow them,” said Don Gibson, dean of Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business. Since FAME launched in 2013, the accelerator has been home to 10 companies, which have attracted more than $500,000 in fundraising a…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Mayor Pledges To Be Spokesperson For Melanoma Following Diagnosis Stamford Mayor Pledges To Be Spokesperson For Melanoma Following Diagnosis Stamford Mayor Pledges To Be Spokesperson For Melanoma Following Diagnosis
Stamford Mayor Pledges To Be Spokesperson For Melanoma Following Diagnosis STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Mayor David Martin announced that he had stage-zero melanoma Thursday morning and pledged to use his diagnosis to raise awareness for early detection of the cancer. “I am so committed to this and becoming a spokesperson for melanoma that, in fact, I have melanoma,” Martin said Thursday morning. “I will be treated with surgery this coming week to remove melanoma in situ.” Martin said he will undergo minor surgery with a local anesthetic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Tuesday. He said he does not expect to stay at the hospital overnight. Martin said his diagnosis and…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Mayor Diagnosed With Melanoma, Will Undergo Surgery Tuesday Stamford Mayor Diagnosed With Melanoma, Will Undergo Surgery Tuesday Stamford Mayor Diagnosed With Melanoma, Will Undergo Surgery Tuesday
Stamford Mayor Diagnosed With Melanoma, Will Undergo Surgery Tuesday STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Mayor David Martin will undergo minor surgery for melanoma early next week. The diagnosis and surgery will not affect his work as mayor, he told reporters Thursday morning. “I will be treated with surgery this coming week to remove melanoma in situ," Martin said. He said his prognosis was "excellent" and called the melanoma a "stage-zero" cancer. Martin said he will undergo the surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Tuesday. He does not expect to stay at the hospital overnight. 

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by Jay Polansky
Darien, CT
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'Shark Tank' Backs Perfect-Scoring SAT Test Taker With Classes In Darien 'Shark Tank' Backs Perfect-Scoring SAT Test Taker With Classes In Darien 'Shark Tank' Backs Perfect-Scoring SAT Test Taker With Classes In Darien
'Shark Tank' Backs Perfect-Scoring SAT Test Taker With Classes In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — A test prep company with an office of Darien recently landed a $250,000 investment from billionaire Mark Cuban on “Shark Tank.” Shaan Patel, founder of 2400 Expert SAT Prep, said he has seen a “huge spike in sales” after the show aired and said interest in his business is still strong today. Patel’s company came out of his own studying experiences as a student. Schoolwork didn’t come naturally to him, he said. “I was a good student, but I wasn’t amazing,” Patel, who is studying for his MBA at Yale, told the Daily Voice. “I had to work very hard for everything.” When Patel …

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by Jay Polansky
New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan Genealogist Uncovers Big 'Detective Story' Of Her Family's Past New Canaan Genealogist Uncovers Big 'Detective Story' Of Her Family's Past New Canaan Genealogist Uncovers Big 'Detective Story' Of Her Family's Past
New Canaan Genealogist Uncovers Big 'Detective Story' Of Her Family's Past NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Kathleen Tesluk believes that a love of genealogy is innate. “If you’re going to be a genealogist, you know when you’re born,” said Tesluk, a New Canaan resident. “I think it chooses you.” That doesn’t mean it’s too late to start. Tesluk says that everyone has a story to discover about their family. But Tesluk knew at an early age that she would enjoy combing through documents and piecing together genealogical puzzles. When she was just 12, she conducted her first family history interview with her grandfather.  In high school, Tesluk said her mother drove her from Was…

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by Jay Polansky
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Drug Suspect Charged With Interfering With Officer At Hospital Norwalk Drug Suspect Charged With Interfering With Officer At Hospital Norwalk Drug Suspect Charged With Interfering With Officer At Hospital
Norwalk Drug Suspect Charged With Interfering With Officer At Hospital NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man held on narcotics charges while he was at Norwalk Hospital was charged with interfering with a police officer early Monday, police said. Shawn Milner, who was being treated for a medical condition not related to his earlier arrest, went to the restroom at 2 a.m., police said. When he returned, officers asked him to return to bed, police said. He refused and became verbally combative, police said. Officers verbally told Milner to calm down, but he continued to resist, police said. An officer used a Taser in “Drive-Stun” mode, which does not deploy projectiles f…

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