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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Trumbull-Monroe, CT

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Weston Firefighters Answer The Call At Westport's MacChili Fest WESTON, Conn. — The Weston Volunteer Fire Department Chili Team served up a large batch of award-winning chili to festival-goers in Westport on Sunday — with the help of a lot of friends. “We went through about 10 gallons worth of chili,” Volunteer Firefighter Frank Caolo said. His team took home second place in their category in the MacChili Fest. Caolo said his team made a meat chili, which included pork and beef. “It really worked out well,” Caolo said. “It was delicious." Caolo said he was grateful to Fred and Michele Bialek, owners of Liquid Lunch and GROW in Shelton, who opened …

by Jay Polansky

02/10/2016

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Library Stairs 'Take Flight' With Vibrant Woven Art Installation GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich Library's Grand Stairs are looking a little grander. Artist Katherine Daniels has created an art installation of colorful plastic strips woven into the gridded surround of the library's grand stairs. Daniels named the installation “Flight” after considering the several meanings her audience could associate with the word. “I like the idea of a literal flight of stairs playing with the other meanings the word can have in the context of a library,” Daniels said in a statement. She said flight can take on the meaning of “ascending to knowledge” or a “flight of fanc…

by Jay Polansky

02/10/2016

Stamford, CT

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Police Sweep Stamford High After Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation STAMFORD, Conn. — The bomb threat called in to Stamford High School on Tuesday carried an additional warning: Students could be harmed as they evacuated the building, police said. "Everyone is safe," Stamford police Lt. Thomas Barcello said when the evacuation was done. But before the 1,900 students and 200 staff members left the building, officers set up a perimeter around the Strawberry Hill Avenue school and blocked nearby roads. Police released few details on the call, which came in at about 12:30 p.m. to the school, saying the investigation was "fluid and ongoing.&qu…

by Jay Polansky

02/09/2016

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Man Charged Strangling Woman In Fight During Super Bowl NORWALK, Conn. — A verbal argument between a man and woman at a Norwalk residence escalated into a physical altercation, ending with his arrest early Monday, police said. Jose Castillo of 35 Spring Hill had been watching the Super Bowl with the victim when they began arguing about his ex-wife, police said. The woman told officers that during the argument, Castillo put his hands around her neck, which she perceived as choking, police said. She told police that she had a hard time breathing but she did not lose consciousness, police said. During the altercation, the woman bit Castillo, polic…

by Jay Polansky

02/09/2016

Shelton, CT

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Shelton Farmers Market Bustles With Fresh Produce, Even In Winter SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton’s farmers market grows liked a well-watered crop. “It gets bigger and bigger every single year,” said Jim Calkins, owner of Seasonal Sweets & Catering, from behind his table inside the market Saturday. But unlike fields that lie empty in winter, the market is open and alive with farmers, shoppers and live music this winter season. The market’s products range from wine to fresh vegetables, and, of course, food perfect for colder temperatures. In time for the season of coats and scarves, Calkins was offering coffee and soups — broccoli cheddar and butternut squa…

by Jay Polansky

02/09/2016

Greenwich, CT

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YWCA Greenwich Honors 11 Exemplary Women Role Models At Brava Awards GREENWICH, Conn. — A snow-filled morning didn’t deter the Greenwich YWCA from holding its annual BRAVA award luncheon, which honors women who empower others in the community. “We’ve had 39 BRAVA events and it has snowed at only two, but I will you tell you it's very empowering to see all the women in the audience who braved the snow,” Greenwich YWCA President Adrienne Singer told those who had gathered to honor the YWCA’s honorees during the event at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich on Friday. The awards are an annual tradition that “recognize outstanding women who are role models and mentors w…

by Jay Polansky

02/08/2016

Greenwich, CT

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Morning Snow Creates Scenic Winter Wonderland Landscape in Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Snow blanketed the landscape in Greenwich Friday morning, giving trees and lawns a wintery coat. Snow was continuing to fall in town as of 10 a.m. The National Weather Service has a winter storm warning in effect until 1 p.m.

by Jay Polansky

02/05/2016

Norwalk, CT

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Maritime Aquarium's Orange The Seal Backs Carolina In Super Bowl NORWALK, Conn. — A seal at the Maritime Aquarium is putting her money on Carolina. Orange, a 33-year-old seal, touched her nose to a cutout of a Carolina Panthers helmet during a feeding Thursday morning. The action indicated she believed the Panthers -- not the Denver Broncos -- would win Super Bowl 50, according to aquarium staff. Seals at the aquarium have offered predictions for four Super Bowls in the past, although none of their guesses have been correct. In previous years, aquarium staff have given the seals the opportunity to communicate their guesses by a choice of football — each …

by Jay Polansky

02/05/2016

Greenwich, CT

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Sacred Heart Greenwich Soccer Star Signs With Davidson College Wildcats GREENWICH, Conn. — Convent of the Sacred Heart star soccer athlete Tracey Hagan will take to the field as a Davidson College Wildcat this fall. Tracey, who has been a co-captain of the school’s varsity soccer team and an FAA all-league player, said she is excited to move on to the next level in her athletic career. She said her time at Sacred Heart Greenwich encouraged her to participate in competitive athletics while completing demanding school work. “At Sacred Heart, there’s this emphasis this on the student athlete,” said Tracey, who lives in Ridgefield. “You’re encouraged from middle sc…

by Jay Polansky

02/04/2016

Norwalk, CT

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East Norwalk: Don't Raise Clearance On New East Avenue Railroad Bridge NORWALK, Conn. — A contingent of East Norwalk residents and business owners voiced their concerns over the design of a replacement East Avenue railroad bridge during a protest in front of City Hall on Tuesday evening. “They have a simple request of those proposing to increase the clearance under the railroad bridge on East Avenue,” Norwalk resident Deb Goldstein said on behalf of the protesters. “Please don’t do it.” The state’s design for the new bridge, which will replace one built in 1905, includes a greater clearance to prevent trucks from becoming stuck under the bridge. But those who…

by Jay Polansky

02/03/2016

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