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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Fairfield, CT

Your Community

Stamford's Soosh Vies For Top Spot In DVlicious Best Sushi Contest STAMFORD, Conn. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.” Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Fairfield County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.” We asked – and you answered – giving us five of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery has been profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month. Soosh, 2701 Summer St., Stamford, (203) 658-7505 What Makes It Good: The sushi is f…

by Daily Voice

12/18/2015

Darien, CT

Your Community

Darien Library Decks The Halls With Christmas Book Towers, Decorations DARIEN, Conn. — There’s no shortage of Christmas spirit at the Darien Library. A bookshelf on the first floor is stocked with Christmas books and media. Titles range from Caroline Kennedy’s book, “A Family Christmas” to a recording of The Royal Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” And, of course, you can't miss the book tower near the circulation desk, which is adorned with bright Christmas bulbs. Check out the decorations now, before the library is closed on Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information on the library, visit its website here.

by Jay Polansky

12/17/2015

Norwalk, CT

Your Community

Norwalk Community College Nursing Students Earn Pins, Begin Careers NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Community College celebrated the accomplishments of its latest nursing class Wednesday afternoon. Norwalk native Rachel Kessler was one of the 27 graduates who earned a pin and took an oath to serve patients during a ceremony in the Pepsico Theatre. “It’s surreal,” Kessler, who now lives in West Haven, told the Daily Voice shortly before the ceremony. “I can’t put words to it.” Kessler said she was inspired by her mom — a 2013 graduate of the program — to study nursing. During her time in the program, she completed rotations at Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospita…

by Jay Polansky

12/17/2015

Norwalk, CT

On Your Side

New Norwalk Center Jumpstarts Creation, Growth Of Small Businesses NORWALK, Conn. — Entrepreneurs in the Norwalk area now have a new resource to turn to for advice on how to start or grow their small businesses. An office of the CT Small Business Development Center is open in Room 100 of Norwalk City Hall. Stamford resident Tony Peters, an experienced entrepreneur, will staff the center on Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., officials announced Tuesday morning. “There are a lot of very exciting things going on in Norwalk,” Peters said. “I’m delighted to be here.” The center provides free “soup-to-nuts” counseling to entrepreneurs and access to several …

by Jay Polansky

12/16/2015

Danbury, CT

Your Community

WestConn Christmas Trees Encourage Donations To Danbury Food Bank DANBURY, Conn. — During study breaks for finals, students at the Midtown and Westside campuses of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury may notice a unique Christmas tree in their midst. While families across Danbury will decorate their trees with ornaments, the decorations on the university’s tree have a unique purpose. The trees — one is located on each campus — are decorated with ornaments that list items needed by the Greater Danbury Food Bank, including paper goods, powdered drink mixes and pasta. They are sponsored by the campus and student centers, according to the orname…

by Jay Polansky

12/15/2015

Newtown, CT

Breaking News

Newtown Comes Together For Prayer, Kindness On Sandy Hook Anniversary NEWTOWN, Conn. — On the third anniversary of the tragedy, the Newtown community honored the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School by coming together Monday evening in two houses of worship. U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty lit a candle on the altar at St. Rose of Lima Church in memory of the 20 first-graders and six educators who died. Later, the church celebrated a Mass, and Trinity Church held an interfaith service. Both services “are a reflection of the community’s commitment to come together and to heal,” Esty said outside of St. Rose of Lima. “It’s been three years and people here hea…

by Jay Polansky

12/15/2015

Stamford, CT

Your Community

Stamford's Cradle To Career Initiative Draws Schools, Parents Out of Silos STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford initiative seeks to break down the silos that separate parents, schools, nonprofits and other members of the community and instead bring them together to help Stamford youth. The United Way’s initiative — called Cradle to Career — received widespread praise from the more than 150 community leaders who met Thursday morning at the University of Connecticut at Stamford to provide feedback on the plan. One of the attendees, state Sen. Carlo Leone, said he saw many community leaders in the room who might be in the dark when it comes to the work of their peers. “So…

by Jay Polansky

12/15/2015

Brookfield, CT

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Retired CFO Improves Brookfield Craft Center While Keeping Historical Charm BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Howard Lasser has had offices high up in a Manhattan skyscraper and in the back of a warehouse. But these days, you can find Lasser in a quaint office with old wood floors and exposed wood beams above the shop in the Brookfield Craft Center. The enviable setting, though, doesn’t mean as much to Lasser as the purpose of his work. “The office isn’t as important as what you’re doing,” he told the Daily Voice as he took a break from his spreadsheets and budgets. Lasser, who served as a chief financial officer before he retired in 2013, is executive director at the Brookfi…

by Jay Polansky

12/15/2015

Stamford, CT

Your Community

NBC Universal Stars Wow Stamford Children With Holiday Gifts STAMFORD, Conn. — The lobby of NBC’s Stamford studio is usually packed with audience members waiting to see a taping of one of its nationally broadcast shows. But the space held a different crowd last week. Even though the temperature was an unseasonable 50 degrees, several smiling children from the Boys & Girls club gathered to receive holiday presents donated by NBC Universal employees. It is the holiday season: Christmas and Kawanza are soon approaching, after all, and Hanukkah was wrapping up. The children, who range from age 5 through 10, enjoyed hot coco and sugar cookies. They w…

by Jay Polansky

12/14/2015

Norwalk, CT

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Rabbi Lights Marine-Themed Menorah At Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. — A Westport rabbi lit the fish-themed menorah at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk during a short service Friday afternoon in observance of Hanukkah, marking a halfway point for this year’s holiday. “The fifth day of Hanukah is sort of like the tipping (point), where even on the menorah we recognize more light than darkness,” said Rabbi Levi Stone, executive director of Chabad’s Schneerson Center for Jewish Life. “And that’s the message of Hanukkah. … There should be more light than darkness.” Then he lit five of the candelabra’s eight candles, each representing one night of …

by Jay Polansky

12/12/2015

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