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
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New Pastor At Greenwich's Round Hill Church Builds Community With Youth New Pastor At Greenwich's Round Hill Church Builds Community With Youth New Pastor At Greenwich's Round Hill Church Builds Community With Youth
Builds Community With Youth GREENWICH, Conn. — When he was a teenager, Dan Haugh said he was going down the wrong path. While he was born in a religious family in Boston and went to church, religion didn’t stick into his adolescence. But after doing some soul-searching, Haugh found faith. “This newfound faith helped me in many ways,” said the Rev. Dan Haugh, explaining that it changed his life. “I felt inspired and called to help other teenagers.” He began to serve others at faith and community service organizations. The adults in his life then made an observation: “We see you come alive when you’re working with yout…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Gun Violence Vigil 'Creates Light Out Of Darkness' Stamford Gun Violence Vigil 'Creates Light Out Of Darkness' Stamford Gun Violence Vigil 'Creates Light Out Of Darkness'
Stamford Gun Violence Vigil 'Creates Light Out Of Darkness' STAMFORD, Conn. — Hours after Gov. Dannel Malloy announced he would ban the sale of guns to buyers on government watchlists, the ENOUGH Campaign held its third yearly vigil for victims of gun violence. Wendy Skratt was among the campaign members who gathered Thursday evening on the plaza in front of the Old Town Hall in Stamford, holding a candle in memory of those who had died due to gun violence. “I always get a little down on the days of the vigil,” she said. “It’s heavy dealing with the pain that people who have lost loved ones to gun violence deal with every day.” But she felt bette…

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by Jay Polansky
Norwalk, CT
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Connecticut Gamers Gather As 'Modern-Day Arcade' Opens In Norwalk Connecticut Gamers Gather As 'Modern-Day Arcade' Opens In Norwalk Connecticut Gamers Gather As 'Modern-Day Arcade' Opens In Norwalk
Connecticut Gamers Gather As 'Modern-Day Arcade' Opens In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Brent Goren grew up in an age without home computers, online multiplayer games or Angry Birds. When he wanted to play a video game, he would often head to an arcade. Times have changed. Many gamers play computer games at home with other players through the Internet. But Goren’s new gaming center in Norwalk — a modern-day arcade — provides a way for gamers to meet others in real life. “When you walked in through that door, you’re a gamer,” Goren said, who said that gaming is in his DNA. “Everyone here has that initial bond.” His new gaming center, Game Haven, was abuzz wit…

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by Jay Polansky
Darien, CT
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Darien Readers Share Favorite Titles On Colorful Library Display Darien Readers Share Favorite Titles On Colorful Library Display Darien Readers Share Favorite Titles On Colorful Library Display
Darien Readers Share Favorite Titles On Colorful Library Display DARIEN, Conn. — There's a colorful new addition to the Darien Library just in time for the winter season. Readers have written the names of their favorite books on sticky notes, which are posted on a window on the library's first floor.  Titles range from the classics — “Pride and Prejudice” — to modern children’s titles — “Diary of A Wimpy Kid.” Let us know the title of your favorite book in the comments. 

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by Jay Polansky
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Google Street View Car Makes Appearance In Greenwich Google Street View Car Makes Appearance In Greenwich Google Street View Car Makes Appearance In Greenwich
Google Street View Car Makes Appearance In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A Google Maps Street View car made an appearance at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center on Thursday afternoon. The standard Subaru Impreza used by Google is covered with graphics from its map app. Atop the car is the massive 360-degree panoramic camera used to take photographs in every possible direction. A Google Maps Street View car was also spotted last week near the Circle Diner in Fairfield. Have you seen the Google Street View Car driving around Fairfield County? Let us know! 

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Native Takes Spirit Of UConn Husky Basketball To Micronesia Greenwich Native Takes Spirit Of UConn Husky Basketball To Micronesia Greenwich Native Takes Spirit Of UConn Husky Basketball To Micronesia
Greenwich Native Takes Spirit Of UConn Husky Basketball To Micronesia GREENWICH, CONN. — Greenwich native Andy Park has traded his Husky basketball for a more island version. Park, a University of Connecticut grad, is coaching the boy’s basketball team at Kosrae High School in Micronesia, where he is a volunteer English teacher. He is raising money to cover his travel costs to a a basketball tournament on another Micronesian island. According to his GoFundMe page, he is hoping raise enough to support his students’ travel costs as well. Park, who coached his little brother’s Greenwich Basketball Association team, said he has always enjoyed the game. He was …

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Students Team With UConn To Create Christmas For Families In Need Stamford Students Team With UConn To Create Christmas For Families In Need Stamford Students Team With UConn To Create Christmas For Families In Need
Stamford Students Team With UConn To Create Christmas For Families In Need STAMFORD, Conn. — You’re never too young to make a difference.  That was the message from one well-spoken elementary school student in the Stamford Public Education Foundation’s mentoring program at Newfield Elementary School. Students and mentors from the program presented Neighbors Link with gifts that the organization will give to three families in need. Neighbors Link program manager Christian Mendoza said the gifts will allow families in need to have a “happier, brighter holiday season.” He was impressed by the gifts — and decorations — that those in the program had on hand for Tuesd…

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Entrepreneur Creates Product To Tackle Touch-Screen Germs Greenwich Entrepreneur Creates Product To Tackle Touch-Screen Germs Greenwich Entrepreneur Creates Product To Tackle Touch-Screen Germs
Greenwich Entrepreneur Creates Product To Tackle Touch-Screen Germs GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich resident Tony Galazin was shopping at the Apple Store on Greenwich Avenue when he had to sign for a purchase on a dirty touch screen. “Once I had to do that, I was disgusted,” Galazin said. “I started thinking about what I could do end that problem.” The solution? Galazin created Slivver, a slim credit card sleeve that slides onto an edge of a credit card and doubles as a stylus. Users of the product can sign the screen with the sleeve instead of their hands so they can avoid germs. The sleeve is both antibacterial and conductive, allowing electricity to be …

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Volunteers, Workers Get Their Hands Dirty To Clean Up Stamford Park Volunteers, Workers Get Their Hands Dirty To Clean Up Stamford Park Volunteers, Workers Get Their Hands Dirty To Clean Up Stamford Park
Volunteers, Workers Get Their Hands Dirty To Clean Up Stamford Park STAMFORD, Conn. — Through the reeds at the Czescik Park estuary, you can see the high-rise buildings of downtown Stamford. You used to see trash — lots and lots of trash — there, too. But a dedicated group of Stamford parks department employees and volunteers stepped up to remove more than 1.5 tons of litter. Nearly 26 people gave the park a much-needed cleanup Saturday, working their way through the estuary with protective white suits and trash bags. “We’re making this a community park we’re all proud of,” volunteer Marge Pavlov said as she took a break from the cleanup. Pavlov came prep…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford HIV/AIDS Outreach Spans Beyond World AIDS Day Stamford HIV/AIDS Outreach Spans Beyond World AIDS Day Stamford HIV/AIDS Outreach Spans Beyond World AIDS Day
Stamford HIV/AIDS Outreach Spans Beyond World AIDS Day STAMFORD, Conn. — Employees from the City of Stamford's Health Department offered friendly advice and supplies for safe sex in the Government Center lobby Tuesday. The awareness campaign was one of the many events in Fairfield County meant to put HIV and AIDS in the spotlight Dec. 1, which was World AIDS Day. “World AIDS Day is all about bringing awareness to the world. (But) it doesn’t stop with World AIDS Day,” said Supervisor of HIV Prevention Programs Mavina Moore Sr., a longtime health department staffer. “We keep it going all year long.” The department offers outreach to the communit…

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