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
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Fairfield-Based Save The Children Steps Up Support For Syrian Refugees Fairfield-Based Save The Children Steps Up Support For Syrian Refugees Fairfield-Based Save The Children Steps Up Support For Syrian Refugees
Fairfield-Based Save The Children Steps Up Support For Syrian Refugees FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Fairfield-based Save The Children has been helping children and their families in war-torn Syria for years. But its work has taken on a wider scope as families take greater risks to leave the dangerous, war-torn country. Wendy Christian, an organization official, said the migration of Syrian refugees is "greater than any we’ve seen since World War II.” Although Save The Children has helped meet the long-term needs of children in Syria for five years, it started to help those fleeing Syria this spring. “Now we’re looking at the migrants, these refugee familie…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Conair Heralds New Offices In Renovated Stamford Building Conair Heralds New Offices In Renovated Stamford Building Conair Heralds New Offices In Renovated Stamford Building
Conair Heralds New Offices In Renovated Stamford Building STAMFORD, Conn. — In 1959, Lee Rizzuto Jr. started Conair in his parent’s garage in Queens, N.Y. Since then, his company has grown across the globe and has seen the need for more office space. Rizzuto unveiled a new office in Stamford on Monday just down the street from the company’s longtime office on Cummings Point. During the event, which was attended by Gov. Dannel Malloy and Stamford Mayor David Martin, Rizzuto praised the state in a set of thoughtful remarks. “Connecticut is a great state for us,” Rizzuto said. “We enjoy being here.” Although Rizzuto said the company looked at alter…

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by Jay Polansky
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Chef Fulfills Culinary Vision With Refreshed Restaurant Norwalk Chef Fulfills Culinary Vision With Refreshed Restaurant Norwalk Chef Fulfills Culinary Vision With Refreshed Restaurant
Norwalk Chef Fulfills Culinary Vision With Refreshed Restaurant NORWALK, Conn. — Renato Donzelli likes to create in his kitchen. “I like to play with new ingredients,” Donzelli said from a table in his Norwalk eatery Wednesday. “I like to reinvent.” Donzelli’s creativity doesn’t stop with the culinary arts. Recently he re-created the dining room in his Latin Mediterranean restaurant, Basso Café Restaurant and Bar. The renovations also coincide with another change: Diners, who used to bring their own liquor, can now order drinks off the menu. But the draw at Basso Café Restaurant and Bar is the food. He likes to offer food that tastes good but is als…

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by Jay Polansky
Greenwich, CT
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Beached Pumpkin Finds Perfect Perch At Tod's Point In Greenwich Beached Pumpkin Finds Perfect Perch At Tod's Point In Greenwich Beached Pumpkin Finds Perfect Perch At Tod's Point In Greenwich
Beached Pumpkin Finds Perfect Perch At Tod's Point In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are getting chillier and the cups at Starbucks are now red for the holidays. But fall is very much still in full swing. Among the leaves and sand at Tod’s Point on Friday was a pumpkin left on a new stone pillar constructed by the new Sue Baker Pavilion. Have you spotted a great fall scene in Greenwich? Or decorations for the holidays? Send along your photos to [email protected] to share on the Greenwich Daily Voice.

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by Jay Polansky
Newtown, CT
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Newtown Students Step Out For The Polka During International Week Newtown Students Step Out For The Polka During International Week Newtown Students Step Out For The Polka During International Week
Newtown Students Step Out For The Polka During International Week NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Middle School students traded their books for the dance floor Tuesday. Newtown resident Deb Linley introduced several groups of students at the school to polka dancing as part of International Education Week in Newtown’s public schools. “It’s nice they’re given the opportunity,” Linley told the Daily Voice as she took a break between classes. “I don’t think kids get enough exposure to dance.” Linley said she chose polka dancing because it is “kid-friendly.” Many younger students are hesitant to hold hands, which is the norm in many partner dances, she said. But t…

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by Jay Polansky
Darien, CT
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Tesla Recharges At Darien Rest Area's Charging Station Tesla Recharges At Darien Rest Area's Charging Station Tesla Recharges At Darien Rest Area's Charging Station
Tesla Recharges At Darien Rest Area's Charging Station DARIEN, Conn. — The state’s recently rebuilt rest areas offer charging stations for electric cars, and it appears that at least one driver is using them. A Tesla, a luxury all-electric car, was seen recharging at the Darien I-95 south rest area Monday afternoon. The Tesla starts out at about $75,000. The cost to charge at the rest area? It's free. Founded in 2003 by Silicon Valley engineers, Tesla launched its first Roadster in 2008. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, according to the company’s website. The company now has 50,000 vehicles on the road. It’s Fremo…

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by Jay Polansky
Norwalk, CT
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Malloy: State Studying Enhanced Bus Service On Norwalk-To-Stamford Route Malloy: State Studying Enhanced Bus Service On Norwalk-To-Stamford Route Malloy: State Studying Enhanced Bus Service On Norwalk-To-Stamford Route
Malloy: State Studying Enhanced Bus Service On Norwalk-To-Stamford Route FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Bus riders along the busy Route 1 corridor in Fairfield County may soon have more transportation options. Gov. Dannel Malloy said the state will study the possibility of enhanced bus service between Norwalk and Stamford. The study will build upon one conducted two years ago by Southwestern CT Regional Planning Association, a state official said. The $400,000 study, which the State Bond Commission approved at its July 28 meeting, is scheduled to be completed next summer. Two consulting firms, Parsons Brinckerhoff and HNTB, are conducting the study. Malloy said th…

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by Jay Polansky
Wilton, CT
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Wilton Entrepreneur Connects Specialty Food Makers With Consumers Wilton Entrepreneur Connects Specialty Food Makers With Consumers Wilton Entrepreneur Connects Specialty Food Makers With Consumers
Wilton Entrepreneur Connects Specialty Food Makers With Consumers WILTON, Conn. — When David Hack's wife couldn’t buy a case of Luna bars at the local supermarket, he decided that consumers needed a way to purchase speciality food items in bulk. “I realized that there was a huge opportunity,” Hack said. No website allowed consumers to purchase organic and speciality foods wholesale, he said. So Hack recently launched Direct Eats, a website that gives users access to over 25,000 speciality food items. Unlike competitors, the website offers free shipping and does not charge a fee for a membership. The site also offers far more products than traditional su…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Stamford-Based Doorbell Barbers Provide On-Demand Haircuts Stamford-Based Doorbell Barbers Provide On-Demand Haircuts Stamford-Based Doorbell Barbers Provide On-Demand Haircuts
Stamford-Based Doorbell Barbers Provide On-Demand Haircuts STAMFORD, Conn. — Call it the Uber of haircuts. Much like the ridesharing service that offers lifts on demand, the recently launched Stamford-based Doorbell Barbers will send a barber to your home or office an hour after you request it. “I think we’re entering into an on-demand economy,” the company’s founder Christian Iannucci told the Daily Voice. “Uber was a big influence. You’re seeing a number of different companies within the beauty industry moving toward in-house service.” Launched in July, the service has seen a “great demand,” he said, serving 270 clients within its first few mon…

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Stamford, CT
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Malloy Congratulates Starwood On Sale; Future Of Stamford Jobs Uncertain Malloy Congratulates Starwood On Sale; Future Of Stamford Jobs Uncertain Malloy Congratulates Starwood On Sale; Future Of Stamford Jobs Uncertain
Malloy Congratulates Starwood On Sale; Future Of Stamford Jobs Uncertain STAMFORD, Conn. — Gov. Dannel Malloy congratulated Starwood on its sale to Marriott after an event in Stamford on Monday. But he said he has yet to have discussions directly with Marriott about the future of the Starwood jobs in Connecticut. “It’s an interesting thing to watch,” Malloy said of the deal, which was announced Monday morning. “That’s been a transaction that has been pending on and off for about a year.” Marriott will acquire Stamford-based Starwood for $12.2 billion, according to published reports. Malloy congratulated Starwood, which has been based in Stamford since 2012, on …

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