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.

Jay Polansky's Contributions

Fairfield, CT

Your Community

B.J. Ryan's In Norwalk Is A Finalist In DVlicious Wing Contest NORWALK, Conn. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re friggin addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen. We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Fairfield County chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once. In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each finalist is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. B.J. Ryan's, 57 Main St, Norwalk, (203) 866-7926 Wing Choices: B.J. Ryan’s ty…

by Daily Voice

11/16/2015

Danbury, CT

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Three Danbury Sisters Bring Country Act To The Stage At The Palace DANBURY, Conn. — Over the past year, three Danbury sisters have visited Nashville to produce an album that has captured the eyes and ears of music row. They will show off their talents in their hometown Saturday, when they are the opening act for The von Trapps at The Palace Danbury. The only Latina trio of sisters in country music today, the girls make up The Band Dakota have set their sights on making a huge entrance into country music. Erica Calderon, the group's lead vocalist, pianist, guitar and co-writer, said she always had an interest in music. Having grown up singing in church, he…

by Jay Polansky

11/13/2015

Stamford, CT

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Stamford's UBS Balloon Spectacular Roars To New Heights With Daniel Tiger STAMFORD, Conn. — With The Temptations crooning over the speakers — “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day” — Daniel, a giant balloon tiger, took flight in the rain Thursday afternoon in Stamford. “It would not be our press conference to learn how to fly the balloon if it wasn’t rainy, “ Stamford Downtown Special Services District President Sandy Goldstein said before volunteers raised the ballon. It has rained on the press conference for each of the last three years. But the tradition of rain can only mean one thing as it has in past years: “A beautiful day a week from this Sunday,” Goldstein …

by Jay Polansky

11/13/2015

New Canaan, CT

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New Canaan Salutes Veterans At Town Hall Ceremony NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Town residents and officials gathered at Town Hall on Wednesday to observe Veterans Day during a brief ceremony. Lt. Todd Kniffen, who has served in the Navy for five years, was the event’s keynote speaker. Those who serve in the military have the “rare privilege of seeing and understanding their fellow man at their very best,” he said. “I would like to thank the long line of veterans that have continued to do their duty over the long and accomplished citizen lives that followed their active service,” Kniffen told residents and officials who had gathered in the Town Hal…

by Jay Polansky

11/12/2015

Darien, CT

Your Community

Students Give Veterans A 'Royle' Salute At Darien School DARIEN, Conn. — As Royle Elementary School saluted local veterans during a Wednesday morning ceremony, they included a special honor for one of their own — a teacher who served in Vietnam. As the chorus sang “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” veterans walked past the students, teachers and parents gathered in a packed gymnasium to stand at the front of the room. “These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary things for our country,” Principal John Grasso told the students. “They serve to keep our country safe.” Among the veterans walking to the applause of students, teachers and paren…

by Jay Polansky

11/12/2015

Stamford, CT

On Your Side

New Salon Co-Working Space Opens 'One-Stop' Beauty Shop In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Call it the Workpoint or ColoDesk for hairstylists. It's similar to the several Stamford organizations that rent offices and conference rooms to businesses. Owners Jay and Kerry Tolisano leased a large retail space and subdivided the complex into individual salon shops to create a co-working environment for hairstylists. The space, MY SALON Suite, is located in the busy shopping plaza that houses Home Goods on High Ridge Road in Bull’s Head. MY SALON Suite offers several spaces for beauty professionals to serve customers in a personal environment. “You can be with your …

by Jay Polansky

11/11/2015

Fairfield, CT

Your Community

Fairfield Police Officer Commemorates 240th Birthday Of Marine Corps FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Marines from all over Fairfield County — and the world — are commemorating the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps on Tuesday. “Today is a day to reflect and remember all the Marines that are still serving around the world,” Marine Corps veteran Jim Wiltsie of Stratford told the Daily Voice. He now serves as a member of the Fairfield Police Department's marine unit. Wiltsie said every Marine worldwide will take part in some type of a celebration on their bases. In these ceremonies, the oldest and youngest Marines in the room receive special attention. They often ge…

by Jay Polansky

11/10/2015

Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Mayor Praises Stamford Police For Quick Arrests Of Homicide Suspects STAMFORD, Conn. — Mayor David Martin praised the actions of quick-thinking officers, who swiftly detained three suspects just minutes after they fled the scene of a fatal shooting on Stamford’s West Side last week. “They are an asset to this community,” Martin said during a ceremony Monday morning at the Government Center. “They are the pride of this community.” Maxine Gooden, 43, died after she was shot in the torso last Monday at Lione Park. She was gathered with family and friends in Lione’s parking lot at the time of the shooting. No additional details about the crime or the shooter’s …

by Jay Polansky

11/10/2015

Newtown, CT

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Schwartz Takes The Helm As Newtown's Top Poet NEWTOWN, Conn. — While Lisa Schwartz was recently named poet laureate of Newtown, she has been preparing for the position for many years. “I think I’ve been working toward this job for most of my life,” Schwartz told the Daily Voice. “I’ve always been fascinated by the way poetry can be melded for an occasion.” Schwartz, who was named poet laureate in September, will be sworn into her three-year term this month. She said she writes short jingles and poems for special milestones in the lives of her friends and loved ones — from birthdays to bar mitzvahs. To apply for the position of poe…

by Jay Polansky

11/10/2015

Norwalk, CT

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Dr. Robert Appleby's Legacy Lives On In Norwalk Clinics, Patients' Memories NORWALK, Conn. — The late Dr. Robert Appleby always believed that medicine was a “perfect science” — except for one flaw. He thought medicine sometimes fell short on its delivery, his son, Dr. Robin Appleby, told friends and family gathered in front of the Dr. Robert E. Appleby School-Based Health Center at Norwalk High School on Friday morning. But Robert Appleby made sure its delivery never fell short in Norwalk. He operated a free storefront clinic by the South Norwalk train station for many years. His legacy continues today at in-school clinics in many Norwalk schools, which recently …

by Jay Polansky

11/10/2015

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