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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Norwalk, CT
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Bridgeport Diocese Faces Challenges But Remains Vibrant, Bishop Says Bridgeport Diocese Faces Challenges But Remains Vibrant, Bishop Says Bridgeport Diocese Faces Challenges But Remains Vibrant, Bishop Says
Bridgeport Diocese Faces Challenges But Remains Vibrant, Bishop Says NORWALK, Conn. — In his second State of the Diocese remarks, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said church life among Fairfield County's Roman Catholics remains “vibrant” but faces areas of “challenges and concern.” Some of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s greatest strengths are its social programs, Caggiano said in his speech last week at All Saints School in Norwalk.  Over the summer, the diocese completed its expansion of its New Covenant Center in Stamford from 2,000 to 8,000 square feet. The center, which serves the hungry and homeless, is one of the largest soup kitchens and food pantries in Connec…

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Officials: 'Swatting' Calls Were Empty Threats Fairfield Officials: 'Swatting' Calls Were Empty Threats Fairfield Officials: 'Swatting' Calls Were Empty Threats
Fairfield Officials: 'Swatting' Calls Were Empty Threats FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Despite the threatening 911 calls made last week as part of a “swatting” incident, Fairfield officials said they have found no evidence that any dangerous weapons or people were at Fairfield’s public schools. “There were no actual adversaries on school property or coming to school property to do harm,” officials from the town, police, fire department and board of education said in a letter to parents Friday. Students at all of Fairfield’s 17 public schools were put on lockdown and then dismissed early last Friday after a series of threatening phone calls were made to pol…

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by Jay Polansky
Westport, CT
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Westport Fitness Facility Wants You To 'Train Away Pain' Westport Fitness Facility Wants You To 'Train Away Pain' Westport Fitness Facility Wants You To 'Train Away Pain'
Westport Fitness Facility Wants You To 'Train Away Pain' WESTPORT, Conn. — A new Westport training facility wants you to “train away pain.” Through a mindful training method focused on sustainability, the recently re-branded Train Away Pain facility is targeted toward all ages with a common problem. “Train away the pain is functional movement for people of all ages to help them resist the injuries they get from repetitive stress,” said Dr. E.J. Zebro, who is a partner in the business. Each training session begins with a brief biomechanical assessment of the participant. Then the gym tailors exercises to fit his or her needs. Those who have atte…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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Cult Classic Horror Film Made In Stamford Was 'So Bad It's Good' Cult Classic Horror Film Made In Stamford Was 'So Bad It's Good' Cult Classic Horror Film Made In Stamford Was 'So Bad It's Good'
Cult Classic Horror Film Made In Stamford Was 'So Bad It's Good' STAMFORD, Conn. — The radioactive sea monsters have been reawakened. The Stamford Historical Society plans to show "The Horror of Party Beach" on Friday, a cult classic from 1964 that many say was “so bad it was good.” Directed by Stamford resident Del Tenney, who established a legacy in film with several low-budget horror/exploitation films in the 1960s, the film features a cast of radioactive sea monsters. They wreak havoc at beach party to the sounds of rock n’ roll music. Many still love the film even though it was filmed five decades ago. “The horror sequences aren’t too bad…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Salutes Dozens Of Veterans For Service To The Nation Stamford Salutes Dozens Of Veterans For Service To The Nation Stamford Salutes Dozens Of Veterans For Service To The Nation
Stamford Salutes Dozens Of Veterans For Service To The Nation STAMFORD, Conn. — Dozens of veterans were honored for their service during a morning of recognition at the Stamford Government Center on Wednesday. Veterans from several wars, ranging from World War II to more recent conflicts, were honored by officials, including state Sen. Carlo Leone. The speakers stood at a podium in front of a glass case containing a hand-drawn poster, created in honor of Stamford veterans. Alvin Taliaferro, a Stamford resident and longtime substitute teacher in the Greenwich Public Schools, said it has been a long time since he served in Vietnam. But he was happy t…

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by Jay Polansky
Norwalk, CT
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New State Law Brings Norwalk Barbers 'Out of The Shadows' New State Law Brings Norwalk Barbers 'Out of The Shadows' New State Law Brings Norwalk Barbers 'Out of The Shadows'
New State Law Brings Norwalk Barbers 'Out of The Shadows' NORWALK, Conn. — State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff stopped by a Norwalk barber shop Tuesday to celebrate a new state law that provides a pathway for aspiring barbers to become licensed through hands-on experience. The law, which could have sweeping impacts for immigrants who were barbers in their home countries, allows a barber to earn a license through an apprenticeship program instead of a potentially costly barber school, Duff said. Under the act, an approved apprenticeship could take the place of 1,000 hours of study at a barber school, which was previously required under state law.…

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by Jay Polansky
Stamford, CT
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New Studio Space In Stamford Sets Up For Productions, Video Conferences New Studio Space In Stamford Sets Up For Productions, Video Conferences New Studio Space In Stamford Sets Up For Productions, Video Conferences
New Studio Space In Stamford Sets Up For Productions, Video Conferences STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford’s Shippan Landing has a storied history around television. A&E, the network known for documentaries, biographies and drama, once had offices in the office complex, which boasts sprawling views of Long Island Sound and a seasonal beer garden. Now, the complex will again play home to television. A new studio is scheduled to open by December in the Workpoint co-working space, which was once a corporate cafeteria. The 1,000-square-foot studio will offer flexible options for film crews. It’s a cross between a talk show and headshot studio, according to Workpoint s…

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by Jay Polansky
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Police: Couchsurfer Crashes On Wrong Sofa Fairfield Police: Couchsurfer Crashes On Wrong Sofa Fairfield Police: Couchsurfer Crashes On Wrong Sofa
Fairfield Police: Couchsurfer Crashes On Wrong Sofa FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Fairfield couchsurfer apparently crashed on the wrong sofa. Fairfield police received a report of an unwelcome guest making himself at home at a Fairfield residence Saturday. The man, who identified himself to the homeowner only as “Billy,” apparently was sleeping on the couch when the woman walked into her Fairfield Beach Road home, police said. When she asked the man to leave, he apologized and left immediately without incident, police said. The homeowner believed the man was intoxicated, police said. He was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt and jeans, police said…

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Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Police Stress Training To Respond To School-Related Incidents Fairfield Police Stress Training To Respond To School-Related Incidents Fairfield Police Stress Training To Respond To School-Related Incidents
Fairfield Police Stress Training To Respond To School-Related Incidents FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield police officials, who have been widely praised for their response to Friday’s “swatting” calls and lockdowns, said they are ready to respond to any future incidents in the schools. After the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which the department took as a “wake-up call,” Fairfield police have made school safety a top priority. Officer Lance Newkirchen said scenarios involving school safety have been incorporated into the department’s regular training programs and exercises. The town's schools have received security assessments and teachers have …

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Fairfield, CT
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Police: Thief Makes Off With $100K In Jewelry From Fairfield Home Police: Thief Makes Off With $100K In Jewelry From Fairfield Home Police: Thief Makes Off With $100K In Jewelry From Fairfield Home
Police: Thief Makes Off With $100K In Jewelry From Fairfield Home FAIRFIELD, Conn. — More than $100,000 in jewelry was stolen from a home near the Fairfield-Easton border in a suspected burglary Saturday evening, police said. Officers believe that someone entered the Moorehouse Drive residence through a basement sliding door, police said. The homeowner reported that she left the house at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, police said. Her son called her shortly afterward, saying he could not enter the house because the front door was latched from the inside, police said. Among the missing items was a diamond ring valued at $27,000, police said. The homeowner was also mis…

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