Lamont launches statewide performance and results agenda Governor Ned Lamont on Monday convened the first cabinet meeting of his administration, where he announced his vision to implement a data-driven state government that is user-friendly, cost-effective, data-informed, and results-drive. The effort includes the deployment of a new, cross-agency performance management system that will bring private-sector discipline and customer focus to the mission of government. More Apr 23, 2019 - 5:21:34 AM
Pure Chaos: The Math Musical to Multiply the Fun at Stepping Stones from May 11 – 15 It just doesn’t add up! Pure Chaos is about to descend on Stepping Stones Museum for Children and the award-winning children’s museum is… excited? Well, “sum” of the reason for that excitement is because the smiles and laughter will multiply when West Hyler, writer and associate director of Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour and associate director of Broadway's Jersey Boys and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, debuts his new show Pure Chaos: The Math Musical for an exclusive run at Stepping Stones. More Apr 23, 2019 - 5:16:52 AM
This May, the Geary Gallery of Darien is proud to present “Abstract Expressions,” featuring the unique and colorful abstract paintings of New Fairfield, CT artist, Jim Malloy. His exhibit runs May 1 - 31 at the Geary Gallery located at 576 Boston Post Road in Darien.More Apr 22, 2019 - 5:50:25 AM
Bears 2, Sound Tigers 0 The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, proud affiliate of the New York Islanders, fired 39 shots on goal Saturday night, but were silenced in Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals by the Hershey Bears at Webster Bank Arena. More Apr 21, 2019 - 10:13:37 AM
Sound Tigers 3, Bears 2. Bridgeport takes lead in playoff series Kieffer Bellows’ second goal of the night came nearly 14 minutes into double overtime on Friday, and propelled the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, proud AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, to a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals against the Hershey Bears at Webster Bank Arena. More Apr 20, 2019 - 11:38:06 AM
AG Tong, Consumer Counsel Katz support ban of auto-renewals in third-party electric supplier contracts Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz on Wednesday urged legislators to pass the comprehensive suite of protections for existing and prospective customers of third-party electric suppliers in House Bill No. 7155, An Act Concerning Consumer Protections for Customers of Electric Suppliers, including a proposed ban of so-called “auto-renewals” of third-party supplier contracts with residential consumers. More Apr 19, 2019 - 2:36:32 AM
Sacred Heart University will offer an anatomy enrichment program July 15-20 at the Center for Healthcare Education for rising high school juniors and seniors in the area who are interested in biology or health-care careers. More Apr 19, 2019 - 2:31:38 AM
Waveny LifeCare Network recently recognized its many volunteers for their contributions of time and talent throughout the nonprofit organization, including Waveny Care Center, The Village’s Memory Care residence, Waveny’s Adult Day Program and The Inn’s Retirement Community. Many area organizations, including local government, churches and schools were represented, reflecting the deep and enduring ties between Waveny and the surrounding community. More Apr 18, 2019 - 2:25:55 AM
Westport Country Playhouse Script in Hand Playreading of New Comedy Thriller “Murder Too” by Weston’s David Wiltse Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a new comedy thriller, “Murder Too,” by David Wiltse of Weston, former Westport Country Playhouse playwright-in-residence, on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. The cast includes Playhouse alumni David Beach, Joanna Gleason, Deirdre Madigan, and Andrew Veenstra. The reading will be directed by Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist and curator of the playreading series. Tickets are $20 each. More Apr 18, 2019 - 1:30:28 AM
Stamford Awards Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year Stamford Mayor David Martin, along with Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare Ted Jankowski and 911 Director Joseph Gaudett, recognized the work of several public safety telecommunicators in Stamford as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. More Apr 18, 2019 - 1:27:48 AM
The Long Ridge School to host Fifth Annual Diversity Forum The Long Ridge School will host their Fifth Annual Diversity Forum on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 7:15 pm and it is FREE and open to the public. The special speaker will be Tanya M. Odom, Ed.M., and she will share her insights on how we can address and attempt to correct unconscious bias with intentional inclusion. Some of the timely topics she will discuss include: building an understanding of the value and benefit of diversity and inclusion as essential life skills for today and the future, using children’s natural curiosity to understand differences and similarities and learn from them, and understanding the importance of creating environments where children feel a sense of belonging. This presentation will follow an in-depth workshop for The Long Ridge School teachers. More Apr 16, 2019 - 1:11:58 PM
Donations and Consignments Wanted for Minks to Sinks Minks to Sinks, a massive sale to benefit Family & Children’s Agency, will be held May 4-6 and donations and consignments of new or gently used items are needed. Contributing to the sale is a great way to clean out closets, garages, and attics. More Apr 16, 2019 - 10:26:02 AM
Keith McCambridge relieved of coaching duties with Hartford Wolf Pack New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced Monday that Keith McCambridge has been relieved of his coaching duties with the Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. In addition, the Blueshirts declined to exercise the option on Wolf Pack Assistant Coach Joe Mormina’s contract for the 2019-20 season. More Apr 16, 2019 - 10:23:13 AM
SilverSource, Inc., a leader in providing assistance to older adults in need since 1908, will host the 19th Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 10, 2018. Tickets are on sale now for this outstanding event, where golfers enjoy a fun day of world-class golf at Rockrimmon Country Club while supporting the SilverSource “Ride to Wellness” and “Housing Stability” programs. More Apr 16, 2019 - 10:20:36 AM
Local High School Students Raise Over $340,000 For Cancer Cures The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Connecticut Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter (CTWHV) annual Students of the Year campaign exceeded all expectations, with 15 candidate teams, raising $340,751 to help find cancer cures. This amount represents the highest total for Students of the Year in the four years that the chapter has been holding this campaign and more than doubles last year’s total. More Apr 11, 2019 - 5:34:34 AM
Sacred Heart University and NLS Therapeutic Discovery will conduct a summer camp August 5-16 to introduce high school students to computer-aided drug design. More Apr 11, 2019 - 5:34:34 AM
Explore the latest works of award winning Fairfield, CT artist, Joanie Landau at her solo show titled “Rumble ‘N Sway” in the Phillips and West Galleries at 575 Pacific Street from June 1 to June 30, 2019, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 30 from 6-8 pm. More Apr 11, 2019 - 5:16:43 AM
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory presents The Nutmeg's Dance Jubilee Nutmeg Conservatory Founding Director Sharon Dante and Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli invite you to experience the joy of dance at The Nutmeg’s Dance Jubilee, May 16-18, 2019 on the Warner’s Main Stage. The Jubilee takes place over the esteemed ballet conservatory’s graduation weekend, and is the culminating event of not only the 2018-2019 dance season, but of the school’s first 49 seasons. More Apr 11, 2019 - 5:13:07 AM
Women's Center: Spring Direct Service Volunteer Training Scheduled for late May-early June The Women’s Center is now accepting applications for our spring 2019 dual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Certification program. This 48-hour training class certifies volunteers to perform crisis intervention at the Center during business hours or from home when the Center is closed; it is a prerequisite for court advocate, counselor advocate, group facilitator, and other advanced direct service volunteer positions. Week day training classes begin Tuesday, May 28th, and meet through Thursday, June 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in the Center’s 2nd floor Training Room at 8 West Street in Danbury. More Apr 10, 2019 - 5:11:34 AM
Stamford Student Wins Recycling Bag Design Contest Stamford Public Schools, in coordination with the City of Stamford’s Recycling and Sanitation Department, announce Dolan Middle School Eighth Grader Kaitlin Doyle as the winner of the Recycle Bag Art Contest. More Apr 9, 2019 - 7:24:48 PM
SMP Taps TFI Envision for Scholarship Program Once Again Long Island City's Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) tapped Norwalk's TFI Envision, Inc. again to help facilitate their 2019 Intermotor® ‘Import Leader’ Automotive Scholarship Competition, which will present four deserving students with a $5,000 scholarship each. More Apr 9, 2019 - 2:22:43 PM
Murphy, Toomey, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce HALOS Act to Support Startup Jobs, Innovation and Small Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) on Monday announced the introduction of the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, legislation that would support small businesses by removing burdensome restrictions from individuals who want to invest in startups and help create jobs. U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), and John Thune (R-S.D.) cosponsored the legislation. More Apr 9, 2019 - 12:20:57 PM
