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Politics

Bhargava Accepts Democratic Nomination To Run For Greenwich State Rep GREENWICH, Conn. – Mudita “Dita” Bhargava received a unanimous endorsement to earn the Democratic nomination to run for state representative in the 151st House District in Greenwich on Wednesday night. “This district has not sent a Democrat to Hartford in over a century. I am proud that our party nominated such an accomplished candidate who, when elected, will represent so many historic firsts for the district,” said Jeff Ramer, chair of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee. “Dita is a sterling example of the progress our party represents.” Bhargava, the daughter of a single immigrant …

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Politics

Klein Receives Democratic Nomination To Represent Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Randy Klein of Darien accepted the Democratic Party's nomination to represent Connecticut's 141st Assembly District. The 141st District is comprised of Darien, and the Rowayton neighborhood of Norwalk. It is currently represented by Rep. Terrie Wood. “As a small business owner for almost 40 years, I know it’s not enough to just talk about problems, you actually have to do something to solve them. As your state representative, I pledge to be a voice for progress for our district, and prioritize those issues which will make Connecticut an attractive place to start a family an…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Sports

Ridgefield Native Kern Byrnes Named US Lacrosse All-American DANBURY, Conn. – Ridgefield's Kern Byrnes, who attends the Wooster School in Danbury, was recognized as the best player in Western New England Division III lacrosse with his selection as a high school All-American. This award is voted on annually by the Western New England Preparatory School Athletic Counsel Lacrosse Coaches Association on behalf of US Lacrosse. This is the highest possible honor given to high school lacrosse players and the first in Wooster School’s 90-year history. Byrnes was a finalist for this award in 2014 and 2015. “The Western New England Division III Championship g…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Neighbors

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Receives MBA At NYU Graduation MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas graduated from New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business with his executive masters in business administration on Wednesday, May 18. Friends and family joined Thomas to celebrate his graduation. “This is an occasion I will never forget. To be joined by my wife, family and friends to graduate from an institution like NYU is incredible. I am a strong believer in education and a proud product of Mount Vernon schools. I want the children of Mount Vernon to know that they can reach for the stars if they put their hearts in it…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Business

Women Take The Lead At The Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Of Commerce MAHOPAC, N.Y. – Putnam County's largest local chamber of commerce became a showcase for the talents of strong female leadership this month as Faith Ann Butcher, of Mahopac News – Halston Media, and Amy Sayegh, of Putnam Community Cares, became chairwoman and vice chairwoman, joining CEO and executive director Erin Meagher in key leadership roles. This marks the first time the chamber has seen so many women in these capacities. "I think running a business-minded organization or being passionate about the issue of economic development is no longer taboo for a woman, thanks to women lik…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Events

Y Women's Talk In Westport Highlights 'Fly Girls Of World War II' WESTPORT, Conn. – “Fly Girls of World War II,” a film produced by American Experience, will be the focus of the next meeting of the Y’s Women on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Israel, 10 Coleytown Road in Westport. The meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m. with coffee and conversation, followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Robert Fatherley, a longtime aviation enthusiast, will highlight the film’s fascinating story of the Women’s Airfare Service Pilots who during WWII, left their homes and jobs to become the first females to fly for the U.S. Military. Led by America’s distinguish…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Lifestyle

Extensive Collection Of Connecticut History Arrives At Fairfield Museum FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield Museum and History Center is now the home of the Collier Collection, one of the best and most comprehensive libraries of Connecticut history. Assembled over the academic career of former Connecticut State Historian Christopher Collier, the extensive compilation of books and other materials is the most complete collection on Connecticut history in private hands. The Collier Collection will be available to researchers and students at the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library, thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Acquisit…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Events

Chekhov Theatre Festival Holding Fundraiser In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – The Chekhov International Theatre Festival will feature Kimberly Wilson, of Wilson Production Company, in a one-woman show, “A Journey” on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for its spring fundraiser performance at the Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant in Ridgefield. Wilson has written and performed two one-woman shows, “The Spirit of Black Womanhood” and “A Journey ” in Connecticut, Minneapolis, New York and other communities over the past 18 years. Originally from Minneapolis, Wilson first pursued theater while in her youth and attended Howard University, where she majored i…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Events

Connecticut Tree Festival In Norwalk Explores Plight Of The Bumble Bee NORWALK, Conn. – Two Norwalk beekeepers will join the lineup of exhibitors appearing on the midway at the Connecticut Tree Festival in Norwalk’s Cranbury Park. The festival will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The Back Yard Beekeepers Association, a fraternity of hobbyists dedicated to reversing the plight of the bumble bee, will be on hand to discuss why bees are so important to the environment. An unoccupied beehive will be exhibited to illustrate the complex and sophisticated interaction that drives a bee colony and the life cycle of the pollinators that are so …

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

Business

Volunteers From Stratford's Sikorsky Teach Junior Achievement Programs STRATFORD, Conn. – More than 20 volunteers from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford shared their time and knowledge to teach important financial concepts to more than 400 students in kindergarten through eighth grades at Waltersville School in Bridgeport Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13. Money for the program was provided by Sikorsky Aircraft, which has been supporting Junior Achievement for more than a decade. Volunteers taught Junior Achievement's programs, which included age-appropriate interactive activities focused on careers, education and economic empowerment skills. “As role models,…

by Nicole Briggs

05/20/2016

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