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Sound Tigers fall to Monarchs 3-2

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:08:41

Justin Azevedo scored the eventual game-winner 24 seconds into the third period as the Manchester Monarchs defeated the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-2 at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday night. With the win, the Monarchs improve to 27-20-0-2 overall. The loss is the first regulation defeat the Sound Tigers have suffered in 2012, snapping their 12-game point streak as they fall to 23-18-3-2.

Whale beats Bears 4-1

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:07:33

The Connecticut Whale defeated the Hershey Bears, 4-1, Saturday night at the Giant Center to win their second straight game. Tommy Grant scored twice for the Whale and goaltender Chad Johnson made 39 saves in the victory.

Whale beat Devils 3-2

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:57:02

The Connecticut Whale defeated the Albany Devils, 3-2, Friday night at the XL Center in Hartford to snap an eleven-game winless streak. Kris Newbury, Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Wojtek Wolski all scored for the Whale, while Mats Zuccarello and Brendan Bell added two assists apiece.

Sound Tigers sink Pirates for eighth straight road win

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:55:49

Forwards Justin DiBenedetto and Tony Romano each scored twice and Bridgeport scored two goals in each period as the Sound Tigers defeated the Portland Pirates 6-2 at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Friday night. With the win, the Sound Tigers have recorded a point in 12 straight games and extend their road winning streak to a team-record eight straight games as they improve to 23-17-3-2. Portland falls 21-19-2-3.

Tree removal along Merritt Parkway in Fairfield

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:11

The State Department of Transportation is announcing that the removal of certain trees identified as potentially hazardous along the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield will begin Monday, February 6, 2012. The trees being removed have been identified by DOT experts, the Town of Fairfield’s Tree Warden, and members of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy as posing a hazard to motorists and needing removal. The tree removal operation will be performed on Route 15 (North and Southbound) in Fairfield between the Congress Street Underpass and the Redding Road Underpass. Motorists can expect lane closures between Exit 42 and Exit 44. This project is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2012 to Friday, March 30, 2012.

Grant to NNI supports housing affordability

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:59:39

l-r: Christine Hagan, Assistant Vice President, Wells Fargo; Arnoldo Ulloa, Community Development Officer for Connecticut; Ross Burkhardt, President & CEO, New Neighborhoods, Inc. Wells Fargo has awarded NNI a $10.000 grant to further the nonprofit housing developer’s work to produce critically needed affordable rental and ownership housing in Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury and across Fairfield County.

New Neighborhoods, Inc. (www.nnistamford.org) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from Wells Fargo. The $10,000 grant will support NNI’s ongoing work to produce and preserve critically needed affordable rental and ownership housing in Stamford, Norwalk, and Danbury, in communities across Fairfield County. Stamford-based NNI is Fairfield County’s oldest active nonprofit housing developer and manager. It has developed over 500 units of high quality affordable family and senior housing and has 375 rental units in nine buildings in its property management portfolio.

Malloy: Vo-tech schools a crucial component of increasing job readiness

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:19

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he will propose legislation to make changes to the Connecticut Technical High School System (CTHSS) that will tailor programming to the needs of employers, so that students are better prepared for real-world employment when they graduate. The plan will set high standards for students and for the schools, and would be benchmarked against national and global models in the area of vocational and technical training. The Governor will ask the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Board of Regents, Department of Labor and Department of Economic and Community Development to lead the process.

Forum held to address children impacted by domestic violence

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:43:12

Lead child advocates, health professionals, policy makers and law enforcement deliberated over solutions to assist children impacted by domestic violence in Connecticut at a forum held this week at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The event entitled, "Domestic Violence Through the Eyes of a Child," hosted national expert Betsy McAlister Groves, Founder and Executive Director of the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center. The event was co-hosted by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), Connecticut's Commission on Children and the Office of the Child Advocate.

Backus and Hartford HealthCare to explore affiliation

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:37:20

Backus Corporation and Hartford HealthCare Corporation have jointly announced that they are exploring a formal affiliation of the two healthcare systems.

DRS issues 10 facts about debit card and tax refunds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:52:47

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) re-iterated Thursday 10 facts people need to know about the new policy for personal income tax refunds. Commissioner Kevin Sullivan noted that several states, as well as other State of Connecticut agencies, use similar debit card programs.

FCA receives $25K grant from FCCF

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:49:25

Family & Children’s Agency of Norwalk has received a $25,000 grant from Fairfield County Community Foundation to support the Agency’s After School Program. The program provides academic support and enrichment for students from Norwalk public middle schools during the academic year. Earlier this year, the program expanded from 36 to 50 students.

Hartford Hospital marks surgery milestone

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:48:58

Pioneer robotic surgeon Dr. Joseph “Peppie” Wagner performed Hartford Hospital’s 5000th robotic surgery February 2nd at 8:30 am. The patient, Litchfield native Daniel Clark is recovering well. In 2003, Dr. Wagner brought robotic surgery to Hartford Hospital, which became the first hospital in Connecticut to bring the da Vinci Surgical System into the operating room.

Winter’s aweigh at Mystic Seaport in two weeks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:57:20

Mystic Seaport celebrates its reopening with Winter’s Aweigh, a day of special activities on Saturday, Feb. 18. Kids will be admitted free (ages 17 and under). Winter’s Aweigh will feature ice sculpting demonstrations, games of long ago on the village green (weather permitting), free horse and carriage rides, special music performances and merrymaking, storytelling, and working dog demonstrations by the Newfoundland Dog Club of New England.

Free admission to Tips for Vibrant, Sustainable Gardens

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:37:12

Kerry Ann Mendez

At the monthly meeting of The Stamford Garden Club, Tuesday, March 13 to be held at the Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, Kerry Ann Mendez will address the Club’s members and guests. Ms. Mendez will discuss the great perennials (the majority of which are native) for spring, summer and fall color as well as design tips and organic practices for healthy gorgeous gardens. Sustainable practices will be emphasized and topics covered include perennials, shrubs, annuals, fertilizers, natural repellants, and much more.

Lumina String Quartet to perform at the Ferguson in Stamford

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:50:05

Enjoy a classical concert at The Ferguson Library Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m. when the Lumina String Quartet performs works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Admission is free.

Plainville, CT based company sells 100,000th ticket

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:10:06

EasySeat, the online ticket reseller located in Plainville, CT, continues to achieve new levels of success, recently selling their 100,000th ticket. In their inaugural year of 2005, EasySeat sold less than 100 seats. In less than a decade, EasySeat has reached a milestone, making it easy for over 100,000 fans to enjoy their favorite team or artist.

Conference to educate community on effects of traumatic stress

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:23

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeanette Trujillo will discuss how trauma affects the brain, neurological effects and long-term traumatic stress, mental health issues, coping with trauma, and the importance of social support.

The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (“The Center”) today announced it is presenting “Trauma Informed Care with a Focus on Sexual Abuse.” The conference, which is sponsored by UBS, will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from8:30 a.m. to 12:30 P.M. at the University of Connecticut/Stamford Campus, One University Place, Stamford, CT (corner of Broad Street and Washington Blvd.).

Whale release Voros from PTO

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:59

Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has released forward Aaron Voros from his Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement.

General surgeon joins medical group at New Milford Hospital

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:58:42

Patrick Broderick, MD, President of Western Connecticut Medical Group, announces the appointment of Courtney E. Chambers, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has served patients at New Milford Hospital since 2007, specializing in minimally invasive techniques, including hernia repair and other abdominal laparoscopic surgery. He works in partnership with Kirstin Pilchard, MD, FACS, who also recently joined the medical group in general surgery. For information and appointments, call 860-210-5002.

Stamford Health Department recognizes National Heart Health Month

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:55:41

The Stamford Department of Health and Social Services (SDHSS) recognizes February as National Heart Health Month to raise public awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke and to promote preventive measures. The community is encouraged to show support for National Wear Red Day on February 3rd by wearing red. The purpose of this national campaign is promote awareness of the leading cause of death among women – heart disease.