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Donna Christopher

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Norwalk's Blackstones Vies For DVlicious 'Best Steakhouse' Win NORWALK, Conn. -- There are times – especially in winter – when you crave the comforting environment of a steakhouse and all its pampering glory. Add some red wine, a side of potatoes and you’re in meat mecca heaven. We asked you for your favorite places in the county; five have been chosen as finalists in our DVlicious “Best Steakhouse” contest and now each is being profiled this week. Ready to dig in? Read below – then let your fingers do the clicking. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Blackstones Steakhouse, Norwalk What Makes It…

by Daily Voice

01/17/2017

Lifestyle

Ballroom Thieves Set To Shine At Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Going on the road is easily glamorized by outsiders looking into the lives of members of a traveling band. The joys and pitfalls of the lifestyle are the stories in tracks on "Deadeye," the latest album of The Ballroom Thieves performing Friday, Jan. 20 at Stage One, Fairfield Theatre Company. The trio of musicians new album pays tribute to the paradoxical pairing of joy and heartache that comes with living life inside a small van and onstage. There's the "joy of playing a show, the wonder of encountering new places and people, and the stories that amass,…

by Donna Christopher

01/17/2017

Business

Wine, Boats, RVs Find A Home At High-End Storage Going Up In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Moving? Empty nesting? Can you wait 'til fall? A new high-end storage facility has broken ground at 131 Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien. It will appeal to the sensibilities of most New Englanders, with a facade making it look more like a residential building than a storage space Amenities will include a 24-hour security and customer service detail. There will be solar power in the climate-controlled facility where you can also store cars, boats and RVs. Hollow Tree Self Storage announced they've broken ground at 131 Hollow Tree Ridge Road. The site will have an office an…

by Donna Christopher

01/17/2017

Police & Fire

AEDs Donated To New Canaan Fire Dept., St. Aloysius May Help Save Lives NORWALK, Conn. -- The New Canaan Fire Department and St. Aloysius Church each recently received an automated external defibrillator, a measure that can help save someone who suffers a cardiac arrest. The AEDs from Norwalk Hospital were gifts of Thomas Ayoub, M.D., Chief of Medical Staff, and his wife Christine Dombrowski, a certified nurse midwife. Their son Peter Ayoub is a volunteer firefighter with the New Canaan Fire Department. AEDs are portable electronic devices able to treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy to stop ar…

by Donna Christopher

01/17/2017

Business

Business Still Beating Strong After 50 Years At The Music Guild In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — Lifelong guitarist Russ Mumma, owner of The Music Guild in Danbury, has seen his share of stars at the Main Street store he opened five decades ago. Over the years, many music greats have come in to gets instruments repaired or to buy merchandise at the store, which specializes in vintage guitar sales, music instruction and instrument repairs. Though reticent to drop names, when pressed Mumma told Daily Voice that his customers have included Tracy Chapman, who bought her first guitar there when she was a student at Wooster School. Bluesman Albert Collins and members of …

by Donna Christopher

01/17/2017

Politics

Danbury Sen. McLachlan Gets New Post As GOP Gains Power In Senate DANBURY, Conn. — State Sen. Michael McLachlan (R-24) is about to tread new waters with Republicans in the Senate. He is the new Deputy Senate Republican Majority Leader, a title given at his swearing in last week for a fifth term at the Connecticut General Assembly. “We are entering all new territory at the Capitol," he said. "With the agreement between Republicans and Democrats to cooperatively manage the State Senate, we have achieved the same leadership capabilities and responsibilities as out counterparts. Senate Republicans are no longer the minority party.” He represents Da…

by Donna Christopher

01/17/2017

Lifestyle

Columbia OB/GYN Doctors Bring Care To New York-Presbyterian Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Women in Westchester and the surrounding communities will now have obstetrics and gynecologic care close to home. ColumbiaDoctors Obstetrics & Gynecology at Scarsdale has announced it has become part of NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester. The practice offers patients comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care, from general gynecologic preventive care to prenatal and obstetrical care, including on-site ultrasound, to treatment of various gynecologic conditions. The physicians, all women, provide individualized and comprehensive management, treatment, an…

by Donna Christopher

01/16/2017

Politics

Fairfield Rep. McCarthy Vahey Joins Education, Transportation Committees FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133) was appointed to the legislature’s Education, Transportation, and Government Administration and Elections Committees as the new legislative session began last week. Vahey, who represents Fairfield, was also appointed House Majority Caucus Chair. Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz made the appointments for Vahey, who is in her second term in the Connecticut House of Representatives. "I’m pleased to continue serving on committees that address issues of great importance to my constituents. Quality public education and trans…

by Donna Christopher

01/16/2017

Neighbors

Elmsford's Harry The Hairy Hound Was Lost, Found And Needs A Home A dog left on the front doorstep at Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona is, well, a new dog, thanks to a clean-shaven appearance he received from his caregivers. The 2-year-old, a Havanese mix, Harry, was found looking "disheveled" and "matted" by volunteers of Paws Crossed animal rescue organization in Elmsford. They had gone to the Pomona shelter to deliver blankets. Harry was still in his carrier when found, said Jennifer Angelucci, Paws Crossed President/CEO. “Paws Crossed has a wonderful relationship with Hi Tor and we assist each other in our shared goals. We had …

by Donna Christopher

01/16/2017

Lifestyle

Bridgeport's Joseph's Ranks Among DVlicious Steakhouse Finalists BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- There are times – especially in winter – when you crave the comforting environment of a steakhouse and all its pampering glory. Add some red wine, a side of potatoes and you’re in meat mecca heaven. We asked you for your favorite places in the county; five have been chosen as finalists in our DVlicious “Best Steakhouse” contest and now each is being profiled this week. Ready to dig in? Read below – then let your fingers do the clicking. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Joseph's Steakhouse, Bridgeport What Makes…

by Daily Voice

01/16/2017

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