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JoyRide Cycling to Expand With JoyX Studio in Westport JoyRide Cycling to Expand With JoyX Studio in Westport
JoyRide Cycling to Expand With JoyX Studio in Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Designed to push the boundaries a challenging cycling class called JoyX for intense training will be offered at n additional fitness facility of JoyRide Cycling and Fitness Studio in Westport. JoyRide will open a 4,000-square foot space upstairs from the cycling studio at 1200 Post Road East. JoyX is a full-body, high energy workout is an intense training class, designed to build strength, agility, speed, and power, and incorporate rowing machines, TRX, boxing, mixed martial arts and weights. The company hired trainer Andy Berman, mixed martial arts and kickboxing expert…
Greenwich Hospital Named Among 'Best' For Bariatric Surgery Greenwich Hospital Named Among 'Best' For Bariatric Surgery
Greenwich Hospital Named Among 'Best' For Bariatric Surgery GREENWICH, CONN. -- Greenwich Hospital has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award. A "robust criteria" that includes satisfaction among patients and "clinical excellence" is how the award is based, said a hospital announcement. Greenwich Hospital had to meet the following: Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program; high patient safety ranking by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and high recommendation scores based …
Danbury Rep. Ferguson Appointed To Education Committee Danbury Rep. Ferguson Appointed To Education Committee
Danbury Rep. Ferguson Appointed To Education Committee DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury resident Michael Ferguson was sworn in Wednesday as a state representative for his first term in the House of Representatives, where he will serve on the Education Committee. House Republican Leader Themis Klarides appointed Ferguson to the committee, which will be at the center of the debate over Education Cost Sharing funding, and concerns all maters relating to the Department of Education. Ferguson represents a part of Ridgefield and Danbury. “As a member of the Danbury Board of Education, I have experienced how the state’s education policies and budget allotme…
Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition
Six Wilton Artists Brighten Winter In January Library Exhibition WILTON, Conn. — Animals, portraits, Impressionistic paintings and photography are featured in a  winter exhibition of six local artists at the Wilton Library. There are 60 works in a diverse range of subjects, styles, and media, by Janel Cassara, Art Gerstein, Susan Kurnit, Lenore Sillery, Russell Sillery and Cindy Sinor. The exhibit runs through Friday, Jan. 27. The featured artists are: Janel Cassara grew up on a farm in Minnesota, where she first enjoyed drawing and art and even created commissioned landscape paintings in high school. Her degree is in Apparel Design/Patternmaking and sh…
Bridgeport Native To Lead Americares Clinic Bridgeport Native To Lead Americares Clinic
Bridgeport Native To Lead Americares Clinic BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A city native has been named Director of the Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic. Registered nurse Jennifer DaSilva will oversee the daily operations at the clinic located at Wheeler Community Center, 115 Highland Ave. “Her extensive background in health care administration, patient care and strong ties to the local community position her well to run a vibrant clinic," said Karen Gottlieb, the clinic's Executive Director. The Weisman Clinic provides primary care services to 500 low-income, uninsured patients from the greater Bridgeport area, according to the annou…
Actor James Naughton To Address Y's Women's Group In Westport Actor James Naughton To Address Y's Women's Group In Westport
Actor James Naughton To Address Y's Women's Group In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Television and stage actor James Naughton will be the guest speaker Monday, Jan. 9 at the meeting of the Y's Women at Temple Israel. A favorite player on film and TV, Naughton is best-known for his work on the musical stage which have garnered two Tony awards. The first was for his performance in 1990 as the cynical detective in “City of Angels,” and the other as the slick shyster lawyer in the revival of “Chicago” in 1997.  A graduate of Yale School of Drama, Naughton debuted on Broadway in the 70’s, winning a Theatre World Award in 1971 for his sharp portrayal as Edmund…
TEAM Westport To Hold Community Conversation On Race, Ethnicity, Religion TEAM Westport To Hold Community Conversation On Race, Ethnicity, Religion
Team Westport To Hold Community Conversation On Race, Ethnicity, Religion WESTPORT, Conn. -- A community conversation about race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and sexual identity will be held Sunday, Jan. 8 at Saugatuck Congregational Church in Westport. TEAM (Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism) Westport is hosting the event. The moderator will be the Rev. Allison Patton, Pastor. All are welcome and invited to participate. "As 2017 begins, what concerns you? What do you wonder? Come and respectfully listen to your neighbors and share your own experiences in a community forum," TEAM Westport Chair Harold Bailey said. “These disc…
Transportation Manager Let Go In Shelton After Sleeping Bus Driver Incident Transportation Manager Let Go In Shelton After Sleeping Bus Driver Incident
Transportation Manager Let Go In Shelton After Sleeping Bus Driver Incident SHELTON, Conn. -- A manager was let go at Landmark Transportation in a move following charges against a Shelton school bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel last month, according to the Connecticut Post. Schools Superintendent Christopher Clouet told the Shelton school board the measure was a "trust issue," the Connecticut Post reported. The driver, Paul Pixley, 55, of Derby, who fell asleep at the wheel multiple times while transporting 30 Shelton Intermediate School students on Dec. 16, told police he had taken methadone and possibly NyQuil before working that day, according to…
Bridgeport's Herron Named To National Economic Development Panel Bridgeport's Herron Named To National Economic Development Panel
Bridgeport's Herron Named To National Economic Development Panel BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A city council member has been picked to serve on a national committee. Bridgeport City Councilwoman Jeanette Herron from the 133rd District will serve for a year on the National League of Cities Community and Economic Development Committee, according to an announcement by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. Herron is the only person from Connecticut to serve on this committee that helps represent cities across the country, advocate for continued federal investments in Community Development Block Grants and brownfield remediation grants.  These Congressional appropriations are…
Westy Self Storage Growing In Stamford Westy Self Storage Growing In Stamford
Westy Self Storage Growing In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Westy Self Service in Stamford is about to expand. The company's Brownhouse Road location got approval to build an additional 56,785 square feet to an existing building. The work is set to start this winter and be completed by September. When finished, the building will be nearly 280,000 square feet. The company, with locations throughout the tri-state area, provides storage solutions for individuals and businesses. The project will allow Westy to expand its services. The Stamford location was built for permanence with design elements specifically chosen to create a sp…
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