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Friends Rally To Help Stamford Teen Who Lost Leg In Restaurant Car Crash
STAMFORD, Conn. — Friends and family of a Stamford High School senior who had a leg amputated after a freak car accident Wednesday, Dec. 27, have set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical expenses. Erwin Hernandez was working at Table 104 on Long Ridge Road in Stamford when a car driven by a valet crashed through a wall and into the kitchen, according to News 12. He suffered serious injuries to his leg, which was later amputated, according to the GoFundMe page. “Erwin is an incredibly hard-working and motivated senior at Stamford High School,” a statement on the GoFundMe page says. “…
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niversal Employees Grant Holiday Wishes To Kids In Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. – NBCUniversal employees donated more than 150 toys to the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford last week, as part of the company’s annual Holiday Toy Drive. Fifty NBCUniversal employees volunteered to participate in the drive. Each employee received a personalized “wish card” from a child at the Boys & Girls Club that specified which toys he or she would like to receive. All of the children who filled out wish cards participate in after-school programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. “Our team at the Stamford Media Center constantly looks for new ways to give …
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Stepping Stones Museum Provides Free Memberships To Families In Need
NORWALK, Conn. – The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is partnering with non-profit Person-to-Person this holiday season to provide free museum memberships to local families in need. For every Get One, Give One membership purchased or renewed by Sunday, Dec. 31, Stepping Stones will deliver a membership to a deserving family in lower Fairfield County. The families will be able to enjoy all of the benefits of membership, including free admission for a year and invitations to fun family events. "We've worked closely with Person-to-Person over the years on toy collections, c…
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Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety
GREENWICH, Conn. — The Greenwich-based ZAC Foundation, which was borne out of the tragic drowning death of a 6-year-old boy, is marking the 10-year anniversary of improving water safety for all people. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became federal law a decade ago this month — and there is no question that many lives have been saved, the foundation says. Enacted after the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker tragically drowned after becoming trapped by a pool drain, the VGB law put into place federal requirements for public swimming pools aimed at preve…
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Stamford Dance Studio Owner Thrilled To Reconnect With Janet Jackson
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford business owner Jimmy Locust, the director of Locust Performing Arts Center who has a local dance teacher for the past 14 years, met up with an old friend and colleague this weekend — pop star Janet Jackson. He saw Jackson at the final performance of her "State of the World Tour" in Atlanta. Jackson surprised Locust with VIP access to front and center seats and an invitation backstage. Locust was a featured dancer in the film for Jackson's 1989 breakthrough album, "Rhythm Nation," which included the hit single "Miss You Much." The vi…
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Westport's Davina Porter Inducted Into Audible Narrator Hall Of Fame
WESTPORT, Conn. -- Davina Porter of Westport, who has narrated nearly 600 audiobooks in the past 30 years, is one of the 20 inaugural inductees into Audible Books' Narrator Hall of Fame. Audible, whose mission is "to unleash the power of the spoken word," is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching the Narrator Hall of Fame, honoring "the voices that transform stories." Porter is an award-winning actor and narrator of audiobooks. She was selected by a group of Audible employees based on several criteria, including a wide, varied and vibrant body of work, exceptional…
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Teens Launch Hoodie Drive For Greenwich Junior United Way
GREENWICH, Conn. — Teen members of the Greenwich Junior United Way launched a Hoodie Drive at Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Eastern Middle School and Christ Church Nursery School last month to collect warm clothing for Neighbor to Neighbor. In addition, the teens at Brunswick School organized a fundraiser to help support the Annual Campaign at Greenwich United Way. The teens, from many of the public and private schools in Greenwich, "are brought together by the common interest in making a difference in their community. Teen volunteers are able to learn about their town and hav…
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Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Senior year is proving to be a busy one for Lindsay Toia of Ridgefield. The 17-year-old is finishing up high school, sending out college applications, competing in figure skating and launching her own photography business — and somehow finding the time to meet her idol Taylor Swift at a "secret session" for the pop singer's newest album. Lindsay, a senior at Ridgefield High, plans to major in marketing at college. Not only is it her favorite course, she is also getting hands-on experience as she markets her nature and landscape photographs as part of her busi…
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Bridgeport Group Seeks Common Ground In Wake Of Fatal Shooting Of Teen
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Seven months after a police-involved shooting left a Bridgeport teen dead, city officials and community leaders announced Monday they hope to improve police/community relations through specialized training, body and dash cams, youth programs and conversation. The group, which has been meeting on a near-weekly basis since the May 9 shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, includes Mayor Joe Ganim, religious leaders and those involved in youth programs to help keep kids on the straight and narrow. “We need to make kids know we’re here and we care for them,” said Carolyn Verm…
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Monroe Woman Delivers Dresses To Girls In Need Around The World
MONROE, Conn. – Invited to a sewathon a couple of years year ago while visiting her sister in Maine, Monroe resident Liz Skarzynski thought, why not? Together the group of women made over 100 dresses for the Iowa-based Dress A Girl Around The World organization, a nonprofit group that delivers dresses to girls in underprivileged areas. While she did more cutting than sewing that first time, Skarzynski still had a great experience and decided to replicate the event in Connecticut. Thanks to the help of a local leader — the group calls them "Ambassadors," — the former marketing ass…
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Sherman Veterans Among Millions Remembered On Wreaths Across America Day
SHERMAN, Conn. — On Saturday, volunteers in the National Wreaths Across America Day placed over a million Christmas wreaths and greenery on the graves of veterans across the nation. And a group of volunteers took part locally at Sherman North Cemetery In Sherman in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd “TJ” Lobraico of Sherman, who was killed in combat four years ago in Afghanistan. "We did our part and participated in National Wreaths Across America Day - 2017," said a post at the Facebook page for The TJ Lobraico Foundation. "We placed 72 wreaths on all the veterans laid …
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FriendsGiving Dinner Raises $100K For Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum
NORWALK, Conn. – Although adults were treated to a fabulous feast at the second annual FriendsGiving event hosted by Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk, children are the ones who will ultimately benefit from the successful fundraiser. More than 120 guests enjoyed the exquisite, Thanksgiving-inspired dinner created by Chef Matthew John on Nov. 9. Museum supporters helped raise over $100,000 for the nonprofit museum’s Open Arms Accessibility initiative. “We certainly give thanks for everyone who contributed to the success of this sold-out event,” said Rhonda Kiest, president and CEO of Stepp…
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