Darien, Connecticut

Top 20 Long Island Sound Beaches Based on Best Water Quality Highlighted in Beach Report from Save the Sound

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Friday, August 2, 2019
Long Island Sound, Geography of the United States, East Lyme, Connecticut, Beach, Cove Island Park, Stamford, Connecticut, Darien, Connecticut, Landforms, Connecticut, Port Phillip, Coastal Connecticut

The report highlighted the Top 20 beaches on Long Island Sound based on water quality, and, for the first time, presented comprehensive grades for 204 swimming beaches in New York and Connecticut.

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  • The report highlighted the Top 20 beaches on Long Island Sound based on water quality, and, for the first time, presented comprehensive grades for 204 swimming beaches in New York and Connecticut.
  • On average, Long Island Sound beaches met safe-swimming criteria 93.3% of the time in 2016-2018.
  • Top 10 beaches in CT included: Surf Club Beach, Madison; Quigley Beach, Stamford; Eastern Point Beach, Groton; Esker Point Beach, Groton; East (Cove Island) Beach, Stamford; McCook Point Beach, East Lyme; White Sands Beach*, Old Lyme; Pleasure Beach, Waterford; East Wharf Beach, Madison; Pear Tree Point Beach, Darien*.
  • Long Island Sound Funders Collaborative is a group of funders with missions that include protecting and restoring the Long Island Sound.

Eisner, LLP Continues Expansion of New York Office, Entertainment Practice with Addition of Kerry Smith and Darien Schwartz

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Entertainment, General Entertainment, Professional services, Legal, Antisemitism in the United States, Darien, Connecticut

Eisner, LLP today announced that it has expanded its entertainment practice with the addition of Kerry Smith , most recently the head of the television and film group in New York for Greenspoon Marder LLP.

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  • Eisner, LLP today announced that it has expanded its entertainment practice with the addition of Kerry Smith , most recently the head of the television and film group in New York for Greenspoon Marder LLP.
  • Another former Greenspoon Marder attorney, Darien Schwartz , joins Eisner as an associate in the New York office.
  • Kerry is a well-known talent who brings deep industry ties and experience to her work, said firm chair Michael Eisner .
  • Her bicoastal entertainment practice makes her an ideal match for Eisner, and her addition provides another signal of our momentum in New York.

International Ice Show Coming to Darien, Connecticut

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Figure skating, Antisemitism in the United States, Darien, Connecticut, Sports, Darien, Ice shows, Winter sports, Ice Theatre of New York

The production titled, A NIGHT ON ICE, features 21st century choreographers and international ice stars working together to create a special figure skating performance.

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  • The production titled, A NIGHT ON ICE, features 21st century choreographers and international ice stars working together to create a special figure skating performance.
  • Inspired by new age art and dance, professional figure skaters will perform the works of several new choreographers.
  • The 90-minute production will be held at the Darien Ice House in Darien, Connecticut on Friday June 7th, 2019.
  • The cast we have assembled is truly exciting, involving national champions, international ice stars, and Olympic choreographers.

HonorBound Foundation Receives "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" Recognition

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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DARIEN, Conn., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HonorBound Foundation has been named a "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by the organization GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.This is the second consecutive year HonorBound Foundation has received this recognition.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HonorBound Foundation has been named a "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by the organization GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.This is the second consecutive year HonorBound Foundation has received this recognition.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized for the critical work we do," said HonorBound Executive Director Phil Kraft.
  • GreatNonprofits' top-rated award is based on the ratings and reviews HonorBound receives from volunteers and social workers.
  • If you would like more information on HonorBound Foundation, please visit our website at HonorBoundFoundation.org .

HomeCare by Fabricare, the Top-rated Carpet, Furniture, Drapery, and Upholstery Cleaning Service in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk, CT, Announces Website Reboot

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Darien, Connecticut, Geography of the United States, Antisemitism in the United States, Carpet cleaning, Norwalk, Connecticut, Cleaning, East Coast of the United States

"We are proud that customers are happy with our home delivery dry cleaning service.

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  • "We are proud that customers are happy with our home delivery dry cleaning service.
  • Residents of the Norwalk, Fairfield, and Darien, Connecticut communities can learn about outsourcing in-home cleaning needs at the newly upgraded HomeCare website content pages.
  • EXPERT CARPET CLEANING SERVICE ADDS SPARKLE AND SHINE TO DARIEN, CT HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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  • An expert carpet cleaning service for Darien, CT can include the cleaning of drapes, rugs and upholstered furniture.

Cytogel Pharma, LLC. Announces the appointment of Alan W. Dunton, M.D. to its Board of Managers

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Health, Pharmaceuticals policy, Medicine, Drug Safety, Drugs, Over-the-counter drug, Medical prescription, Dunton, Darien, Connecticut

DARIEN, Conn., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --C. Dean Maglaris, CEO of Cytogel Pharma, announced today that Alan W. Dunton, M.D.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --C. Dean Maglaris, CEO of Cytogel Pharma, announced today that Alan W. Dunton, M.D.
  • has been named to the Board of Cytogel.
  • Dr. Dunton has devoted his 35-year career to the discovery and development of new prescription and OTC drug products.
  • He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and currently licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and New York.

Westmed Opens "Immediate Care" Health Center in Stamford

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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"'Westmed YourCare Now' introduces an exciting new expansion of our practice to serve patients in the Stamford community," says Westmed Medical Group CEO, Anthony Viceroy.

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  • "'Westmed YourCare Now' introduces an exciting new expansion of our practice to serve patients in the Stamford community," says Westmed Medical Group CEO, Anthony Viceroy.
  • "'Westmed YourCare Now' offers busy professionals, families and community members in Stamford the convenience of on-demand access to primary care, in addition to the treatment of non-emergency medical concerns traditionally provided by an urgent care center," Mr. Viceroy explains.
  • The practice, known for the convenience of its full-service medical facilities, has a national reputation for measured health care excellence.
  • Westmed has New York medical offices in White Plains, Rye, Yonkers, Purchase, Scarsdale and New Rochelle, with Connecticut offices in Greenwich, Darien, Stamford and Norwalk.

What women and animals have in common

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Animal welfare, Bioethics, Animal law, Human behavior, Applied ethics, Feral animal, Darien, Connecticut, Friends of Animals, Animal rights, Animal ethics, Feminism

DARIEN, Conn., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Humans and non-human animals sharing things in common and being treated the same sounds like a victory for the animal rights movement.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Humans and non-human animals sharing things in common and being treated the same sounds like a victory for the animal rights movement.
  • "Feminism challenges the objectification and the status quo, and a division of labor,'' said Feral.
  • Feral started the Southwestern CT Chapter of National Organization for Women in 1971 and became president of FoA in 1987 after the retirement of its revolutionary founder, Alice Herrington.
  • Friends of Animals, an international animal protection organization founded in N.Y. in 1957 and headquartered in Darien, CT, advocates for the rights of free-living and domestic animals.

Phil Kraft Gets His Day In Darien

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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DARIEN, Conn., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Phil Kraft was honored after a lifetime of service on behalf of U.S. military veterans.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Phil Kraft was honored after a lifetime of service on behalf of U.S. military veterans.
  • Kraft, who currently serves as executive director of the veterans' assistance organization HonorBound Foundation in Darien, was honored recently when Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson presented Kraft with a proclamation that declared May 5th as Phil Kraft Day in Darien.
  • "Phil has made it his mission to see that no veteran is ever forgotten," Stevenson said.
  • He's been a fixture at the town's annual Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day, Veterans Day and 9/11 celebrations for years as master of ceremonies.

Fabricare, the Leading Home Pickup and Delivery Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk, Connecticut, Announces New Review Milestones

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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DARIEN, Conn., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fabricare, Connecticut's top dry cleaning service offering home pickup and delivery dry cleaning and laundry, is proud to announce review milestones on social media that directly relate to its service areas in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fabricare, Connecticut's top dry cleaning service offering home pickup and delivery dry cleaning and laundry, is proud to announce review milestones on social media that directly relate to its service areas in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk.
  • The company's best-in-class home pickup and delivery dry cleaning and laundry is garnering rave reviews online.
  • HOME DELIVERY PICKUP AND DELIVERY DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY IN DARIEN, FAIRFIELD, AND NORWALK
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  • The company is an industry leader offering two new services in the dry cleaning industry: home pickup and delivery dry cleaning and same day dry cleaning / wash and fold service.