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Bridgeport Hospital Honors Nursing Staff Bridgeport Hospital Honors Nursing Staff
Bridgeport Hospital Honors Nursing Staff BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Stratford resident Barbara Spodnick, RN, MSN, has been named Bridgeport Hospital’s 2015 nurse manager of the year for her outstanding leadership. Spodnick manages the resource support unit (float pool) and bed flow at the hospital. “This nurse manager’s middle name is ‘continuous improvement,’” said Dr. Ryan O’Connell, vice president of performance and risk management, in presenting the award on behalf of the hospital's medical staff. “She has done so much to make Bridgeport Hospital a high-quality, safer place.” During a time when Bridgeport Hospital’s patient vo…
ONSF Foundation Revs Up For Upcoming Golf Outing In Greenwich ONSF Foundation Revs Up For Upcoming Golf Outing In Greenwich
Onsf Foundation Revs Up For Upcoming Golf Outing In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – ONS Foundation for Clinical Research & Education Inc., in conjunction with Greenwich Hospital, held a pre-outing tee-off cocktail party for golfers, donors and sponsors at the Miller Motorcars Ferrari and Maserati showroom. More than 100 guests ambled among the automobiles on April 23 and enjoyed a wine tasting of California and Italian selections presented by Horseneck Wines. Golf outing co-chairs Dr. Michael Clain and Vicki Leeds Tananbaum were joined by Rebecca and Dave Karson, Cyndi and Richard Koppelman, Casey and Barb McKee, ONSF President Dr. Paul Sethi and…
Darien Gala Raises More Than $250,000 For Premature Babies Darien Gala Raises More Than $250,000 For Premature Babies
Darien Gala Raises More Than $250,000 For Premature Babies DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation raised more than $250,000 at its 10th-anniversary gala Friday, April 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien.  The event was led by co-chairs Ashley Dineen, of Darien, Marisela Esposito, of Weston, PJ Marcella, of New Canaan, and Ariane Triay, of Stamford. The evening included dinner, dancing and a silent and live auction for 300 attendees. TTMF presented its first Miracle Maker awards to the following honorees: Dr. Robert Herzlinger, of Bridgeport Hospital;, Dr. Gerald Rakos and Kathy Livolsi, RNC, of Stamford Hospital; Mary Alice Cull…
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Bringing Afrobeat To Ridgefield Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Bringing Afrobeat To Ridgefield
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Bringing Afrobeat To Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Femi Kuti & The Positive Force will bring their world beat music to the Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5. Kuti has been nominate for two Grammy Awards and has won multiple Billboard World Music Awards. The Nigerian musician is the oldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. He is best-known for his collaboration with American hip-hop artists, such as Mos Def, Common and Jaguar Wright, and has toured with Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Getting back to his Afrobeat roots is the central aim of Kuti, who continues to evolve with…
Stewart-Cousins Backs Efforts To Promote Affordable Housing Stewart-Cousins Backs Efforts To Promote Affordable Housing
Stewart-Cousins Backs Efforts To Promote Affordable Housing YONKERS, N.Y. -- State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Senate Democratic Conference leader, has joined members of the conference to unveil an affordable housing package aimed at ensuring fair housing practices throughout the state. “The Democratic Conference has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure all New Yorkers are able to have access to affordable housing options in the communities they call home,” Stewart-Cousins said.  The Senate Democratic Conference proposals include renewing and strengthening rent control legislation for another two years through the Tenant Protection Ac…
Mount Vernon Woman Indicted On  Manslaughter Charges in Attack With Car Mount Vernon Woman Indicted On  Manslaughter Charges in Attack With Car
Mount Vernon Woman Indicted On Manslaughter Charges in Attack With Car YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Mount Vernon woman was arraigned Wednesday on manslaughter charges stemming from an incident in which she was accused of running over a Yonkers woman with her car, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said. District Attorney Janet DiFiore said Carla Scott, 35, of 20 N. Eighth Ave., Mount Vernon, was arraigned on a four-count indictment charging her with one count of first-degree manslaughter, a Class B felony; one count of second-degree manslaughter, a Class C felony; one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a Class D felony; and one…
Jeannine Marie Scianna, Norwalk Native Jeannine Marie Scianna, Norwalk Native
Jeannine Marie Scianna, Norwalk Native NORWALK, Conn. -- Jeannine Marie Scianna, a Norwalk native, died Tuesday, May 26, after a two-year struggle with ovarian cancer. Scianna was born June 27, 1939, in Norwalk to Sarah Tatto D’Amico and Joseph D’Amico. Scianna was a Florida resident for 50 years. She taught in public schools for 31 years, 28 of which were in the Brevard County school district. She enjoyed music and gardening, and always endeavored to give back to her community.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Scianna; three children, Kathleen Schiffer, John Scianna Jr. and Michael Scianna, USAF, and his…
Wanda Lynn Holloway, 57, Of Bridgeport Wanda Lynn Holloway, 57, Of Bridgeport
Wanda Lynn Holloway, 57, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Wanda Lynn Holloway died Thursday, May 21. She was 57. Holloway was born March 7, 1958, in Bridgeport. She attended St. Stephen School and graduated from Bassick High School in 1976 and continued her education at Fairfield University. She worked for SNET (AT&T) for 22 years and Nasdaq OMX for 10 years. She was an avid reader, loved traveling and going to Native American events. She was a member of the Shinnecock-Setalcott tribe of Long Island. She is survived by her husband, Albert Holloway Jr.; her parents, Roosevelt and Sandra Stewart Barnett; and her child…
South Salem Memorial Day Race Winners Announced South Salem Memorial Day Race Winners Announced
South Salem Memorial Day Race Winners Announced SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Tommy Delaney won the South Salem Memorial Day 5K men's race, and Kalia Krichko won the women's race.  In the 10K race, Luis Francisco was the top male finisher, and Meredith Walworth was the top female runner.  Delaney had a top 5K time of 16:02 for the men; Krichko's first-place time was 22:04 for the women.  Francisco's top 10K time was 37:12 for the men, and Walworth was the top women's finisher at 44:45.  The event was held Monday, starting at the South Salem Presbyterian Church. It also included a fun run and a 5K/10K challenge run. Find all the race …
Judge Orders Sex Assault Trial For Ex-Fairfield Teacher Judge Orders Sex Assault Trial For Ex-Fairfield Teacher
Judge Orders Sex Assault Trial For Ex-Fairfield Teacher FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A state Superior Court judge has refused to dismiss sexual assault charges against a former teacher at Fairfield Ludlowe High School accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, ctnews.com reported. The attorney for Glenn Mishuck said the 17 counts should be dismissed because the teacher's alleged relationship with the student happened over the summer and Mishuck therefore wasn't the student's teacher, according to ctnews.com. Superior Court Judge Maria Kahn disagreed Thursday and ordered Mishuck to stand trial on the charges, ctnews.com reported. Mishuc…
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