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STAMFORD — After expressing reservations earlier this month, the Board of Finance voted 4-2 Thursday to recommend closing part of West Henry Street so a developer can proceed with the mixed-use project known as Gateway …

Stamford Finance Board recommends Gateway street closureStamford Advocate"You create jobs, improve the area," said Tim Abbazia, a board Democrat. "It's almost going to be an impetus to get us out of the recession. …and more &r…

Fire plan good for volunteer leaders, little elseStamford AdvocateI read an opinion that claimed that the union is only concerned with jobs, and stated that the union drives up costs. The union is dedicated to the safety …and more »

Danielle Simoneau named New Canaan High softball coachStamford AdvocateDanielle Simoneau is the new softball coach at New Canaan High School and also instructs young players at Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy in Stamford, …Danielle Simoneau name…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An economic stimulus plan pushed by Gov. Chet Culver has created more than 7,000 new jobs since the program began, according to a study released Wednesday. The plan, dubbed I-JOBS, called for …

McMahon meets with town seniorsStamford AdvocateMcMahon, the former chief executive of Stamford-based World Wrestling Entertainment, also bemoaned the state of the economy, and said tax reductions for …and more »

HARTFORD — United Technologies Corp., parent of Stratford-based Sikorsky Aircraft, will cut another 1,500 this year and next on top of the 900 positions it has eliminated in 2010, the company said Monday. The industrial …

Dr. Sal Pascarella, superintendent of schools for Danbury. Photo: File Photo / The News-Times File Photo Mill Ridge Intermediate School in Danbury is closing. Photo: File Photo / The News-Times File Photo Marie Williams …

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Delivering dollars for Washington state is a point of pride for Democratic Sen. Patty Murray , whose efforts have helped her comfortably win re-election twice. Republicans insist that this …

STAMFORD — Landowners with property a block closer than the project preferred by Gov. M. Jodi Rell for a commuter parking garage near the downtown train station are wondering why state transportation officials snubbed …