https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 11 Sep 2022 21:08:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/new-actions-taken-against-illegal-prediction-markets-offering-sports-wagers-in-connecticut-253405/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253405 2026-09-11T12:15:56+0000 greenwichfreepress As part of the as part of Connecticut's sweeping state investigation into illegal and unlicensed online prediction markets operating in CT 15 media organizations received subpoena including Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Hartford Courant, The Patch and iHeartMedia. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/dart-charity-walk-joins-sept-12-health-wellness-expo-253395/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253395 2026-09-11T9:58:53+0000 greenwichfreepress Find DART at the 15th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2026 in Stamford Saturday, Sept 12 2026, from 10am – 5pm at Harbor Point along Stamford’s waterfront boardwalk. The first 100 to sign up for the DART Oct 3rd Charity Walk will receive a free bag of popcorn and a free raffle ticket. Kids receive a free stuffed animal (while supplies last).  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-non-profit-organization-announces-college-essay-workshops-252996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252996 2026-09-11T8:31:01+0000 greenwichfreepress Workshops will be held in person at The Reading Room in Cos Cob and via Zoom. Students will learn how to avoid common mistakes when writing essays, get expert feedback on their ideas, perform in-class brainstorming and writing exercises, and review successful college admissions essays. They will leave the class with a first draft of their College Essay Common App personal statement. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/on-sept-11-i-went-home-they-didnt-253391/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253391 2026-09-11T8:27:15+0000 greenwichfreepress "People who had promised to call later. Children waiting to see their parents. Spouses waiting for someone to walk through the door. Parents expecting to hear a familiar voice. They had birthdays and favorite foods. They had families, friends and unfinished conversations. They had plans for that evening and plans for the rest of their lives." – Karen Fassuliotis Sept 11 Memorial in Cos Cob Park https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/edward-schachter-honored-with-greenwich-ave-bench-dedication-253360/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253360 2026-09-10T19:00:10+0000 greenwichfreepress Mr. Schachter brought his store Richard's to Greenwich Avenue in 1956. He is credited with transforming a modest haberdashery into one of the world’s finest clothing stores. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/rh-estate-the-gallery-on-greenwich-ave-debutes-with-a-ribbon-cutting-253342/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253342 2026-09-10T13:49:11+0000 greenwichfreepress RH Estates, The Gallery on Greenwich Avenue had a grand opening on Thursday. It includes an 88-seat Italian restaurant, Cucina Angelina, an 88-seat Italian that includes an intimate bar and lounge. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/stamford-community-swabbing-event-seeks-living-kidney-donor-for-local-young-man-253325/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253325 2026-09-10T11:41:38+0000 greenwichfreepress Community is invited September 17 to attend and help find a lifesaving match. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/national-merit-scholarship-program-announces-2027-semifinalists-253339/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253339 2026-09-10T9:02:40+0000 greenwichfreepress To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. GHS front https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/photos-decicco-sons-opens-in-glenville-with-fanfare-253269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253269 2026-09-09T20:36:01+0000 greenwichfreepress The opening of DeCicco & Sons store at 21 Glenville Street marked the family-owned grocer’s first location in the Connecticut and its first expansion beyond New York. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/machete-attack-in-port-chester-waterfront-place-parking-garage-results-in-multiple-arrests-253334/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253334 2026-09-09T19:09:46+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday night, a physical altercation took place involving approximately eight to ten individuals on the MTA-owned commuter parking level of the Waterfront Place parking garage. Screenshot