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Chris Langone

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Fairfield Restaurateur Turns Written Mistake Into A Tasty Opportunity FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Nattima Sonsoem planned to call her new Fairfield restaurant “Thai Kitch,” an easy-to-remember abbreviation for Thai Kitchen. However, on the paperwork to name the restaurant, the eatery was mistakenly referred to as “Thai Kit.” Rather than correct the name, Sonsoem found serendipity in the mistake. “There is meaning in the word kit,’” said Sonsoem, owner of the new Fairfield restaurant. “It means ‘keep in touch’ in Taiwanese,” she said. “I want people to think of us when they want to go out to lunch or dinner.” After a soft opening in October, Sonsoem and co-owner Kamol…

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Greyston Bakery CEO Turns Yonkers Residents Into Breadwinners WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Mike Brady, CEO of Yonkers-based Greyston Bakery, has an innovative hiring process, allowing everyone the opportunity to get a piece of the pie. Brady developed a business model, which provides employment opportunities to less fortunate residents, regardless of their background or work history. “Greyston is the country’s leading social enterprise because we give everyone the chance to prove their value, regardless of their status outside the workplace,” said Brady. Brady was named president and CEO of Greyston Bakery in 2012 and has helped poverty-stricken resid…

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Marshall Oil Gears Up For Winter, As They Have Done For Over 70 Years POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – Family owned and operated for more than 70 years, Pound Ridge-based, Marshall Oil Company knows how to keep their customers warm during the chilly winter months. Ed Marshall, the grandson of Marshall Oil Company founder, Stewart Marshall, and current vice president, continues to provide Northern Westchester customers with 24-hour emergency service and reliable oil deliveries regardless of Old Man Winter’s wrath. Dependable service has been at the heart of Marshall Oil, which was founded in 1938. The business began as a small family owned company with one truck and one c…

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Newport Academy Uses Music to Help Teens Heal FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Listening to and creating music are not only fun hobbies and relaxing outlets, they can also positively affect mental health, boost the immune system, alleviate stress and improve mood, according to research. That's why Newport Academy, a teen treatment center with campuses in Bethlehem and Darien, offers adolescents an innovative music program. “Music Therapy allows residents to write songs and listen to music in an effort to explore their creativity,” said Kristin Wilson, director of clinical research at Newport Academy. “Music can help people cope w…

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Master Class Series At Hoff-Barthelson Music School Starts On A High Note SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- It's time to get in tune with what's going on. The Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale will continue its “Master Class” series on Saturday, Feb. 4, as it welcomes internationally recognized cellist, Pamela Devenport, for an educational lesson. A renowned performer and educator, Devenport will coach Hoff-Barthelson cello students in a series of eight Master Classes during the 2016-2017 season. She holds a master's degree in Cello Performance from the University of Hartford's Hartt School, where she has been Chair of Strings of the Hartt Community Division for over 10 …

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Three Generations Make Esplanade At Palisades A Family First Community PALISADES, N.Y. -- Susan Scharf-Diamond and her husband, David Diamond, are continuing a family tradition that began over 50 years ago. Esplanade at Palisades, a senior living community, has been tied to the Scharf name since the early 1960's. Susan Scharf-Diamond is the third generation of her family to continue their tradition of providing care to seniors. She and her husband David, co-owners of Esplanade, have focused on the importance of taking a positive approach to senior living. “By taking away the stress of household management, combined with a bright and social atmosphere, we fee…

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Avoid Distracted Driving With Top Tips From Croce Transmission Specialists NORWALK, Conn. -- While there is a growing awareness of the dangers of texting while driving, it unfortunately hasn't done much to dissuade drivers from indulging. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2014, 18 percent of injury crashes and 16 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic accidents were recorded as distraction-affected. With distractions at every turn, how does a driver avoid becoming a victim? Norwalk-based Croce Transmission Specialists list the best ways to keep focus behind the wheel. Before starting the ignition, make a habit of s…

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Celebrate The Holidays At Stepping Stones Museum For Children NORWALK, Conn. -- It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk. Museum employees have decked the halls, made their lists and checked them twice. With the holiday season approaching, Stepping Stones is celebrating another season of joy with the annual offering of Holiday Happenings events, which transform the museum into a winter wonderland. “While all of the museum’s holiday happenings are filled with fun and good cheer, we have a family experience that is truly magical,” said Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill, director of exhibit design and delivery at St…

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Save Your Home From Water Damage With The Touch Of A Button SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- A second home that provides a place for the family to get away is often a dream come true. However, without taking the right precautions, especially during cold months, that dream home can become a maintenance nightmare. According to Scarsdale-based insurer, Advocate Brokerage Corp, while both fire and water pose a threat to any home, damage is 10 times more likely to occur due to water than fire. Water leaks ruin everything: The leading homeowner claim that Advocate Brokerage deals with on a regular basis is damage caused by a burst pipe. A pipe can crack due to an inc…

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Having A Ruff Day? Get Your Dog Groomed At Darien's Paws & Reflect DARIEN, Conn. – Rebecca Stanton finds it surprising how far dog owners will travel to have their pet groomed at her Darien shop Paws & Reflect, with some making a 100-mile round trip or more to get the right look. “I think part of it is the knowledge of our groomers,’’ said Stanton, whose customers come from as far as New Haven, Long Island and the upper reaches of Fairfield County. “And it’s one of the prettiest grooming shops. Everything is out in the open. Between the six of us who work here, we’ll find someone who will groom the dog the way that you want.” Stanton’s trademark is her…

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