Beauty

Leveling the Field

Never doubt a city's ability to take care of their own. Here's what one group of concerned citizens are doing. Article by Michael Macari It all began innocently enough several years back when local Knights of Columbus Chapter 41 decided to hand out tootsie rolls at a charity golf outing. Long involved in local community and religious works, the men of Chapter 41 aptly called their new event the Frank Robotti Tootsie Roll Tournament, after one of their notable volunteer members. Over the years...

Local Services

Lucky Dog Refuge

Adopt, don’t shop. Your Lucky Dog is out there, waiting for you. Article by Kirstin Mende, CEO Lucky Dog | Photography by Jay Cohen What should adopting families be prepared for? Adopting a dog is a major commitment—especially for families. We want parents and kids to go into the experience with open eyes and open hearts. That means being prepared for early wake-ups, accidents in the house, training setbacks, and regular vet visits. It also means having a plan for who walks the dog...

Education

Young Virtuosos: Rising Symphony of Two Musical Prodigies

Two Paths, One Passion Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Angela Strassheim The Greenwich Arts Academy occupies a beautiful loft one block from the former State Cinema in the Springdale neighborhood of Stamford. It’s here that 20-year-old Athena Artemis (daughter of the Academy’s owners Michael and Mary Hienzsch) and 17-year-old Evan Varriano, are redefining what it means to be a virtuoso in the 21st century. These two are already turning heads across the music industry. In a world...

Health + Wellness

Cornell Veterinary Blood Bank

World Class Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine - Close to Home Article and Photography by “Triage for canine (feline)!” resounds through the intercoms over 20 times per day at one of the country’s most advanced veterinary emergency and critical care (ECC) centers - not in New York City or Boston, but right here in Stamford’s Harbor Point.    Owned by Cornell University, and established in 2011, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS) is one of only 23 VECCS...