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Greenwich Artist Flies Solo In Exhibit At Local Gallery
GREENWICH, Conn. – Michael Thron, a local artist who says he draws inspiration from architecture and the exploration of the figure in space, is having solo exhibits at the Greenwich Art Society from Thursday, Jan. 7 through Friday, Jan. 29.
Thron, who studied sculpture at Syracuse University, is attending Ramapo College in New Jersey as a grad student.
He has exhibited locally at Flinn Gallery in Greenwich and at the Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah.
There will a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at the society, 299 Greenwich Ave.
For more information, call the gallery at (203) 629 1…
Suzanne Stisser, 63, Retired Darien Teacher, Community Activist
DARIEN, Conn. -- Suzanne Theriot Stisser, a Darien teacher and community activist, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2. She was 63.
Born in Bronxville, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Victor and Lorraine Theriot of Greenwich.
Stisser graduated from Greenwich High School and Southern Connecticut State University. She received her master’s degree in special education from the College of New Rochelle (N.Y.).
She went on to teach physical education in the New York and Connecticut school systems, most recently at Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien, where she was adored for her enthusiasm a…
Teaneck Dog Owners, There's Still Time To Avoid License Late Fees
TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Health Department is reminding pet owners that it’s not too late to renew their dog’s licenses without being penalized.
Dog licenses expired on Thursday, Dec. 31, but owners have until Monday, Feb. 29, to renew them without getting hit by a fine.
The fee is $13 for dogs which are not spayed or neutered, and $10 for those that are spayed or neutered.
A late fee of $15 will be added on Thursday, March 1.
Residents who have new dogs, or who need renewal applications, can get them by calling (201) 837-1600, ext. 1500; or by visiting www.teanecknj.gov (under Health…
Most Popular Boys, Girls Baby Names For 2015 Unveiled
Baby names have always seemed to follow social trends, but the latest wrinkle may even have techies scratching their heads.
According to a report on NBC’s “Today Show,” more parents are choosing names inspired by Instagram filters.
Are you ready for Lux (up 75 percent in popularity) or Ludwig (up 42 percent)?
Sophia, Emma, and Olivia remain the top three names for girls; and Jackson, Aiden, and Liam are the top three for boys, NBC reported, citing the annual BabyCenter Baby Names Survey.
For the full list, click here.
Women's Rights, Other New Laws, To Take Effect In New York
Dozens of new laws will take effect in New York in January, including one that protects women’s rights in the workplace and in domestic violence cases, according to a report in lohud.
Lohud also reported that the state Legislature passed, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed, close to 600 bills in 2015 addressing issues such as the minimum wage, breastfeeding mothers, access to child-abuse records in missing children cases, and cuts in corporate taxes.
For the full story, click here.
