Westfair Business Journals

06/10/2026

🔬 Manresa Island Corp. announced a Research & Education Station (R.E.S.A.) at its Manresa Wilds redevelopment in Norwalk, partnering with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Maritime Aquarium, Wesleyan, Sacred Heart and Norwalk schools. The nonprofit is committing $500,000 to seed coastal research, education and workforce development tied to the 125-acre waterfront park.

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NORWALK – Manresa Island Corp., the nonprofit organization that is redeveloping the former Connecticut Light & Power and NRG power plant into the Manresa Wilds park, on May 29 formally announced its Research & Education Station that will be at the site. Anchored by a consortium between the nonprof...

06/10/2026

🌊 New York AG Letitia James and Connecticut AG William Tong joined five other state attorneys general in suing to overturn the Trump administration's cancellation and settlement that voided two offshore wind leases off New York. The federal complaint seeks to vacate the deal, restore leases, and protect jobs, clean energy and state interests.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined with five other attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit designed to reverse the Trump administration’s cancellation of a lease to build an electric generating wind farm off the coast of New York

06/09/2026

🏗️ White Plains approved an $850,000 transfer from its Affordable Housing Assistance Fund to help close a $2.1 million cost overrun on the Mt. Hope Plaza affordable housing project at 65 Lake St., citing tariffs and high interest costs. Westchester County will cover the remaining shortfall to keep the senior development's 56 units on track.

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The White Plains Common Council has voted to allocate additional money from the city’s Affordable Housing Assistance Fund to help support an affordable housing project in the city that has experienced a cost overrun of $2.1 million. The cost overrun affecting the Mt. Hope Plaza project at 65 Lake ...

06/09/2026

⚖️ New Jersey sued GEO Group seeking state health inspections of Delaney Hall in Newark amid allegations of inhumane conditions, detained-persons' complaints and recent protests. Newark plans to expand its lawsuit and seek closure if access is denied. Federal agencies and GEO deny abuse claims, prompting renewed legal and public scrutiny.

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The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the private operator of the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, asking a court to grant the state health department access to the center over allegations of inhumane conditions and treatment there, the governor’s office sai...

06/09/2026

🤝 Fernando Muñiz became executive director of Operation Hope of Fairfield on June 1, succeeding Carla Miklos after her 19-year tenure. Muñiz brings more than 25 years of nonprofit and government leadership, including as CEO of Community Solutions Inc., and will help lead a capital campaign while transitioning with Interim Director Erika Eng in June.

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FAIRFIELD – Fernando Muñiz has replaced longtime Operation Hope of Fairfield Executive Director Carla Miklos, who retired after 19 years in March. Following a comprehensive search by The Strategy Group LLC, Operation Hope of Fairfield’s Board of Directors announced Monday that Muñiz assumed th...

06/08/2026

📖 This week's cover features Dr. Dale Atkins of Greenwich — relationship expert, longtime Today Show psychologist, and now... published children's book author!
✨ For 22 years she's guided families and audiences on relationships and connection. Now she's turning that wisdom into stories for the next generation. In this week's Q&A with Gary Larkin, she opens up about the leap from psychology practice and TV to writing for kids.
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06/08/2026

⚖️ Rye residents Kathryn and David Block sued Family Dermatology, Dr. Jonathan Nelson and physician assistant Lauren Sinclair, alleging failure to disclose Mohs surgery risks for basal cell carcinoma. Kathryn says the procedure and reconstruction caused nasal collapse, severe breathing impairment and disfigurement; the suit cites NIH data and seeks unspecified damages for malpractice and lack of informed consent.

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A Rye dermatology practice has been sued for allegedly failing to advise a patient of the risks of Mohs surgery in treating skin cancer.

06/08/2026

♻️ Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins named Catherine Parker assistant to the commissioner and Damani L. Bush deputy commissioner at the Department of Environmental Facilities, bolstering recycling outreach, sustainability policy and infrastructure operations. Parker will lead public education on waste reduction while Bush oversees construction, fleet management and capital projects to improve county environmental services.

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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) recently announced the appointments of Catherine Parker as assistant to the commissioner and Damani L. Bush as deputy commissioner, adding experienced leadership in environmental policy, infrastructure oper...

06/08/2026

🥟 Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao in Stamford teamed with Long Island ceramicist Alison Ryczek to produce six limited-edition angular stoneware bowls inspired by the restaurant's “Lucky Six” soup dumpling varieties. Bowls are available dine-in ($16 with $55 minimum) or retail ($25); only 48 pieces per location. Located at 230 Tresser Blvd.

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Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the beloved soup dumpling institution in Stamford, Connecticut, launched a limited-edition collaboration with Long Island–based ceramic artist Alison Ryczek. Created specifically for Mother’s Day, the collection offers an elegant and functional gift for moms who apprecia...