Keila Ocasio

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Enterprise Editor at The CT Mirror

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New Yorker finds new home in Stamford’s South End

5 days ago | middletownpress.com | Keila Ocasio

STAMFORD — Brad Albert likes the unusual. It’s the reason the former musician and ballroom dance instructor joined forces with several others earlier this year to start Azimyth Creation Studio, a company that produces virtual reality documentaries and movies.
Stamford election turnout low for off-year

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Keila Ocasio

Stamford residents living in District 1 went to Our Lady Star of the Sea, on 1200 Shippan Avenue, to cast their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut MediaStamford residents living in District 1 went to Our Lady Star of the Sea, on 1200 Shippan Avenue, to cast their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut MediaA Stamford voter enters Our Lady Star of the Sea, on Shippan Ave, to cast his ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Stamford’s Jeanne Franklin, founding director of senior center, dies at 78

1 week ago | middletownpress.com | Keila Ocasio

STAMFORD - Jeanne Franklin, the founding director of the Stamford Senior Center, spent much of her life involved in advocating for the senior population. And she continued doing so right up to her passing. Marie Allen, executive director of the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging, said she spoke to Franklin the Friday before, and the Stamford resident gave “strong guidance” on an upcoming event planned by the agency.
CT Mirror partners with Gigafact to publish fact briefs

2 weeks ago | ctmirror.org | Keila Ocasio

At a time when misinformation is widespread, social media companies have cut back on their fact-checking programs and the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent, it’s more important than ever for people to have a trusted news source. For 15 years, The Connecticut Mirror has provided in-depth news and reporting on public policy, government and politics that the state’s residents can count on.
Bridgewater’s temporary move to Stamford met with optimism

1 month ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Keila Ocasio

Building and Land Technology's offices at the end of Atlantic Street in the South End are a potential temporary home for the hedge fund Bridgewater. Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — Word that Bridgewater Associates planned to lease space in Harbor Point was met with optimism Wednesday and questions of whether the company might be enticed to stay long-term.
Stamford housing authority gets extension on development plans

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Keila Ocasio

STAMFORD — The city’s public housing authority has received a one-year extension on its latest development. Charter Oak Communities received approval in February for the next phase of its plan to replace the former Vidal Court public housing complex with developments that incorporate both below-market and market-rate units. Article continues below this adCharter Oak has already completed three other development projects — Palmer Square, Westwood and Greenfield.
Stamford families saved from second eviction

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Keila Ocasio

STAMFORD — Nilka Cuevas couldn’t hold back the tears Thursday as she tried to figure out what to do to keep her family off the streets. The family, along with five others, were displaced from their Greenwich Avenue apartment building when it was closed by the city last month due to a broken staircase and other building code issues. Article continues below this adThen, this week, Cuevas was told the city would no longer pay for the families’ stay at the Amsterdam Hotel on Clarks Hill Avenue.
Stamford families saved from second eviction

2 months ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Keila Ocasio

Six families were displaced last month when the back staircase of the building at 265 Greenwich Ave. broke, injuring one woman. The city shut down the building while the staircase and other repairs are being done.
Stamford’s South End rises from ‘war zone’

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Keila Ocasio

STAMFORD — Sal DeMott remembers the days when the South End was a “war zone.”The owner of DeMott Auto said decades ago his staff would drive their female customers to and from the train station because it was not safe to walk in the neighborhood at certain hours. Article continues below this ad“If they were coming in at night, you didn’t want to have to worry,” DeMott said.
Stamford fire chief retires, assistant chief promoted

2 months ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Keila Ocasio

Peter Brown speaks after being announced as Fire Chief at Government Center in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, December 4, 2013. Brown retires from that position this month. Lindsay Perry / Lindsay PerryStamford Assistant Fire Chief Trevor Roach has been promoted to fire chief, replacing outgoing Chief Peter Brown. Helen Neafsey / Helen NeafseyFire Chief Peter Brown, left, applauds as Asst. Fire Chief Trevor Roach, center, shakes hands with Mayor David Martin at the Government Center in Stamford.