Stamford Advocate

The Advocate is a daily newspaper published every day of the week, located in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. It is owned and managed by the Hearst Corporation, a large media company with annual revenues of $4 billion.

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Mount McKinley name change hits home for state senator

4 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Neil Vigdor

In this Aug. 3, 2015, photo provided by Holland America Line, a woman gazes at Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, the White House said that President Barack Obama will change the name of North America's highest peak to Denali restoring an Alaska Native name with deep cultural significance. Andy Newman / Associated PressWilliam McKinley, 25th president of the United States.
‘Horseplay everywhere:’ Abuse victims testify about violent years at Greenwich Boys & Girls Club

4 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — Horseplay. Children stuffed into lockers. Older boys hitting younger ones. Wet towels snapping. Frequent verbal abuse.
Stamford Hellenic Association building on the market for $1.3 million

4 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Tyler Fedor

The building at 80 Lockwood Ave. that houses the Stamford Hellenic Association, with one of the group's old names still on the front. The building was put up for sale for $1.3 million. Tyler Fedor/The Stamford AdvocateSTAMFORD — The building that houses The Stamford Hellenic Association is up for sale, but at least one person is protesting the potential transaction. The 4,760 square-foot building at 80 Lockwood Ave.
New York men charged in 2018 Danbury home invasion

4 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Peter Yankowski |Kendra Baker

Collin Rashad HedleyDanbury Police DepartmentRodney D. HarveyDanbury Police DepartmentDiego TrejoDanbury Police DepartmentDANBURY — A Yonkers man suspected of carrying out a brutal drug robbery and stabbing with two other men in 2018 was arrested last week in the Bronx. Collin Hedley is facing home invasion, robbery and assault charges after being arrested on a warrant Jan.
Cedar Heights Road bridge in Stamford reopens to traffic after multiple delays

5 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Tyler Fedor

The bridge at Cedar Heights Road in Stamford on May 30, 2025. The bridge was opened to two-way traffic as of May 16. Tyler Fedor/Hearst Connecticut MediaThe bridge at Wire Mill Road in Stamford on May 30, 2025. The bridge was closed to all traffic on May 19 so that it could be replaced. Tyler Fedor/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — The bridge on Cedar Heights Road in Stamford is open to two-way traffic after numerous delays.
Stamford scooter rider seriously hurt after hit by car on Hope Street, police say

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Peter Yankowski

A file photo of a Stamford police cruiser. Stamford police say a 46-year-old city man was seriously hurt Thursday night when he was struck riding a scooter on Hope Street. Hearst Connecticut Media file photoSTAMFORD — A 46-year-old city man sustained serious injuries Thursday night after he was struck by a car while riding a stand-up scooter on Hope Street, police said. The incident was reported just before 11 p.m. in the 100 block of the street, Stamford police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said.
How to Throw a French Summer Garden Party

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Kelly Brown

Welcome to Come On Over, a Food52 newsletter about hosting life’s big and little moments. It’s where we share our personal tips and tricks, from modern-day etiquette—shoes off or shoes on?—to making extra seating out of every surface of an apartment. This week, Kelly is hosting a French fête. This article was created in partnership with Maker's Mark.
Stamford school board holds surprise vote to ditch contentious high school schedule, but vote fails

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Ignacio Laguarda

Stamford Board of Education member Becky Hamman during a meeting at Goverment Center in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday June 27, 2023. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — In a surprise vote Tuesday night, the Stamford Board of Education was locked in a stalemate over a decision to continue with the current high school schedule and block the implementation of a controversial alternative.
Chinese students call measure 'Chinese Exclusion Act' after Rubio vows to revoke visas

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Fu Ting |Kanis Leung |Huizhong Wu

FILE - American flags are displayed together with Chinese flags on top of a trishaw on Sept. 16, 2018, in Beijing. Andy Wong/APHONG KONG (AP) — Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked.
Stamford schools investigating case of falsely accused Westhill student, superintendent says

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Ignacio Laguarda

Monia Dees, wearing sunglasses, stands next to former Stamford Board of Education member Fritz Chery during a Stamford Board of Education meeting on May 27, 2025. Dees spoke during the meeting about a September 2024 incident in which her daughter Zariah (third from left) was charged with assaulting an assistant principal at Westhill High School, a claim that was found by police to be false.