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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Texas prosecutor sues to compel Border Patrol testimony in trial of Uvalde police officer

1 day ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Jim Vertuno

FILE - Flowers are placed around a welcome sign outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022, to honor the victims killed in a shooting at the school. Jae C. Hong/APAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force three U.S. Border Patrol agents who responded to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting to testify in the prosecution of the former school police chief, who is facing criminal charges over the slow law enforcement action at the massacre.
Stamford teacher resigns after arrest in February incident prompted investigation, official says

2 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Jessica Bravo

An exterior view of Turn of River Middle School in Stamford in a file photo. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — A middle school teacher is facing criminal charges and has resigned following an investigation into an incident from February, according to officials. Olivia Fiore, a teacher at Turn of River Middle School, resigned over the weekend, Stamford Public Schools spokesperson Kathleen Steinberg said.
Stamford superintendent: Major 'academic, staffing, and financial" impact to halting new schedule

4 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Ignacio Laguarda

Stamford Superintendent of School Tamu Lucero speaks at the Stamford Adult & Continuing Education Graduation at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford, Conn. May 30, 2024. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — Delaying the implementationof a controversial high school schedule could cost the school district as much as $4.5 million and would have major staffing and academic impacts, according to the school district's superintendent.
'DA POPE!' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

5 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Matt Sedensky

The Wiener's Circle, an iconic hot dog stand known for posting quirky phrases on its sign, posted on Instagram that its current sign translates to "He has eaten our dogs," Friday, May 9, 2025, in Chicago. Erin Hooley/APNewly elected Pope Leo XIV, left, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican shortly after his election as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
CT prosecutor offers New Haven man 5-year prison deal for armed road rage incident on Merritt Parkway

5 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Pat Tomlinson

A New Haven man was offered five years in prison in connection with an incident where he allegedly shot at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on the side of the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich. CT State Police / Contributed PhotoSTAMFORD — A New Haven man faces five years in prison in connection with an incident where he allegedly shot at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on the side of the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich.
Iranian student in Alabama to self-deport despite withdrawal of initial charge behind his arrest

6 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Safiyah Riddle

This 2024 photo provided by Sama Ebrahimi Bajgani shows her and her fiance, Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by immigration officials in March 2025. (Alireza Doroudi via AP)Alireza Doroudi/APThis 2024 photo provided by Sama Ebrahimi Bajgani shows her fiance, Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by immigration officials in March 2025.
Former Stamford YMCA sold to The Lloyd Hotel for $3M after city deal fell through

6 days ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Ignacio Laguarda

The Lloyd boutique hotel in Stamford, Conn., photographed on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut MediaThe former Stamford YMCA at 10 Bell St.H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — After the city's bid to buy the former downtown Stamford YMCA and run it as a community center was shot down by the local Board of Finance, a hotel has finalized a deal to purchase the former fitness center.
'Bring us back': Fired janitorial workers in Stamford with ties to union hold protest

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Ignacio Laguarda

Rochelle Palache, 32BJ SEIU Vice-President and Connecticut District chief speaks during a rally in front of 2187 Atlantic Street, in Stamford, Conn. May 7, 2025. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut MediaMembers of 32BJ SEIU hold a rally in front of 2187 Atlantic Street, in Stamford, Conn. May 7, 2025. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut MediaMembers of 32BJ SEIU hold a rally in front of 2187 Atlantic Street, in Stamford, Conn. May 7, 2025.
Bridgeport's Mongers Market, filled with vintage wear and furniture, to close in June

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Andrew DaRosa

The exterior of Mongers Market located in Bridgeport. Bekah Wright/ For Hearst Connecticut MediaRising above I-95 in Bridgeport, Mongers Market has become a place for fans of vintage and antique goods to flock to on Sunday mornings for the past seven years. For a $3 entrance fee, attendees can shop from a variety of vendors who sell everything from vintage clothing and furniture to industrial salvage and art.
Stamford police commissioner resigned amid prostitution investigation, attorney says

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Pat Tomlinson

Police vehicles parked in the Stamford Police Department parking lot in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut MediaSTAMFORD — A Stamford police commissioner quietly resigned from his position late last year after he learned he was under investigation for allegedly soliciting a sex worker, according to his attorney. Erik Findeisen, 59, was arrested in February on a single charge of soliciting a sex worker, according to his attorney Phillip Russell.