Former Derby Fire Department Assistant Chief Dave Lenart joins Seymour Deputy Fire Marshal Timm Willis to talk fire safety and firefighting myths in this very special episode of "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast."
Both Lenart and Willis have been guests on the podcast several times before, so we must be doing something right.
This week UConn journalism assistant professor Marie K. Shanahan talks about her new book, Journalism, Online Comments, and the Future of Public Discourse.
Shanahan previously worked for The Hartford Courant.
She spent years reading online comments, and her book explores their impact on modern society.
Shanahan also serves on the board of directors of the Connecticut Health Investigative Team, Connecticut Foundation for Open Government and The Connecticut News Project.
You’ve heard us mention “Valley Gives Back” on our podcast, and you may have seen our “Valley Gives Back” sponsored posts on social media.
Now Sharon Closius explains the meaning behind the phrase in the latest episode of “Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast.”
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“Valley Gives Back” is a new initiative from The Valley Community Foundation in Derby. Closius is the foundation’s president and CEO.
Valley residents donate money to charity and nonprofits all the time. Just look at the millions raised locally each year during The Great Give, or major nonprofit fundraisers such as “Men Who Cook.”
But the idea behind “Valley Gives Back” is, in part, to get more people to consider “planned giving“ when it comes to supporting local nonprofits.
For more information, listen to the podcast and visit ValleyGivesBack.
The two candidates on the ballot for Ansonia mayor clashed over city finances, taxes, and their visions for economic development during a debate at the Valley Indy Oct. 9.
The discussion between Republican incumbent David Cassetti and Democratic challenger Tarek Raslan was livestreamed on Facebook.
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It's a two-for-one special on the latest "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast."
This episode is sponsored by The Valley Gives Back, a new initiative from The Valley Community Foundation.
Mike Canicci talks about new high school sports initiative he and Sean Morse have launched, then the Valley Indy reporters give some important campaign news.
It's a two-for-one special on the latest "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast."
This episode is sponsored by The Valley Gives Back, a new initiative from The Valley Community Foundation.
<b>First,</b> Derby's <i>Mike Cannici</i> talks about doing play-by-play and color commentary with <i>Sean Morse</i>.
Cannici and Morse are working with NFHS.com to broadcast one Valley football game per week online.
Monthly passes for the service starts at $9.95.
Search "Valley Sports HS" on NFHS.com for more information.
Cannici, a Derby High School graduate, and Morse, an Ansonia High School graduate, also produce "Hometown Heroes," a sports interview show on Comcast, and they post classic Valley football games on their YouTube channel.
Cannici also hosts the great "Valley Sports Rewind," a weekly sports talk show produced by The Valley Indy.
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This episode of "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast" is sponsored by <a href="http://valleygivesback.plannedgiving.org/" title="The Valley Gives Back">The Valley Gives Back</a>, a new initiative from The Valley Community Foundation.
What will you be remembered for?
Adding a charity to your estate plan creates a legacy that tells future generations what causes mattered to you during your life.
Your action inspires others to follow your lead and make a difference.
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And with a planned gift, you have the power to impact your community forever, without affecting your current lifestyle.
For more information, visit <a href="http://valleygivesback.plannedgiving.org/" title="ValleyGivesBack.org">ValleyGivesBack.org</a>.
The Valley Gives Back is an initiative of the Valley Community Foundation, connecting private philanthropy to the long-term public good of the Valley.
Plan now, give later, and impact tomorrow at <a href="http://valleygivesback.plannedgiving.org/" title="ValleyGivesBack.org">ValleyGivesBack.org</a>.
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<b>Big Campaign News!</b>
In the second part of the podcast, Valley Indy reporters Eugene Driscoll and Ethan Fry update the public on some very exciting news coming from the mayoral campaigns in Ansonia and Derby.
The second part of the podcast begins approximately 17 minutes and 43 seconds into the broadcast.