DANBURY, Conn. -- Known for its natural beauty and extreme climate, Alaska is also home to some of the world's most diverse fisheries. From chinook and sockeye to crabs and cod, the Land Of The Midnight Sun's seafood stock is at its peak during the month of June. To celebrate the season's catch, Stew Leonard's in Danbury is hosting an Alaska Seafood Celebration to showcase some of the ...

NEW YORK -- At the 54th Annual Spirit of Pace Awards Dinner, held at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, Pace University honored its president, Stephen J. Friedman, with the 2017 Leaders in Management Award. Founded in 1962, the Leaders in Management Award Dinner was created to highlight the assistance Pace receives from its corporate partners. Proceeds from the dinner ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University:Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman is featured in the newly-released film, "The Syndrome." The documentary follows a group of doctors, scientists and legal scholars who have uncovered that “Shaken Baby Syndrome,” a child abuse theory used in hundreds of legal prosecutions each ...

NEW YORK -- With the curtain lowered on the 2016-2017 Broadway season, three Pace University Actors Studio Drama School alums have garnered national recognition for their roles in some of the season's most critically acclaimed productions. Rachel Stevens, an MFA directing alum, assistant directed "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," the Broadway musical which ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A bill that bans the use of elephants in circuses and other forms of entertainment is headed to Governor Andrew Cuomo's office for his signature, following passage in both houses of the New York State legislature. The Elephant Protection Act originated and was lobbied for by students of the Pace University Environmental Policy Clinic in conjunction with State ...

A rare and difficult disease to diagnose, eye cancer can have devastating consequences to vision and overall health. The American Cancer Society estimates over 3,000 cancers of the eye are diagnosed annually, and over 300 people die of the disease each year.Every part of the eye is vulnerable: the eyeball, eye socket and eyelid can all develop cancer. Eyeball cancers include melanoma, ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- When undergoing surgery of the hand or wrist, patients have traditionally been sedated to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. That's changing, however, as the advent of wide-awake surgery has become one of the most significant advances in treating hand and wrist injuries.According to Dr. Matthew Cantlon, a hand, wrist and elbow specialist at ...

Young men in the prime of their lives may feel like they’re invulnerable to cancer. However, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 8,850 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35.Highly treatable and almost always curable if caught early, testicular cancer can strike men of any age. ...

A diagnosis that often inspires fear and dread, melanoma provides good cause for concern. The most deadly form of skin cancer, it's responsible for 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. However, it is largely curable if detected and treated early. Learning the risk factors and minimizing the chances of developing the disease through early detection and sun-safe habits is key, according ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- For Dr. Katherine Vadasdi, a joint specialist at Greenwich-based ONS, following the status quo has never been her calling.“I never let the fact that I was a female serve as a barrier to achieving my goals,” said Vadasdi, who was recently awarded the 2017 Female Trailblazer Award at the annual Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction Awards ceremony in Darien. ...