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There is no news alternative in Stamford
When I moved to Stamford in 2019, the Stamford Advocate had 3 reporters assigned to the city. A general reporter, a city reporter, and an education reporter. By 2021, each of these positions had turned over at least once (the city reporter churned 4 different people!).
In 2025, Hearst eliminated the city reporter position. Longtime Stamford-based reporter (and Former Hearst reporter) Angela Carella retired. The rise of social media sites like Next Door and Reddit have created echo chambers prone to nonsense.
Feather Ruffler is the only publication in Stamford that understands the mechanics of city government, has access to city officials and organizers, and a track record for speaking truth — however annoying it might be to others’ agenda.
We are non-partisan, but not neutral. We give readers the context to form their own opinions, but also distinguish between our assessment of good and bad ideas — regardless of who holds them.
If you want to know what’s going on in Stamford, subscribe to Feather Ruffler.
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Feather Ruffler is owned and operated by Arthur Augustyn.
