Feather Ruffler

Five insights from the Republican gubernatorial debate between Fazio and McCaughey

WTIC 1080’s gubernatorial debate surfaced differences in style and substance for the potential Republican candidate

May 9 • Arthur Augustyn

April 2026

Feather Ruffler's Definitive Guide to Stamford Pizza

An ongoing project to definitively assess every pizza place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Apr 18 • Arthur Augustyn

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Mayor Simmons' commentary on the budget is really bad

A paragraph-by-paragraph extraction of the signal in a lot of noise

Apr 7 • Arthur Augustyn

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A Brief Update on Feather Ruffler

What you can expect from this page moving forward

Apr 1 • Arthur Augustyn

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March 2026

What is the Stamford budget, and why does it cost so much?

A primer on how Stamford’s annual budget works

Mar 18 • Arthur Augustyn

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When It’s Freezing in Stamford, Who Helps the Homeless?

The network of police officers, nonprofits, and anonymous donors keeping Stamford’s homeless population warm.

Mar 8 • Arthur Augustyn

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Mayor Simmons Proposes 6.32 Percent Budget Increase, Targeting “Shared Sacrifice” to Lower Costs

As Stamford faces the largest proposed expenditure hike since the 2008 financial crisis, the mayor asks the boards to help shave the increase below 5…

Mar 7 • Arthur Augustyn

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February 2026

“Cost of Living” Top Issue for CT Governor Race, Fazio Leads Republican Favorability

A Nutmeg State Poll shows “cost of living” is the top issue for Connecticut residents — and every challenger to Lamont is running on it

Feb 27 • Arthur Augustyn

January 2026

We Can Do Better Than In-Person Public Comments

The main method of communicating to Stamford's Government hasn't improved in centuries. The City should invest in a digital verification system to…

Jan 25 • Arthur Augustyn

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Tigin Irish Pub will reopen on March 1

Management is still “working through [the] details”

Jan 22 • Arthur Augustyn

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Market Rate Units Keep Stamford Rents from Skyrocketing

A panel on local housing policy credited market rate apartments from keeping Stamford rent increases below other Connecticut communities

Jan 22 • Arthur Augustyn

Federal Government Targets “Sanctuary” Cities, Stamford’s Status Unclear

Stamford has not officially declared as a “sanctuary city," but Mayor Simmons did not vote for the Trust Act in 2019.

Jan 21 • Arthur Augustyn