Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We serve clients in Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Southport, Westport, and Wilton (CT) and the surrounding communities. Our practice areas include: divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, restraining orders, same-sex marriage, post judgment modification, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and contempt actions, divorce appeals Attorney Melissa Needle founded the firm in 2010. Melissa is a lifetime Connecticut resident. She was born in New Haven, raised in Fairfield, and now resides in Westport with her family. Attorney Needle is a third-generation attorney with deep family roots in Connecticut. Her father, Attorney Charles Needle, was a founder of the Connecticut firm Zeldes, Needle &amp; Cooper in 1971. Since her admission to the Connecticut Bar in 1990, Melissa has exclusively practiced divorce and family law. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Needle|Cuda: Divorce and Family Law a Connecticut Top 10 Best Firm in Client Satisfaction in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle has been a Super Lawyer Honoree in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle is well-known in Connecticut courts as a forceful, but fair fighter; and attorney with great integrity; and as a worthy adversary who does not shy away from litigation if that path is the best opportunity for her client to reach an equitable solution. Melissa understands that divorce is not just about the dissolution of marriage or stop-gap solutions but helping clients develop and negotiate a comprehensive plan for the rest of their lives. Melissa and the firm pride themselves on providing their clients "Guidance that Moves their Lives Forward.

Fairfield County

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New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We...

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STAMFORD, CT — "Flash" the black Labrador support dog went missing seven days ago in the area of Limerick Street between Cove and Soundview.He has a white chest, an orange and blue collar and was last seen wearing a black sweater. He has no tags.A monetary reward is being offered for his safe return. The owners ask anyone with information to call 347-320-3041 or 347-469-6113.

STAMFORD, CT — "Flash" the black Labrador support dog went missing seven days ago in the area of Limerick Street between Cove and Soundview.

He has a white chest, an orange and blue collar and was last seen wearing a black sweater. He has no tags.A monetary reward is being offered for his safe return. The owners ask anyone with information to call 347-320-3041 or 347-469-6113.

Emotional Support Dog Missing 

Please share. "Flash" was last seen seven days ago in the city.

Emotional Support Dog Missing in Stamford

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Our Place (Earth) in the Universe

Astrophysicist Dr. Lachlan Lancaster&nbsp;Monday , May 11 20266:30 PM in-person gathering ; 6:45 PM Zoom check-in ; 7:00PM program

Local Event: Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County

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Our Place (Earth) in the Universe

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Stamford Government Center

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Local Event: Stamford celebrates National Foster Care Month

Stamford celebrates National Foster Care Month

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Zachys Wine & Liquor

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and Tuscan charm.
Join us on May 14 for a lively Brunello tasting celebrating one of Italy’s most iconic and age-worthy wines. From powerful, structured expressions to beautifully nuanced, cellar-worthy bottles, this is your chance to explore the depth and character that make Brunello so compelling.
Whether you're a longtime collector or simply love great Italian wine, this tasting promises energy, discovery, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.
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Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione Castello di Ama 2021
Sangiovese Toscana IGT Poggio Agli Angeli La Gerla 2022
Brunello di Montalcino La Gerla 2021
Brunello di Montalcino La Pieve La Gerla 2021
Kerner Lahn Castelfeder 2024
2020 Claudio Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Le Chiuse 2020
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Le Serre Nuove Ornellaia 2023
Pian dell'Orino Rosso di Montalcino 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Caprili 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Le Ragnaie 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Uccelliera 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Cerrino Tiezzi 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso Tiezzi 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Lisini 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Altesino 2021
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Avignonesi 2022
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale Castellare di Castellina 2022
Poggio Argentato Le Pupille 2024
Veneto Capitel Foscarino Anselmi 2023
Vallepicciola Toscana Rosso 2021
Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2023
Brunello di Montalcino Castello di Camigliano 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Cerbaiola Salvioni 2021
Brunello di Montalcino Fossacolle 2021
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Local Event: Tuscan Nights: A Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting

Tuscan Nights: A Brunello di Montalcino Wine...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and Tuscan charm.
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Join 50+ companies and 1,500+ walkers and runners on Thursday, May 14, at Mill River Park for the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Stamford's annual 5K! Our flat, 5K course runs through Mill River Park and Downtown Stamford and is open to the public. It is the largest 5K in Stamford and one of the largest 5K events in Fairfield County. <a href="https://www.stamfordboysandgirls5k.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and register here</a>! 
Sponsorship packages range from $3,500 to $30,000 and include benefits like complimentary race entries, logo placement, and more. <a href="https://www.stamfordboysandgirls5k.com/sponsorships" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more here</a>. Deadline to sponsor is April 20.&nbsp;

The funds raised from this event will allow The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Stamford to sustain our impact, provide scholarships for summer camp, offer new and innovative programs, and help create bright futures for the 550+ students we serve daily.

Local Event: Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford...

Join 50+ companies and 1,500+ walkers and runners on Thursday, May 14, at Mill River Park for the Boys & Girls Club of...

Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

Coastal Contemporary in Weston With Watercress Springs

COASTAL CONTEMPORARY Furnishings, Art + Decor
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COASTAL CONTEMPORARY IN WESTON, CT FURNISHINGS, OUTDOOR, ART &amp; DÉCOR
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Featured Highlights &amp; Outdoor Include Custom Fendi Velvet Sofas, a monumental 10’ art panel titled “Balloons Over Paris” by The Tailored Home, Outdoor Frontgate modern furnishings, Barlow Tyrie white dining table and 8 chairs, Silviano 84" black iron console table, and Two large Picasso style modern paintings
Includes HOMEOWNERS OFFICE FURNISHINGS IN FAIRFIELD, CT
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Local Event: Book Signing and Author Talk

Book Signing and Author Talk

                                Book Signing and Author Talk
                                         Friday May 15, 2026
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Lakeview Cemetery

VFW Seeks Volunteers and Donations for Flag Placing at Lakeview Cemetery on Saturday, May 16 at 8am
Volunteers are wanted to assist VFW Post 653 in New Canaan to place flags at the graves of fallen soldiers in their honor for Memorial Day. All are welcome to participate on Saturday, May 16, from 8am to 10am at the Lakeview Cemetery on Main Street in New Canaan. We will meet at the lower Veterans’ section (Section M), just to the right after you enter from Main Street and cross the bridge. Refreshments will be served. The VFW removes the flags it places, so that these flags may be reused next year. Removing the flags, is following proper flag etiquette and protocol established at Arlington Cemetery, and of course, has the added benefit of reusing flags, thereby reducing waste and conserving funds. Removing flags is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 8am, but unlike flag placement, is weather dependent.
Memorial poppies will be available for any donation made to New Canaan VFW Post 653 the Saturday and Sunday of May 16 and 17 and of Memorial Day weekend at several New Canaan businesses (ACME, Dunkin Donuts, Walter Stewart’s Market and Zumbachs). Post 653 uses fundraising proceeds to pay for flags and wreaths that are laid on Memorial Day and during the Christmas season on veterans’ graves at Lakeview and other cemeteries in New Canaan.
If you know of a veteran interred in New Canaan who has not been remembered and honored with a flag and wreath, please contact Mike McGlinn, Commander VFW Post 653 know at 203 962 1302.
Tax deductible donations to the New Canaan VFW can be made via check to: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 653 P.O. BOX 653 New Canaan, CT 06840
Or use the following link to Donate:
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Local Event: VFW Post 653 Seeks Volunteers to help place flags for Memorial Day

VFW Post 653 Seeks Volunteers to help place...

VFW Seeks Volunteers and Donations for Flag Placing at Lakeview Cemetery on Saturday, May 16 at 8am
Volunteers are wanted to...

VFW Post 653 Seeks Volunteers to help place flags for Memorial Day

Cove Island Park

<h2>Join us for our Annual Epilepsy Walk in Stamford!</h2>
This year, we’re bringing the community together not just to walk, but to gather for a&nbsp;Purple Picnic&nbsp;celebration afterward (Food&nbsp;provided by EFCT).
This family-friendly event is all about connection, support, and showing our strength as a community. Walk alongside individuals and families impacted by epilepsy.
Vendors will be on site sharing resources, services, and information designed to support those living with epilepsy and their caregivers. Whether you’re coming to honor a loved one, meet others who understand your journey, or learn more about epilepsy, we can't wait to see you!
Any teams who fundraise $100 or more, will receive a free sign with their team's name on it!
Wear your purple, and join us for a meaningful day of awareness, advocacy, and community.

Local Event: Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

Join us for our Annual Epilepsy Walk in Stamford!
This year, we’re bringing the community together not just to walk, but to...

Bruce Museum

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Local Event: 41st Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

41st Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival

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<h4>The American landscape through American sounds. From the West Side Story to the Emerald City, and from Scott Joplin to Florence Price and more!</h4><h3>Musical Program to include</h3>
<ul><li>Ben Franklin String Quartet</li><li>Florence Price Swing Low, Sweet Chariot</li><li>Leonard Bernstein Suite from West Side Story</li><li>Scott Joplin Country Club</li><li>George Walker Lyric for Strings</li><li>Jessie Montgomery Voodoo Dolls</li><li>Harold Arlen Over the Rainbow</li><li>Antonin Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 American III. Molto Vivace</li></ul>

Local Event: Voodoo and Rainbows

Voodoo and Rainbows

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The Nyack Famous Street Fair will be returning on Sunday, May 17 from 10 to 5 in downtown Nyack. This is the ultimate shopping and dining event you do not want to miss. The fair features over three hundred exhibitors, from four states with arts, crafts, new retail, home décor, and unique gifts set up in tents lining Main, Broadway and Cedar Streets. For the foodie’s festival foods of all kinds will be available including food trucks. Music will be located at the Gazebo on Main Street. Be sure to stop by the great restaurants and outdoor cafes with many offering fair specials. Nyack’s unique shops and boutiques are a must see. 
The fair is held rain or shine. No pets please. The Nyack Famous Street Fair has been held for over 50 years and has become a much-anticipated event that is looked forward to year after year. ACADA of Nyack has been the sponsor of this much-loved event for the entire time drawing large crowds to Nyack year after year. P.J.’s Promotions are the organizers. For more information go to <a href="https://www.pjspromotions.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.pjspromotions.com</a>.

Local Event: Nyack Famous Street Fair, May 17, 300+ Exhibitors, Nyack, NY 

Nyack Famous Street Fair, May 17, 300+...

The Nyack Famous Street Fair will be returning on Sunday, May 17 from 10 to 5 in downtown Nyack. This is the ultimate shopping...

Nyack Famous Street Fair, May 17, 300+ Exhibitors, Nyack, NY 

The Junior League of Greenwich is thrilled to announce the return of their beloved Touch A Truck event! This year’s family-fun extravaganza will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 (from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm) at Greenwich Town Hall (101 Field Point Road), rain or shine.
Early Access for Sensory Needs: The JLG understands that loud noises and bright lights can be overwhelming for some children. To ensure an inclusive event, they’ll be offering a reduced sensory experience from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. During this time, families can explore the various trucks and vehicles in a smaller setting with limited sounds and lights.
VIP Experience: Doors open EARLY for VIP ticket holders at 9 am. Get early access to Touch a Truck! Receive an exciting gift bag filled with Touch a Truck goodies!
Throughout the day, children will have the chance to fulfill their dreams of climbing aboard a fire truck, honking the horn of a dump truck, or even taking a ride on a miniature train. From fan-favorite Greenwich Department of Public Works trucks to fire engines, police cars, and ambulances, there will be something for everyone to explore.

Local Event: Touch A Truck

Touch A Truck

The Junior League of Greenwich is thrilled to announce the return of their beloved Touch A Truck event! This year’s family-fun...

Boys & Girls Club

Join us for a free community event focused on nurturing body, mind, and spirit with self-care activities, community resources, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy an afternoon featuring music, food trucks, giveaways, and youth activities while fostering mental well-being; please scan the QR code to RSVP for this event.

Local Event: 4th Annual Community Self Care Fest!

4th Annual Community Self Care Fest!

Join us for a free community event focused on nurturing body, mind, and spirit with self-care activities, community resources,...

Mill River Park

Join us for the Hope in Motion Walk on Sunday, June 7, at Mill River Park in Stamford. Beginning at 10 a.m., this special event marks the 30th anniversary of Hope in Motion, bringing the community together to celebrate three decades of impact, resilience, and progress.
This meaningful walk serves as a vital fundraising event, supporting programs and services that make a difference for those impacted by cancer. 
Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, the morning offers a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and help sustain the work ahead. Lace up your sneakers, rally your network, and be part of this important milestone.

Local Event: Hope in Motion Walk

Hope in Motion Walk

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Water Main Break Closes Road In Stamford: Police

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Officials are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

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