Long Ridge

Long Ridge in Stamford offering the very best in Connecticut with great access and easy commutes to New York, New Haven, Hartford and Boston.

Stamford has been home to many famous people, among them band leader Benny Goodman, actor Christopher Lloyd, who was born in the city, and actor Bob Crane, star of Hogan's Heroes.^[20] Actor and comedian Gene Wilder and singer Cyndi Lauper are current residents. Knicks assistant coach Herb Williams and former Yankees/Mets pitcher David Cone reside in Stamford.

Former NBA Commissioner J. Walter Kennedy was born at Stamford Hospital lived most of his life in the City. He taught at St Basil's Preparatory School before being elected to two terms as Mayor of Stamford.

Georges Clemenceau, the French premier during World War I taught at a girl's school in Stamford in the 1860s. U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman was born here in 1942. U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is a former resident. John J. McCloy, a prominent advisor to presidents, died in Stamford. William F. Buckley Jr., founder of National Review magazine, also died in Stamford. Earl Hindman, "Wilson" of the TV show, "Home Improvement," died in Stamford.

Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore, lived in the city for 10 years. The artist John A. Ten Eyck died in the city. Lubomyr Husar, Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Major-Archdiocese of Lviv, and one of the cardinals considered a possible successor to Pope John Paul II in 2005, was educated at St. Basil's College in Stamford.

Walter Cronkite, the veteran CBS newsman lived in the city for a number of years while he worked in New York City.

Robert Jarvik, inventor of the first artificial heart, grew up in the city.^[21][22] Will Shortz, puzzle editor of The New York Times, was at one time a resident and organized the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament held in Stamford until 2006, when it was moved to Brooklyn, New York City.

Many professional wrestlers and executives associated with World Wrestling Entertainment reside in Stamford or in neighboring towns, as the city is home to WWE's corporate headquarters. Rihanna, pop/R&B singer, currently resides in Stamford.

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