Stamford is it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England. Stamford is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro area which is a part of the Greater New York metropolitan area.
Stamford experiences a humid continental climate. The average high temperature annually is 62.4 °F. The average low temperature annually is 40.6 °F. The highest recorded temperature was 104 °F in 2001. The lowest recorded temperature was -18 °F in 1982. The average warmest month is July. January is the average coolest month. During the winter months, it is not uncommon for snowfall to occur in the northern part of the city, while remaining rain in the downtown and coastal areas of the city. This is mainly due to the tempering effects of Long Island Sound on climate.
Islands
Stamford possesses four islands in Long Island Sound: Grass Island, Greenway Island, Jack Island and Vincent Island.
Income
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $72,315, and the median income for a family was $88,205. Males had a median income of $48,386 versus $36,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,987. About 5.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Radio Stations
WBGO (CP) 88.3 FM Newark, NJ Jazz
WPKN 89.5 FM Bridgeport, CT Variety
WKCR 89.9 FM New York, NY Variety
WDFH 90.3 FM Ossining, NY Mercy College Variety
WXRK 92.3 FM New York, NY Top-40
WZMX 93.7 FM Hartford, CT Hip Hop
WQHT 97.1 FM New York, NY Hip Hop
WEZN 99.9 FM Bridgeport, CT Adult Contemporary
WHTZ 100.3 FM Newark, NJ Top-40
WKCI 101.3 FM Hamden, CT Top-40
WKTU 103.5 FM Lake Success, NY Urban Contemporary
WSPK 104.7 FM Poughkeepsie, NY Top-40
WWPR 105.1 FM New York, NY Hip Hop
WBLI 106.1 FM Patchogue, NY Top-40
WBLS 107.5 FM New York, NY Urban Contemporary
WFAN 660 AM New York, NY Sports
WICC 600 AM Bridgeport, CT News/Talk
WINS 1010 AM New York, NY News
WEPN 1050 AM New York, NY Sports
WTHE 1520 AM Mineola, NY Gospel Music
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BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.
Black Books Galore, Inc. - Category: African American Bookstores - 65 High Ridge Rd., #407 - Stamford, CT 06905-3806 (203) 359-6925
DINING - CATERING
Smokey Joe's BBQ - Category: BBQ - 1308 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 406-0605
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Stamford is a busy center of commerce and a place where over 125,000 people call home. Located just 38 miles North of NYC, Stamford is conveniently located on I-95 and on the Metro North railway line.
Stamford is a beautiful modern city that has seen significant growth, but has kept its classic style and neighborhood charm. The downtown has benefited from a renewal effort that has received national notoriety.
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