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Tom Renner

Client Editor

trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Sports

Fairfield County Triathletes Win Prestigious National Awards FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Easton's Chris Thomas and Emma Langley of Cos Cob were named USA Triathlon's Age Group Triathletes of the Year. The awards presented annually by Garmin and selected by USA Triathlon's Age Group Committee. Thomas won the Masters Triathlete of the Year award for the third straight year. The owner of Personal Training Professionals in Southport, Thomas won the 40-44 age group and the Masters title at USA Triathlon Olympic-Distance Nationals. He also finished as the first amateur athlete at IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman, IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse and IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman …

by Tom Renner

03/09/2015

Neighbors

Stamford Actress Stars In Darien Arts Center's 'On Golden Pond' DARIEN, Conn. -- Stamford resident and business owner Nancy Sinacori has been cast in Darien Arts Center Stage's spring production of "On Golden Pond." The production of the 1979 classic by Ernest Thompson is the first of many events planned to mark the 40th anniversary of the Darien Arts Center in 2015. Sinacori has lived in Stamford for more than 35 years and has spent more than 15 years performing on stage. By day she works at her interior design business, which she has run since 1999 and merchandises her antique business at Hampton Antique Galleries on Canal Street. Sinacori is n…

by Tom Renner

03/09/2015

Business

Westchester's Franzoso Tapped For 'Property Brothers' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Franzoso Contracting is coming to the small screen later this year. The Croton-based home improvement contractor posted on Facebook on Thursday that it has been selected to work with "The Property Brothers," a popular television show on HGTV. Mark Franzoso, the company president, said in a phone interview he could not provide any more details. “It will be on television in about 6-8 months,’’ Franzoso said. “There’s not a lot more I can tell you right now.” While Franzoso did not reveal where the project is located or what it entails, the Facebook post said…

by Tom Renner

03/09/2015

Business

Getting To Know: Donna Ruzzi, The Westchester Bank WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Donna Ruzzi’s engagement with her clients does not begin and end at door of her office at The Westchester Bank. Ruzzi, vice president and branch manager of the Thornwood branch, said part of the appeal of her job is getting involved in community events. Ruzzi talks with people in an array of settings, from church carnivals to town parades to library book fairs. “I enjoy the community involvement,’’ said Ruzzi, a long-time banking professional who joined The Westchester Bank last year. “Giving away little tchotchke things, meeting the kids, I love that part of…

by Tom Renner

03/09/2015

Schools

Norwalk Education Foundation Awarded Grant NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Education Foundation has been awarded a $21,480 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. The grant will enable NEF to further its mission of supporting excellence and innovation in Norwalk Public Schools. Funds are earmarked for operating support and classroom innovation grants. “We appreciate Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for both their financial support and their role as trusted advisor,” said NEF Executive Director Gloria Tenofsky. “The Norwalk Education Foundation is especially grateful for the general operating support. Our unique …

by Tom Renner

03/07/2015

Business

New Armonk-Based Cab Company Delivers Unique Services To Bedford Customers ARMONK, N.Y. -- Jason Rosenzweig has 25 years of experience in the taxi cab industry, and he leveraged every bit of it to launch Castle Cab late last year in Armonk. With it, he has brought revolutionary technology and ideas to a century old industry. Rosenzweig started his business in October 2014 in Armonk and recently expanded in January to serve clients in Bedford, Katonah, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville, West Harrison, Purchase and White Plains. Castle Cab is unique because of its on-demand service and advanced reservations. The company also offers the newest in mobile based…

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News

Early Morning Accidents Slow Commute For Westchester Drivers On Friday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County commuters found logjams Friday morning on several well-traveled roadways due to accidents. An accident on Interstate 684 North between Exit 5, the Saw Mill Parkway, and Exit 6 slowed drivers in both directions. The southbound side was slow due to rubbernecking. The accident occurred around 6:37 a.m. An accident occurred around the same time on the Taconic State Parkway on the southbound side near Route 9A, Route 100 and the Saw Mill River Parkway. There was also an accident on the southbound side of the Taconic farther north, between Exits …

by Tom Renner

03/06/2015

News

Early Morning Accidents Slow Commute For Putnam Drivers On Friday PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County commuters found logjams Friday morning on several well-traveled roadways due to accidents. An accident on Interstate 684 North between Exit 5, the Saw Mill Parkway, and Exit 6 slowed drivers in both directions. The southbound side was slow due to rubbernecking. The accident occurred around 6:37 a.m. An accident occurred around the same time on the Taconic State Parkway on the southbound side near Route 9A, Route 100 and the Saw Mill River Parkway. There was also an accident on the southbound side of the Taconic farther north, between Exits 15 and 16.…

by Tom Renner

03/06/2015

Sports

Former Section 1 Star Townsend, Rhodes Scholar, Shoots For Ivy Title CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Former Horace Greeley High School star Matt Townsend combined a steady basketball career with a brilliant education during his four years at Yale University. Now, the senior is ready to take the next step in both. Townsend is trying to help the Bulldogs make their first NCAA Tournament berth in 43 years. Friday’s road game at Harvard will likely determine the Ivy League champion. Yale and Harvard are tied atop the conference with 10-2 league records. After Friday’s game, each team will have one game remaining in the regular season. Win or lose, Townsend’s future is se…

by Tom Renner

03/06/2015

Schools

2 Fairfield Students Earn Dean's List Honors At Emerson FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kaare Eriksen and Charles Fay, both of Fairfield, have been named to the Emerson College Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester. Eriksen and Fay ares majoring in Writing for Film and TV. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. Emerson is located in Boston.

by Tom Renner

03/06/2015

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