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Tom Renner

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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.

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Harrison Holiday Project Supports Local Families Harrison Holiday Project Supports Local Families
Harrison Holiday Project Supports Local Families HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Town of Harrison Holiday Project is seeking sponsors to help spread holiday cheer among local families. Families are asked to donate $150 per family. There are more than 350 Harrison residents in need this holiday season, ranging in age from infant to elderly. Through the generosity of local merchants, and with money collected, each sponsored family receives a “Holiday in a Basket” that includes a grocery gift card, clothing, a toy for each child, a small gift for the parents and a pizza gift certificate. A small portion of the money collected will go towards stock…

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Business
Brown Steps Down As President Of Greyston In Yonkers Brown Steps Down As President Of Greyston In Yonkers
Brown Steps Down As President Of Greyston In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Steven Brown stepped down as the president and chief executive officer of Yonkers-based Greyston. Brown has been the leader for 10 years at Greyston, which provides individuals in Southwest Yonkers with employment, skills and resources to lift them out of poverty.  “I have been fortunate to lead the development and growth of Greyston as a board member and president for the past 16 years,'' Brown said. "With the end of the current strategic plan in December, this is an opportune time for me to move on to new endeavors. I would like to thank the incredibly dedicated staff…

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Neighbors
Tarrytown's Make A Wish Hosts Annual 5K Walk In Yorktown Tarrytown's Make A Wish Hosts Annual 5K Walk In Yorktown
Tarrytown's Make A Wish Hosts Annual 5K Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley's 9th Annual Walk and 5k Run raised more than $85,000 earlier this month at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. Money will be used to help grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions and enrich their lives. The run/walk on Nov. 2 was presented by Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents. Thomas J. Conklin, president and chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, said that in the 28 years since the Hudson Valley chapter was established, it has helped grant more than 2,280 wishes of y…

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Police & Fire
White Plains Wins Award For Traffic Safety Programs White Plains Wins Award For Traffic Safety Programs
White Plains Wins Award For Traffic Safety Programs WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains has won AAA’s top Platinum Award for the outstanding effectiveness of its traffic safety programs. The city was one of four Platinum Award winners in AAA’s annual Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon held at The Carltun in East Meadow, N.Y. The awards recognize outstanding communities for their efforts to make the region’s roadways safer for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Over the past five years, White Plains has shown a 42 percent reduction in bicycle injuries, a 36 percent reduction in driving while intoxicated crashes and 25 percent re…

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Sports
Four Wilton Wahoo Swimmers Commit To College Programs Four Wilton Wahoo Swimmers Commit To College Programs
Four Wilton Wahoo Swimmers Commit To College Programs WILTON, Conn. -- Four Wilton Wahoos swimmers signed letters of intent Friday, Nov. 14, to swim for Division I college programs. Stephen Holmquist (Michigan), Courtney Gilroy (Colgate), Maggie Kauffeld (Xavier) and Samantha Cheruk (Villanova) signed their letters as Randy Erlenbach, the team’s director of competitive aquatics, watched along with family members and friends. “I’m very proud of all our seniors,’’ Erlenbach said. “Every year our senior class gets better and better. These are four that will continue, but we have a lot of others that will go on to swim in college as well.” …

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Business
The Westchester Mall Reduces Rates For Holiday Parking The Westchester Mall Reduces Rates For Holiday Parking
The Westchester Mall Reduces Rates For Holiday Parking WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester is introducing a new Holiday Parking Program beginning on Saturday, Nov. 22, as part of Simon's "Spread Love" holiday campaign. The program runs through Jan. 1, 2015 and makes parking available to shoppers at a reduced rate of $1 per hour up to three hours.  “During this festive time of year, we are thrilled that our guests can start enjoying the benefits of our reduced holiday parking fees,” said David Huesser, general manager for The Westchester. “This is one of the many ways we are ‘Spreading Love’ this season, making it  easier and more rewardin…

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News
Driver In Crash That Killed Peekskill Man Seeks Delay Of Civil Suit Driver In Crash That Killed Peekskill Man Seeks Delay Of Civil Suit
Driver In Crash That Killed Peekskill Man Seeks Delay Of Civil Suit PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The truck driver accused of crashing into a limousine on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed a Peekskill man and injured actor Tracy Morgan is seeking a delay in the civil lawsuit in the case, according to NJ.com. Kevin Roper was driving a Wal-Mart truck in June when it was involved in a six-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. James McNair of Peekskill, 62, was riding in the vehicle with Morgan and three other friends of Morgan. Roper has been charged in state court with vehicular homicide and four counts of assault by auto. He has filed to delay a separate n…

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Sports
Ossining's Chong Scores Career-High 20, But UConn's 47-Game Win Streak Ends Ossining's Chong Scores Career-High 20, But UConn's 47-Game Win Streak Ends
Ossining's Chong Scores Career-High 20, But UConn's 47-Game Win Streak Ends OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining’s Saniya Chong scored a career-high 20 points Monday night, Nov. 17, but the University of Connecticut saw its 47-game winning streak snapped with a 88-86 road loss to Stanford University. Top-ranked UConn (1-1), the two-time defending NCAA women's basketball champions, hadn’t lost a game in November since 2004. Chong played well for the most part of the Huskies in 35 minutes of action. She shot 8-for-13 from the field and had four rebounds and one steal. UConn coach Geno Auriemma praised Chong afterwards. “I thought they totally outplayed our guards at bot…

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Sports
New Canaan, Darien Ranked 1-2 By MaxPreps As Football Title Game Nears New Canaan, Darien Ranked 1-2 By MaxPreps As Football Title Game Nears
New Canaan, Darien Ranked 1-2 By MaxPreps As Football Title Game Nears FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- New Canaan and Darien, ranked 1-2 in the latest MaxPreps’ football rankings, will meet for the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference championship on Thanksgiving. The Rams (9-0) and Blue Wave (10-0) will play in Stamford’s Boyle Stadium on Thanksgiving. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. Over this past weekend, Darien beat North Haven, 31-0, while the Rams beat Trinity Catholic, 47-16. Brien McMahon’s bid to reach the league title game was derailed in a 33-17 loss to St. Joseph. New Canaan and Darien met for the league title on Thanksgiving in 2008, wh…

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Real Estate
Lindsey Joins Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty In Yorktown Lindsey Joins Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty In Yorktown
Lindsey Joins Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Charlonda Lindsey joined Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty as a new agent at its Yorktown office. Lindsey explained that she entered the real estate industry because of the abundance of possibilities it had to offer. “You don’t have any limitations to what you can and cannot do when working in real estate, and there are many opportunities and different aspects to it,” said Lindsey. “You can work around your life and vice versa.” Lindsey comes to Rand Realty with many years of customer service experience and an associate's degree of business administration from Westch…

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