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Tom Renner

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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.

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Politics

Republicans Win Races For State House Seats Representing Redding REDDING, Conn. — Republicans Adam Dunsby and Will Duff won races to represent Redding in the State House. Also, Toni Boucher won a fifth term as a Republican in the State Senate with a convincing win over Democrat Carolanne Curry. Boucher defeated Curry for the second time since 2014, according to unofficial results. In State House District 135, Dunsby defeated Green Party candidate Bonnie Troy. In State House District 2, Duff defeated Democrat Raghib Allie-Brennan. Duff and Allie-Brennan and Duff were running to fill the seat vacated by Dan Carter, who did not run for re-election due to …

by Tom Renner

11/08/2016

Lifestyle

Runners From Ossining, Briarcliff Go The Distance At NYC Marathon WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Runners from Ossining and Briarcliff Manor finished Sunday's New York City Marathon. Jaydip Patel of Ossining finished his third NYC Marathon in 4:26:43. Chandresh Shah of Ossining finished his second 26.2 mile race in a month, running 4:15:29, and Dr. Satish Kapoor of Briarcliff Manor also finished his second marathon in a month by finishing the trek across the five boroughs in 5:53:31.

by Tom Renner

11/08/2016

Politics

On Election Eve, Westchester Political Pundit Predicts Clinton Victory WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- After a tumultuous final week of campaigning for the Presidency, Chappaqua’s Hillary Clinton will stave off Republican Donald J. Trump in Tuesday’s election, according to political election forecaster Tom Gardner of Armonk. “The race tightened considerably last week as a direct result of the first (FBI Director James) Comey letter,’’ Gardner said on the eve of the election as he posted his final predictions on his blog, www.BornToRunTheNumbers.com. “Clinton maintained her lead through that tough week, but the race definitely narrowed. Some of her ‘solid’ states …

by Tom Renner

11/07/2016

Neighbors

Poughquag Woman Makes Big Career Move To Smaller Bank POUGHQUAG, N.Y. -- Maria Lopez heard the customers’ complaints loud and clear. The Poughquag woman spent a dozen years working for one of the region’s largest banks, and clients voiced concern about the impersonal service and loss of community contact. Lopez, who had spent her entire career working for larger banks, finally relented. Earlier this year, she joined Tompkins Mahopac Bank as the branch manager in Sleepy Hollow and Ossining. She found a bank that delivered the personal touch and community involvement clients wanted, and that she wanted as well. “I had been thinking about it for …

by Tom Renner

11/07/2016

Neighbors

Eighth-Grader Ascends Quickly For North Rockland Girls Soccer Team NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- When she got the call to join the North Rockland High School varsity soccer program, Allie Spong was ready. Even though she was not yet a student at the school. Spong, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Fieldstone Middle School, was called up late in the season to the varsity by Raiders coach Pete McGovern. Spong made her varsity debut at forward in the team’s final regular-season game. North Rockland’s season ended in the Section 1 Class AA quarterfinals with a 4-1 loss to Arlington. “I just told myself that this was an honor to be playing for them,’’ Allie said. “This …

by Tom Renner

11/06/2016

Lifestyle

Longtime Friends Bring Fitness Home To Westchester Clients WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Irvington’s Sam Langer smashed a home run when he bought into a mobile fitness training business two years ago. Literally. Langer became the first franchise owner of Long Island-based GYMGUYZ, which provides traveling personal trainers to lead customized workouts for clients in homes, workplaces or even parks. Langer’s childhood friend, Jimmy Bonavita, joined him shortly thereafter and the business is now thriving, with clients throughout Westchester County. Another GYMGUYZ outlet is expected to open soon in Greenwich to serve Fairfield County clients. “I’m not o…

by Tom Renner

11/06/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgefield Educator Takes On New York City Marathon Challenge RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Dr. Stephanie Bell found running hard. Physically and mentally, the Ridgefield woman who is the Head of the Lower School at Danbury’s Wooster School thought tackling the challenge of 26.2-mile marathon would be too difficult a task for her to even contemplate. “What I enjoy about running is that it goes back to something that is hard for me. For me, it’s proving I beat the demon. The fact that I can do it, it amazes. Sometimes I look back after I finish a 20-mile run and I can’t believe I just did that.” -- Dr. Stephanie Bell On Sunday, she will prove otherwise. Bell wil…

by Tom Renner

11/05/2016

Lifestyle

A Decade In, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Has Seen Interesting Changes Ten years after it started, little has changed in the concept of the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. And yet, everything has changed, from its options for diners, focus on local products and the size of the spotlight that shines on great eating destinations that stretch from Rhinebeck to Rye. "It's certainly bigger and more interesting on so many levels,'' said Janet Crawshaw, the founder of Hudson Valley Restaurant week and owner and publisher of Beacon-based The Valley Table, the go-to source for all things food in the Hudson Valley. "The concept, no coupons or passports, is the…

by Tom Renner

11/05/2016

Neighbors

300+ Years Of Service Distinguish Second Congregational Church of Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- One of the primary missions of the Second Congregational Church of Greenwich is its commitment to the community, both locally and worldwide. With a history dating back more than 300 years, that’s a long litany of service. “Our general mission, like a lot of other churches, it to proclaim the Gospel and and to encourage and foster love of God and neighbor,’’ said Max Grant, the church’s Senior Pastor. “What that means for us is to do so by coming to church, but also finding a way to to be active in the community in Greenwich, of halfway around the world. That service comp…

by Tom Renner

11/04/2016

Events

North Stamford Exchange Club Hosts Wine Tasting STAMFORD, Conn. -- The 7th annual Food & Wine Tasting Fundraiser sponsored by the North Stamford Exchange Club will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, from 7-10 p.m. at The Italian Center of Stamford. Vendors at the wine tasting include Amore Cucina & Bar, Bridge Street Wienery, Cappriccio Cafe, David’s Soundview Catering, Enzo's Italian Fine Foods, LaRocca’s Country Market, Mason Dixon Smokehouse, Vinny's Backyard and DiMare Bakery. The North Stamford Exchange Club supports Child Abuse Prevention Services, provided by the Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center in Stamford. Funds raised f…

by Tom Renner

11/04/2016

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