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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.

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Sports

Wilton Running Club Girls Take Team, Individual Conference Honors WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Running Club girls won their second title in three years at last weekend’s Western Connecticut Conference Middle School cross country championships. Westport’s Nicole Holmes of WRC won the race, becoming the third straight girl from the club to win the conference individual crown. Ryan Rupprecht of Wilton led the WRC boys to a second-place finish by winning his second WCC championship in as many years. The boys finish is the best since the league was founded in 2010. The girls victory came after an undefeated regular season and featured a sweep of the top three sp…

by Tom Renner

11/03/2016

Neighbors

50-Year-Old Aspetuck Land Trust Protects Precious Open Space In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Some of the nation’s most recognizable business and political leaders reside in lower Fairfield County. Fairfield’s David Brant, executive director of the 50-year-old Aspetuck Land Trust, has as much responsibility, if not more, than any of them, and is one of the primary players in ensuring the county’s long-term sustainability. Brant, the only full-time employee at the ALT, works with more than 900 supporters and volunteers to preserve open space, promote land conservation and improve the habitat for animals of all shapes and sizes that call the region home. ALT…

by Tom Renner

11/03/2016

Sports

Dobbs Ferry Runner Steps On NYC Marathon Starting Line Amid Cancer Fight DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Some of Michael Rubinfeld’s most important life markers come connected to the TCS New York City Marathon. This year is no different for the veteran runner from Dobbs Ferry. Rubinfeld, a 69-year-old fitness trainer at Burke Rehabilitation in White Plains, will run the race on Sunday for the 23nd time. He learned in April that he suffered a recurrence of prostate cancer, five years after he first fought the disease. “My goal is to be able to finish and enjoy the effort,’’ Rubinfeld said. “Time is not a factor.” Rubinfeld, who has run 71 marathons, has an especially unique…

by Tom Renner

11/03/2016

Neighbors

Westchester, Putnam Actors Take Stage For Musical In Irvington IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Actors from Westchester and Putnam counties hit the stage Friday for the award-winning musical, The Toxic Avenger, at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. It is produced by PMT Productions/Pleasantville Music Theatre. What: The Toxic Avenger When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Where: Irvington Town Hall Theater Who: Local actors and PMT Productions/Pleasantville Music Theatre Tickets: http://www.irvingtontheater.com/ The cast features Najee Gabay-Knight of White Plains, Anthony Malchar of Yonkers, Joy Arzaga of Chappaqua, White Plains native…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2016

Politics

Westchester Politico Predicts Big Election Win For County Resident Clinton WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- According to a veteran political junkie from Armonk, Chappaqua’s Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to be elected President of the United States on Tuesday, Tom Gardner, who has been predicting results of national elections since 2008, says the Democrat is already virtually assured of 263 of the 271 electoral votes needed to win the election in the race against Republican Donald J. Trump. Gardner posted his latest update on his website, www.BornToRunTheNumbers.com, on Tuesday evening. He will post his final predictions on the Presidential race and all Se…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2016

Neighbors

Former Bedford Resident Runs NYC Marathon For Famous Father's Foundation WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. — The son of former Westchester County resident and actor Christopher Reeve will run Sunday's New York City Marathon for a charity established by his parents. Will Reeve, 24, is running for Team Reeve and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in Sunday’s 26.2 mile race. The Foundation advances quality of life and works to discovering cures for spinal cord injury. Christopher Reeve, who played “Superman” in five films between 1978-87. He suffered a spinal cord injury during an equestrian event in 1995, and died in 2004 at age 52. His wife and Will’s mother, Dan…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2016

Business

Rutherford Pastry Chef's Self-Belief Brings Sweet Reward RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Renee Faris faced obstacles every step of the way in launching Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery in Rutherford last year. She didn’t let any of them stop her. “Having my own place is something I’ve always wanted,’’ said Faris, who opened her business at 10 Franklin Place in Rutherford in a space that formerly housed a barber shop. “I found a location that I really liked, and I went with it.” Faris, a pastry chef, offers cakes, pies, cookies, tarts, scones, breads and even a few daily surprises. Its coffee is locally roasted is from Cafe Grumpy in Brooklyn, and she sets her me…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2016

Neighbors

Director At Bridgeport's Caroline House Helps Families Find Their Way BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Whether it’s in Stamford, Norwalk or now in Bridgeport, Lucy Freeman has dedicated her professional career to helping families find their way in Fairfield County. In her new position as executive director of Caroline House in Bridgeport, the Trumbull resident is extending her outreach to immigrant families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to improve their lives along with their children. “It may sound cliche and corny, but when you can help a person get to the next stage of improving theirs lives, it’s totally worth it,’’ said Freeman, who took over her n…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2016

Neighbors

Former Soccer Player Develops Clients' Financial Goals For Westport Firm WESTPORT, Conn. -- Laurie Stefanowicz knows all about building winning teams from her career as a college and professional soccer player. For the past eight years, she has helped clients at Catamount Wealth Management in Westport form their own successful lineups. Stefanowicz, a Bethel native and Senior Vice President, Managing Partner of the firm, sees her role as a “financial quarterback.” She helps clients select investments and independent professionals in tax planning, real estate, insurance and other industries to create the best and most comprehensive financial plan. Stefanowicz and …

by Tom Renner

11/01/2016

Lifestyle

Poughkeepsie Runner Aims To Make Wall Fall At New York City Marathon POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Like many first-time marathoners, Poughkeepsie native Laura Betros slammed into “the wall” near the 20-mile mark at last year’s TCS New York City Marathon. A day later, the Arlington High grad knew she needed to return to the race. On Sunday, the 25-year-old will step on the starting line in Staten Island with better fitness, a better game plan and the resolve to take down the late-race barrier that can crush the will of even the most resolute runner. “When I crossed the finish line, I was in such pain,’’ said Betros, who finished in a respectable 4 hours, 32 minutes …

by Tom Renner

11/01/2016

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