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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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Lifestyle
Best-Ever Brine Helps Thanksgiving Turkey Taste Divine Best-Ever Brine Helps Thanksgiving Turkey Taste Divine
Best-Ever Brine Helps Thanksgiving Turkey Taste Divine Thanksgiving is upon us, and brining your turkey is the first step to a juicy, flavorful main entrée. Simplify prep and customize your brine by using this Acme Markets recipe as a template. To mix up the menu, try swapping recipe ingredients for ingredients you have on hand for a personalized brine. Swapping red onions for sweet onions, oranges for any other citrus fruit, thyme for rosemary, or even maple syrup for honey are all wonderful options. Save time by using a food service grade bag in the bucket or cooler for easy clean up. Armed with this recipe and these tips, you're sure to have…

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Easy Carving Technique Can Put Your Turkey A Cut Above The Rest Easy Carving Technique Can Put Your Turkey A Cut Above The Rest
Easy Carving Technique Can Put Your Turkey A Cut Above The Rest Carving the Thanksgiving turkey can seem intimidating, but Acme Markets has the information you need to simplify the process. This step-by-step video demonstrates how to carve your turkey into sections and arrange it beautifully on a serving tray. Pro Tips: 1. Let your turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute. 2. Cut the turkey into sections and let your knife follow the turkey bones 3. Pull the leg back to easily snap the bone off your turkey. 4. Slice breast and thigh meat against the grain to ensure tenderness. 5. Focus on presentation when ar…

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Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table With These Simple Styling Steps Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table With These Simple Styling Steps
Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table With These Simple Styling Steps Preparing the table for your holiday feast? Follow these three easy steps to create the perfect tablescape that will leave your family and friends in awe using décor from the debi lilly design™ collection, available at ACME Markets. Step 1: Roll the gold-patterned paper runner down the table for an instant, affordable pop of metallic. Step 2: "Chop and drop" three sizes of chic, floral bouquets into their coordinating vases for instant glam in a matter of minutes. Step 3: Layer in the finishing details. Place the gold-dipped winterberry pillar candles, scatter rose petals and add…

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Croton Painter Finds Colorful Career Upon Immigrating From Ireland Croton Painter Finds Colorful Career Upon Immigrating From Ireland
Croton Painter Finds Colorful Career Upon Immigrating From Ireland CROTON, N.Y. -- Jody Finglas immigrated from Ireland to the United States in the early 1990s with hope, a soldier’s resolve, and in need of concrete plans. The Ossining resident, and owner of Finglas Painting, Inc., reflects on his nearly quarter century of life in America and now knows the journey was worthwhile. “I’m glad that I did it,’’ said Finglas, who has been the owner of the Croton-based company for nearly 20 years. “It provided a very good lifestyle for my family and children. I was able to buy a house. I was fortunate to do all the things I hoped for. I don’t have any regrets.” F…

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by Tom Renner
Sports
Rye Brook Rower At Iona Prep Commits To Penn Rye Brook Rower At Iona Prep Commits To Penn
Rye Brook Rower At Iona Prep Commits To Penn NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Iona Prep athletes from Bronxville, Mahopac and Rye Brook announced that will continue their playing careers in college. Baseball player Anthony Piccolino, 17, of Bronxville, will attend James Madison University; Dylan Sabia, 17, of Mahopac, will attend Queens College and play baseball while Ryan Telesca, 17, of Rye Brook, will join the crew team at the University of Pennsylvania. Piccolino has earned the following academic/athletic accolades: National Honor Society Secretary, World Language Honor Society, St. Michael’s College Book Award in Service and Leadership, Hig…

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Schools
Longtime Norwalk Music Educator Hits Right Note With Students Longtime Norwalk Music Educator Hits Right Note With Students
Longtime Norwalk Music Educator Hits Right Note With Students NORWALK, Conn. -- Jeff Bellagamba loves teaching music at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk. Any educator who has been working in the same position since Jimmy Carter was president, disco was king and “Dallas” was a television show and a city, certainly retains an enduring passion for his job. “I think I fell in love with the age of the kids,’’ said Bellagamba, who has been teaching for 37 years, 36 of them at West Rocks. “I really do like the kids at this age.” Bellagamba teaches 160 students in grades 6 to 8 at West Rocks, with about 50 to 55 students in each grade. He said his methodol…

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Schools
Bethel Salutes High School's National Champion Marching Band Bethel Salutes High School's National Champion Marching Band
Bethel Salutes High School's National Champion Marching Band BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel community saluted the high school's national champion marching band Friday afternoon with a parade through the district's educational complex. Band members, teachers administrators and First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker paraded around the campus in dump trucks with the 11-foot national championship trophy.  Bethe won first place at the USBands A Class Group II National Championships on Sunday, Nov. 6, in Allentown, Pa. Bethel finished unbeaten in 11 events this season. Its band, led by Damon Coachman, has 45 students. It includes brass and woodwind sections, a dr…

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Neighbors
'Pace Goes Pink' Supports Breast Institute At Northern Westchester 'Pace Goes Pink' Supports Breast Institute At Northern Westchester
'Pace Goes Pink' Supports Breast Institute At Northern Westchester MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Breast Institute of Northern Westchester Hospital received a $2,500 donation raised by the “Pace Goes Pink” initiative. Pace University Athletics Director Mark Brown, and women’s soccer student-athlete Alyssa Zeoli, a member of the Pace Student Athletic Advisory Committee presented John Paine, Physician Practice Manager at Northern Westchester Hospital and Dr. Anthony C. Cahan, Chief of Breast Surgery Division and Associate Director of The Breast Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital with the check. The presentation was made at Pace University’s final home foot…

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Lifestyle
The Valley Hospital Physician Takes Questions On Children's Anxiety The Valley Hospital Physician Takes Questions On Children's Anxiety
The Valley Hospital Physician Takes Questions On Children's Anxiety RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A physician at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood is taking questions from parents via Facebook through Friday, Nov. 18, about anxiety and stress in children. Kai-Ping Wang, M.D., Medical Director of Pediatric Psychiatry, Valley Medical Group, will lead the Q&A on anxiety in young children, tweens and teens. While some amount of anxiety is normal and can even be motivating, anxiety that's too strong or happens a lot can become overwhelming. It can interfere with a child's ability to get things done and, in severe cases, can start taking over the good and enjoyable parts…

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Breathe Easier With Rehab For Veterans -- And Civilians -- With COPD Breathe Easier With Rehab For Veterans -- And Civilians -- With COPD
Breathe Easier With Rehab For Veterans -- And Civilians -- With COPD WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Veteran’s Day is a time to remember and acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by all of our servicemen and servicewomen. Their service to America and defense of our freedoms makes us, as President Barack Obama said in his 2014 Veterans Day speech, "rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our commitment to all of those who serve in our name...we are reminded of our solemn obligation: to serve our veterans as well as they have served us.” It is vital that we remember those who’ve served and think of ways that we can assist them. One such way is helping t…

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