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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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Events

Mahwah EMS Christens 3 New Rigs MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah EMS invites people to share in the new excitement of three new ambulances to its fleet with a "Triple Ambulance Wetdown" on Saturday, Oct. 1.The event runs from 2-6 p.m. at 1 International Blvd. in Mahwah. The event will include food, drinks and a 50-50 raffle. Mahwah EMS has received two new Horton ambulances, and a third is on the way. Mahwah EMS is a 100 percent volunteer agency providing emergency medical services to Mahwah and the surrounding communities. For more information, click here to visit the event's Facebook page.

by Tom Renner

09/14/2016

Neighbors

Donation To Armenian Relief Fund Honors Late Wyckoff Resident WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) Andrea Tilbian Halejian Memorial Fund recently presented a grant of $1,000 to the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR). The NNJCF donor fund memorializes Andrea Tilbian Halejian, who lived in Wyckoff with her family, and contributes to qualified charitable organizations she supported. "The Fund for Armenian Relief was chosen because Andrea supported the efforts of this organization,'' ," said Alexis Halejian, a member of the Andrea Tilbian Halejian Memorial Fund's advisory committee. "FAR caters its general rel…

by Tom Renner

09/14/2016

Neighbors

Ossining Chamber President Also Takes A New Look At Learning OSSINING, N.Y. -- Gayle Marchica learned during her 30 years of work in education that most school districts squeezed students into a “one size fits all” approach. Her Ossining business, Eduscape Associates, takes learning down a far different path. Marchica, the president of the Ossining Chamber of Commerce, started her business 10 years ago. A former high school principal, she felt encumbered by regulations, inflexibility and the lack of creativity in teaching. She felt it could be particularly hard in reaching special-needs students. Eduscape Associates provides help with college plannin…

by Tom Renner

09/14/2016

Events

Allendale Woman's Club Puts New Twist On Townwide Garage Sale ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Allendale residents can de-clutter homes by purchasing a spot for a Townwide Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 24. The fee is $30, and residents can host the sale at their home, townhouse, or condo. For residents who do not have space, Allendale Woman's Club and the Borough of Allendale will provide space at Crestwood Lake. The sale runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and the rain date is Sunday. For the fee, your address will be included on a map provided to bargain seekers on the day of the sale. You will receive a distinctive garage sale marker for your property and free advertisin…

by Tom Renner

09/14/2016

Schools

NY Times Examines Inequity Of Schools In Bridgeport Vs. Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A New York Times story contrasted the education inequities in schools between the neighboring communities of Fairfield and Bridgeport. The story, published Sunday, said 94 percent of Fairfield students graduate on time. The median income in the district is $120,000. Bridgeport, one of the state's poorest cities and its most populous district, has a 63 percent graduation rate. The story came just days after Judge Thomas Moukawsher ruled that Connecticut’s method of distributing state aid for education is unconstitutional. Click here for the New York Times story.

by Tom Renner

09/14/2016

Schools

Bronxville Schools Work To Define Engaged Citizenship For Students BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville School curriculum leaders and several high school social studies teachers collaborated over a two-day professional development workshop to discuss engaged citizenship.The phrase is one of the four tenants of the Bronxville Promise and the educators looked at each grade level to develop new learning experiences for all students that encourage them to take action. As part of the workshop, led by senior consultant Diane Cunningham of Learner-Centered Initiatives, the faculty members developed performance assessments for engaged citizenship and built on some of th…

by Tom Renner

09/13/2016

Events

Rockland's Wcfr Hosts 5th Anniversary Fundraising Gala NYACK, N.Y. -- Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. is hosting its fifth anniversary and fundraising gala on Sept. 24 at The Time Hotel in Nyack. The event is honoring their live-saving partners American Haitian Nurses Associations (HANA), Volunteer New York!, Faculte des Sciences Infirmieres de Leogane (FSIL), Roxanne Watson (LiveOnNY), and Dr. Daniel Allonce. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at The Time Hotel, 400 High Ave. WCFR members pay $100 and non-members pay $125, and the event includes open bar, entertainment, and parking. To RSVP, email info@wcfrworldwide.org. Payme…

by Tom Renner

09/13/2016

Sports

Former Ossining Star Lights Up Scoreboard For Gettysburg Football Team OSSINING, N.Y. -- Former Ossining High standout Justin Davidov has had two impressive early-season games with the Gettysburgh College football team. The Bullets (1-1) beat Ursinus on Saturday, 42-17, and Davidov played a major role. He rushed seven times for 38 yards and a touchdown, and also completed 5-of-10 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Davidov also had a big game against Bridgewater in Gettysburg’s opening game, a 38-22 setback. He rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown, and completed 12-of-17 passes for a score. Through two games, Davidov is Gettysburg’s leading rusher with …

by Tom Renner

09/13/2016

Real Estate

Real Estate Sales Leader Joins Douglas Elliman In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- One of Fairfield County's top real estate professionals has joined the Douglas Elliman team in Greenwich. Mar Jennings, lifestyle expert and three-time Emmy® nominated TV host, has joined Elliman in Greenwich. Along with his talented team of Lifestyle Realtors, Jennings will be working with Jennifer Miller, Elliman’s Executive Manager of Sales for Greenwich. Previously, Jennings was President of Marketing and Promotions for The Higgins Group. “We are ecstatic to welcome Mar and his team to the Douglas Elliman family,” said Roberto Vannucchi, Executive Vice President, Con…

by Tom Renner

09/13/2016

Politics

Republican Pulls Out Of Race For Town Council Seat In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Republican candidate to fill the vacancy in the Town Council’s Fifth District withdrew his name for consideration, leaving just two contenders in the race, according to the Stratford Star. James Duffy bowed out of the special election, scheduled for Oct. 13, the Star said. Democrat Gregg Gan and petitioning candidate John Dempsey will now be on the only names on the ballot. The seat opened in May when state Rep. Joe Gresko resigned to devote more attention to state matters. Duffy said he would not be able to dedicate time to the position, according to the Star, in ann…

by Tom Renner

09/13/2016

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