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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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Lifestyle

Dutchess County Homeowners Reap Spring Rewards With Fall Planting DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Don’t let the hot and humid days of early September fool you – fall is just around the corner, and it’s a great time for planting. The warm days and cool nights of autumn provide optimal conditions for successful root development. While all plants need sufficient water after planting, the cooler temperatures and hopefully, more frequent rains, of September and October, reduce the need for supplemental irrigation. Many nurseries and garden centers have special sales in the fall – making this season even more enticing for home gardeners. With some simple steps, your …

by Kim Eierman

09/09/2016

Lifestyle

Rockland County Homeowners Reap Spring Rewards With Fall Planting ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Don’t let the hot and humid days of early September fool you – fall is just around the corner, and it’s a great time for planting. The warm days and cool nights of autumn provide optimal conditions for successful root development. While all plants need sufficient water after planting, the cooler temperatures and hopefully, more frequent rains, of September and October, reduce the need for supplemental irrigation. Many nurseries and garden centers have special sales in the fall – making this season even more enticing for home gardeners. With some simple steps, your …

by Kim Eierman

09/09/2016

Lifestyle

Passaic County Homeowners Reap Spring Rewards With Fall Planting PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Don’t let the hot and humid days of early September fool you – fall is just around the corner, and it’s a great time for planting. The warm days and cool nights of autumn provide optimal conditions for successful root development. While all plants need sufficient water after planting, the cooler temperatures and hopefully, more frequent rains, of September and October, reduce the need for supplemental irrigation. Many nurseries and garden centers have special sales in the fall – making this season even more enticing for home gardeners. With some simple steps, your c…

by Kim Eierman

09/09/2016

Neighbors

Member Of Stratford Brakettes Earns Courage Award From Sports Commission STRATFORD, Conn. -- Danielle Kemp, a member of the Stratford Brakettes, will receive the 2016 Chelsea Cohen Courage Award from the Fairfield County Sports Commission at its annual Sports Night in October. Kemp, 19, a Milford resident and graduate of Foran High School, was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Kemp will be honored at the Commission's 12th annual Sports Night awards dinner Monday, Oct. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6 p.m. The 2016 Courage Award is sponsored for the first time this year by NBC Sports Champions, the pro-social initiative of NBC Sports Group…

by Tom Renner

09/08/2016

Sports

Stamford Player At St. Luke's Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' STAMFORD, Conn. -- A St. Luke’s football player from Stamford has been nominated for the “Heart of a Giant” award in the first week of the scholastic season. Ryan Murphy, a senior at the New Canaan school, was nominated for the awarded presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants. It recognizes high school football players within the Tri-State area that demonstrate unparalleled work ethic and passion for the game. High school coaches from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut can nominate athletes for a chance to win a $5,000 equipment grant. Murphy is one of 10 nomi…

by Tom Renner

09/08/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk Runner Tops $1,500 In Fundraising For Sexual Assault Center NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk runner Damion Martin recently completed a half-marathon in Chicago and raised more than $1,500 for The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education in Stamford. Martin also plans to run the SONO Half Marathon on Oct. 15 to benefit The Center. Martin’s mission is to complete a half marathon in every state by the time he turns 50. The 38-year-old runner has mobilized his family to help fuel his efforts, and together they are making an impact as Team Martin. Martin’s wife, photographer Veleska Martin, documents their trips and coordinates the crowd funding…

by Tom Renner

09/08/2016

Business

TNS Group Of Stamford Acquires New York IT Firm STAMFORD, Conn. -- The TNS Group, a preeminent Managed IT Services Provider headquartered in Stamford, announced it has acquired Chelsea Computer, an established IT services firm in New York City. Both companies have come together under the TNS umbrella with the goal of providing the highest level of service to their clients. The acquisition strengthens and expands The TNS Group’s initiative to work collaboratively with clients to increase profitability and revenue growth through technology. Chelsea Computer clients will now have access to The TNS Group’s support team, engineering and res…

by Tom Renner

09/08/2016

Schools

Judge Rules Connecticut's Educational Funding Formula Is Unconstitutional FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Superior Court judge Thomas Moukawsher ruled Wednesday that Connecticut’s method of distributing state aid for education is unconstitutional and gave the state 180 days to revise its formula, according to CTMirror.org. Moukawsher's ruling came in the 11-year-old lawsuit filed by the by the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding. In his ruling, Moukawsher said legislators circumvented the existing Education Cost Sharing formula. Schools in the most desperate need of resources are shortchanged, according to the ruling, and the state must find a more …

by Tom Renner

09/07/2016

Sports

Norwalk Swim Coach Opens Door To Burgeoning Career In Real Estate NORWALK, Conn. -- Omar Cruz found the ultimate double-edged sword. Already a successful coach of the Norwalk ZEUS swimming program, he found his burgeoning real estate business blossoming more swiftly than he envisioned. Earlier this summer, Cruz decided to step down after 14 years as the head coach of ZEUS. One year after taking a job in real estate, his business has grown so fast that he could not manage both jobs adequately. Cruz is now the Managing Partner at Executive Real Estate Premier Properties. “The season was ending, and I thought I should just focus my energy on the real estate …

by Tom Renner

09/07/2016

Lifestyle

Slater Joins Norwalk River Rowing Association As Executive Director NORWALK, Conn. -- Edward Slater has joined Norwalk River Rowing Association as Executive Director, and will lead the group as it begins construction of a new facility on the Norwalk River. Slater, born and raised in New York City, started rowing in 1998 at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Mass. The sport brought Slater to Connecticut in 2002, where he began to coach and scull at the Saugatuck Rowing Club. In 2003, Slater enrolled at Trinity College in Hartford where he was mentored by Coach Larry Gluckman. He helped Trinity win gold medals at the Head of the Charles, the New England Champi…

by Tom Renner

09/06/2016

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