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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Stamford, CT

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'Obvious Child' At Avon Theater In Stamford Tackles Sensitive Issues STAMFORD, Conn. -- Currently playing at Stamford’s Avon Theater, is the very winning — and at times — heart-warming Indie film "Obvious Child," which follows the trials and tribulations of an aspiring New York City comedian, Donna Stern (Jenny Slate), who uses her everyday life as a female 20something living in New York to provide her with ample material for her relatable and everyday brand of humor. When she is up on stage, Donna is unapologetically herself, joking about all sorts of ordinary and everyday topics from things as intimate as her sex life and as crude as her day-old underwear.…

by Robert Sodaro

06/26/2014

Bedford, NY

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Katonah's Artuso Named Team MVP For State Rugby Squad BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Recent Harvey School graduate Christian Artuso of Katonah was selected most valuable player of the Empire City team after a weekend of regional rugby competition in Pittsburgh. Artuso and Mark Brandon, Harvey’s athletic director and assistant rugby coach, were invited to participate on the regional Empire City all-star team that represented the southern region of Rugby New York in the two-day tournament Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. After three weeks of practice, the team traveled to Pittsburgh to compete against other all-star teams from the Midwest and the Eastern Se…

by Tom Renner

06/25/2014

White Plains, NY

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Robison Oil Helps Westchester Homeowners Heat Homes With Biofuel WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – As more homeowners turn to biofuel as their preferred energy source, Robison Oil co-President David Singer recalled how his grandfather started in the business in a similar transition more than 70 years ago. “Our company started when we were converting from coal to oil,’’ said Singer, the co-owner of Robison along with his brother, Daniel. “Fast forward 75 years later, and we have to be on the forefront for moving to the energy source that people need. That’s where we are now. We’re your energy provider. It’s our job to bring the most affordable, cleanest energy …

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Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Cancer 'Thriver' Ready For Another Challenge NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Denise Valentine rode her bicycle in last year’s Connecticut Challenge as a cancer “thriver.” She thought that word better reflected her personal journey. “They give you signs that say survivor,’’ said Valentine, who will ride July 26 in the 25-mile leg of the annual fundraiser. “I put thriver under it. I thought that’s a better connotation of what has gone on in my life.” Valentine’s life partner, Paul Shelley, will ride in the 50-mile leg. The two-day bike ride, now in its 10th year, raises money for survivorship programs and events at the CT Challenge Center …

by Tom Renner

06/25/2014

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Little League Coach Receives Coveted Wellington Mara Award STAMFORD, Conn. -- Longtime Springdale Little League baseball coach Bob Robustelli received the coveted Wellington Mara Youth Coaching Award from The Mickey Lione Jr. Fund on Wednesday to honor his decades of service in teaching, supporting and motivating Stamford children through sports. “It has been a pleasure being associated with the Springdale Little League for all these years. I am honored to receive this award that is linked to two men who exemplify what life means and have been a major part of my life. It is truly and honor,” said Robustelli, 61, a Stamford native who has coached Sp…

by Daily Voice

06/25/2014

New Canaan, CT

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Runners Hustle On Main Street For New Canaan Mile NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Runners flew down Main Street in New Canaan last Saturday in the third edition of the New Canaan Mile, sponsored by New Canaan New Balance. Money raised from the race supports a scholarship for a New Canaan High School student. Keaton McAuliffe won this year’s $1,000 scholarship. Tim Milenkevich won the seeded race in 4:44, followed by Alex Ellsworth at 4:59 and Spencer Taylor at 5:15. Mary Zengo of Wilton won the women’s race in 5:41. Chloe McAuliffe, 14, won the race for New Canaan citizens in 6:58. There was also a shorter kids race. Other event sponsors were Ka…

by Tom Renner

06/25/2014

Fairfield, CT

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Remodeling Magazine Honors Mr. Handyman Of Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Remodeling Magazine has selected Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County as one of its “Big 50” remodelers for 2013. The business was featured on the magazine’s website. It earned the distinction in recognition of its business results, customer feedback and customer expertise. “It’s very gratifying,’’ said Skip Wyatt, co-owner of the business along with his son, Lorenzo. “We’re thrilled. We’ve been very pleased that people share their experience. This level of recognition is the first time we’ve earned something like this in that category. It’s the result of doing…

by Tom Renner

06/24/2014

Stamford, CT

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2 Stamford Girls Receive Scholarships From Realtors STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two Stamford girls recipients were among 30 students chosen to receive Raymond F. Gates Jr. Memorial Scholarships. Danielle Cavaliere, daughter of Debra Rende-Cavaliere, and Zoe Eliades, daughter of Diane Eliades, were among the winners. The mothers of both girls are Realtors. The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates Jr. after his death in an automobile accident. Gates was executive vice president of the Connecticut Realtors. Over the past 38 years, children of Realtors have been awarded scholarships tota…

by Tom Renner

06/23/2014

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Little League Announces All-Star Teams NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Little League announced the players who will represent the league in District 1 All-Star competition. The 11-12-year-old team is made up of Myles Andiropolous, Michael Boyian, Jake Deleo, Jake Dumas, Jack Fitzpatrick, Kyle Gordon, Cooper Grillo, Jared Jones, Tyler LaFranco, Randy Mateo, Jack Mathews, Shane Popkins and James Stefanowicz..Norwalk opens District 1 play Thursday, June 26, against North Stamford at Coleman Mix Field in Darien at 5:45 p.m. The 10-11 team includes players Steven Arduino, Joey Camberari, Brandon Frederique, Landon Heatley, Ryan Inzitari,…

by Tom Renner

06/23/2014

Westport, CT

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Westport's Vineyard Vines Offers Promotion Saturday For CT Challenge FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Vineyard Vines stores in Westport, Greenwich and New Canaan are supporting the CT Challenge's Survivor Day on Saturday with a 10/10 promotion. Customers can get 10 percent off their purchases while the company gives 10 percent back to CT Challenge. The promotion by the Stamford-based Vineyard Vines runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. CT Challenge empowers cancer survivors at its Center for Survivorship in Southport, which was featured on "Good Morning America" on Thursday. “We’re so excited to be supporting CT Challenge’s Survivor Day in a big way this ye…

by Tom Renner

06/21/2014

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