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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White Plains, NY

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ArtsWestchester CEO Laments Losses Of Leaders In 2013 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Every new year, I try to take stock, checking out gains and losses. For me, this is not about finance, but about people who have crossed my path during their lifetime, but sadly have left us in 2013. First, of course, is the incomparable Nelson Mandela, my model for graceful compromise, inclusiveness and patience. He showed us that embracing differences strengthens leadership. Oh, to be more like him. Thank heavens for Margaret Thatcher for being both formidable and a woman. Then there was Ed Koch, the quotable Mayor of my beloved New York City, who made …

by Janet Langsman, CEO of ArtsWestchester

01/14/2014

Westport, CT

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Westport Animal Rescue Group Receives 2,730 Pounds Of Cat Food WESTPORT, Conn — The Alliance In Limiting Strays, or TAILS, of Westport received a grant for 210 13-pound bags of 9 Lives Cat Food, which was awarded through a grant co-sponsored by the ASPCA and Del Monte Foods. “This food donation grant will have a tremendous impact on cats in our area,” said Dorrie Harris, TAILS President. “TAILS was the lead agency on this multi-organization grant which will see food distributed to A Hand For A Paw (Bridgeport), Bridgeport Cat Rescue and Animal Alliance Welfare League (New Britain) for cats in foster care, feral cats on the streets and to those owners w…

by Tom Renner

01/14/2014

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Babe Ruth Baseball Holds Registration NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Babe Ruth Baseball is holding registration on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Norwalk City Hall. Registration will also be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the same time and site. Divisions are 13-year-old Prep, 14-15 and 14-and-under spring preseason for players who are not playing in high school. The registration on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 is in the second floor lounge. The Jan. 21 registration is in Room 101. More information is online.

by Tom Renner

01/14/2014

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Hospital Nutritionist Offers Tips To Transform Yourself NORWALK, Conn. -- Now’s the time to transform yourself! It is time to establish some healthy New Year's resolutions that will stick. Instead of saying this year I will lose weight, say to yourself: “This year I am going to be proactive and do something about my health!” I’m going to start eating to be healthy, and guess what? If you are eating to be healthy the bonus is you will lose Think: Who, What, When, Where & How! Who: YOU! Obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, heart disease including high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, prostate and breast cancers, as well a…

by Barbara Schmidt, MS, RDN, CDN

01/14/2014

Norwalk, CT

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74-Year-Old Norwalk Quarterback Wins Trip To Super Bowl NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Lee Krost was named one of the winners in a contest to win a free trip to the Super Bowl. Football legend Joe Namath presented the tickets to Krost. In a video broadcast on television on Sunday, Krost hugged Namath and said, “I’m gonna kiss you.” Krost, 74, is the quarterback of a flag football team called "Leegion" in Stamford. “I came out there the first week, and I got these looks,’’ Krost said. “Where’s his wheelchair? But all of a sudden, you start playing some games, you start picking them apart, you start winning. And you get a little bit of a respect. An…

by Tom Renner

01/13/2014

Mount Vernon, NY

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Westchester CC Names New Interim President, Trustee Members WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Westchester Community College named a new interim president and named four new members to the Board of Trustees. Dr. John F. M. Flynn has been selected as Westchester Community College’s interim president. He began serving in this role in January and will continue until a permanent successor is hired to replace Dr. Joseph Hankin, who recently retired. Dr. Flynn was the college’s vice president and dean of academic affairs from 1983 to 2005. He then returned to the ranks of full-time faculty at the college. This will be the second time that Dr. Flynn has served …

by Tom Renner

01/13/2014

Ridgefield, CT

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Ancona's Grocery Store In Ridgefield Plans To Close RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Ancona’s Market, a 94-year-old business in Ridgefield, will be closing its doors forever, according to a post on the Ridgefield CT Facebook page. The store will be closing in a few weeks, its owner reported. Ancona’s Wines & Liquors will not be affected by the closing of the grocery store and will stay in business. A new tenant will move into the building, and a specialty market with Ancona’s products will fill the remaining space. “This is incredibly bittersweet,,’’ Joe Ancona wrote on Facebook. “The new tenant opportunity came at a moment in time when it has beco…

by Tom Renner

01/13/2014

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Hospital Hosts Pregnancy Primer GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich Hospital welcomed hundreds of parents-to-be to its eighth annual Pregnancy Primer on Sunday. Each year, the event draws hundreds of visitors from New York and Connecticut, including grandparents and siblings. This year, the event drew a record crowd of nearly 300. Greenwich Hospital’s Pregnancy Primer is a “one-stop shopping” educational event for parents-to-be and those just thinking about becoming pregnant. The event primes parents-to-be for what to expect before, during and after childbirth. OBGYNs, fertility specialists, anesthesiologists, pediatricians…

Content Partner: Greenwich Hospital - Maternity

Bedford, NY

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Harvey School Boys Basketball Falls To Forman KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School’s boys varsity basketball team dropped its first league game of the season Saturday when the Cavaliers went on the road and lost to Forman, 65-47. Josh Miester scored 21 of his game-high 26 points in the second half for Forman. Deshawn Hilliard scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Harvey, which took a lead briefly in the second half before Forman pulled away. Jake Cohn of Pound Ridge had eight rebounds, despite missing key chunks of playing time with foul trouble, and Ricky Hicks had 11 points and five assists. Harvey committed 23 turnovers. …

by Tom Renner

01/13/2014

Stamford, CT

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Study Skills Workshops Planned At Stamford JCC STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) will be offering S4’s popular study skills workshop for area middle school students. The research-based workshops foster academic achievement by teaching students key study strategies that help them learn while reducing stress. The workshop is open to all area students who are enrolled in grades 6 through 8. Classes will be held on five Wednesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, and 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the JCC, 1035 Newfield Ave. in Stamford. The workshops are taught by acc…

by Tom Renner

01/13/2014

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