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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Train Delays Greet Fairfield Riders On Tuesday Train Delays Greet Fairfield Riders On Tuesday
Train Delays Greet Fairfield Riders On Tuesday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Train delays greeted riders from Fairfield County returning to work Tuesday after the long holiday weekend. Metro-North said power issues on the New Haven Line were causing delays of up to 30 minutes for riders from Stamford heading to Grand Central Terminal. There was no indication when regular service would resume.
Three New Boutique Rentals Become Available In White Plains Three New Boutique Rentals Become Available In White Plains
Three New Boutique Rentals Become Available In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains is getting three new high-end boutique residential rental projects in the city's thriving downtown, which is seeing an upswing in young people and families moving to the suburbs from New York City. Together the new buildings will bring over 100 new rental units to the city. Built around a new concept in “vibrant community living,'' the buildings' developers say they cater to active lifestyle residents and families with young children. The newly constructed buildings all feature modern designed apartments, spacious layouts and smart technology. Customiz…
Former Advertising Writer Finds True Calling With Stamford Crisis Center Former Advertising Writer Finds True Calling With Stamford Crisis Center
Former Advertising Writer Finds True Calling With Stamford Crisis Center STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jessica Buchanan realized quickly that working as a copy writer for an advertising agency was not her calling. A volunteer role with the Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education, based in Stamford, helped her find a new path. Buchanan, a 24-year-old Norwalk resident, was recently promoted to Outreach and Prevention Coordinator for The Center. It is the next step in a whirlwind ascent that started in May 2013 when she started as a hotline volunteer and shortly thereafter earned a staff position as a community educator. “I didn’t expect anything of it,’…
Hospital Gala Co-Chair From Bedford Finds Reward In Giving Back Hospital Gala Co-Chair From Bedford Finds Reward In Giving Back
Hospital Gala Co-Chair From Bedford Finds Reward In Giving Back MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The invitation came last December. That's when Northern Westchester Hospital approached Caryn Schechtman about serving as the co-chair for its annual gala.  A few months later, came another invite. The hospital asked her to also chair its foundation board. Schechtman could not turn down either request. “It’s such a worthwhile place to volunteer,’’ said Schechtman, an attorney who works in New York City and lives in Bedford Corners. “It’s a rewarding way to give back to our community.” The gala at Old Salem Farm in North Salem will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, beg…
St. Luke's In New Canaan Will Host Study Skills Sessions St. Luke's In New Canaan Will Host Study Skills Sessions
St. Luke's In New Canaan Will Host Study Skills Sessions NEW CANAAN, Conn. –  S4 Study Skills, an evidence-based program designed to help students learn to study better and learn more, is offering its new Advanced Study Skills 200 workshop at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan. The course is aimed at students from eighth through 12th grade who want to further develop their study skills. The workshop will be held on the St. Luke’s campus Sundays, Nov. 2, 9, and 16, from 3-5:30 p.m. The S4 Study Skills workshops foster academic achievement by teaching key study strategies to help students learn and attain greater academic success. Built on S4’s…
Mount Kisco Music Competition Deadline Nears Mount Kisco Music Competition Deadline Nears
Mount Kisco Music Competition Deadline Nears MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- MTK Tavern will be teaming up with Maxim Records to host its first semiannual Artist Spotlight Competition beginning Sunday, Nov. 2. Solo and band artists must be 25 years old or younger to participate. The winner will receive a $250 prize and a spot in the Maxim Records Holiday Show at the Tarrytown Music Hall in front of nearly 1,000 people on Dec. 13. Submissions must be sent by Wednesday, Oct. 15. In order to be considered for the competition, participants must submit, via link or attachment, YouTube videos or MP3 recordings of one original song and one cover so…
UConn-Stamford Adds Lessons On Preventing Sexual Assault UConn-Stamford Adds Lessons On Preventing Sexual Assault
UConn-Stamford Adds Lessons On Preventing Sexual Assault STAMFORD, Conn. -- The University of Connecticut at Stamford is adding sexual assault awareness presentations to its list of core curriculum for college freshmen. The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education, based in Stamford, will provide two sexual assault awareness presentations on campus Oct. 15. While it is mandatory for the 150 students enrolled in “First Year Experience” courses to participate in this program, it is open to the entire student body. Since the passage of Connecticut House Bill 5029 “An Act Concerning Sexual Assault, Stalking and Intimate Partner V…
Rain Doesn't Dampen Enthusiasm For KIDZFEST In Norwalk Rain Doesn't Dampen Enthusiasm For KIDZFEST In Norwalk
Rain Doesn't Dampen Enthusiasm For Kidzfest In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Human Services Council’s third annual KIDZFEST Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser to benefit Children’s Connection was held last weekend at Taylor Farm in Norwalk. Although the rain put a damper on the turnout, the true spirit of the event was more evident than ever. Many people braved the weather and dedicated their time, including a total of 35-plus truckers and 40 student volunteers from Brien McMahon and Norwalk High Schools. The New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston and Wilton Police Departments were on the scene as well with special response vehicles, cruisers, quads and …
New Members Join Board At Stamford Cancer Gene Therapy Group New Members Join Board At Stamford Cancer Gene Therapy Group
New Members Join Board At Stamford Cancer Gene Therapy Group STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy Inc. announced that David Darst and Alexandra Landes have joined the foundation’s board of directors. Both Darst and Landes lost their mothers to cancer and share a commitment to uncovering innovative methods for treating cancer with reduced side effects. ACGT, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to cell and gene therapies for cancer, funds top physicians and researchers at medical institutions in the U.S. and Canada. The foundation supports a number of gene therapy treatment,s including immunotherapy, which…
Rye Neck Football Star Makes MaxPreps' Stat Star List Rye Neck Football Star Makes MaxPreps' Stat Star List
Rye Neck Football Star Makes MaxPreps' Stat Star List WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dom Brescia of Rye Neck and Nick Santavicca of Yorktown Heights made MaxPreps’ National Football Stat Stars list after big games last week. Brescia rushed for 391 yards and four touchdowns in Rye Neck High School's 37-22 win over Tuckahoe. Brescia, a 5-10, 198-pound senior, has rushed for 862 yards in four games and has nine rushing touchdowns. Brescia is averaging 215.5 yards rushing per game and has surpassed 100 yards three times this season. Click here to see video highlights of Brescia's game against Tuckahoe, courtesy of Hudl/MaxPreps. Santavicca, a 5-7…
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