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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Bedford, NY

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Harvey's Girls Lacrosse Advances To Conference Title Game KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School's girls lacrosse team beat Forman, 13-5, Wednesday to advance to the championship game in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League. Harvey, No. 1 seed in the tournament, will play in the championship game for the second year in a row. Audrey Rowe scored four goals to lead Harvey. Fellow seniors Brittany Smith and Sammi Aloi added three goals apiece. Seventh grader Sophia Scarsella scored two goals and sophomore Melissa Shaw-Patino of Pound Ridge added one. Senior Julia Peraglia stepped up on defense and helped junior goalie Ariana Weaver shut down Forman'…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

Darien, CT

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Darien Restaurant Owner Ready To Dance With The Stars STAMFORD, Conn. – JoAnn Latorraca said practicing for this weekend’s Dancing With The Stars to support Curtain Call in Stamford is the hardest thing she has ever done. The managing director of Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien also believes the hours and months of work are well worth it. “I’ve never done anything like this,’’ said Latorraco, who will dance with Lou Lopez in Saturday’s event at the Palace Theatre in Stamford. Money raised from the event supports Curtain Call, a community theater. Readers can support Latorraca and other dancers by voting online. “It’s been loads of fun,”…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

New Canaan, CT

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New Canaan Sneaker Salesman Puts On Dancing Shoes For Stamford Theater NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Ridgefield resident Ron Rosenfeld is known for selling athletic shoes at his New Canaan store. But Saturday night, the longtime business owner will step into dancing shoes for a good cause. He is one of the celebrities in Saturday’s Dancing With The Stars benefit to support Stamford’s Curtain Call Theatre. Rosenfeld, who owns New Balance New Canaan, will compete with Karen Casagrande of Hotshoes. Money raised from the event supports the Stamford community theater. Readers can support Rosenfeld and other dancers by voting online. “It’s been an incredible journey,’’ Ro…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

Pound Ridge, NY

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Pound Ridge Rowers Help Norwalk Crews Win Medals At N.J. Regatta POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Rowers from Pound Ridge helped Norwalk River Rowing's youth teams win seven medals at the Cooper Cup in a regatta that featured 52 clubs competing on the Cooper River in Camden, N.J. Three Pound Ridge residents rowed in two of the medal-winning boats. Liam McDonough and Kris Petreski both helped power the men’s varsity four plus coxswain to its gold medal, beating the second-place finisher by nearly 12 seconds. Kaare Andersen rowed for gold in the JV four plus coxswain. Norwalk River also won gold medals in the men's varsity lightweight double, the women’s novice fo…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Polo Club Hosts 5K For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Wilton-based Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host the fourth annual Pineapple Classic 5K with obstacles on Saturday, May 17, at the Greenwich Polo Club. The Pineapple Classic is a fun, Hawaiian-themed 5K run with obstacles throughout the course. There is a post-race luau with a beer garden, food and entertainment. Various vendors will be on-site to share samples with participants and spectators. Clowns, face painters and a kids area will keep the younger ones entertained. Participants compete for speed and for the best costume. Participants are asked to r…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

White Plains, NY

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Family ArtsBash Comes To White Plains On Saturday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- ArtsWestchester invites families and children of all ages to participate in Family ArtsBash on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Family ArtsBash will be held at ArtsWestchester at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. A donation of $3 per person is suggested, which includes participation in all activities. Family ArtsBash is a day of creative fun with a focus this year on science and technology. In addition to the day’s activities and workshops, families are invited to preview the exhibition, "STEAM." Much more than a visual arts experience, "STEAM" demonstrat…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2014

Mamaroneck, NY

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Rye Couple's Golf Tournament Supports Autism Speaks RYE, N.Y. – Rye’s Susan Murray remembers the early years of a golf fundraiser she and her husband, Kevin, started to support autism research and education. After 16 years, the Autism Speaks Celebrity Golf Challenge at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck comes off without a hitch, but that was not the case early on. “There were blackouts and brownouts all over Westchester County that first year,’’ said Murray, who is currently working with her husband and volunteers to put plans together for the 16th annual event at Winged Foot Golf Club for Monday, June 16. “Despite our inexperience and weather that …

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Bedford, NY

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Harvey's Baseball Season Ends In 8-Inning Playoff Loss KATONAH, N.Y. – The season ended Tuesday for The Harvey School’s baseball team with a 1-0 loss to Christian Heritage of Trumbull, Conn., in the first round of the Houstatonic Valley Athletic League playoffs. Harvey senior Mike Chavkin, of Armonk, stood toe-to-toe with Christian Heritage ace James Tabul for eight innings. Tabul, who will play at Division I Sacred Heart University next year, and Chavkin each tossed three hitters. Chavkin fanned six while throwing 123 pitches. Harvey (6-6) had the potential winning run on third in the bottom of the seventh. Theo Rattner reached on a one-out…

by Tom Renner

05/14/2014

Westport, CT

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Lucie C. McKinney, 80, Of Westport; Wife Of Former Congressman WESTPORT, Conn. – Lucie C. McKinney, the wife of former U.S. Rep. Stewart McKinney and mother of state Sen. John McKinney, died Saturday, May 10. She was 80. McKinney was the daughter of race car driver and America’s Cup skipper Briggs Cunningham II and his wife, Lucie. She was born on Feb. 23, 1934, in New York City. She was generous in her support of a variety of community agencies. She spearheaded for the Stewart B. McKinney Foundation, fighting for the homeless and people with HIV/AIDS. She and her family gave extensively to the Westport-Weston Family YMCA, the town of Westport, and m…

by Tom Renner

05/14/2014

Westport, CT

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Redding Roadhouse Plans To Close Forever After 30 Years REDDING, Conn. – The Redding Roadhouse will close its doors Saturday after three decades in business, according to an announcement Tuesday made via Constant Contact. “We have have tried to negotiate with our landlords but have been unsuccessful in reaching an agreement with them," the tenants said in a Constant Contact note to customers. "Accordingly, without a new arrangement, the unfortunate results are the closure of a small business, the demise of an iconic restaurant and Redding landmark, and most importantly, the loss of 30 jobs.” The restaurant has been in business for 30 years, ac…

by Tom Renner

05/14/2014

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