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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Mount Pleasant, NY

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Caregivers Conference Comes To Valhalla On Saturday VALHALLA, N.Y. – Actors Beth and Nick Wyman will be the keynote speakers at the Annual Caregivers Conference Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Mount Pleasant Community Center. Admission is free for the conference, which begins at 10 a.m. There is free admission and on-site parking. The conference will address the emotional and physical challenges caregivers face in caring for people of all ages. The Wymans will discuss their experience caring for their son and Beth’s mother. Nick is the president of the Actors’ Equity Association. Guests will also learn about the Livable Communities Initative, Li…

by Tom Renner

11/01/2013

New Rochelle, NY

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New Rochelle's Hudson Country Montessori School Invites Parents To Visit NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Hudson Country Montessori School in New Rochelle invites parents to visit on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The school is located at 340 Quaker Ridge Road. Hudson Country Montessori School in New Rochelle, Educational Director Marilyn Horan will give parents a tour of the school, followed by a talk and Q&A. Topics to be discussed include: The fundamentals of Montessori education Can any school be called a Montessori school? The curriculum at Hudson Country Montessori School (HCMS) The differences between HCMS and traditional schools The teache…

by Tom Renner

10/31/2013

Scarsdale, NY

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Westchester Grocer Frank DeCicco Earns Food Industry Honor WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Frank DeCicco, the president of DeCicco Family Markets, will be honored Friday as the Man of the Year by The Catholic Institute of the Food Industry. The dinner dance will be held at the Hotel Pierre in New York and proceeds benefit Calvary Hospital. "I’m very excited, and very happy the money will go to Calvary Hospital,'' DeCicco said. "It’s a good hospital and I’m proud to support it. They take care of patients nicely there. They are hard working people at the hospital.” DeCicco bought his first business in 1967 and in 1973, bought his first grocery store alo…

by Tom Renner

10/31/2013

Westport, CT

Breaking News

Bethel Police Find Car Involved In Death Of Weston Cyclist WESTON, Conn. -- Bethel police have found the car that was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a Weston cyclist, First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker said Thursday. The investigation into the crash was continuing, Knickerbocker said. No other information was provided. Thomas Steinert-Threlkeld of Weston was killed Oct. 20 in a cycling accident at Route 302 and Old Hawleyville Road in Bethel. Two cars were involved in the accident. One fled the scene after apparently causing Steinert-Threlkeld to fall off his bike, police said. Steinert-Threlkeld was trapped under the se…

by Tom Renner

10/31/2013

Darien, CT

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Darien White 8th-Grade Football Team Earns Top Seed For Playoffs DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien White eighth-grade football team ended the regular season Sunday with a 20-6 win over Ridgefield Orange in the Fairfield County Football League. Darien, 7-1, earned the top seed for the league playoffs, which begin this weekend. Darien will have a first-round bye. It will meet the winner between Wilton Blue and New Canaan Black in the quarterfinals on Nov. 9 or Nov. 10. Darien allowed six or fewer points in seven of its eight games. It lost to Westport North, 22-18, on Oct. 20. Westport North (6-2) is the No. 2 seed for the tournament.

by Tom Renner

10/31/2013

Yorktown, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Honors Long-Time Volunteer At Gala MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Bruce Yablon has been a committed supporter of Northern Westchester Hospital for many years. Sitting on the Board of Trustees for seven years, he currently serves as the Vice Chair. He also chairs the Investment and Pension committee. Additionally, he sits on the Finance and Quality Improvement committees. On Saturday, he will take on one more role: Honoree, as he and his wife Andrea are honored at Northern Westchester Hospital's annual gala. They will be honored for their numerous volunteer efforts along with Dr. Anita Grover, the hospital’s physician honoree. The even…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

White Plains, NY

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Wallauer's Wallcoverings Take Home Back In Time WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Wallcoverings are an essential tool in home decorating. Dorothy Vivas, a senior designer at Wallauer’s in White Plains, used them extensively to restore a 100-year-old house that had previously been updated to a contemporary style. “The new owner wanted to bring back the look and feel of the late 19th century, only this time using a newer more up-to-date color palate,’’ Vivas said. “I find wallcoverings can really take a room back in time and change the whole atmosphere and mood.” One of Vivas’ first rooms to redecorate was the entrance foyer with basket-weave f…

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Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Hospital Plans November Health Events GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital has a full schedule of activities in November to help residents improve their health. The events include free blood pressure readings, prostate cancer education, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) class and a diabetes “boot camp." Click on the attached PDF for the full list of events and classes. Visit www.greenwichhospital.org to learn more.

by Tom Renner

10/31/2013

Pound Ridge, NY

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Letter: My Opinion For The Pound Ridge Election POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Several years ago there was a pesticide spill which caused a wake-up call. That incident affected my water and was likely the cause of death for three of my pets due to kidney failure. While my family has moved on from that tragedy, it was taken up in this election by adding insult to injury. The Pound Ridge Democratic Committee recently used an image of the golf course as if touting an attraction. As part of her NYLCV questionnaire, Ali Boak has played out the incident by associating it to Dick Lyman. While he is employed by the golf course owner, when that image appe…

by Laurance Baschkin

10/31/2013

Darien, CT

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Darien Library Welcomes New Board President, Honors Retiring Director DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library's annual meeting included a presentation on the year’s developments by board President Bruce Ferguson, the election of board officers and trustees, an interview with retiring director Louise Berry and a reception. New officers elected were: Amy Cholnoky, President; Tad Smith Vice President; Kathy Hammell, Treasurer; and Charlie Barnett, Secretary. New trustees are: Jan Smith, Ed Barksdale and Kevin Gasvoda. Honorary Trustees Ann S. Mandel and George U. Wyper interviewed Louise Berry about her 35 years of service to the library and to the Darien Communit…

by The Daily Voice

10/31/2013

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