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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Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Packers 4th Graders Overpower Newtown NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Packers 4th grade youth football team defeated Newtown, 32-0, to remain undefeated. Mysonne Pollard scored on touchdown runs of 31, 28 and 34 yards for Norwalk. Gabe Beres and Sajan Porter also ran for scores. Click on the attached PDF for the complete recap provided by Norwalk Junior Football.

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Norwalk, CT

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What is the Common Core, And How Does It Affect Your Student? School communities are abuzz with talk about the Common Core State Standards, a set of academic goals adopted by 46 state departments of education and, voluntarily, by a number of private and parochial schools. They are shared, measurable goals that provide consistency in expectations for student achievement and prepare students for success in college and careers. The goals set an intention for students to become adept at higher-level critical thinking and analysis and set the stage for success in college and career. While teachers are working to adjust their curriculum to meet certain be…

by Michelle Sagalyn

10/16/2013

Darien, CT

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Mark Schlegel Embraces, Preserves Norwalk's Maritime Heritage NORWALK, Conn. – Mark Schlegel embraces Norwalk’s maritime history. He’s also willing to share his passion with anyone who might not have the same level of appreciation. Schlegel, a Norwalk resident since the early 1970s, has served various roles with the Norwalk Seaport Association since joining the group in 1978. He is currently the chairman of the Flotilla Committee and co-chairs the Lighthouse Committee with his wife, Pauline, and Peter Bondi. He is also a Captain on the ferry to Sheffield Island, taking visitors out to the Historic 1868 Sheffield Island Lighthouse during the summer. …

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Scarsdale, NY

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Kathleen Bowen Ha Joins Douglas Elliman In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Kathleen Bowen Ha has joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Scarsdale. An Associate Broker with more than 25 years of real estate experience, Ha also holds the highest level of appraisal license as a Certified General Appraiser and has been qualified in New York State Supreme Court as an appraisal expert. She also serves as the Vice President of the New York City Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. Her other areas of expertise include green building and historic homes. “Kathleen’s strong background in brokerage and appraisal services is a double win for her …

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Tennis Player Earns Special Olympics Honor At Sports Night STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford's Maya Todrin, who will represent Connecticut in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, will be honored by the Fairfield County Sports Commission and Special Olympics Connecticut at the 9th annual Sports Night awards dinner on Monday, Oct 21. The dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6 p.m. Todrin, a Stamford resident and a student at the Winston Preparatory School, has been selected to represent Connecticut at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey next June. She will compete with her doubles partner in Unified tennis and will receiv…

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

White Plains, NY

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Growing Westchester Real Estate Market Benefits Buyers, Sellers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Buyers and sellers continued to take advantage of an improving housing market during the third quarter in Westchester County. The median sale price rose nearly four percent in the quarter compared to the same time frame in 2012, according to reports from Douglas Elliman Real Estate and Houlihan Lawrence. The number of sales increased by nearly 30 percent for the quarter compared to 2012. “This is the highest quarterly sales total in 30 years,’’ said Amy Kane, the executive vice president of Business Development in Westchester for Douglas Elliman. “Additionally, …

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Somers, NY

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American Health Care Association Honors Somers Manor SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Manor Nursing Home has earned the Tier three recognition level as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program (QIRP) for achieving three Quality Initiative goals in safely reducing hospital re-admissions, safely reducing the off-label use of anti-psychotics, and increasing staff stability. “We are extremely proud of the work our care teams have accomplished to achieve this recognition,'' said Dr. Surbhi Agarwal, medical director at Somers Manor, "We take quality seriously at Somers Manor. We strive to give our residents the q…

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Restaurant Dishes Support For Local Charities STAMFORD, Conn. -- One Thursday night every month, the owners of Olio Restaurant at 934 Hope St., Stamford, raise money for different causes. “When we opened Olio, we knew we wanted to be a part of the community and be able to give back as well. There are so many incredible local organizations that we knew this was the best way to get involved so that is how the benefit dinners began,'' said Moira Hyland, who owns Olio with Steve Costanzo. On. Oct. 24, the restaurant is teaming up with the local nonprofit group Backyard Humanitarian. The focus for this event is on James Lacerenza, who was…

by Robyn Blosio Bova

10/16/2013

Stamford, CT

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'A Streetcar Named Desire' Comes to Curtain Call In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Streetcar Named Desire opens Thursday at the Curtain Call Dressing Room Theatre in Stamford. Due to unprecedented demand, an additional weekend has been added to the run, which will now close on Nov. 9. "Streetcar has long been a favorite of mine," said Lou Ursone, Curtain Call executive director and producer for this run, "and I am thrilled to be presenting it in our very intimate Dressing Room Theatre space. The play has some of the best-known characters in American literature and, it's back in Connecticut where it all started." The drama by Tennessee Williams mad…

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Pound Ridge, NY

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A Small Town Wine Store And Its Special Selections In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- One way to confirm I am interviewing a well-liked local business is the number of customers who stop in while I speak to the owner. This was the case when I visited with Mariela Medina, owner of Pound Ridge Wines & Spirits. Her store offers a lively array of selections and is one of the more popular destinations in town when customers need to stock up or prepare for that perfectly presented dinner party. Going on her fourth year in Pound Ridge, Mariela has 20 years of wine sales experience and her presence in town is well appreciated. With the dedication Mariela a…

by Laurance Baschkin

10/16/2013

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