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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Eastchester, NY

Obituaries

Laurie Smith Davidson, 65, Former Eastchester Resident EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – Laurie Smith Davidson, a former resident of Eastchester, died on Oct. 1. She was 65. Davison was born in the Bronx to Lillian and Jack Smith. Laurie grew up in Eastchester and graduated from Eastchester High School in 1966. In high school she was a member of the cheer leading squad. She attended Chamberlain Junior College and went on to become a ?ight attendant. Laurie spent 10 years living in Weymouth, England and eventually returned to the U.S. She resided in Pembroke Pines, Fla. She was employed for many years at Dollar Rent A Car. Davidson is is survived by her …

by Tom Renner

10/15/2013

White Plains, NY

Obituaries

Mildred Wachtel Balk, 92, Former Teacher, White Plains Resident WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Mildred Wachtel Balk, a former resident of White Plains, died on Oct. 2. She was 92. Balk was born in the Bronx on Oct. 12, 1920. She graduated valedictorian from Walton High School in 1937 and from Hunter College (Phi Beta Kappa) in 1941. She taught for many years at Mamaroneck and Eastview Elementary Schools in White Plains. She moved to Minneapolis in 2001 and lived at the Kenwood Retirement Community. She is survived by sons Jonathan (Linda), Michael, and Brian (Julie), granddaughters Deborah Hansen (Eric), Sarah Balk McGrill, Anneliessa Balk, and Rachel Balk, a…

by Tom Renner

10/15/2013

Cortlandt, NY

Your Community

Dense Breast Test Results Require Extra Attention WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A new law in New York this year requires women to be notified if mammogram tests reveal dense breast tissue. Dr. Angela Keleher, Director of Breast Surgery at Health Quest Cancer Care (Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Putnam Hospital Center), urges women to discuss findings with their physician, who may want to take additional images. “Women with dense breast tissue have a lifetime risk of breast cancer three to four times higher than women who do not have dense breasts,’’ Dr. Keleher said. “Because dense breast tissue is more difficult …

Content Partner: Health Quest

Briarcliff, NY

Your Community

Breathtaking Briarcliff Manor Home Hits Market For $1.15 Million BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. – Si Spiegel remembers when he moved into his home at 122 Ridgecrest Road in Briarcliff Manor in 1968. “It took my breath away,’’ Spiegel said. “It still does.” Spiegel’s three-bedroom, three-bath home was recently listed for sale for $1.15 million by Realtor Sharon Bodnar Briskman of Houlihan Lawrence. Spiegel, 89, raised his family in the house, which sits on 1.37 acres. “It’s just too big for me,’’ he said. The contemporary design was built in 1955 by Roy Johnson, a disciple of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The home was built with many unique imported mater…

Content Partner: Sharon Bodnar Briskman - Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Fairfield, CT

Your Community

Study Skills Workshop Coming To Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) will be offering S4's evidence-based study skills workshop for area high school students at the Fairfield Public Library in November. The 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 in Grades 9 through 12. Classes will be held on three Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, and 16 at the library's main branch, 1080 Old Post Road in Fairfield. The classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 pm, with the last class on Nov. 16 m…

by The Daily Voice

10/14/2013

Rye, NY

Your Community

New York Times Editor Plans Lecture On Middle East At Purchase College PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Ethan Bronner, the deputy national editor of The New York Times, and former Times Jerusalem bureau chief, will be featured in the Yassen Lecture Series at Purchase College on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. The lecture will be held at The Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. In his talk, Bronner will explore the policies and recent events in Israel and Palestine, and the effects they have had on daily life for the millions of people who call that area of the world home. Since the mid-1980s, Mr. Bronner's work has addressed events in the Middle East, often with a focus on Isra…

by Tom Renner

10/13/2013

Norwalk, CT

Your Community

Norwalk Mad Bulls Wrestlers Plan Free Clinics NORWALK, CONN. -- The Norwalk Mad Bulls youth wrestling team will open its new season with a free clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The club is offering the for free clinics to the first 25 boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 who register. The free clinics will be held in the Norwalk High School Auxiliary Gym on Oct. 15, 17, 22 and 24. The is from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Young wrestlers can attend one or attend all. For the athletes attending, the club will use the games approach to teach the fundamentals of folk-style wrestling. The goal of the free clinic is to provide kids with basic wrestling fundam…

by Tom Renner

10/13/2013

Stamford, CT

On Your Side

Stamford Hair Salon Dons Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness STAMFORD, Conn. -- Reveal Hair Salon, located on Hope Street in Stamford, is once again joining the community for Paint the Town Pink, an event that takes place every October to coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Maria Castellucci and her staff will wear pink every Saturday during the month to help increase awareness about the importance of screening and early detection. Reveal will also contribute a portion of the day's proceeds during this month to Bennett Cancer Center. Reveal Hair Salon is committed to providing clients with the highest quality in hair design. Fo…

by Tom Renner

10/12/2013

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY

Your Community

March of Dimes To Honor Purchase Real Estate Company TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The March of Dimes Greater New York Chapter and the Real Estate Award Breakfast Committee announced National Realty & Development Corp. (NRDC) as its 2013 Real Estate Award recipient. This year marks the 26th annual Real Estate Award Breakfast as well as the 75th Anniversary of the March of Dimes. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains and each year honors outstanding individuals and companies whose commercial real estate activities have significantly enhanced the community. Headquartered in Purchase N…

by Tom Renner

10/12/2013

Yonkers, NY

Your Community

Jean Tickell's Community Ties Run Deep In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. – Jean Tickell’s ties to her charitable efforts in Yonkers can be traced back to her parents. Her mother and father have long-standing affiliations with two groups in which the Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens, Rand Realty is involved. “My family has always been big about community,’’ said Tickell, a Realtor since 1998. “It makes a difference when you do little things.” Tickell is currently the dinner chairman for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Her father, Larry McCrudden, has been on the parade committee since it started 58 years ago. He is now the parade chairman. …

Content Partner: Better Homes & Gardens, Rand Realty

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