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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Darien, CT
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Darien Student Succeeds Sister To Support Soldiers Darien Student Succeeds Sister To Support Soldiers
Darien Student Succeeds Sister To Support Soldiers DARIEN, Conn. – Mikey Farren is a rookie taking over as the volunteer coordinator for "Operation Darien Little League Cares," the annual drive to provide essentials to U.S. soldiers. Fortunately, he has five years of experience to draw upon. Farren succeeds his sister, Katie, as the primary organizer of the event, which occurs over Memorial Day weekend. His brother, Tommy, also led the event. Tony Farren, the former president of Darien Little League, started the drive in 2008. “I volunteered at the other ones, and Katie and Tommy have told me about some things I should watch out for,’’ sa…

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by Tom Renner
Fairfield, CT
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Lacrosse, Cancer Connection Comes Full Circle For Fairfield's Jeff Keith Lacrosse, Cancer Connection Comes Full Circle For Fairfield's Jeff Keith
Lacrosse, Cancer Connection Comes Full Circle For Fairfield's Jeff Keith FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The unlikely intersection between lacrosse and cancer helped define Jeff Keith’s career path. On Saturday, the Fairfield resident and co-founder of the Connecticut Challenge comes to the intersection again when he will be honored at the NCAA men’s lacrosse Final Four for his impact on the community through his charitable organization. Buick featured Keith and the Connecticut Challenge during the NCAA Basketball Tournament pre-game show. The video on CBS was watched by over 15 million viewers. As a result to the response from that story, Buick voted on and selected Keith t…

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White Plains, NY
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New White Plains Restaurant Will Have Family Feel New White Plains Restaurant Will Have Family Feel
New White Plains Restaurant Will Have Family Feel WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Mario Lombardo is a new restaurant entrepreneur launching a pizzeria in White Plains in June. His advantage is nearly 30 years of experience behind him. Lombardo’s father, Mario, owns seven restaurants on Long Island. The new restaurant on Mamaroneck Avenue, at the site of the former Sports Page, will be the family’s first foray into Westchester. Mario Jr., who grew up working with his father, will run the operations in White Plains along co-manager James Romanelli. “I’m thrilled,’’ Mario Jr. said. “I knew I wanted to do this since I was a kid. I went to college with …

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by Tom Renner
Yorktown, NY
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From The Desk Of The DA: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms From The Desk Of The DA: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms
From The Desk Of The DA: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Children are among the most vulnerable in our community, and we as parents, caregivers and concerned adults have a shared responsibility to provide environments that keep them safe and help them thrive. I would like to share with you what I am doing as Westchester County District Attorney to work with our community partners to enhance the safety of children. Child abuse can take many forms, from neglect to physical and sexual assaults.  Neglect can include a parent’s failure to provide proper nutrition, hygiene and medical care, or to ensure that the child atte…

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by Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney
Peekskill, NY
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Benefit Concert In Peekskill Planned Sunday For Sisters At Graymoor Benefit Concert In Peekskill Planned Sunday For Sisters At Graymoor
Benefit Concert In Peekskill Planned Sunday For Sisters At Graymoor PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – A benefit concert for Sisters at Graymoor will be held Sunday May 26, at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and tickets are $25. Tickets are available at the Sisters’ Gift Shop at Graymoor or by phone at 845-230-8228. Tickets will also be available the day of the concert. The 10th annual concert is hosted by The Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement at Graymoor. The concert will feature internationally known Irish Traditionalist musician John Whelan and the John Whelan Band. There will be guest appearances by other musicians.

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by Tom Renner
White Plains, NY
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Business Council Of Westchester Offers Info On Changing Healthcare Business Council Of Westchester Offers Info On Changing Healthcare
Business Council Of Westchester Offers Info On Changing Healthcare WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Business Council of Westchester is offering a series of presentations for local businesses to help navigate changes that will occur under the federal healthcare program known as the Affordable Care Act. The new legislation takes affect Oct. 1 when businesses enroll in the New York Health Benefit Exchange. In conjunction with the Westchester Library System, the following venues have been scheduled: •  May 23 – 12-1:15 p.m., Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Plaza •  June 4 – 12-1:15 p.m., Mount Vernon Public Library, 28 S. 1st Ave. • June 18 – 12-1:15 p.m.…

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by Tom Renner
Danbury, CT
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Dogs Based At Danbury Church Comfort Sandy Hook Students Dogs Based At Danbury Church Comfort Sandy Hook Students
Dogs Based At Danbury Church Comfort Sandy Hook Students DANBURY, Conn. – A “comfort dog” at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Danbury has played a huge role in the healing process for students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Addie, a golden retriever, spends four days a week at the school. Her sister, Maggie, another Comfort Dog, relieves Addie once or twice a week. Both Addie and Maggie are fully trained Lutheran Church Charities  K-9 Comfort Dogs. They are trained to be there for people in need, offering their calming presence to help those in stressful situations. Addie and Maggie also traveled to Boston after the Boston Ma…

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by Tom Renner
Greenwich, CT
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$190 Million Greenwich Compound Is Priciest Home In The U.S. $190 Million Greenwich Compound Is Priciest Home In The U.S.
$190 Million Greenwich Compound Is Priciest Home In The U.S. GREENWICH, Conn. – A waterfront home on the Greenwich waterfront that was listed on Friday for $190 million is believed to be the most expensive home in the United States, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Listing agent David Ogilvy says the 12-bedroom Neo-French Renaissance Victorian and the 50.6-acre property is “a fantastic piece of property.” “It’s just an incredibly beautiful spot,’’ said Ogilvy, whose real estate office is part of Christie’s International Real Estate. "There were a few other major houses down on the water. The only one of this size that has sold was …

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by Tom Renner
Danbury, CT
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Owner Of New Danbury Mini Golf Finds Stroke Of Genius Owner Of New Danbury Mini Golf Finds Stroke Of Genius
Owner Of New Danbury Mini Golf Finds Stroke Of Genius DANBURY, Conn. – Mark Barra thinks he hit a home run with his new business in Danbury. He’s using little golf clubs to do it. Monster Mini Golf opened last December at 14 Starr Road in the former home of a tire warehouse. With party rooms, an arcade and an indoor miniature golf course, Barra has brought a new idea to town for wholesome family entertainment. “The reception has been better than we expected,’’ Barra said. “We’re averaging 20-22 birthday parties a week. We wanted to bring some sort of family entertainment back to Danbury. For a long time there was just a lack of things a fami…

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by Tom Renner
Westport, CT
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Wilton Business Takes To Air For Rare Aerial Videos Wilton Business Takes To Air For Rare Aerial Videos
Wilton Business Takes To Air For Rare Aerial Videos REDDING, Conn. – Boston Marathon officials may use drones for next year’s race to  improve security on the course. Redding’s Adam Pemberton has already used the devices for running - but with a far different purpose. Pemberton used drones to capture video of the Run For The Cows earlier this month in Redding. He also used them to produce a video from a bike race in March and the Pequot Road Runners Thanksgiving Day race last November.  Although Pemberton used the low-flying aircraft with miniature cameras to capture scenes from those events, he believes the devices probably won’t be effec…

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