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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

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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Lifestyle

Crotty Foundation Connects Suffern During Challenging Times SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Since its inception in 2010, the Suffern-based Vincent Crotty Memorial Foundation has stayed true to its core mission to provide financial support to organizations, families and individuals in and around the region. The difference over the past six years, however, is that an organization that arose from an emotional response to the tragic deaths of two young men has become steady, sophisticated and entrenched. Lizanne Fiorentino, a long-time Crotty Foundation board member, remembers the group’s first “Wing Nite,” a fundraiser that occurred a little over two months followin…

by Tom Renner

07/23/2016

Events

Former Boston Marathon Winner Speaking At Ridgefield Library RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon will visit Ridgefield Library Monday to talk about his new book that details the rise of women and running in the United States.Amby Burfoot, an editor at Runner's World, is the author of "First Ladies of Running: 22 Inspiring Profiles of the Rebels, Rule Breakers, and Visionaries Who Changed the Sport Forever." He will be at the library from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25. Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn't always so: In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start…

by Tom Renner

07/23/2016

News

Thousands Lose Power In Fairfield County Amid Summer Heat Wave update: Most of the power outages have been repaired as of 9 p.m. Friday. A few single-digit number remain late Friday. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Hundreds of homes and businesses in Fairfield County lost power Friday in the wake of soaring temperatures as the beginning of a heat wave gripped the region. Norwalk was the hardest hit city in a list provided by Eversource, with 1,740 customers without power. Other towns in Fairfield County with outages included (as of 4 p.m.), according to Eversource and United Illuminating: Brookfield, 7 customers Danbury 9 Fairfield, 15 Greenwich, 1 Monr…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Politics

Hudson Valley Legislator Leads Way In Repeal Of New York's 'Tampon Tax' Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products, a bill that some have termed the "tampon tax." The bill exempts these products from local and State sales tax. “This is a regressive tax on essential products that women have had to pay for far too long and lifting it is a matter of social and economic justice,” Governor Cuomo said. “I commend Assemblywoman (Linda) Rosenthal and Senator (Sue) Serino on their strong advocacy and for hard work in passing this important legislation.” Serino, a Republican, represents portions of Dutch…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Business

Connecticut's Unemployment Rate Creeps Up To 5.8% FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. –Connecticut's unemployment rate ticket up to 5.8 percent in June according to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The unemployment rate in May was 5.7, and 5.5 in June of 2015. The number of unemployed state residents (2,300, 2.1%) increased in June. “Connecticut’s large swing in job growth from May to June mirrored a similar pattern nationally,” said Andy Condon, Director of the Office of Research. “While we can’t pinpoint an exact cause, it seems likely to be due to a change in seasonal pattern rather than an actual swing in labor markets.” The sta…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Politics

Connecticut's Murphy Lands Speaking Role At Democratic National Convention FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will be among the speakers at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, scheduled for July 25-28 in Philadelphia. Hillary for America and the Democratic National Convention Committee announced a list of elected officials who will address the convention. The party will confirm Hillary Clinton as their presidential nominee at the convention, and she will take on Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November election. Some of the other speakers from the New York/New England region are Senator Cory Booker (New Jersey); Congressman…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Events

Learn Art Of Email Marketing At Hackensack Workshop HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A workshop on achieving the best results through email marketing will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at the Bergen County Administration Building. Becky Livingston, the President of Penheel Marketing in Closter, will direct the workshop. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing and technology and her business specializes in social media and digital marketing for CPAs. She is also an adjunct professor, author and speaker. Workshop students will learn how to evaluate if their campaign is working, if recipients read or delete emails, how many people click on li…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Events

Jedi, Animals and Music Highlight Children’s Programs at Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, July 18 – The Jedi Academy, animals from Green Meadows and music highlight upcoming events in the children’s program at the Scarsdale Public Library. The programs begin on Monday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m. when Chi-Chi Bestmann brings her viola and violin for pre-school children in another performance of Petite Concerts. At 7 p.m., David Engel brings the Jedi Academy to the library in a program filled with comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, light saber lessons. Children ages 4 and up can learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true master of i…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

Lifestyle

JoyRide Comes To Darien Sidewalk Sales DARIEN, Conn. -- JoyRide Cycling Studio in Darien pedaled benefits of membership while other businesses also offered products at the recent sidewalk sales hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce. JoyRide offers calorie-torching, endorphin-surged, high-energy group fitness classes. with a eam of talented instructors. The Darien location is at 25 Old Kings Highway North. JoyRide has locations throughout Fairfield County. Rhodie Lorenz, Amy Hochhauser and Debbie Katz are the co-founders of JoyRide. Lorenz is one of the instructors at the Darien studio. The recent Darien Sidewalk Sales occurre…

by Tom Renner

07/22/2016

News

Redding Selectman Vote No On Temporary Stop Sign On Umpawaug REDDING, Conn. -- The Redding Board of Selectmen voted not to put stop signs on Umpawaug Road, according to a report on WLAD-AM. Redding police proposed a temporary stop sign at Marchant and Umpawaug Road - making it a 3-way stop. The sign would have been up for the duration of the closure on Route 53, and then re-evaluated. Traffic has increased on Umpawaug since the closure of Route 53. A new bridge is being constructed on Route 53, and is expected to be completed in September. Members of the town's Volunteer Fire Department said a sign would slow response time. Click here for the WLAD s…

by Tom Renner

07/21/2016

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