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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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Business

Offices Proposed For Mount Vernon Chemical Fire Site MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A four-story office building has been proposed to be built on the site of a Mount Vernon parcel where a chemical fire destroyed a large warehouse.Albert Zihenti of Hudson Greenwich LLC in New York City, who owns the property at 545 South Fulton Ave., is proposing the building, according to LoHud.com. In 2008, a fire destroyed KEM Chemical and forced an evacuation of the neighborhood. The Mount Vernon zoning board will review the proposal this week. Varieances for parking and building height are likely to be required. Click here for the LoHud.com report.

by Tom Renner

07/21/2016

Events

Teaneck, Closter Temples Hold Service On Palisades Lookout BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Temple Emeth of Teaneck and Temple Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter will hold "Prayers on the Palisades," Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to this annual summer service at the State Line Lookout in Alpine. Participants are invited to hike beforehand and are advised to bring a folding chair and bug spray to the lookout. A festive Shabbat dinner will follow the service at Fink's in Dumont. Click here for more about Temple Emeth, a Reform congregation and here for more on Temple Beth El of Northern Valley, also a Reform congregation.

by Tom Renner

07/21/2016

Politics

Norwalk Mayor Calls For Community, Police To Come Together After Cop Attack NORWALK, Conn. -- As a former police officer and chief and current mayor of Connecticut's sixth-largest city, Norwalk's Harry Rilling offers a unique perspective and insight on the recent killings of eight American cops. “It’s something unlike I’ve ever seen, and I don’t think it’s something many have,’’ Rilling said Tuesday in a phone interview with Daily Voice. “It sends shivers down your spine. I think what people have to realize is it was accomplished by two individuals. The vast majority of people demonstrating are doing so peacefully.” “It’s something unlike I’ve ever seen and I don’t…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Schools

Water Fountains Are Lead Free In North Rockland Schools NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- Drinking fountains came clean of elevated levels of lead at North Rockland schools, according to a report on lohud.com.School officials did shut off 22 sinks after testing found lead levels above safe water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Sinks at Haverstraw Elementary School, West Haverstraw Elementary School, James A. Farley Elementary School, North Rockland High School, tony Point Elementary and Willow Grove Elementary School were shut off. Samples from Thiells Elementary School and Fieldstone Middle School fell within EPA standards. Click he…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Respond to 669 Calls CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown Police responded to 669 calls between July 11 and July 18, including 132 medical emergencies. Police also responded to 40 vehicle and traffic accidents, 26 fraud and theft reports, 15 domestic incidents and nine reports of arson, vandalism or criminal mischief. The other responses by Clarkstown police involved alcohol/drug/narcotics investigations (5); assaults (4); burglaries and robberies (1); emotionally disturbed people (12); and weapons violations (1). There were 424 other calls.

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Politics

Norwalk Senator Says Mileage Tax Idea Is Dead FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) said Wednesday a proposed mileage tax for state drivers will be rejected. “I do not support a mileage tax,'' Duff said in a press release on Wednesday. "The Department of Transportation can study it nine ways to Sunday, up, down, sideways and diagonally. It is an unproven idea and the Senate Democrats will not advance any future proposal to consider a mileage tax for a vote." Duff said state Republicans were using the proposal as a "Trump-like" tactic, referring to the party's Presidential nominee, Do…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Union's '51 Ford Wins Award At Car Show RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Union's 1951 Ford received the trophy for "Best Original" at last weekend's Cruising For Justin car show.Cruising For Justin, raised $3,000 for Justin Cowen, a 12-year-old Ridgefield boy fighting Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He is the son of Ronee and Tom Cowen. A Go Fund Me page for young Justin has raised more than $43,000 for his staggering medical expenses, about $600 short of the page's goal. Cruising For Justin was held at the former Balducci's parking lot on Governor Street. It featured raffles, door prizes and food v…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Events

Learn Life-Saving Measures Calf Pasture Beach Concerts In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A 15-minute life-saving drill will be taught prior to the next four First County Bank Concerts at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. The concerts are held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The show for Wednesday, July 20, features "Against All Odds," a Phil Collins Tribute band. Click here for the concert schedule. In the life-saving drill, people of all ages will be taught hands-only (compression) CPR and the use of external defibrillators (AED) by certified trainers. The free Hands for Life training is scheduled from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 20 , July 27 (Elt…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

News

Armonk Developer Storms Out Of Housing-Plan Meeting ARMONK, N.Y. -- An Armonk developer stormed out of a discussion on a proposed affordable housing plan during a contentious meeting with members of the North Castle Planning Board, according to The Examiner.Michael Fareri presented a plan to build 48 affordable housing units at a former lumberyard on Bedford Road, the story said. The board felt Fareri's plan lacked sufficient information. Fareri's plan includes 24 two-bedroom apartments, 20 one-bedroom units and four studio units. All of units would be considered affordable housing. Click here for The Examiner story.

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Garfield Bank 'Brings Change' To Elmwood Park Charity GARFIELD, N.J. -- TD Bank in Garfield invites the community to support its fundraising event, "Bring Change," to address the needs of the local community. Donations will be accepted on Friday, July 22. In addition to the community donation, TD will make a contribution. The Bring Change campaign is designed to address the needs of neighbors, and the initiative focuses on such issues as homelessness, food shortages and services for those with special needs. TD Bank will serve as a designated hub to support Let Them Be Little X2, Inc. Let Them Be Little X2, Inc. is a non-profit orga…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

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