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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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Sports

Celebrate Elmwood Park's Centennial With Wild Weekend Of Sports ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elwood Park Centennial Celebration continues on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 with a "Wild Weekend of Sports."The free event at Memorial Field includes softball, soccer, badminton, baseball, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, bocce and miniature golf. Click here for more on the Centennial Celebration and a complete list of events.

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Business

Three J's Open Go Stride In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Three longtime friends recently opened a new group fitness studio in Port Chester. Jill Weiss, Janet DeFrino and Jenny Klein -- the "Three J's" -- opened GOSTRIDE, the first boutique striding studio in North America. This is not the first business for the women. With Wall Street experience behind them, they started Muse Network in 2003. Muse focused on two principle objectives: providing executive search for hedge funds, large banks and private equity firms and advising senior women on Wall Street with job transitions. With busy schedules and 10 children a…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Schools

New Bus Route Links Naugatuck Valley CC Campuses In Danbury, Waterbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A new bus link has been established between the campuses of Naugatuck Valley Community College in Danbury and Waterbury, and will be operational for the fall semester. President Daisy Cocco De Filippis said the bus link, provided by Peter Pan, will enable students to commute between campuses to attend classes and events. Peter Pan has a frequent number of scheduled routes between the two cities that run about eight times per day each way. Provost James Troup said that students can purchase tickets for round-trip travel between the Danbury Transportation Center, l…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Meet Superheroes, Aid Elmwood Park Brothers In Franklin Lakes FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Franklin Lakes will host its first "Family Fun Day" on Sunday, July 24, at Elite Trainiing Academy.The event features meet and greet with several superheroes and three NFL players. The event runs from 1-4:30 p.m. The event includes activities for adults and children. The younger set will enjoy a disc jockey, bounce house, makeovers and face painting. Their parents will enjoy shopping at more than 25 vendors. The event will support Jason and Justin's Journey X2. The Elmwood Park boys have a rare medical condition, Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive da…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Events

Teaneck Talk Targets College-Bound Teens TEANECK, N.J. -- A workshop for parents and children to assist with the college decision process will be held on Wednesday, July 20, at Purple Lily Studio in Teaneck.The workshop will provide both students and their parents with an overview of admission factors that many institutions in the state and country consider during the college application process. Highlights of this program will include: review of curriculum rigor, tips for essays, standardized testing, how to make yourself stand out in the application process, and other helpful tips students and parents need to know before beginni…

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Inspired Her Art Therapy Program FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Breast cancer changed Alexandra Wallace-Currie’s life. The manner in which it did so for the Fairfield business owner is dramatically different than nearly every other women who has fought the deadly disease. Wallace-Currie founded the Pink Pom-Pom Project in January 2011, shortly after she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. The Pom-Pom project is an art therapy program for cancer survivors. She took her project one step further in 2012, having cancer survivors work with underprivileged inner-city youth from the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport. This summer, …

by Tom Renner

07/20/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Appoint Coordinator For English Language Learning Program GREENWICH, Conn. -- Adriane Hirsch-Klein has been appointed the English Language Learning (ELL) Program Coordinator for Greenwich Public Schools. Hirsch-Klein will begin her duties immediately. Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Salvatore Corda announced the appointment. Hirsch-Klein will also be responsible for overseeing the District’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program. She has been an English as a Second Language and/or World Language teacher with the Greenwich Public Schools since 2008 and is currently working at New Lebanon School. Additionally, she provided a…

by Tom Renner

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Mohegan Lake Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- A Mohegan Lake man faces charges after being arrested for violating a temporary order of protection. Dominic Mignogno, 58, was charged with criminal contempt and resisting arrest in connection with a incident on Friday at 3660 Marcy St. Mignogno was arrested by Yorktown Police after he was at the address, a violation of a protective order issued by Westchester County Family Court. Mignogno also resisted arrest, according to police. He was transported to police headquarters and held for arraignment after processing.

by Tom Renner

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Wallet Hub: Stamford, Bridgeport Rank Poorly For First-Time Homebuyers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Stamford and Bridgeport rank among the worst cities in the nation for first-time homebuyers, according to a survey by WalletHub.com. Stamford ranked as the 269th worst city in the U.S. in which first-time buyers can purchase a home, the report said. Stamford was also the worst among cities in Connecticut. Bridgeport ranked 266th. With July being one of the top months for home sales and a third of all home buyers also being first-timers, WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2016's Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers. WalletHub analyzed housing afforda…

by Tom Renner

07/19/2016

Business

Mount Kisco Couple Sell Goods That Do Good The World Over MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The advantages of the internet allow people, and businesses, to connect the world over. Mount Kisco’s Karen and Jay Schecter are doing just that with their e-commerce site while also establishing social change in communities from California to Cameroon. “We provide items that are good for the soul,’’ Karen said in describing The Aesthetic Sense: Goods for the Soul, which the couple opened last September. “It’s multi-focused with items that are purchased with fair trade and are ethically sourced.” The Schecter’s business carries a wide assortment of products, including J…

by Tom Renner

07/19/2016

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