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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

Christie's Quilting Boutique In Norwalk Honors Military Veterans NORWALK, Conn. -- Christie's Quilting Boutique in Norwalk presented Quilts of Valor to 14 military veterans during a ceremony on Saturday. The veterans who received quilts were Paul Ceglia of Norwalk, Orlando Vazquez, Mike Worosz, Marshal Wilson, Jerry Cook, Herbert Vernal, Felix Guiffra III, Josephine Velazquez-Ruequoi, Sharad Samy, Thomas Boone, Robert Bucci, Charles Scribner, David Sanborn and John Miller. Quilts are made by volunteers at Christie’s, which opened in 2013, at 176 Main St. in Norwalk. Christie Ruiz distributed Quilts of Valor for the first time last year. Jane Dougherty, t…

by Tom Renner

05/26/2016

Real Estate

New Brewster Colonial Offers Customization And Recreation BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A newly-constructed four-bedroom in Brewster is move-in ready and offers customizable options along with a bundle of recreation opportunities at a nearby clubhouse. The property at 14 Knoll Ridge is being offered by Fortune Homebuilders and listed by Houlihan Lawrence Chris Will for $858,800. The lot includes .7 acres in a cul-de-sac. “They’re not cookie-cutter Colonials,’’ Will said. “That makes them distinct. The homes are for the most part customizable on the interior, all the way down to the number of sockets you want.” Homebuyers also have their choices of exterior co…

Content Partner: Houlihan Lawrence - Brewster

Neighbors

Decorated Triathlete From Greenwich Bravely Fights Cancer — Again GREENWICH, Conn. — Former Greenwich resident Karen Newman remains faithful that she will win her second fight with cancer — and that she will compete in Mexico in the World Triathlon Championships. “With God’s help and yours, I am going to beat cancer again as it tries to spread through my body,’’ Newman wrote on a GoFundMe page and disclosed that she was diagnosed with cancer in her spine. “With God’s help and yours, I am going to compete for the United States at the Worlds in September.” Newman survived breast cancer in 2008. She turned her battle against cancer and bulimia into an inspir…

by Tom Renner

05/25/2016

Sports

Croton Karate Owner Kick Starts Enjoyment Of Martial Arts CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Sensei Peter Doherty opened Croton Karate in 2005. A long time fitness and martial arts advocate, Doherty had been learning and teaching karate for over 15 years and had always dreamed of having his own dojo, or martial arts studio. Doherty worked three jobs simultaneously before a client told him about the space in Croton. “It was an old martial arts school, so the buildout was already done,’’ Doherty said. “It just felt like the right time. It’s in a shopping center, and I thought it had good visibility. That was important because I wanted to work the art more t…

by Tom Renner

05/25/2016

Lifestyle

Popular Bridgeport Race Adds 10K And Aligns With Barnum Festival BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A popular Bridgeport race will have a new affiliation, sponsor and big brother when runners reach the starting line on Sunday. The Barnum Festival, with sponsorship from Aquarion, will host the Great Aquarion Barnum Festival 5k and 10k beginning at 8:30 on Sunday morning. The races finish at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The 5k has been a part of the Fairfield County running landscape for a few years, but the 10k is a new addition. Aquarion also jumped in as the race sponsor. “I think it’s a natural fit with the Barnum Festival,’’ Barnum Festival Ringmaster Jason Julian…

Content Partner: The Barnum Festival

Business

N.Y Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital Names New President CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Stacey Petrower, M.P.A. has been named president of NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. A senior leader in healthcare for more than 20 years, she currently serves as chief operating officer at NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. She succeeds John C. Federspiel, who is retiring in July after 29 years as president. Petrower, a Peekskill resident, joined the hospital in January. Previously, she was vice president of operations at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, overseeing and managing the operations and operating budget of the emerge…

by Tom Renner

05/24/2016

Real Estate

Rosen Joins Hudson United Title In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Randi Rosen has joined Hudson United Title in White Plains as a title closer executive. “I’m very excited to be a part of Hudson United Title’s growing team,” said Rosen. “After building up experience in this industry over the past eight years, I’m looking forward to bringing what I have learned to this group and treating my clients to the finest services we have to offer.” Rosen has always worked in title sales and closing coordination. In a sales capacity, Rosen hosted gatherings for attorney and real estate agent introductions, and she also promoted title services t…

by Tom Renner

05/24/2016

Lifestyle

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month MT. KISCO, N.Y. -- With more than one million new cases of skin cancer occurring annually, it’s more important than ever this summer to protect the skin you’re in. According to the American Cancer Society, about 5.4 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer will be diagnosed annually in the United States. Melanoma, the most virulent form of skin cancer, will account for more than 76,000 cases of skin cancer in 2016 and 75% of all skin cancer deaths. Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer, with one in five Americans developing skin cancer in their lifetime. The primary reason…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Neighbors

Pascack Valley Teen Shares Eating Disorder Struggles To Help Others RIVER VALE, N.J. -- Valery Berenshtein of River Vale fought valiantly against anorexia and bulimia as it spiraled out of control before concluding her life was at risk. Now, the Pascack Valley High School junior shares her story so that other young girls do not find themselves fighting a similar battle. She organized an Eating Disorder Family Awareness Night at school in February, and on June 12 is spearheading an Eating Disorder 3k walk to raise money for what she believes is one of the nation’s most underfunded scourges. At its apex in December of 2014, Berenshtein’s disorder compromised …

by Tom Renner

05/24/2016

Real Estate

6-Bedroom Southport Colonial Brings Americana Home SOUTHPORT, Conn. – The Hibbs Family found their perfect slice of Americana at 255 Half Mile Road in Southport. For the past 21 years, David and Libby Hibbs and their four children enjoyed the 6-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial and the unusually-level and spacious two acres of property. “One of the fun things we did was build a hockey rink every winter in the backyard, directly off the patio,’’ said Hibbs, whose home is being offered by Berkshire Hathaway for $1,699,000. “The back yard has been a big attraction for sports activities. We played soccer, hockey, baseball, everything. Now it’s time for s…

Content Partner: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties

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