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Tom Renner

Client Editor

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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway Office In Westport Provides International Expertise WESTPORT, Conn. -- Real estate is evolving into an international business, and a team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties in Westport is uniquely positioned to showcase Fairfield County homes. Mary Crist, the office leader for the Westport office at 272 Post Road East in Westport, has seven agents who are former overseas residents. Jane Jones, Helen Toama and Lisa Kaplan have roots in England. Tina Crosby grew up in Greece, while Cynthia Teng and Ginger Zhu lived in China. Suzy Ryan is a walking United Nations advertisement, with previous ties to Holland, Malaysia, Leba…

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Lifestyle

Burke Expert Preaches Patience In Path Toward Improved Fitness WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Kathleen Edsall of Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains reminds New Year’s resolutioners to be patient as they strive for results when they begin their exercise regimen. Fitness, weight loss and goal achievement require a slow but steady approach. “People want to see results right away,’’ said Edsall, the Director of Community Health and Wellness at Burke. “Today we have a fast paced society. People want to see results right away. It’s important for people to outline their goals, but also discuss how realistic their goals are. You need to work within a time frame…

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Lifestyle

Stamford Doctor Hopes 'Concussion' Conveys Key Medical Issues FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Will Smith’s new movie, “Concussion,’’ opens Christmas Day and focuses on a physician who informed the NFL about chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive degenerative disease found in people with a history of repetitive brain trauma. Dr. Erin Manning, an assistant attending neurologist with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) who splits her time between HSS in New York and the HSS Outpatient Center at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, said results are inconclusive that concussions lead to CTE. “There is a definitely a problem with head injuries,’’ Manning said.…

by Tom Renner

12/22/2015

Lifestyle

Portion Control Is Key To Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Portion control is the key to avoiding weight gain during the holidays, when egg nog, office cookies and parties stuffed with tempting treats seem to lurk at every turn. A story on WebMD said according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. Susan Finn, PhD, RD. Finn serves as chairwoman of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition. "I don't believe you can't eat food that you like -- even indulgences -- but it is the amount you eat," Finn said in the WebMD stor…

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Neighbors

Berkeley College Collects Holiday Gifts For Lifting Up Children WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A toy drive by Berkeley College collected 137 gifts for children served by Lifting Up Westchester. The toys were recently donated to the White Plains organization. “Without their help, only a fraction of our kids would have a toy to open,” said Nina Inzinna, Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager at Lifting Up Westchester. "The Enrollment Services Department at Berkeley College in White Plains is making a difference for the children served by Lifting Up Westchester." More than 200 children participate in Lifting Up Westchester’s Brighter Futures Mentoring, …

by Tom Renner

12/22/2015

Lifestyle

Dealing With Climate Change In Your Own Norwalk Landscape FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The recent Paris climate change agreement is a major step toward reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. This mission, agreed to by 196 nations, can seem far removed from our own households – that is until severe weather rears its ugly head. You have likely witnessed climate change in your landscape – increased flooding, more frequent droughts, more extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. Want to help fight climate change at home? Start by planting more trees. Nature’s Air Conditioners On a hot August day, stand under a tree for a few minu…

by Kim Eierman

12/21/2015

Real Estate

Wilton Colonial Designed By Famous Architects Hits Market At Nice Price WILTON, Conn. -- A four-bedroom Wilton Colonial on three park-like acres and designed by two well-known architects has come on the market for a price far less than comparable homes. The home at 148 Hulda Hill Road is listed by Nancy Budd of William Raveis Real Estate for $810,000. The median sale price for a home in Wilton at the end of the third quarter was $820,000. Many 4-bedroom homes in Wilton, some with far less acreage, begin at $1 million or more. Click here for the complete listing. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to own a private horse property,’’ said Budd, noting the property incl…

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Real Estate

Ginnel Realtor Showcases Properties With Unique TV Productions BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Growing up in Mount Kisco, Muffin Dowdle learned Northern Westchester real estate from a young age. The Ginnel Real Estate agent has worked as a full-time broker for 24 years, and exudes joy and boundless energy with each listing. Dowdle’s expertise, passion and salesmanship are evident in a series of videos produced by NBC 4 in New York and featured in the “Open House” section of their website. “I think it helps bring the property alive and shows how much fun they are,’’ said Dowdle, who has been doing the videos for seven years. “It shows the lifestyle of the homes.” The…

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Events

Sons Of Serendip Brightens Holidays With Show At Stamford's Palace STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sons of Serendip brightens the holiday season in Stamford on Tuesday, Dec. 22, with its first appearance at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Stamford’s Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and the Greenwich Public School’s Honor Choir are featured throughout the show, which begins at 8 p.m. Sons of Serendip placed fourth in last year’s ninth season of America’s Got Talent. Sons of Serendip is in the midst of a nine-city holiday tour, CHRISTMAS: Beyond the Lights. The tour brings orchestral and acoustic interpretations of modern and traditional pop classics, arranged …

Content Partner: Stamford Center for the Arts

Lifestyle

Dealing With Climate Change In Your Own Putnam County Landscape PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The recent Paris climate change agreement is a major step toward reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. This mission, agreed to by 196 nations, can seem far removed from our own households – that is until severe weather rears its ugly head. You have likely witnessed climate change in your landscape – increased flooding, more frequent droughts, more extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. Want to help fight climate change at home? Start by planting more trees. Nature’s Air Conditioners On a hot August day, stand under a tree for a few minutes,…

by Kim Eierman

12/21/2015

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