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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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Schools

Westchester Students Earn Academic Honors At Berkeley College WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Students from Westchester County have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists at Berkeley College for the Summer 2015 Quarter. Berkeley College students who achieve a grade point average of 4.00 with a minimum of 12 academic credits qualify for the President’s List. Students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or better with a minimum of 12 academic credits qualify for the Dean’s List. Click on the attached PDF for the list of students who earned academic honors. A leader in providing career-focused education since 1931, Berkeley College is accredite…

by Tom Renner

11/17/2015

Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway Hsne Gives Tech Power To Luxury Collection Specialist FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Melanie Smith has been one of the nation’s top Realtors since she started her career in Fairfield in 1980. Now, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has provided her even more business tools to continue her award-winning work. Smith, who was based in Southport, is a Luxury Collection Specialist at the Berkshire Hathaway office in Fairfield, at 1583 Post Road. Smith will have her own sophisticated office space and more support staff to serve high-end clients looking to make a move. Smith has ranked in the top 10 in the state and in the top 100 in North America of Berkshire Hat…

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Lifestyle

Waveny LifeCare Offers Respite To Support Weary Caregivers NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Waveny LifeCare Network strives to provide a continuum of healthcare to older adults. The mission of the non-profit New Canaan eldercare organization also applies to caregivers who feel stressed and depressed by their daily duties by offering respite care. Respite care, a service offered by The Village at Waveny, provides caregivers with a break by providing safe, temporary lodging and care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It enables caregivers to rest, relax and catch up with family. “People who provide care for a loved one with something such as Alzhei…

Content Partner: Waveny Care Center

Real Estate

4 Westchester Areas Among State's Most Expensive In Coldwell Banker Report WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four Westchester County communities ranked among the most expensive in the state, according to a report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. In its 2015 Home Listing Report, which ranks the affordability of real estate markets in New York, Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester ranked as the most expensive market in New York with an average listing price of $859,003 for a four-bedroom, two-bath home. Dobbs Ferry, Pleasantville, Scarsdale and Rockville Centre in Long Island rounded out the top five. Thornwood ranked sixth on the Coldwell Banker list, and Croton-on-Hudso…

by Tom Renner

11/13/2015

Lifestyle

Runners Can Hit It Big At Meatball Mile Race Coming To Danbury Fair Mall DANBURY, Conn. -- Runners of all abilities and ages have the chance to win $1,000 worth of prizes in a unique race scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22 a the Danbury Fair Mall. The Meatball Mile for MSA is a 1-mile run in which the runner who comes closest to his or her predicted finish will win a $1,000 gift card to the mall. The race starts at 9 a.m. It is sponsored by Mima's Meatballs and More. “We thought this would be a terrific event because it doesn’t matter how fast you are,’’ said Megan Searfoss, co-owner of Ridgefield Running Company and one of the event co-sponsors. “You can run a 6 min…

by Tom Renner

11/13/2015

Schools

Ridgefield Academy Students Raise Funds Through World Education Games RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Academy students recently competed in the World Education Games, put on by 3P Learning in a partnership with UNICEF. For every question a student answered correctly, points were earned that 3P Learning has pledged to turn into cash for UNICEF. The World Education Games generated a total of 169,474,201 UNICEF points, which amounted to a contribution of over $100,000. The money will be used to purchase over 130 School In A Box kits, as well as other ongoing educational projects. Ridgefield Academy raised 4,426 points. Students who competed for the school wer…

by Tom Renner

11/13/2015

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Report Finds 8 County Town's Among State's Most Expensive FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Eight Fairfield County communities ranked among the most expensive in the state, according to a report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. In its 2015 Home Listing Report, which ranks the affordability of 78 real estate markets in Connecticut, Greenwich ranked as the most expensive market in Connecticut with an average listing price of $1,290,921 for a four-bedroom, two-bath home. Westport, Wilton, Weston and Fairfield rounded out the top five. Ridgefield and Stamford were also among the top 10. The most affordable market in Connecticut for a four-bedroom home…

by Tom Renner

11/13/2015

Politics

Business Council Of Westchester Hosts Discussion On White House Race RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The Business Council of Westchester is hosting “The Road to the White House,” featuring a slate of prominent journalists and pollsters who are keeping a close eye on all of the candidates for president and related campaign issues. The discussion will be held Friday, Nov. 20, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at 8800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. A continental breakfast will be served. As part of “The Road to the White House,” attendees will hear firsthand interesting insights, anecdotes and stories from the campaign trail as well as what the latest polls are showing about candidates…

by Tom Renner

11/13/2015

Business

Westchester County Assn. CEO Recalls DelBello's Huge Community Impact WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Bill Mooney loved Al DelBello as a businessman and friend. Six months after the passing of the former Westchester County Executive, Mooney’s heart still grows heavy and his eyes turn moist when recalling him. “I miss his friendship and his guidance,’’ said Mooney, the President and CEO of the Westchester County Association. “I just miss him, period.” Mooney will make a Special Memorial Tribute to DelBello at the WCA’s Fall Leadership Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 19. The dinner will be at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. DelBello died on May 15 at the age…

Content Partner: Westchester County Association

Schools

Ridgefield Academy Woman Becomes A Hit With Great Britain Football Team RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- One of the world’s most acclaimed linebackers grew up in Connecticut but has never played a down in the states. In fact, when Phoebe Schecter attended Ridgefield Academy, she did not know football was an option for girls. That is only part of the unusual story of Schecter’s career path. The 26-year-old returned to the school recently and spoke with students in grades 4-8 about how a former multi-sport athlete at Ridgefield Academy finds herself now playing for the Great Britain national football team. Ridgefield Academy requires all students in grades 6-8 to play a sport…

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