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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.

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Lifestyle

Record Field Runs In New Canaan Race For Autism NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A record number of runners completed the 5K run Friday in New Canaan at the All Out For Autism race. New Balance New Canaan sponsored the race, which had 395 finishers. There was also a kids fun run before the main event in the sixth annual edition of the race. Mike St. George, 15, of New Canaan was the overall winner for the 3.1-mile distance in 18:56. Eliza Hompe, 22, also of New Canaan, won the women’s overall race in 19:51. Rounding out the top three among the men were Alex Ellsworth, 17, of New Canaan, also in 18:56, and David Ott of Darien, who ran 19:06. K…

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Real Estate

Better Homes And Gardens Rand Realty In Rye Answers Ice Bucket Challenge RYE, N.Y. -- Employees of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Rye took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Agents Julian Diaz, Billy Ponce and Don Heithaus, Senior Manager Arlyne Ashkinos and office manager Sandy Stemlach soaked themselves for the Rye group. William Raveis' Rye office challenged the Rand group, which responded to the challenge and made a donation to ALS. Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty has been serving Rye the and surrounding areas for 14 years. Click here for a video of the challenge.

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Events

Cast Announced For Play Coming To Armonk In October ARMONK, N.Y. -- Hudson Stage Company announces the cast for its fall main stage production, "The God Game" by Suzanne Bradbeer. The show will be performed at the Whippoorwill Hall Theatre at North Castle Library in Armonk. It opens in October. Robert Farrior (Tom) has appeared in many films including "The Amazing Spiderman 2," "Tenure, Shrink, Out Of The Fog and Men In Black III. His many television appearances include guest starring roles in "Blue Bloods," "Unforgettable," "Law & Order," "Charmed" and "CSI: Miami." He had a recurring role on the daytime drama "Days Of Our Lives" a…

by Tom Renner

08/27/2014

Neighbors

Stamford Martial Arts Studio Plans 5k For Stamford Hospital, EMS STAMFORD, Conn. -- For the third year in a row, Stamford based karate studio, The Dojo, will be holding its annual “Dojo Dash,'' a 5K run/walk. The race started when Manny Esmeraldo, The Dojo’s Owner/Sensei, read an article about a product called LifeStraw. When one of these personal filtration systems is purchased, it gives clean water to a child in a third world country for a year. He thought it would be great to raise money to purchase a large quantity of this product and send them to children Haiti. So together with his staff, they organized their first event. Last year, they raised…

by Robyn Blosio Bova

08/26/2014

Neighbors

Danbury Farmers' Market Offers Vouchers For Veterans DANBURY, Conn. -- Military veterans who meet an income threshold can receive Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers worth $21 for fruits and vegetables at the Danbury Farmers’ Market, the value of which is doubled to $42 at the market. Vouchers are available at the market every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kennedy Park. In a new pilot program instituted this year by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and administered by the City of Danbury’s social service department, veterans can get vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables at the Farmers’ Market. Danbury is…

Content Partner: Danbury Farmers' Market

Real Estate

Armonk Mansion, Estate-Like Property Offers Luxury Living ARMONK, N.Y. -- Mansions in Westchester County don’t often hit the market, let alone mansions in Armonk. Manhattan Network Inc. recently placed one on the market though, and even better is the price: under $2 million. The seven-bedroom, three-story home at 10 Frog Rock Road in Armonk is being offered for $1,998,000. The home sits on two acres, includes 6.5 baths and has more than 4,225 square feet. It was built in 1929. “It has the feel of a Great Gatsby home,’’ said Ken Laino, the president of Manhattan Network. “It’s a quality construction home. When a storm hits, it’s going to still …

Content Partner: Manhattan Network Inc.

Events

Westchester 'Houzz Party' Offers Home Remodeling Ideas WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A different kind of “Houzz party” comes to Westchester County on Thursday, Sept. 11, to help homeowners plan their next home improvement project. Murphy Brothers Contracting of Mamaroneck, along with Gibbons Digital Consultants from Bronxville, will host Michael Stein of Houzz.com to discuss all phases of home improvement. Houzz.com is a popular website for homeowners planning for their next remodeling or renovation project. The party will be held at Westchester Magazine at 2 Clinton Ave., Rye. It runs from 5:30-7 p.m., and adult beverages and hors d’oeuvres …

by Tom Renner

08/26/2014

News

Landmark Methodist Church Sold In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The landmark Summerfield Methodist Church in Port Chester has been sold to a Pentecostal congregation for $1,150,000. The Assembly of God World Vision Ministries of Port Chester signed a sales contract July 22, according to legal papers filed in the state Supreme Court on Aug. 21. The Methodists stopped using the church for worship in 2012. The distinctive building at 225 King St. resembles a medieval castle and is near the Port Chester train station. The church was named after John Summerfield, a well-known early Methodist preacher. The congregation worshiped …

by Tom Renner

08/26/2014

Events

Toughman Triathlon Comes To Croton CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The TOUGHMAN Half Iron championship comes to Croton Point Park on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. The race is the culmination of six national qualifying races. The event consists of a 1.2 mile swim in the Hudson River, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. A TOUGHKids race, which is the culmination of 10 national qualifiers will ve held on Saturday. More than 1,000 adults ages 18-70 and more than 800 kids ages 4-14 from all over the United States will compete for prizes and awards. Saturday's kids race begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. T…

by Tom Renner

08/26/2014

Real Estate

Housing Council Takes Applications For Larchmont Condos LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The Housing Action Council is accepting applications for Pinebrook Condominium, a fair and affordable housing development at 2101-2105 Palmer Ave. The application deadline is Sept. 24. When completed, Pinebrook will provide affordable homes for individuals and families who cannot afford housing in the private marketplace. Prices range from $155,000 to $241,200, depending on square footage. The development is designed to reach households whose incomes are no greater than 80 percent of the median income of Westchester County. The median income for a family of four is …

by Tom Renner

08/26/2014

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