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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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Neighbors

Mental Health Association To Honor Bedford Author BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford author Andrew Solomon will receive the Mental Health Association of Westchester Phoenix Award at An Evening At Metropolis, the group's annual benefit dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains. The annual event benefits and builds mental health services in Westchester. MHA’s Phoenix Award is bestowed upon individuals who shatter the stigma of mental illness. These individuals share their stories and experiences publicly and positively to break down shame associated with mental illness. Solomon’s first book,…

by Tom Renner

10/07/2013

Neighbors

Cover To Cover, Primary Lessons Is A Charming Read WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Halfway through Sarah Bracey White’s memoir, "Primary Lessons," I had a strange realization. Sarah’s mother was much like mine. A teacher, independent, the main family provider, eager for her children to succeed, proud to a fault, uncompromising in her values, not cold, but certainly not warm and fuzzy, and silently demanding in her expectations of her children. That was Sarah’s description of her mom, and it may as well have been mine. But of course, the similarities end there. Sarah, one of five children born to an African American single mom in Sumter, South …

by Janet Langsman, CEO of ArtsWestchester

10/07/2013

Business

At Darien Shop, Take A Taste Of Cheryl Fudge Designs Or Make Your Own DARIEN, Conn. -- Cheryl Fudge opened its third store at Darien Sport Shop. Fashionistas of all ages can design their own clothes or purchase Cheryl Fudge designs. Cheryl Fudge opened her first store in Nantucket in 2002 and also has a store in Santa Monica, Calif. Additional stores are planned soon for Miami and New Jersey. She provided answers to questions via email: Why did you choose the Darien Sports Shop as a provider for Cheryl Fudge designs? The Darien Sport Shop is the go-to source for shopping in Darien because it encompasses all the needs of a fashionable and smart shopper. …

by Tom Renner

10/07/2013

Neighbors

Letter: Bramson's Out Of Touch With Community NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to LETTERS@dailyvoice.com. I have lived in New Rochelle for many years and I appreciate the multi-cultural community in which I live. My children have gone through the school system from Columbus, through Isaac Young Middle School and both graduated from New Rochelle High School. I have always served this community as a volunteer – whether it’s the Boys n Girls Club, to New Rochelle FC Soccer, PTA’s, Chess Clubs and I was previously elected to the Board of Education. I’ve always found it important to …

by Martin Sanchez

10/07/2013

News

Mental Health Association Plans To Honor Eastchester's Brody EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester's Willa Brody will receive an award from the Mental Health Association of Westchester at its annual Night at the Metropolis on Thursday, Oct. 17. Brody, the Director of Government and Community Relations at, New York-Presbyterian Hospital will receive MHA’s on the move Award. The honor recognizes an individual who advocates for improved mental health through actions or philanthropy and promotes an understanding of mental health issues. The dinner will be held at the Metropolis Country Club in White Plains. The annual event benefits and builds mental healt…

by Tom Renner

10/06/2013

Events

Music Of India Will Be Featured At Scarsdale School SCARSDALE, N.Y. The Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale will host Music of India on Sunday at 2 p.m. The free concert will be at Hoff-Barthelson, 25 School Lane, in Scarsdale. The concert will feature Hidayat Hussain Khan, sitar; Avirodh Sharma, tabla; and Jhama Rastogi, dancer.The music is part of the schools second season of Global Harmonies, which presents an annual concert from every culture and country around the world. Last years concert featured the music of Japan. The series was created to celebrate diversity, acknowledge individuality and unleash the power of music as a m…

by Tom Renner

10/06/2013

Sports

Blue Streak Adds CrossFit Workout At Chelsea Piers In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – BlueStreak Sports Training has opened a new fitness option -- CrossFit S-Town at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford. CrossFit S-Town joins the CrossFit family as the largest CrossFit facility currently on the East Coast. The unique strength and conditioning program uses the standard CrossFit training techniques, including running, rowing, power lifting, Olympic lifting, kettle bells, gymnastics, plyometrics and more. Located within the 400,000-square-foot Chelsea Piers Connecticut facility, there is incredible flexibility to create the unique trademark “Work Out of…

by Tom Renner

10/06/2013

Business

Darien Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Businesses DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday for two new businesses in town. Goodfit LLC and Elysian Fields Facial Spa are both located at 528 Post Road. Goodfit Founder, Ellen Mullen offers one-on-one training in a private setting helping clients feel younger. Her focus is on flexibility, balance and core. Elysian Fields Facial Spa, owned and operated by Melissa Curtin, provides facial treatments designed to correct skin issues, prevent future issues and protect the skin from premature aging. The Chamber also encourages Darien residents to order ticket…

by Tom Renner

10/05/2013

News

Tony DeSare Makes Westchester Debut Sunday In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Tony DeSare, one of New Yorks hottest young singer/pianists will make his debut performance in Westchester on Sunday, Oct. 6. The event will be held at Faust Harrison Pianos at 214 Central Avenue in White Plains beginning at 7 p.m. DeSare will offer a preview of his latest CD, PiANO and an exclusive premiere of his latest video, Just One of Those Things. Named a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazines 2009 Critics Poll, DeSare has lived up to the distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout the United State…

by Tom Renner

10/05/2013

Schools

Norwalk Education Foundation, Library Host 140 At College Panel NORWALK, Conn. -- Nearly 140 guests attended a college panel for students and parents Thursday at an event hosted by the Norwalk Education Foundation and the Norwalk Public Library. The evening kicked off with a reception to meet Manuel Rivera, Norwalk’s new superintendent. Guests were treated to a bountiful feast, prepared by the Norwalk High School culinary students and their enthusiastic instructor, Margaret Dolan. Norwalk Grows provided the produce to the culinary department. The Norwalk Public Library hosted the event. The NHS Culinary students will be strutting their stuff again …

by Tom Renner

10/04/2013

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