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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
Stew Leonard's, With Store In Yonkers, Plans New One On Long Island Stew Leonard's, With Store In Yonkers, Plans New One On Long Island
Stew Leonard's, With Store In Yonkers, Plans New One On Long Island YONKERS, N.Y. -- Stew Leonard's,  which has a store in Yonkers, will open a grocery story in Farmingdale, N.Y. It will be the first Long Island grocery store for Stew's, which has a wine store in Farmingdale. Construction is expected to begin this year and is expected to open in January of February of 2016.  Stew Leonard's also has stores in Norwalk, Danbury and Newington in Connecticut. The business is based in Norwalk. The Farmingdale location will be across from its wine store in the Airport Plaza shopping center. It is expected to add 400 jobs to the region, and will occupy a spa…

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by Tom Renner
Obituaries
Walter J. Quinn, 80, Of Greenwich; Air Force Vet Worked For Post Office Walter J. Quinn, 80, Of Greenwich; Air Force Vet Worked For Post Office
Walter J. Quinn, 80, Of Greenwich; Air Force Vet Worked For Post Office STAMFORD, Conn. -- Walter J Quinn, 80, of Stamford died on Feb. 7. He also resided in Greenwich. Walter was born one of four children to Frances and Martin Quinn. He graduated from Stamford High School and served honorably in the Korean War and Japanese Occupation while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He returned to the United States and married Mary Lou Conlan of Greenwich. Walter worked for several years as a letter carrier for the Post Office in Greenwich and as the president of Branch 759 of the Letter Carrier Union in Greenwich. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching his beloved Ne…

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by Tom Renner
News
More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By NBC's Brian Williams More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By NBC's Brian Williams
More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By NBC's Brian Williams WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- More reports by "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams were questioned Tuesday by people in New Jersey and New Orleans. A restaurant owner in New Jersey told USA Today that he does not believe Williams' claim that he was robbed at gunpoint in Red Bank, N.J., while selling Christmas trees from a truck in the 1970s. The Washington Post also reported Tuesday a hotel manager disputed Williams' claims that he saw a dead body float past the hotel during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In an interview with Fairfield University in 2007, Williams also claimed to have …

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by Tom Renner
Business
Norwalk-Based Stew Leonard's Plans Expansion Onto Long Island Norwalk-Based Stew Leonard's Plans Expansion Onto Long Island
Norwalk-Based Stew Leonard's Plans Expansion Onto Long Island NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk-based Stew Leonard's will be expanding its brand, with plans to open a new dairy story in Farmingdale, N.Y., on Long Island.  It will be the first Long Island store for Stew's, which also has a wine store in Farmingdale. With construction expected to begin this year, the store is expected to open in January or February 2016. Stew Leonard's, which boasts it is the world's largest dairy store, also has stores in Norwalk, Danbury and Newington in Connecticut and Yonkers in New York. The Farmingdale location will be across from its wine store in the Airport Plaz…

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by Tom Renner
News
More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By New Canaan's Brian Williams More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By New Canaan's Brian Williams
More Reports Question Accuracy Of Reporting By New Canaan's Brian Williams NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- More reports by "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams, who lives in New Canaan, were faces questions Tuesday by people in New Jersey and New Orleans. A restaurant owner in New Jersey told USA Today said he does not believe Williams' claim that he was robbed at gunpoint in Red Bank while selling Christmas trees from a truck in the 1970s. The Washington Post also reported Tuesday that a hotel manager disputed Williams' claims that he saw a dead body float past the hotel during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Williams also claimed to have survived an enemy attack in a…

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by Tom Renner
Sports
Cortlandt Manor's Tori Jarosz Wins MAAC Player Of The Week Award For Marist Cortlandt Manor's Tori Jarosz Wins MAAC Player Of The Week Award For Marist
Cortlandt Manor's Tori Jarosz Wins MAAC Player Of The Week Award For Marist CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Cortlandt Manor's Tori Jarosz, a senior center on the Marist College women's basketball team,  was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference player of the Week for the second time in her career and second time this season, the conference announced Monday. The Lakeland High School graduate led the way for the Red Foxes last week, contributing two consecutive double-doubles as the Red Foxes swept their western New York road trip for the fifth consecutive year. In the Red Foxes first action of the week, Jarosz, scored a career high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebou…

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by Tom Renner
Business
Check Out The Food As Rymackee’s Café Opens In Danbury Library Check Out The Food As Rymackee’s Café Opens In Danbury Library
Check Out The Food As Rymackee’s Café Opens In Danbury Library DANBURY, Conn. -- Want a bite to eat after checking out a book? Looking for a new eatery downtown? A caterer who has opened her first cafe at Danbury Library may have what you're looking for, director Lambert Shell announced. Rymackees Café and Catering is owned and operated by Keshia Criss, a Bridgeport native who now lives in Norwalk. “After years of planning, we are very excited to see the doors finally open for our newest service,” Shell said. “In 2011, the library conducted surveys and community forums to ask the Danbury residents what they wanted from their library as part of the …

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by Tom Renner
Neighbors
Young Stamford Hairdresser Found Calling At An Early Age Young Stamford Hairdresser Found Calling At An Early Age
Young Stamford Hairdresser Found Calling At An Early Age STAMFORD, Conn. -- It was in 5th grade when Jessica Rabasco, now 25 years old, found her love of doing hair. She was always braiding and curling her sister Christina’s hair and her cousin’s hair as well. In 7th grade, she did an updo for her cousin’s communion and another cousin’s junior prom. She knew her dream and pursued it. “I wanted to make it my career because I was so passionate about it. I always saw a ‘style’ on someone just by looking at their face. It’s so much fun!,'' said Rabasco. Born and raised in the Glenbrook section of Stamford, Rabasco is glad to be back in her old…

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by Robyn Blosio Bova
Neighbors
Bake Sale Benefits Darien's Clark Brothers Bake Sale Benefits Darien's Clark Brothers
Bake Sale Benefits Darien's Clark Brothers DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Youth Hockey Squirt A1 teamed up with Darien Pizza & Grill to support Jeremy and Miles Clark of Darien with a bake sale last month. The hockey players sold cookies and treats to raise money to help the boys. Darien Pizza & Grill, the restaurant inside Darien Ice Rink, donated 20 percent of its proceeds that day to support the Clarks. “As a new member to the Darien community, it is our pleasure to assist Darien Youth Hockey players to support such a great cause,'' said Eddie Marini, co-owner of Darien Pizza & Grill. Six years ago, the twins were diagn…

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by Tom Renner
Sports
Norwalk Pitcher Iannazzo Re-Signs With Bridgeport Bluefish Norwalk Pitcher Iannazzo Re-Signs With Bridgeport Bluefish
Norwalk Pitcher Iannazzo Re-Signs With Bridgeport Bluefish NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk pitcher Matt Iannazzo is the first player to sign with the Bridgeport Bluefish for the upcoming season. Iannazzo returns to his hometown Bluefish for his second season in the Atlantic League and fourth of professional baseball. “We’re excited to bring back a local product like Matt as our first signing of the season,” Bluefish manager Ricky VanAsselberg said. “He compiled some impressive numbers last year and we are hopeful he can continue his success in this league.” Last year with Bridgeport, Iannazzo appeared in 32 games (19 starts) and picked up four vic…

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