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Sandra Diamond Fox

Community Reporter

sfox@dailyvoice.com

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Politics

Stratford State Rep. Gresko Raises Awareness Of Importance Of Therapy Dogs STRATFORD, Conn. — State Rep. Joe Gresko (D-Stratford) got a chance to play with Beau, one of 12 therapy animals that visited the State Capitol on Tuesday along with their handlers from three statewide organizations. The purpose of the visit Tuesday was to raise awareness of the importance of animals and the valuable impact therapy animals can have for people during times of trauma and crisis.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and is recognizing the men and women of the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center for their commitment to service throughout the year.The second full week in April is dedicated as National Telecommunicator Week. This week recognizes the dedicated women and men who service the community as public safety dispatchers. Dispatchers are the vital link between citizens needing help and responders. Telecommunicators work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The dispatchers in Fairfield assist officers and …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Salute Dispatchers For National Telecommunicators Week NORWALK, Conn. -- In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Norwalk Police Department is honoring the members of the Combined Dispatch 3rd Platoon Telecommunicators. Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This weeklong event, initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California, is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Events

Trumbull Community Women Organizing 'Tidy Up' Event TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Community Women will be holding its annual event, "Tidy Up Trumbull," at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, followed by a party for volunteers at noon at Twin Brooks Park. The Trumbull Historical Society will be forming a team to help clean up the town. The exact location to be determined. Trumbull Community Women are involved in community service and promoting common interests such as education, public health, fine arts, civic and philanthropic projects. To take part in the event, send an email to trumbullhistory@gmail.com. For more information on Trumbu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers GREENWICH, Conn. -- Shane Geary and Matt Swift have successfully completed their probation periods and have become Greenwich Police Officers, the department said.Becoming a Greenwich Police Officer involves an initial hiring and exam process. In addition, officers are required to successfully complete the Connecticut Basic Police Academy, Field Training and a probation period. The whole process takes over two years.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Events

Danbury Artist Debuts 'Moving Into Color' Exhibit At CityCenter DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury artist and Fairfield University graduate Mary-Margaret Walsh is opening the "Moving Into Color" exhibit Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at CityCenter Danbury. The exhibit will be on display through June 14. Walsh's inaugural installation is her photographic journey to rediscover her hometown of Brooklyn and explores how she reinvented herself in the middle of her life. "A bridge to my childhood, my photographs are my eyes into my return home, which inspired me to move into color," she said. Refreshments will be served. "Moving Into Color" i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Events

Learn Database Software Access 2007 From Career Coach In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach is returning to Westport Town Hall on Thursday, April 14.The Coach will offer a beginner’s class in the database software Access 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by an intermediate class in Access 2007 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Career Coach is a tour bus set up as a training center. It is equipped with 10 wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. “I hope that by offering the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in the Westport area, many residents who wish to im…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Business

Brookfield Chamber Of Commerce Staging 'Business Before Breakfast' Event BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce at its "Business Before Breakfast" event Friday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Chick Fil A in Brookfield. Attendees do not need to be a chamber member to attend. The schedule is as follows: 8-8:15 a.m.: Get breakfast and network 8:15-9 a.m.: Introductions and Table Topic 9:00-9:30 a.m.: More networking The Table Topic for this meeting is "Why do you do what you do?" Chick Fil A is located at 156 Federal Road, Brookfield.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Events

Rick Reyes Headlines Benefit Show For Latino Network At Bridgeport's Bijou BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Rick Reyes and Campo de Humo are performing at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport on April 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reyes will bring guest artists, including this month’s special guest -- Campo de Humo. All seats are $25. This includes pre-show appetizers and door prizes provided by the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network. There is a cash bar. The Bijou Theatre is partnering with the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network to raise funds for its organization. Singer-songwriter Rick Reyes was born on Bridgeport. He later moved to Puerto Rico. It was there, liste…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

Events

Peter Max To Exhibit at Darien's Geary Gallery DARIEN, Conn. -- A newly curated collection by artist Peter Max will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in an upcoming presentation at Geary Gallery in Darien.Peter Max will make two appearances at the gallery. Both are complimentary and open to the public with RSVPs required. Previews begin Saturday, April 30. There are two scheduled Meet the Artist receptions: Thursday, May 5 from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 7 from 4-7 p.m. RSVP by calling 866.900.6699 or emailing darien@roadshowcompany.com. Click here for more information about the gallery.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/13/2016

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