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Sandra Diamond Fox

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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

Neighbors

Danbury Nonprofits Look For Help On Foundation's Giving Day DANBURY, Conn. — Do you count your blessings every day and feel thankful for all that you have? There are many in Danbury who are not as fortunate as you are. On March 10, you can take the opportunity to give where you live as part of the Fairfield County Community Foundation's third annual Giving Day.Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites people around local causes for which they feel a strong connection. Fairfield County's Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, place-based public charity created to help individuals, families and companies make a difference in Fai…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Neighbors

Bridgeport Nonprofits Look For Help On Foundation's Giving Day BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Do you count your blessings every day and feel thankful for all that you have? There are many in Bridgeport who are not as fortunate as you are. On March 10, you can take the opportunity to give where you live as part of the Fairfield County Community Foundation's third annual Giving Day.Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites people around local causes for which they feel a strong connection. Fairfield County's Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, place-based public charity created to help individuals, families and companies make a difference …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Lifestyle

Sign Up For The P5K Run In Paramus That Supports The Special Olympics PARAMUS, N.J. -- Phi Sigma Kappa in Paramus is preparing for its annual P5K Special Olympics Runon April 17 in Dunkerhook Park, 320 Paramus Road. (B/t picnic areas A + C.) Four Years Ago, the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa (NJIT) founded the race. Intellectual disabilities occur in all cultures, and unfortunately they are affecting more and more people every year. The Special Olympics opens the door to a world of acceptance, understanding, confidence and empowerment to people of all ages. Race details are as follows: 8:30 a.m. -- Registration opens 10 a.m.-- Race begins 10:05 a.m.-- W…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Sports

Harrison Huskie Cheerleaders Compete For Section 1 Championship HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison High School Varsity Cheerleaders qualified and competed in the first ever Section 1 Championships held at White Plains High School on Feb. 27. Competitive cheerleading was recognized in 2014 as an interscholastic sport by the New York State Board of Regents in an effort to improve safety and coaching standards. Even though the Huskies did not take home the Championship trophy this year, teammates Sophia Jacobi, Krystal Shaw, Sabrina Winoski and Gianna Menniti received Varsity All League honors at the event.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Schools

Westlake Middle School In Thornwood Celebrates Learning With Science Fair THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- The fifth grade "Celebration of Learning" at Westlake Middle School in Thornwood on March 3 focused on everything science. The science fair is held each year as fifth graders learn the foundations for science research that will lay the groundwork for what's ahead in middle school. Tri-fold poster boards filled the gym as 10-and 11-year olds got their first look at what science fairs are all about. Using the scientific method, students spent weeks researching and experimenting, then collecting and analyzing their data. On the evening of the fair, students sto…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Events

Free Caregiver Support Group Coming To Somers Office Of Elder Care SOMERS, N.Y. -- Every Tuesday in April, Grace Cognetta, a registered nurse and caregiver, will lead a free caregiver support group in the Somers office of Elder Care Connection, starting April 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. "Caregiver stress is affecting families today like never before,” says Dora Vignola, coordinator for Elder Care Connection. “Today caregivers have full-time jobs, dependent children and grandchildren, as well as many other responsibilities. The stress of juggling everyday life can take its toll.” Cognetta has been a caregiver for four of her own family members since 2000. “G…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Schools

Alexander Hamilton High School Performing 'Once On This Island' ELMSFORD N.Y. -- The Drama Club at Alexander Hamilton High School in Elmsford will be holding its spring musical production, "Once on this Island."This show is a legend of romance between a peasant girl and a rich city boy who she saves from death and is being performed on Friday, March 18, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The re-telling of "The Little Mermaid" opens on a Caribbean island where villagers comfort a little girl with the story of the orphan Ti Moune, destined to love too much for the human heart to bear. There is a cast of almost 60 s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Sports

Track, Field Student From Lakeland Wins State Championship SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- Cameron Thompson, a student at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, won the New York State Championship in the Weight Throw on Saturday. He becomes the first indoor state champion in boys indoor track from the district. He qualified for the state championship by winning the Section One Weight Throw. Thompson's best throw at the county meet was 68 feet, 3 inches, which is only 5 1/2 inches behind the S=state leader. That throw currently ranks him 12th in the nation. Cameron now holds the Section 1 record in that event.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/09/2016

Sports

Kennedy Catholic HS In Somers Celebrates Undefeated Basketball Season SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Varsity Basketball team at John F. Kennedy's Catholic High School in Somers was undefeated in the regular season and won 22 basketball games and tournament games against St. Joe of the Sea High School and Nazareth High School. John F. Kennedy High School earned first place in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) A Basketball league. On Friday, March 4, at Fordham University in the Bronx, JFK's Varsity Basketball team took the court against Msgr. Farrell High School of Staten Island for the CHSAA A Final City Championship game and lost 59 to 46.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/08/2016

Sports

Bronxville Honors Student Athletes At Winter Sports Awards Program BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The following is a letter from Karen L. Peterson, Athletic Department Director; Ann Meyer, High School Principal; and Thomas Wilson, Middle School Principal to parents in the Bronxville School District.Dear parents: The Winter Sports Awards Program will take place on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. At this time, we will be honoring all the Bronxville High School athletes on our Varsity winter teams. We hope that all parents and winter varsity athletes will join us in the newly renovated auditorium as we acknowledge the special accomplishments of our…

by Ann Meyer

03/08/2016

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