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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.

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News

New Toll System Test In Nyack Leads To Ramp Closures NYACK, N.Y. --- As weather permits, field testing of the Tappan Zee Bridge project’s temporary cashless tolling system in Rockland County will continue throughout the coming week near on-ramps to the southbound New York State Thruway near Nyack. The affected locations are I-87/I-287) at Exit 10 (Nyack-South Nyack-U.S. Route 9W) and Exit 11 (Nyack-South Nyack-U.S. Route 9W). The testing of the system, also known as the all-electronic toll collection, will necessitate closing the on-ramps during the overnights on Saturday and from Monday through Saturday, March 5. Drivers will be directed t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

Tenafly Chamber Honors Senator Loretta Weinberg At Networking Party TENAFLY, N.J. -- State Sen. Loretta Weinberg will be honored at the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce's Networking Party on Wednesday, March 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Axia Taverna.The event is free for paid members; $20 prepaid/$25 at door for others. Also being honored at the event are those members selected as 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen: Winners: Best Yoga Studio: Fireshaper, Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Simply Vietnamese, Best Dry Cleaners: Dutch Cleaners, Best Cheese Store: Chez Cheeze Runner-ups: Best Paint Store: Benjamin Brothers, Inc., Best Nature Center: Tenafly Nature Center, Best …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

News

Exec From Stratford's Sikorsky Joins Girl Scout's STEM Committee STRATFORD, Conn. -- Judy Bankowski from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford and Peggy Erlenkotter from GE Commercial Finance in Norwalk have joined the STEM Advisory Committee for Girl Scouts of Connecticut. Girl Scouts of Connecticut has teamed with prominent businesswomen across the state to form a STEM Advisory Committee with the aim of improving the future of STEM programming for Girl Scouts in the state. The committee met recently and discussed the competencies, which are the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors girls need in order to be prepared for and succeed in today’s STEM busi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

North Arlington's Results Fitness Offers Zumba Classes For Kids NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Results Fitness in North Arlington is organizing a Zumba class for kids. Come down every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and bring your children for a Zumba kids fitness class. The cost is $10 per child. For more information, call 201-428-1618 or click here. Results Fitness is at 575 Ridge Road, North Arlington.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Neighbors

Englewood Center For Food Action Donates Snack Packs To Hackensack School ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Jackson Avenue Elementary School students in Hackensack now will be receiving weekend snack packs from the Center for Food Action of Englewood. Students had their first delivery of 500 snack packs Thursday, making Jackson the seventh area school working with the center to provide weekend food to kids who are hungry. Diane Montalto and her Hearts for Hunger Program has raised the money to make this possible. The mission of the Center for Food Action is to prevent hunger and homelessness and improve the lives of individuals and families living in poverty. For more inform…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

Shred Papers And Documents Safely And Securely In Wayne WAYNE, N.J. -- There will be a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 in Wayne.Bring any papers with personal or sensitive information to 1310 Route 23 North, and your documents will be shredded securely and privately for free. Visit Passaic County's Recycling Department's page by clicking here for more details.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

Come To Rockland Boces Open House In West Nyack WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- The Rockland BOCES Career & Technical Education Center's Open House is taking place in West Nyack, on Wednesday, March 9.At the event, which will be from 6:30–8 p.m., prospective students, parents, school personnel, industry partners and basically anyone interested in career and technical education are welcome. All classrooms and shops will be open and staff will be on hand to tour and answer questions. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour classrooms and workshops and speak with instructors about their programs. For more information on the Rockland BOCES CT…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

Come To Free Talk In Teaneck On 'The Power Of Sleep' TEANECK, N.J. -- There will be a public class hosted by Holy Name Medical Center on "The Power of Sleep" from 7-8 p.m. March 10 at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way.A good night's sleep is essential to one's health and well-being, but there are many things that can interrupt one's rest. A poor night's sleep can cause more than just fatigue and may trigger serious health consequences. Learn how good sleep hygiene can help one get a good night's rest and add to your quality of life. The speaker will be Aimee Jengo, manager at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Holy Name Med…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Events

Come To Presentation, Tasting In River Vale On The Benefits Of Chicken Soup RIVER VALE, N.J. -- Join Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale for a presentation as Jean Duroseau, director of food services at Jewish Home Assisted Living, demonstrates how to make chicken soup.The event is from 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 15, and the topic will be "Why is Chicken Soup so Good for you ... and other healthy foods." There also will be a tasting. Marla Klein of the Bergen County Department of Health Services, will talk about the vitamins in chicken soup and other foods that keep people healthy. RSVP by calling 201-666-2370. Jewish Home Assisted Living is at 685 West…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/27/2016

Schools

Faculty, Staff Of Visitation Academy In Paramus Participates In Retreat PARAMUS, N.J. -- The faculty and staff of Visitation Academy in Paramus participated in a Year of Mercy retreat Wednesday. The guest speaker was Father Phil Latronico, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, serving at St. John the Apostle Parish in Linden. He shared the importance of living the Year of Mercy through acting upon the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Students also are being taught this lesson and are encouraged to fill Mercy Cross with hearts and hands full of Works of Mercy.

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02/27/2016

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