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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

Nonprofit Looks For Locations For Putnam County Secret Garden Tour SOUTHEAST, N.Y. – Partners with PARC in Southeast, a nonprofit dedicated to securing the financial future of people with disabilities, is looking for gardens for its annual Putnam County Secret Garden Tour.The tour, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, is a self-guided driving tour of gardens across Putnam County. A total of 12 gardens from across Putnam County are needed for this year’s event. This annual garden tour fundraiser supports programs and services for children and adults with autism, disabilities and special needs. Tour organizers are looking for unique, mem…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/20/2016

Events

Fairview Library Screening 'Alice's Ordinary People' On Civil Rights FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- The Fairview Library will screen "Alice's Ordinary People," a documentary about Civil Rights activist Alice Tregay from from noon to 2 p.m. Friday.It tells the story of Alice Tregay, who became politically active in the 1960s, when there were relatively few women in public leadership roles. Viewers will learn about Tregay's early advocacy in equal housing, school integration and Operation Breadbasket, which became Operation Push in 1971. She started the political education division within Operation Push in 1971 and taught thousands of students how to organize cit…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

News

Support Beekman Library By Letting State Legislators Know Its Importance BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- All libraries provide a valuable service and the Beekman Pubic Library is asking the community to support it.In 2015, the Maraglia family--Jolie, Jacob and Soleil, saved $7,128 because they came to the library for their books, movies and more, not to mention the dozens of programs they attended throughout the year. The library is asking residents to tell New York State legislators how important the library is and to support it. Read more information on this topic on the New York Library Association's website by clicking here.

by Beekman Library

02/19/2016

Business

Greenwich's Mason Street Strength And Fitness Celebrates Opening GREENWICH, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal led a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new training facility for Mason Street Strength and Fitness in Greenwich, along with owner Mario Guaglianone.The completely renovated facility measures 4,700 square feet with full men's and women's lockers and showers. The facility features an indoor turf field measuring 18 yards long by 5 yards wide to accommodate foot work and agility as well as speed training. Most trainers are certified strength and conditioning specialists and hold bachelor’s degrees in either exercise science …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Students Get Tips From 'Bad Kitty' Author Nick Bruel BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- New York Times best-selling “Bad Kitty” author and illustrator Nick Bruel met second- and third-grade students from Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor.At the meeting, which took place Feb. 8, he revealed how he gets his ideas for stories: “I think of the titles first.” According to Bruel, thinking of a story title helps his brain come up with the story. He also shared that “the secret to writing stories is to always ask yourself questions.” Students put these ideas into practice by creating a story together, prompted by Bruel’s questions. He encouraged …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

Schools

Lordship School Seeks Help Planning Golf, Luncheon Fundraiser In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Lordship School in Stratford is looking for community members to help at its second Annual Adult Golf and Luncheon Fundraiser.The event will be Saturday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Shot Gun Start, and 8:30 a.m. for registration, at Short Beach Golf/Knapp’s Landing Restaurant in Stratford. The event will help raise funds for the 2016-17 PTA Budget. The funds raised will support its partnership with the Norwalk Maritime Center and assistance with budget items like Nature’s Classroom, class field trips, classroom supplies and student enrichment. Community memb…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

Politics

Rep. Camillo Answers Questions On Legislature At Greenwich Open House GREENWICH, Conn. -- State Rep. Fred Camillo (R-151) hosted an office hours session Tuesday night in Greenwich, where he addressed concerns from residents.Camillo provided about 30 residents with an overview of the upcoming legislative session and answered their questions regarding tax increases and the business climate in Connecticut. He also provided an overview of the state’s fiscal condition, and listened to concerns about Metro-North and its substations in town. “Residents have legitimate concerns about the current fiscal climate of our state," Camillo said. "I have heard ti…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

News

Fundraiser Supports Boys & Girls Clubs Of Lodi/Hackensack LODI, N.J. -- During the month of February, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi/Hackensack invites everyone to join P.F. Chang’s in its celebration of the Chinese New Year. Order an item off P.F. Chang’s Chinese New Year menu and the restaurant will donate $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, up to $100,000. P.F. Chang's is at 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

Lifestyle

Actress Kate Hudson Signs Her Book On Healthy Living At Ridgewood Bookstore RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Actress and Golden Globe winner Kate Hudson stopped by Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood to greet fans and sign copies of her new book, “Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body.”

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

News

Sen. Serino Holding Office Hours In Putnam Valley PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- In an effort to hear directly from constituents about issues impacting their local communities, Senator Sue Serino invites Putnam residents to join her for open office hours at her Putnam County District Office in Putnam Valley on Monday, Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.“This is an opportunity for Putnam residents to stop by and sit one-on-one with me and members of my staff, ask questions and share concerns. For residents who cannot attend, please know that my door is always open and they should always feel free to call the district office with questions or concerns,&…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/19/2016

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