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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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Sports
Pelham Basketball Teams Play Tuesday Pelham Basketball Teams Play Tuesday
Pelham Basketball Teams Play Tuesday PELHAM, N.Y. -- It's playoff time, and basketball teams in the Pelham school district have games this week.The girls will compete at Brewster at 5 p.m. Tuesday, and the boys will compete at Eastchester at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Police & Fire
Rockland SWAT Team Trains In Explosives Rockland SWAT Team Trains In Explosives
Rockland SWAT Team Trains In Explosives SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Rockland County SWAT team recently underwent explosive breaching training at the old, unoccupied Green Room on Orange Avenue in Suffern.  Several explosive devices were detonated for training purposes, and the day was called a success.  David Shen and Josh Goldstein, the former and current owners of the building, gave permission to the team to complete this exercise before the building is torn down. 

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Business
Rye Welcomes Opening Of Village Social Gastropub Rye Welcomes Opening Of Village Social Gastropub
Rye Welcomes Opening Of Village Social Gastropub RYE, N.Y. -- Village Social, the gastropub-cocktail den in Mount Kisco, is opening a second location at the former Encore Bistro at 67 Purchase St. in Rye, according to an article on lohud.com.The menu will consist of American, seasonal and shareable plates, and some dishes will be made specifically to suit the clientele in Rye, lohud.com said. According to executive chef Mogan Anthony, the eatery will be based on what’s happening in the town, lohud.com said. Construction is expected to take at least four months, lohud.com said. Read the lohud.com article here.

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News
Pound Ridge Conservation Board Seeks New Members Pound Ridge Conservation Board Seeks New Members
Pound Ridge Conservation Board Seeks New Members POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Conservation Board is looking for new members. The responsibilities/requirements of the board are as follows:  Advises the town in projects and matters that affect the environment.  Consists of a nine-member board, each member appointed to a two-year term. Up to two junior members (age 16-18) can join the board.  Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m at the Town House.  To get involved in protecting the environmental health and natural resources of Pound Ridge, come to a conservation board meeting, contact any member of the Conservation Boar…

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News
Metro-North Operating On Saturday Schedule For Presidents Day Metro-North Operating On Saturday Schedule For Presidents Day
Metro-North Operating On Saturday Schedule For Presidents Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Metro-North trains will operate on a Saturday schedule on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, with some extra cars on trains during the morning inbound and evening outbound hours. Off?-peak fares are in effect all day.  The north end exits to Grand Central at 46th, ?47th and ?48th streets will be closed.  See train schedules by clicking here.

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Events
Women Cantors Network Prepare For Conference In Ridgefield Women Cantors Network Prepare For Conference In Ridgefield
Women Cantors Network Prepare For Conference In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A Women Cantors’ Network conference will be held from June 20 to 23 at Congregation Shir Shalom in Ridgefield.Founded in l982, the Women Cantors’ Network is an organization dedicated to the study, music and the spiritual growth of women cantors.  Workshops range from Trope to Jewish Yoga, Nusach to New Compositions for Life Cycles, Pastoral Counseling and Career Development.  Evening entertainment features Cantor Jack Mendelson’s "A Cantors’ Tale" with Q and A, and a comedy workshop, “Telling Our Funny Stories." Registration is now open with a special ea…

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Events
Come To Carlstadt PTA's Mardi Gras Themed Casino Night Fundraiser Come To Carlstadt PTA's Mardi Gras Themed Casino Night Fundraiser
Come To Carlstadt PTA's Mardi Gras Themed Casino Night Fundraiser CARLSTADT, N.J. -- The Carlstadt PTA will host a Mardi Gras themed casino night fundraiser Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m., at the Carlstadt Turn Hall.Cost is $65 per person. It Includes $100 in chips, dinner buffet, beer, wine, soda, coffee, dessert, music, dancing, black jack, roulette, craps, Texas hold em’ and tricky tray prizes.  There are chances to win four Disney hopper passes, front row seats to the 8th grade graduation, designer wallets, jewelry and much more. To pay via credit card or PayPal, log on and please register by clicking here or send in a check payable to Carlstadt PTA. Ple…

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News
Yorktown Town Board Moves Forward With $577K Digitization Project Yorktown Town Board Moves Forward With $577K Digitization Project
Yorktown Town Board Moves Forward With $577K Digitization Project YORKOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Town Board discussed moving forward with digitizing town records, a project proposed by Supervisor Michael Grace four years ago,.Based on the discussion at a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Grace hopes to be ready within 30 days to take the first steps to implement Phase I of the program that will digitize all incoming documents for six departments and scan and digitize back files for four of the six departments.  The project will eventually cost an estimated $577,000, plus $22,000 in subsequent yearly software licensing costs. For more details on the digitiza…

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Schools
Students Collect 620 Food Cans For Cortlandt Food Bank Students Collect 620 Food Cans For Cortlandt Food Bank
Students Collect 620 Food Cans For Cortlandt Food Bank CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Students at Croton-on-Hudson’s Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School showed their school and favorite sports team spirit by surpassing a schoolwide goal to collect 600 cans of food for the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank. The annual weeklong Souper Bowl coincided with Super Bowl 50 and encouraged students to use their enthusiasm for the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers to make a difference in the local community.  “Our goal was 600 cans to represent our 600 students,” said CET Assistant Principal Kerri Bianchi. “We exceeded our goal and collected approximately 620 …

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Events
Scouts Can Learn About The Town Of Trumbull On 'Scouts In Government Day' Scouts Can Learn About The Town Of Trumbull On 'Scouts In Government Day'
Scouts Can Learn About The Town Of Trumbull On 'Scouts In Government Day' TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Scouts in Government Day is coming up soon in Trumbull on March 16.For almost fifty years, Trumbull has hosted this educational opportunity for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to learn about the operation of their town by spending time with officials (elected and appointed), employees and volunteers.  Scouts who are 10 years old by March 16 may apply for a position on Government Day by submitting a completed application form and brief essay by March 1.  Forms are available from troop leaders, at the libraries and at the Town Clerk's office.  The event will be held…

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