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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

Business

Robin Scinto Allstate Agency Celebrates With Ribbon-Cutting In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, and Mayor John Harkins will be welcoming Robin Scinto Allstate Agency with a ribbon-cutting event.It will take place Thursday, Feb. 11, at noon. "For the last 30 years, the Stratford community has been my home,” says Scinto. “My knowledge and understanding of the people here will help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service along with Angie, who has been licensed for over six years, and Nicole. "I am looking forward to making a difference in a differ…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/10/2016

Events

Grammy-Winner Robert Clay Performing At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Six-string blues rock legend Robert Cray is returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse.He will perform Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. Cray is known for his hits “Smoking Gun,” “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” and “Just A Loser,” among others. He has earned five Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales worldwide and has had thousands of sold out performances. Cray has recorded 15 Billboard charting studio albums and has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan, from Bonnie Raitt to John Lee Hooker. Inducted into the Blues Hall…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/10/2016

Events

Learn About Norwalk's Senior Tax Relief Program At Workshop NORWALK, Conn. -- The City of Norwalk is hosting a Senior Tax Relief Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Norwalk City Hall.All Norwalk property owners 65 or older are invited to attend. Norwalk Tax Assessor Michael Stewart will begin his presentation on the senior Tax Relief Program starting promptly at 10 a.m. Residents will be able to ask questions and learn if they qualify. Volunteers from the Norwalk Senior Center will also be on hand to help with applications. As an added bonus, the first 300 Seniors through the door will receive five free LED light bulbs. “We want to ensure we do e…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/10/2016

Events

'Divide In Concord' Screening As Part Of New Canaan Library's Film Fest NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Library is showing "Divide in Concord," a feature-length documentary that follows the tale of banning bottled water in small-town America. The screening is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Adrian Lamb Room at the library. The documentary takes place in Concord, where in 1775, Patriots fired the famous 'shot heard round the world' that began the Revolutionary War and defined a nation. For three years, 84-year-old Jean Hill has been trying to rid the town of single-serve plastic bottles of water. Complete with strong opposition from local mercha…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/10/2016

Events

iPad Lessons Offered At New Canaan Library NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Library will be giving iPad Lessons.They will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Plaut Room. Apple's iPad and iPhone are popular devices that have changed the way people use computers. Learn the basics of using them, along with their other features. The library has a list of more than 50 quick tips and tricks for iPad and iPhone users that participants can see. You can learn how to add a photo to a contact, how to extend a device’s battery and everything else in between. To register, click here. The New Canaan Public Library is at 151 Main St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/10/2016

Sports

Briarcliff HS Athletes Star On Mount Pleasant Ice Cats Hockey Team BRIARCIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Coach Josh Isenberg of the Mount Pleasant Ice Cats ice hockey team, which includes Briarcliff High School athletes, said the team is having an exceptional season.He credits this to strong leadership on the front end in senior forwards Matthew Bramson and Greg Kramer, as well as great goaltending by senior Lucas Van Bramer, for the team’s strong start to the season. The team’s defense is led by senior Michael Sala and junior Kyle Dearborn.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/09/2016

Events

Build A Bird Box To Give As A Gift Or For The Birds At Croton Point Park CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Build a bird box at the Croton Point Nature Center on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 2-4 p.m.Come to a brief multimedia program about birds that will nest in boxes and then help assemble the bird boxes. Come build a box to keep or to give as a gift and/or build a box for the birds at Croton Point Park. There is a per box donation of $20 to take home a box or $10 to help underwrite a box for Croton Point. Payment is due at the door but reservations are required since space is limited. Children ages 8 and up are welcome if they bring an adult assistant, one per two childre…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/09/2016

Events

Come To Katonah Village Library's Gospel Fest KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Village Library presents GospelFest2 on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. There is a $5 donation, children under the age of 5 are free. There will be a music performances by Antioch Baptist Choir, St. John's Wilmot Choir and Concordia Gospel Knights. For more information, call (914)- 232-3508 or click here. The concert is on the lower level of the library, at 26 Bedford Road in Katonah.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/09/2016

Events

Attend The Annual Dinner Of The Rockland Historical Society In New City NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County in New City is holding its annual dinner.on Sunday, March 6, from 5-9 p.m. at The View on the Hudson, 101 Shad Row, Piermont. The Society will be honoring Marianne Leese, senior historian of the Historical Society of Rockland County, with the Lifetime Service Award; Joseph P. Gordon of Haverstraw with the Community Service Award; and David Lipman of Spring Valley with the Living Landmark Award. There will be a cocktail hour, musical entertainment, award presentations and dancing. An array of items will be available at a silent auc…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/09/2016

Schools

Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee Seeks Members For Board Of Ed SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Following the recent School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) election, returning and new members have begun to identify potential candidates to serve on next school year’s Scarsdale Board of Education. Over the next few weeks, members of the SBNC will recruit and vet candidates to fill three seats held by Leila Maude (current Board of Education president), William Natbony (current Board of Education vice president) and Suzanne Seiden. Seiden is completing her second and final term at the end of this school year. John Spiro is the SBNC chair and Jeannine Palermo is the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/09/2016

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