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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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Business

Rye Charity 'Best Friends For Life' Sells Products For Mastectomy Patients RYE, N.Y. -- "Best Friends for Life" in Rye was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Chabner Thompson in 2011 to fill the need for well-designed and patient-friendly products for those facing mastectomy surgery.Products include a line of mastectomy recovery kits called BFFLBagsR complete with medical, personal care and other products; a line of surgical, treatment and recovery bras and accessories for those undergoing cancer treatment. The kits given to local hospitals include heart shaped pillows that are filled with micro beads and fit under a woman's arm to help minimize swelling after ma…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Schools

Bronxville Students Learn Contributions Of African American Women BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Chapel School PTO in Bronxville sponsored a school assembly for grades K-8 called "The Spirit to Overcome," which was an interactive program that explored the many contributions by African American women and celebrated the triumph of their undying spirit. Held on Jan. 28, students “met” Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Wilma Rudolph and Coretta Scott King, to name a few. In the fight against prejudice, bias, social and political limitations, these women distinguished themselves and continue to serve as an inspiration to stay strong in the face of a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Business

Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber Presents Talk On Overcoming Business Obstacles CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce presents a talk called "Overcoming Obstacles in Your Business...and How to Turn those Lemons into Lemonade!"It will be Thursday. Feb. 4 from 7:15-9 p.m. at Crabtree Kittle House, 11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua. Cost is $25 for members; $35 for non-members. Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management, will discuss the impact and influence of buzz on the Facebook mom's pages and his successful management and response to negative comments. Michael Competiello, owner, A&S Millwood, will discuss how the closing of A&…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Events

Senior Citizens Invited To Law Seminar At Pound Ridge Library POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library is hosting a senior law seminar on Friday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. The seminar will be presented by Moira S. Laidlaw of Shamberg, Marwell, Hollis, Andreycak & Laidlaw, in Mount Kisco. Laidlaw provides strategic counsel and advocacy in the areas of estate planning, elder law/medicaid planning, guardianship, probate and estate/trust administration. She advises in all aspects of this specialty, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, Medicaid applications and probate. The Pound Ridge Library is at Pound Ri…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Events

Watch 'Unfunded Mandate' Perform At Yorktown Grille YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The musical group "Unfunded Mandate" will be appearing at the Yorktown Grille on Friday Feb. 5 from 4-7 p.m.All donations help fund Lakeland Education Foundation grants. The Yorktown Grille is at the Green Shopping Center, 347 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Politics

Briarcliff Manor Chooses Two Candidates At People's Caucus BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Village of Briarcliff Manor chose two candidates at the recent People's Caucus election.There were four candidates running for two seats. The two top vote getters will represent the Peoples Caucus in the general election in March. The results are as follows: Total voters: 338: Mark Pohar (incumbent) 242, Cesare DeRose (incumbent) 256, Merrie Satran 92, Kim Izzarrelli 62. Satran and Izzarelli were nominated at the Caucus nominating meeting two weeks ago by former Mayor Peter Chatzky. Both Satran and Izzarelli stated at the debate/Q & A last week that if the…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/04/2016

Schools

Brewster High School Students Prepare For Pops Concert BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster High School students are hard at work preparing for the Pops Concert. The concert will be Thursday at 7 p.m. The Brewster Performing Arts Booster Club is a qualified public charity. All contributions to the BPABC are tax-deductible. Some employers match donations to this non-profit group. Brewster High School is at 50 Foggintown Road. For more information, call 845-279-5051 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/03/2016

Schools

Ward School PTA Invites Parents To Summer Camp Expo In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The William B. Ward Elementary School PTA in New Rochelle is hosting a free district-wide Summer Camp Expo on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the William B. Ward Elementary School.There will be a wide variety of camps represented. Children are welcome to accompany their parents/guardians. The event is sponsored by the Ward School PTA. For any questions, please email Tracy Hill@wardptapresident@gmail.com. The William B Ward Elementary School is at Broadfield Road. The event will be held in the multi-purpose room. Enter around the back of the school.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/03/2016

Events

Have Chili With Friends At Katonah Chamber Of Commerce's Chili Tasting KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Chamber of Commerce presents its 7th annual Chili Tasting on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Katonah Village Library.Enjoy beer donated by Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and Brew & Co. Wine is donated by Katonah Wine & Liquor, music by Mike Flynn. Cost is $20 per person. All are welcome. For advanced ticket sales, send a check to the Katonah Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 389, Katonah, NY 10536 or click here. The Katonah Village Library is at 26 Bedford Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/03/2016

Events

Make A Valentine's Day Craft At Oakland Public Library OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Garden Club is planning a Valentine's Day craft on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 3:45-4:30 p.m. in the Pat Turnier craft room at the Oakland Public Library, It will be for children ages 5 and up. To register for the craft, click here or call 201-337-3742. The Oakland Public Library is at 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/03/2016

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