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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

Politics

Legislators To Discuss Issues For New Session In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- State Reps. Dan Carter (R-2) and Stephen Harding (R-107) and state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26) will host a legislative update meeting in Bethel to discuss the major issues that will define the 2016 legislative session. The free event for constituents will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Maria Parloa Community Room at the Bethel Public Library. For questions or for those who are unable to attend but would still like to connect with their legislator, please call 1-860-842-1421 or 1-860-842-1423 for more information. Due to the possibility of a cancellation…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

Schools

Eighth-Grader Wins Scofield School's National Geographic Bee In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Scofield Magnet Middle School in Stamford announced that eighth grader Alex McLeod won the school’s National Geographic Bee competition. McLeod, who won the competition Tuesday, Jan. 26, has qualified to compete in the first round of the state competition, which brings him closer to the overall prize of a $50,000 college scholarship. The finalists answered a number of questions on geography as part of the 28th annual National Geographic Bee. The students were required to answer some questions orally while other answers were written on individual white boards. “As a former…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

Schools

Teacher Center Honors Two Valhalla Teachers VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla Union Free School District teachers Bobbie Overton and Cayne Letizia were honored for receiving awards from the Teacher Center of Central Westchester. On Jan. 28, they were recognized for their hard work in the county, specifically for the Valhalla Union Free School District’s children. Overton, Virginia Road Elementary School's music teacher, was recognized for “Integrating Literacy into Music Classes Through Read Aloud Song Tales,” and Letizia, Valhalla Middle School’s literacy teacher, received an award for “Teachers That Read Have Students That Read: Creating …

by Valhalla Union Free School District

02/02/2016

Lifestyle

Join 'Page Turners' Book Club At Hillsdale Library HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Come and be a part of grade 3-4 “Page Turners” book club at Hillsdale Library.The group meets from 4-4:45 p.m.the second Thursday of the month. Its next meeting is Feb. 11. Come and have a snack, meet new friends and discuss a great book each month. Please call or come in to register. Books will be available for pick up in the children’s room with a library card. For more information, please call 201-358-5073, e-mail Cindy at cindy.greenwald@hillsdale.bccls.org or click here. The Hillsdale Library is at 509 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Parks And Recreation Offers February Break Shows RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood Parks and Recreation is offering several shows over the February school break. Performer Mr. Jon will play guitar, and share songs and playful props while engaging and entertaining preschoolers on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. The performance will take place at The Anne Zusy Youth Center, Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., There will be a live animal presentation with "A touch of nature." Participants will experience the wonders of nature close up. They will study live animals, from the ordinary to the exotic, several which the…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

News

Bloomingdale Library Book Sale Supports Foundation For Literacy BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- There is a massive collection of books for sale going on outside the Bloomingdale Free Public Library.Purchases of the books will support the Bloomingdale Foundation For Literacy. Cost of books: Hardcover books, 50 cents Softcover books, 25 cents Books on CD, $1 Full bag of books, $3 The sale ends Feb. 29. The Bloomingdale Free Public Library is at 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

Sports

Bergen County Tournament Names Lodi Girls Basketball Team Top Seed LODI, N.J. -- The Lodi Immaculate girls basketball team continued its strong run in the winter season by being named the top seed in the Bergen County Tournament. Lodi had a bye in the first round and defeated No. 16 River Dell 48-30 in the second round. The Wolves will face No. 9 Demarest in the quarterfinals Feb. 6. The finals will be held Feb. 14 at Ramapo College. Lodi started the year 11-4 after winning a sectional championship last year.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

Schools

Yorktown High Throws 1940s Nightclub-Themed Dance YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown High School gym will be transformed into a 1940s nightclub -- and the community is invited to it.It will take place Saturday. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a one-hour swing dance lesson by a professional dance studio. There will be live music and dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. The nightclub will be complete with a bandstand, dance floor, linen-clad tables and refreshments. The YHS Concert Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble will perform swing-era music. The evening will begin with lessons by some dancing professionals. This has become an annual Yorktown tr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/02/2016

News

Saddle Brook Mayor Swears In Volunteer Ambulance Corps Members SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The following is an announcement from Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White in regard to the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps 2016 Installation Dinner:"It was an honor and a privilege to swear in new officers of the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps. last night at their 2016 installation dinner. Township Council members were in attendance as well to show their appreciation and support for our ambulance members and their families. "The members deserve praise for their volunteer service in responding to emergency medical calls for our township and for prov…

by Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White

02/02/2016

Schools

Students At Isaac E. Young Middle School Use Blocks To Create Statue NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Inspired by the popular game Minecraft, sixth grade students in Michael Fry's explorative art class at Isaac E. Young Middle School in New Rochelle have used blocks to create a statue of someone they know well, someone very important to them in the district. Can anyone identify who it is? The class will send the answer on Tuesday.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

02/01/2016

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