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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

Sports

Special Olympics In Dutchess Seeks Volunteers To Cheer On Athletes POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Special Olympics Winter Games, which will be at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, is looking for social volunteers.The games will be Feb. 19 and 20. More than a thousand athletes and coaches will travel to the Games from all across New York State. Many families can’t make the trip, so the Special Olympics needs the community to be at the competitions to watch, cheer and light the fire within these champions to help them win the gold. Get information on how to be a social volunteer by clicking here. The opening ceremonies will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, F…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/30/2016

Business

First Niagara Contributes $215K To 40 Organizations In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- First Niagara Financial Group announced it has contributed $215,000 to more than 40 organizations in Fairfield County.The organizations included Americares Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, Bridgeport Public Education Fund, Cardinal Shehan Center, The Ferguson Library, Neighbors Link, Stamford, Norwalk Community College, Sacred Heart University, Westport Country Playhouse and The Workplace Inc. In total, it contributed more than 1.3 million in charitable grants and donations in 2015 to nearly 130 organizations throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/30/2016

Sports

Yorktown, Somers Student Commits To Playing Lacrosse At West Point YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester’s Nick Garofano, who attended schools in Yorktown and Somers, will sign to play lacrosse at West Point. Nick Garofano attended Yorktown schools through grade 8; then Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers; then Williston Northampton in Easthampton, Mass., where he holds career and season football records. As an eighth-grader at Middle E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown, Nick was a starter on the Yorktown High varsity ice hockey team. He holds the following records in Williston Northampton’s football program: Career record for rushing: 260 rushes for…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/30/2016

News

Blood Agencies Urge Rockland Residents To Make Donations ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County residents have only three days left to donate blood in January, which is National Blood Donor Month.Assemblyman James Skoufis, D-Woodbury, is encouraging community members to donate blood and help save lives this winter. “Making a blood or platelet donation can mean the difference between life and death for patients in our community and across the nation,” said Skoufis. “By donating to the Red Cross or Community Blood Services, we can do our part to raise awareness and help prevent life-threatening blood shortages this year.” During winter months, …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

Obituaries

Tim Murphy, Former Norwalk Police Lieutenant NORWALK, Conn. -- Former Norwalk Police Lieutenant Tim Murphy died Friday, Jan. 29.In late February, Murphy retired from his job at the Norwalk Police Department after 33 years of service, and days later was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, according to a story in The Hour. In March, the Norwalk Police PBA and Police Union organized a charity hockey game at Sono Ice House to show their solidarity in Murphy's fight against cancer, The Hour said. Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik and Murphy's former chief Mayor Harry Rilling, as well as two members of the community who have known Murphy sinc…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

Schools

Harlem Wizards Battle Chappaqua Challengers In Fundraiser CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua School Foundation will once again host the annual showdown between the Harlem Wizards and the Chappaqua Challengers.The game will be on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Horace Greeley High School Gym. At the Wizards game, fans see basketball talent combined with comedy. The Wizards combine pre-planned comedic acts with humor. There is a halftime show with hundreds of kids on the court plus post-game interaction with the Wizards who stay until every autograph is signed. Watch teachers show off their moves on the court. There is lots of food, prizes, sou…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

Politics

Ridgefield Hires Assistant Planner For Planning And Zoning Commission RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield's Planning and Zoning Commission recently hired an assistant planner, according to a story in the Ridgefield Press. Adam Schnell, 28, lives in Norwalk. His bachelor’s degree in political science is from the University of Albany, the Ridgefield Press said. After graduation, he worked at the New York State Senate program counsel office, as an analyst, working on housing and economic development, the Ridgefield Press said. Thereafter, he went back to graduate school at the University of Albany and got a master’s degree in regional planning, the Ridgefield Press…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

Events

Rowayton Arts Center Sets Up Winter Season Exhibitions ROWAYTON, Conn. -- As part of its winter season, the Rowayton Arts Center is displaying the exhibitions: "Beyond Brushwork" and "Retrospective."Right out of the gate is the exhibition “Beyond Brushwork,” featuring art work created or enhanced with tools other than the paint brush. The exhibit is juried by Arianne Kolb and co-chaired by Dana Laird and Gregg Weiz. Come back and see the work of Ron Taylor in his solo “Retrospective” in the Portside Gallery. The opening reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Taylor, a former longtime resident of Norwalk, works in oils, p…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

News

Shelton Historical Society Launches GoFundMe To Repair Water Damage SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Historical Society has set up a "Recovery from the Rain" GoFundME page to help make repairs to the severe water damage it recently sustained.The water damage affected the roof of the Brownson House at the Shelton History Center —which was under repair — as well as the ceilings and walls of four front rooms, and its main collection storeroom in the basement. So far, the Recovery from the Rain GoFundMe page has raised $950, but its goal is to hit $5,000. The most delicate items in the collection at the 193-year-old house were damaged. While there are m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

Events

Learn About America's Outstanding Gardens At Book Talk At Redding Library REDDING, Conn. -- The Mark Twain Library and the Redding Garden Club are co-sponsoring a discussion on gardening at the Mark Twain Library on Saturday, Jan. 30.Meet editor Page Dickey of the book "Outstanding American Gardens," which celebrates 25 years of work of the Garden Conservancy. The book captures 50 distinctly American gardens, including Redding’s InSitu, an 8-acre sculpture garden. The talk will begin at 3 p.m. Call the library at 203-938-2545, visit the library or click here to register. The Mark Twain Library is at 439 Redding Road. For more information, click here…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/29/2016

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