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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

Neighbors

Members Of Trumbull Rotary Club Buy Books For Bridgeport Learning Center TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Rotary Club of Bridgeport and members of the Trumbull Rotary Club purchased and delivered the books needed to create libraries in seven classrooms at ABCD, a learning center based in Bridgeport. The Rotary motto is "service above self."

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/30/2016

Politics

Trumbull Delegation Praises Passage Of Landmark Opioid Bill TRUMBULL, Conn. — State Reps. David Rutigliano (R-123), Laura Devlin (R-134) and Ben McGorty (R-122) praised the passage of legislation in the state House of Representatives designed to help address the state's growing opioid crisis. Rutigliano represents Trumbull. Devlin represents Trumbull and Fairfield. McGorty represents Stratford, Trumbull and Shelton. HB 5053, An Act Increasing Access to Overdose Reversal Drugs, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 144-0 and now moves to the State Senate for final legislative approval. The three Trumbull representatives sponsored a leg…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/30/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Library Reveals 'One Book, One Town' Essay Winners FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The winners of the "One Book, One Town" essay, who were announced by Fairfield Public Library, are Susan Mudd, first place; Alice Katz, second place; and John Hanninen, third place. Each year, once the One Book One Town selection has been announced by the Fairfield Public Library, a writing contest is also announced on a prominent theme from the chosen book. This year’s book, "So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed" by Jon Ronson -- a work of nonfiction -- is an investigation of the way people interact online in the age of instant communication and snap judgm…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/30/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Participates In Prescription Drug Take-Back Day RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Department and the Ridgefield Prevention Council are sponsoring a prescription drug take back day at Bissels Pharmacy in Ridgefield, on Saturday April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Drop off unused and expired prescription medications. There will be no forms to fill out and no questions asked. Prescriptions left in purses and medicine cabinets can be stolen and misused. The Medicine Abuse project calls people "accidental dealers" when their medications end up being misused by others. This is especially dangerous with opioid pain medications, as …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/30/2016

Schools

Stamford Group Shave Their Heads In Support Of Pediatric Cancer Research STAMFORD, Conn. -- Three adults and three kids from Stamford participated in the Team Brent-St. Baldrick’s event by getting their heads shaved last month at the Westport YMCA as part of "Team Caring With Grace." Their goal was to raise money for pediatric cancer research and awareness about this disease. Grace Targonski, 12, shaved her head last year to raise awareness. This year, she decided to put a team together to "#bravetheshave" for pediatric cancer. The children went back to school afterward, and they are spreading awareness among their classmates. Targonski is…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/30/2016

Neighbors

Stamford-Based Nonprofit Honors Its Coaches During National Volunteer Week STAMFORD, Conn. -- Future 5, a Stamford-based nonprofit that helps low-income high school students in Stamford graduate and connect to a better and sustainable education and career path, recently celebrated National Volunteer Week by honoring its 70 volunteer coaches. David and Fanny Moran hosted a “Cocktails & Coaches” event at their home in New Canaan. Moran has been a Future 5 volunteer for three years and recently became the volunteer coordinator. Volunteer coaches assist student members through various programs such as "Here To There," Job Prep, College Prep and Community…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Police & Fire

Learn About Public Safety Resources At Westfield Trumbull Mall Event TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Come to the Westfield Trumbull mall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to learn about public safety resources.There will be informational booths, a helicopter landing (subject to weather conditions), crash and rollover simulators, Storm Team 8's Mobile Weather Lab and various emergency vehicles from local and state police departments. Participants can talk to first responders and organizations. Admission to this event is free. The event will be in the parking lot outside Panera Bread by LA Fitness. The Westfield Trumbull mall is at 5065 Main St., Trumbull.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Walk, 5K Run Raises Money For Those With Disabilities In Westport, Weston WESTPORT, Conn. -- The not-for-profit organization STAR will be hosting its 11th Annual STAR Walk and 5K Run Sunday at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk, which includes a 5K run option this year, will kick off at 10 a.m. with a 5K run and 1K routes suitable for any ability (walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and baby joggers are welcome). The event raises moneu for programs serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, New Canaan and Darien. The Walk, Run & Roll …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

News

Ex-Darien Woman Gets Two Years In Prison For Stealing From Veterans Group DARIEN, Conn. -- A 54-year-old woman who formerly lived in Darien was sentenced Friday to 24 months in prison for embezzling $800,000 from a Darien-based veterans services organization and for failing to pay taxes on that income. Cynthia Tanner was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven. Her prison term will be followed by three years of supervised release, said U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly. According to court documents and statements made in court, Tanner was employed as a bookkeeper for the National Veterans Service Fund in Darien. The stated mission of the NVS…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Stepping Off For 'Walk A Mile In Her Shoes' To Benefit Center FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara, as well as other members of the Fairfield Police Department, are supporting The Center of Family Justice’s fourth annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event. It will take place at 9 a.m. on April 30 in Fairfield. Men throughout Fairfield County will be walking in towering red stilettos to support the Center’s mission of building a men’s movement to stop sexual assault and domestic violence by literally stepping into a woman’s pair of heels. Registration for the event begins on April 30 at 8:30 a.m. at 1720 Post Road (near Sta…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

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