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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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News

Greenwich Hospital Raises Flag In Honor Of Organ Donors GREENWICH, Conn. -- As the country celebrates the 13th annual National Donate Life Month, Greenwich Hospital has been flying the donate life flag on the front lawn of its main campus at 5 Perridge Road in honor of the men and women who gave the gift of life. National Donate Life Month commemorates those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Greenwich Hospital raises the flag for one week every time the hospital has an organ donor and for two days for tissue donors. In 2015, Greenwich Hospital had a total of 11 organ and tissue donors. “The generosity of thes…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Events

Altruistic Band Comes Together For Concert At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. -- Celebrate May Day with the Altruistic Band as it performs soul, jazz, gospel, R&B and pop on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. The program is free and open to the public. Altruistic is a band made up of a diverse group of musicians. Their sound is a mix of Latin, contemporary, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B and gospel styles. Led by Al Thomas, the group includes Alfred Thomas Jr. on flute/vocals; Pat Williams on guitar/vocals; David Ramsey on drums; Donnell Roberts on bass; and John Davis on keyboard. The band collectively has numerous …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Business

Serena & Lily In Westport Celebrates With Grand Opening WESTPORT, Conn. -- Serena & Lily, located in a landmark three-story house in downtown Westport, is holding a grand opening Friday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m.Serena & Lily, a home and lifestyle brand, was established in October 2003 by Serena Dugan & Lily Kanter and is headquartered in Sausalito, Calif. The Serena & Lily Design Shop opens to the public with three days of special events, gifts and promotions including the following: Ribbon-cutting ceremony 15 percent of all sales to benefit Near & Far Aid First 50 visitors get $100 to spend in the store Coffee and morning …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Neighbors

Support New Canaan Girl With Cystic Fibrosis At Tea Fundraiser NEW CANAAN, Conn. — An afternoon tea will be held at Goldenberry Gifts & Gourmet to support New Canaan’s Scarlett MacAllister, who a local girl who is living with cystic fibrosis. The tea will be on Tuesday, May 3, from noon to 3 p.m. The suggested donation for the tea is $10 per person. Goldenberry will donate 10 percent of the profits of purchases to Scarlett’s fund. The Goldenberry event is hosted with The Dish & Spoon Vintage, A British Tea Rentals Company. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disease caused by a defective gene and its protein product that affects the lungs and digest…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Lifestyle

Brookfield, New Fairfield, Sherman Residents Get Healthy At YMCA Events BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield and a Greater Danbury Coalition called “Getting There” have convened to raise interest in the importance of using human powered legs when getting from one place to another. The regional Y serves Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown and Sherman. Communities in Greater Danbury will be holding the following events that encourage walking or biking in an effort to promote physical activity: April 30, from 1-3 p.m.: A Youth Bike Rodeo at Healthy Kids Day. For more information call the Regional YMCA of We…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Honoring Six Distinguished Teachers In Awards Ceremony GREENWICH, Conn. — The Distinguished Teachers Awards Ceremony in Greenwich will take place at the Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, May 3 at 4 p.m.The six recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Teachers Awards, as announced by the Greenwich Distinguished Teachers Awards Committee, are as follows: Ana Chejin-Danielsen, New Lebanon School, TESOL-Bilingual Julie Cofone, North Mianus School, Grade 5 Sarah Goldin, Greenwich High School, Science-AVID-Innovation Lab Sarah Harris, North Mianus School, Kindergarten Jeannine Madoff, International School at Dundee, Media Ian…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Events

Kennedy Center Celebrates Anniversary With Autism Benefit In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Kennedy Center in Trumbull will celebrate the "10th Anniversary of Magic Moments: A Major Autism Benefit" on Saturday, April 30, at The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company. The benefit kicks off with a social hour with a craft beer tasting featuring five local breweries and food at 7 p.m., followed by 2015 “America’s Got Talent” first runner-up, stand-up magician Derek Hughes at 9 p.m. The evening caps off with live music by The Fry Daddys at 10 p.m. Come dressed in casual chic attire. This event is the main funding source for The Kennedy Center Autis…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Events

Stratford Library, Senior Services Seek Storytellers To Share Their Tales STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library and Stratford Senior Services are seeking participants for Stratford Storytelling, a series of free workshops for people with stories to share. Storytelling sessions are led by Stratford resident and storyteller, Nina Lesiga. They are free and open to the public. Upcoming sessions scheduled at Stratford’s Baldwin Center are: Tuesday, May 3, at 1 p.m.: Storytelling Practice Workshop -- Practice your story and receive feedback from other storytellers. All who are interested in being a Storyteller in the May 24 lineup should attend this session. Reg…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Deputy Police Chief Honors Detective As Officer Of The Month GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Deputy Police Chief Mark Marino honored Detective Michael Rooney as Officer of the Month for his investigative work.According to Marino, Rooney was assigned to investigate a serious criminal matter involving a juvenile victim. Due to the complicated circumstances in the allegations, the investigation required an extensive amount of investigative effort. Marino said that throughout the investigative process, Rooney demonstrated superior investigative acumen and dedication to justice, which led to the arrest of the suspect in the case.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Business

Danbury Bus Route Expands To Include Stop At Belimo Controls DANBURY, Conn. -- The Housatonic Valley Metropolitan Planning Agency has voted to allow the expansion of a local bus route to include a stop at the new Belimo Americas corporate headquarters on Saw Mill Road in Danbury. This action, adding the HARTransit-Belimo transit shuttle project to the HVMPO Transportation Improvement Program, allows the Connecticut Department of Transportation to move forward in its implementation of this federally funded grant from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program. CMAQ is a $10 million program in which regions can submit projects for consideration. Thi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

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