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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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Police & Fire

Stratford EMS Honors Graduating Members Of Medic 16 In Ceremony STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford EMS is applauding the graduating class of Medic 16. The graduates include Alex Lenches and Steven Kennedy, who was valedictorian and class Paramedic of the Year.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/23/2016

Politics

Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan Republican Committees Host Presidential Forum DARIEN, Conn. -- The Republican Town Committees of Darien, Norwalk and New Canaan are hosting a Presidential Candidate Forum on Saturday, April 23, at the Darien Library Auditorium, starting at 9:30 a.m.All are welcome to attend. Admission is free. The following delegates will be present: Former Connecticut Congressman Chris Shays will speak for Governor John Kasich Former Greenwich RTC Chair Jim Campbell will speak for Donald Trump Conservative Activist Bob MacGuffie will speak in favor of Senator Ted Cruz The meeting will start with a discussion of Connecticut's system for picking and al…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Looking Glass Animal Rescue Has Fundraiser At Pet Valu In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Looking Glass Animal Rescue is having a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Pet Valu in Ridgefield. Come out and support Pet Appreciation Month and meet the Looking Glass Animal Rescue team. The organization will have a raffle, as well as be selling T-shirts, bandanas, pet portraits andnut-free baked goods by Nataly from Neat Sweets. All proceeds from the fundraiser will directly benefit the rescue and their dogs. Since the rescue's launch in December, the team, comprised entirely of volunteers, has pulled 33 dogs from shelters within the tri-state area (the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Police & Fire

Brookfield Police, Public Works Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Members of the Brookfield Police and Public Works Departments worked together Friday morning to rescue of a brood of ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Route 133 in front of St. Joseph School in Brookfield. All 11 ducklings were successfully rescued and reunited with their mother. Brookfield police were alerted by a passing motorist who saw what she thought was an injured female duck atop a grate for a storm drain, along Route 133 in front of St. Joseph School. When she approached the duck, she discovered that the mother duck was standing guard over her br…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Author To Give Talk, Book Signing In New Canaan On 'The Humane Economy' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United States, will present a discussion and signing of his book "The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals" on Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m., at the New Canaan Nature Center.This is a free event. Pacelle, a Connecticut native, will be discussing the themes of his book, which is published by William Morrow/HarperCollins. In his new book, Pacelle describes a revolution in American business and public policy that is changing…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Schools

New Canaan High School Theatre Stages 'Everything Must Change' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan High School Theatre’s 26th annual Drama Festival titled “Everything Must Change” will be performed on April 29 and April 30 at 7 p.m. on the NCHS auditorium stage. Students entered their one-act theme based play and four were chosen to be performed at the festival. Students are in charge of all aspects of the production: writing, directing, casting, costumes, and more. The winners of this year's festival are: First Place: "Floss" by Chloe Rosenberg Second Place: "Everything’s Changed" 2025 by Joseph Turner Third Place: "The Scien…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

News

Bloomingdale Foundation Seeks Help With Library Anniversary Events BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Foundation for Literacy will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Bloomingdale Free Public Library with a dinner dance, and seeks help with the advertising book, decorating and clean-up committees.The dinner dance will be on Saturday, May 14, at the Glen Wild Lake Clubhouse from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person. The anniversary celebration will continue in the Bloomingdale Free Public Library on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artist Christine will draw caricatures of patrons, Jay Jay the Balloon Guy will entertain children at 11 a.m. and …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

News

Greenwich Gets $3.4M From State For New Apartments At Armstrong Court GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Connecticut Department of Housing awarded a $3.4 million grant to the Town of Greenwich to assist in the new construction of 18 units of affordable family housing at the Armstrong Court Apartments.The Armstrong grant is part of nearly $28 million awarded by the state to support the development of affordable housing across Connecticut. It is part of the latest round of funding under the state’s Competitive Housing Assistance for Multifamily Properties program, Gov. Dannel Malloy and Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein announced Thursday. CHAMP, administered by the ho…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Newtown's Matthew Curtiss House To Kick Off New Season With Open House NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Matthew Curtiss House, home of the Newtown Historical Society, opens this season with an open house on April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Costumed docents will be available to lead tours, or participants can walk through the house on their own. The Matthew Curtiss House is one of the oldest buildings on Main Street. It was constructed about 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss in 1781. Curtiss continued to live there until his death in 1824. But the Curtiss House is not just an old building. Maintained by the Historical Society as a house museum, the Society’s collections …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Business

Ninety Nine Restaurant Looks To Hire As It Prepares To Open In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- As Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Danbury prepares to open next month, it is looking to fill a number of job openings. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub will open its 106th restaurant location in Danbury on Tuesday, May 24, at the Holiday Inn in Danbury. It is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Saturday, April 30. The restaurant is looking to hire 120 employees. It will be hiring for the following positions: servers, hosts, bartenders, line cooks and porters. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Holiday Inn for on-site interviews and t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

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