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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

Letter: Easton, Weston, Redding Rep. Shaban Expresses Concerns Over Budget EASTON, Conn. -- The Easton, Weston and Redding Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor, up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email Easton@dailyvoice.com, Weston@dailyvoice.com or Redding@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: As expected, the state's continuing budget crisis is starting to play out in brutal detail. Indeed, the governor's latest budget proposal has people from all walks of life alarmed. His latest proposal, however, is not the final budget. You will recall that the governor released his initial budget proposal back in February. The Appropriations and Fin…

by Rep. John Shaban

04/19/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Department Honors Officers For Lifesaving Water Rescue NORWALK, Conn. -- The March Norwalk Police Department Officers of the Month -- Officers Brendan Collins and Daniel Vazquez -- were recognized for their lifesaving efforts at a motor vehicle crash that occurred March 6. The incident unfolded after a vehicle left the roadway on Wall Street and came to rest on its roof in the Norwalk River, with the driver and car submerged in the water about 1:30 a.m., fire officials said. Collins and Vazquez entered the river, and along with members of the Norwalk Fire Department, were able to rescue the sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was pulled fr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Neighbors

Danbury Woman Creates Customized Book Series, Earns Website Award DANBURY, Conn. -- Imagine opening up a book and seeing a character in it who looks exactly like your child. Danbury resident Jill Barletti has done just that by creating a publishing company whose books enable children to see characters in their own image, as well as those of their friends and family.Her company, called Snowflake Stories, was recently selected by the Independent Publisher Book Awards as having one of four top publishing industry websites. San Francisco web developer James Stone created the website to showcase and sell the first book in the series, "Dance Recital." …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Events

Norwalk Community College Presenting 1958 Film 'Friendly Persuasion' NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College will be showing the film "Friendly Persuasion" at 6:30 p.m. April 21 in the East Campus Forum.The film is free. The 1958 film, which stars Gary Cooper and Anthony Perkins, is part of the college's ongoing movie of the month series. For more information, please contact Professor Gary Carlson at gcarlson@norwalk.edu. Norwalk Community College is at 188 Richards Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Events

Fairfield U Presenting Lecture On 'Behind The Scenes At Beardsley Zoo' FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport will present a talk called "Behind the Scenes at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo" on Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. The talk is part of April’s Evening Lecture series in conjunction with Fairfield University. Fairfield University is working with the zoo on animal behavioral research projects. At the talk, participants will learn answers to the following questions: Will we hear the pitter patter of baby snowy owl feet in our future? What do our new giant anteaters do all day? What foes go underground in the prairie dog t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Police & Fire

Bethel Police Officers Share Stories With Kids On Story Time Night BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Police Officer Robinson and School Resource Officer Courtney Whaley delighted students at Berry Elementary School recently by joining them at story time night. The officers shared a few books and stories with the kids at the Bethel school's annual event.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Lifestyle

Doctor Giving Talk In Fairfield On Health Benefits Of Forbidden Foods FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Naturopathic physician Dr. Veronica Waks will discuss the health benefits of forbidden foods in the Wellness Series program "Too Bad to be Good?" She will deliver her talk on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Public Library. Participants will learn the best way to indulge in treats and which habits are not helpful. Registration is requested. Waks practices at the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center in Fairfield. After practicing traditional medicine for over 10 years, she became increasingly concerned with the negative side effects of pharmaceutica…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Events

Bruce Hornsby Performing At Sacred Heart University In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Bruce Hornsby, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, pianist and composer, will perform at Sacred Heart University’s Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield.All net proceeds will support SHU’s scholarship program as part of the 27th annual Discovery Gala. The concert will be on Saturday, April 23, at 8 p.m For tickets to the Bruce Hornsby concert only, visit the Edgerton Center Box Office by clicking here or call 203-371-7908. For tickets to the Discovery Gala, which includes a ticket to the Bruce Hornsby Performance, click here or contact Anne Whit…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Politics

Trumbull Reps Push For VA Benefits For ‘Blue Water Navy' Vets TRUMBULL, Conn. — In a sign of legislative unity for Blue Water Navy Veterans, all members of the House of Representatives, including State Reps. David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull) and Laura Devlin (R-Trumbull, Fairfield) supported a resolution urging the federal government to provide VA benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam between 1962-75. “Our Blue Water Navy veterans deserve full VA benefits. My hope is the federal government will recognize this resolution as a stand in solidarity with them,” Devlin said. “Agent Orange is a toxic chemical which caus…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

Neighbors

Shelton Psychologist To Address Global Conference On Infant Mental Health SHELTON, Conn. -- Robert Margolies, a Shelton school and clinical psychologist, will present at the 15th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health in Prague, Czech Republic. The conference will be held May 29-June 2. The presentation is entitled "Prevention Through High School Education In Child Development And Pre-Parenting Skills." Co-author and social worker Cheryl Burack will be representing the authors in Prague. The presentation will report on curriculum being piloted at Killingly and Woodstock High Schools. The curriculum is designed to teach chil…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/19/2016

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