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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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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Schools
Tarrytown School District Supports Autism Day By Wearing Blue Tarrytown School District Supports Autism Day By Wearing Blue
Tarrytown School District Supports Autism Day By Wearing Blue TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Tarrytown observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 1, by wearing blue and showing support for students with autism and other disabilities. Teachers and students wore blue to raise awareness about autism and to set a good example for inclusion of students with this disability and others.  Sleepy Hollow Middle School students wore blue, and even ate foods at lunchtime that included blue bagels and waffles.  At the Winfield L. Morse School, students and teachers wore blue to support their classmates and the front of the school was adorned with blue balloons.  To learn m…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Police & Fire
Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Recuiting At Open House For Volunteer Week Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Recuiting At Open House For Volunteer Week
Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Recuiting At Open House For Volunteer Week STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Association is one of the more than 55 volunteer fire departments throughout the state that will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week (April 10-16) by holding open houses. Stamford's open house will be at the Springdale Fire Company at 87 Hope St. on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with volunteer firefighters about the work they do, explore fire apparatus and turnout gear, get a tour of the fire house and fill out an application.  Eighty percent of all fire personnel i…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Events
Peekskill's Field Library Offers 'It's Your Move To Better Health' Class Peekskill's Field Library Offers 'It's Your Move To Better Health' Class
Peekskill's Field Library Offers 'It's Your Move To Better Health' Class PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library in Peekskill is giving "It’s Your Move to Better Health," a free, peer-led four week health and wellness workshop for adults beginning Saturday, April 9, from 1-2:30 p.m.The class will also meet April 16, 23 and 30. Topics include healthy eating, stress reduction, fitness and accessible activities.  Registration is required. For more information, contact Lonna Kelly, Westchester Independent Living Center, at 845-228-7457.  The program is held in the Senior Nutrition room, first floor of the library building. The Field Library is at 4 Nelson Av…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Politics
Tarrytown Trustee Tom Basher Retires After 24 Years Of Service Tarrytown Trustee Tom Basher Retires After 24 Years Of Service
Tarrytown Trustee Tom Basher Retires After 24 Years Of Service TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Tarrytown trustee Tom Basher is retiring after 24 years of service to the Tarrytown community.Mayor Drew Fixell, at a public hearing, thanked Basher for his years of service.  This was Basher's last meeting as he moves onto retirement. He elected not to run again in March when his term was up.  The footbridge at Patriot's Park will be named in Basher's honor. 

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Lifestyle
Mill River Country Club In Stratford Holds Open House Mill River Country Club In Stratford Holds Open House
Mill River Country Club In Stratford Holds Open House STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Mill River Country Club of Stratford is holding an open house on Sunday, April 10 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Take a tour and learn about membership specials.  Features of Mill River Country Club include and 18 hole championship golf course, junior and adult clinics, PGA Junior League, olympic-size swimming pool and social family events. For more information, call 203-375-5641 or click here. The Mill River Country Club is at 4567 Main St.

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Events
Historical Society of Rockland Meeting Features Reports, Nominations Historical Society of Rockland Meeting Features Reports, Nominations
Historical Society of Rockland Meeting Features Reports, Nominations NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County in New City is having its annual meeting Monday at 7 p.m. The order of business will include reports of the president and of the committees, a "Year in Review" highlights video and Collections Committee "Show & Tell," and annual elections of Trustees.  All members of the public are invited.  The Nominating Committee offers the names of the following Historical Society members:  Trustees nominated for a three-year term (Term 2019):  Joni Anger, Pomona.  Veronica DeMeo Boesch, Airmont.  Larry Kigler, New Ci…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Handle Weather-Related Calls, Emergencies Ramapo Police Handle Weather-Related Calls, Emergencies
Ramapo Police Handle Weather-Related Calls, Emergencies RAMAPO, N.Y -- The Ramapo Police Department handled numerous issues Sunday, including those that were weather-related as well as medical emergencies and arrests. There were numerous reports of trees down as a result of windy conditions. Several roads were temporarily closed while crews cleared trees and restored power lines.  RPD officers responded to numerous calls in regard to hazardous conditions.  On Sunday, RPD investigated eight property-damage-only motor vehicle accidents in the following locations: Maple Avenue, Route 306 and North Saddle River Road in Monsey; two accidents on Rout…

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News
Kingston Police Seek Help Finding Missing Person Kingston Police Seek Help Finding Missing Person
Kingston Police Seek Help Finding Missing Person KINGSTON, N.Y. -- The Kingston Police Department is seeking help from the public in finding Paul Sarangay, who has been missing since March 23.Anyone who has information on Sarangay is asked to call Kingston police at 845-331-1671.  Detective Fitzgerald is handling the case. 

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News
Letter: Yorktown Needs To Hold Tax Delinquents Accountable Letter: Yorktown Needs To Hold Tax Delinquents Accountable
Letter: Yorktown Needs To Hold Tax Delinquents Accountable YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Rockland County Executive Edwin Day has taken the bull by the horns when it comes to finally holding deadbeat tax delinquents accountable. In Rockland, if you owe more than two years of back taxes, be prepared to have your property seized.  In Yorktown, when it comes to collecting back taxes, we've done things a lot differently and got stuck with the other end of that same proverbial bull.  Unfortunately, Yorktown s…

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by Robert Jeffreys
Schools
Pelham Memorial High School Student Competes In Green Competition Pelham Memorial High School Student Competes In Green Competition
Pelham Memorial High School Student Competes In Green Competition PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham Memorial High School Science Research student Megan Ploch will compete at the International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) with her Environmental Studies project "Solar Powered UV - c Treatment for Fecal Coliform and Enteroccocus Bacteria in Stormwater Overflow." 

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