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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

Schools

Lakeland Receives Music Education Award SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- The Lakeland Central School District has received the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation's 2016 Best Communities for Music Education Award. "This designation highlights the top K-12 music education programs in the nation, and we are now part of this elite group," said Jamie Stroffolino, the district's Coordinator of Music K-12. "Thousands of school districts apply for this award and the district was one of 476 that were selected," he said.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

Politics

Sredzinski Backs Loan To Bring Axel Plastics Labs To Monroe MONROE, Conn. -- State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski (R-112), who represents Monroe and Newtown, applauded the State Bond Commission’s recent decision to award a loan to Axel Plastics Research Laboratories Inc. to assist in its relocation from New York to Monroe. The low-interest loan will be issued through the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Economic and Manufacturing and Assistance Act and has been awarded to Axel Plastics to assist with machinery and equipment as part of the company’s relocation. Axel Plastics is eligible for partial loan forgiveness if the company meets its go…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

News

Eighth-Grade QB, Man's Big Win On HGTV Top Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this week: A Shelton man, who had a kidney transplant last year, won the grand prize HGTV Dream Home 2016 on Merritt Island. A New Canaan eighth grade quarterback landed two college scholarship offers -- from Florida State and South Alabama. The boy led his Pop Warner team, the New Fairfield Falcons, to the New England championship and the semifinals of the national playoffs. Redding Police have charged a 14-year-old Redding boy with possession of child pornography, obscenity, and harassment. The man believed to …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

Events

Closter Museum To Display Bergen County Technical High School Art CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Martin Hicks Gallery at the Belskie Museum of Art and Science in Closter presents Bergen County Technical High School’s second exhibition by the students of commercial arts and graphic design, digital media, fashion art and design and merchandising.The exhibition, which is from April 10 to May 1, opens from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Refreshments will be served. The Belskie Museum of Art and Science is at 280 High St., Closter.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

News

Gaeta Recycling Begins Curbside Recycling Of Yard Waste In Franklin Lakes FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Gaeta Recycling will begin the curbside recycling collection of yard waste in Franklin Lakes Monday, April 4 for residents with a Tuesday through Friday garbage collection schedule and Tuesday, April 5, for residents with a Monday-Thursday garbage collection schedule. Recyclable yard waste materials include vegetation, plants, flowers, grass clippings and tree limbs or twigs 2 inches or less in diameter. Yard waste must be placed in brown recyclable bags, loose in a reusable sturdy container with no liner or cut into 3-foot-by-3-foot sections tied. Brown bags, co…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

Events

Midland Park Accounting Firm Giving Business Solutions Planning Workshop MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Independent Accounting Solutions LLC in Midland Park is hosting a program called "How to Create a Business Plan" from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 12.A business plan is a tool for understanding how a business is put together. It can be used to monitor progress, hold oneself accountable and control the business' fate. It's like a road map for a business. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a simple business plan that will suit most small business owners. Independent Accounting Solutions offers income tax preparation, bookkeeping, QuickBooks tutor…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

Lifestyle

Upper Saddle River's Gravity Vault Offers Spring Break Camp UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Gravity Vault's Spring Break Camp in Upper Saddle River is open for kids from noon to 2 p.m. April 12-15.The camp offers top-rope climbing, games and much more. The cost: one day, $45; two days, $85; three days, $125; four days, $165. Sign up for one, two, three or all four days. Space is limited. For more information, call (973) 701-7625 or click here. Gravity Vault Spring Break Camp is at 107 Pleasant Ave., Saddle River.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

News

Leaf Compost Facility In Franklin Lakes Open Weekends FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Leaf Compost Drop-off Facility in Franklin Lakes will be open on weekends from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning Sunday, April 3, to receive leaves from residents only. No professional landscapers will be allowed to use the facility. The drop-off facility is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. For those who need assistance dropping off leaves, call the Department of Public Works at (201) 891-4333. The facility is on DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes, across from the police station.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Events

Closter Environmental Commission Sponsors Earth Fair CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Environmental Commission is hosting Earth Fair on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cresskill Community Center, 100 Third St.The fair is filled with food, live music, family activities, green or sustainability products/service exhibitors, kids’ crafts and activities. Groups, exhibitors and vendors will be promoting their environmentally friendly or sustainable products or services and/or providing educational information or activities. Join members of the Closter Environmental Commission with neighboring towns for this festival. The Closter Envir…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Events

Naturalist Marc Gussen Giving Invasive Species Lecture In Closter CLOSTER, N.J. -- There will be an invasive species lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at The Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Road. Naturalist Marc Gussen will talk about invasive species, both here and around the world. He will address the following questions: Why do so many non-native organisms do so well when moved to a new place? Why is it such a problem? What can we do about it? Refreshments will be served. This program is free but donations will be accepted. For more information, call (201) 750-2778.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

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