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Sandra Diamond Fox

Community Reporter

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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Neighbors

Jewish Senior Services Celebrate Centenarians At Luncheon In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- More than 100 family and friends celebrated with 19 centenarians who are turning 100 to 104 years old at the Jewish Senior Services Centenarian Luncheon on March 20 in Fairfield. Centenarian Henry Kirschblum from Fairfield spent his 100th birthday celebration with his wife, Sarah Kirschblum and his children and family. (See first photo.) From left, back: Michael Cole and Carol Cole, Mark Kirschblum, Nancy Jessell, Colleen Rose. Front: Sarah and Henry Kirschblum, Jewish Senior Services residents. Congratulatory certificates from the dignitaries were handed out to the cen…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Police & Fire

Daisy Troop Creates Survival Kits For Upper Saddle River Police UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Daisy Troop 96978 and its leaders visited the Upper Saddle River Police Department and gave department members survival kits.Inside the survival kits are 10 kinds of candy, with an explanation of what each one means relative to a police officer's job. The kit includes a Life Saver "to remind you of the many times you've been one;" a Starburst "for that burst of energy you'll need" and a paper clip "to help hold it all together."

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Events

Glen Rock Home Care Provider Giving 'Paint The Town Purple' Fundraiser GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Firstlight Home Care Bergen County is hosting a "Paint the Town Purple" fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at 205 Rock Road, Glen Rock. FirstLight Home Care will be serving free refreshments and will provide information about the Glen Rock Relay For Life taking place Saturday May 14 at Hamilton School. There will be sign-up information, donation cans and luminary bags on hand. Join the team, start a team or come out to support this event. FirstLight is a provider of home care in Glen Rock that specializes in elderly care and dementia care.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

News

Gaeta Recycling Collects Garbage Twice A Week In Franklin Lakes FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Gaeta Recycling is collecting garbage in Franklin Lakes twice a week through September. The second collection day will start Monday for residents with a Monday through Thursday collection. During the months when there are two collection days, if the collection day falls on a holiday, garbage will be collected on the next scheduled collection day. There will be no change in the recycling collection schedule. Remember to keep bears away with good garbage habits. For those who live in areas where black bears have been sighted, secure trash containers and place them …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Lifestyle

Park Ridge Gives Spring Break Sports Camp, Offering 15 Different Sports PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Park Ridge is having a Spring Break Multi-Sports Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18-22 at Davies/Memorial Park.The camp, which will be for ages 5-8 or 8-11, will offer 15 different sports throughout the week. Sports include soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball, floor hockey, lacrosse and more. The cost is $165. Early bird drop-off is $25 (drop children off any time after 8 a.m. Camp activities will start at 9 a.m.) To register, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Events

Westchester Land Trust Organizes Nature Program With NW Hospital BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Westchester Land Trust in Bedford Hills and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco are partnering on two new programs designed to explore and promote nature."Developing a more intentional and intimate relationship with our environment yields countless benefits, and land conservation is an important tool in keeping us healthy and supporting our own well-being," said Keeva Young-Wright, President, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation. The programs are the following: Sunday, April 10, from 1-3:30 p.m. "Family Wellness Hike Promotes Healthy Choic…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Events

New Rochelle Holds Annual Fund For Education Excellence Gala NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence Gala was held at the Fountainhead in New Rochelle. Ken Hicks, General Manager of Acura of Westchester and partner of Rivera Toyota of Mount Kisco and Patsy's Pizzeria of New Rochelle was an honoree. The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization that provides programs that encourage students to excel. For more information on the New Rochelle Fund for Education Excellence, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Police & Fire

Shelton's Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Members Conduct Training Exercises SHELTON, Conn. -- Members of the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 in Shelton were out doing some training with Tower 7 on Good Friday. Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Fire Company No.1 is located in the downtown district of Shelton at 379 Coram Ave. and has been serving the community since 1882. The mission of Echo Hose is to perform life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Man Wanted For Petit Larceny RAMAPO, N.Y. -- For Fugitive Friday, the Town of Ramapo Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Enrique Negron, who is wanted for attempted petit larceny.Negron was observed entering and remaining inside a vehicle that did not belong to him. The vehicle had been parked in a driveway on Route 306. Negron is 34 years old, five-feet-six-inches tall, and 210 pounds, with brown eyes. Anyone who has information about Negron should call Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Lifestyle

Glen Rock Library Makes April Fool's Joke That It Color-Coded All Its Books GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Library posted an April Fool's joke today that said it color-coded all its books.The post said the library is "very excited for this big change! Life will be so much easier for those who "can't remember the title, but it was blue!"

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

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