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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

Greenwich Police Officer Retires After Over Two Dozen Years On The Job GREENWICH, Conn. -- Master Police Officer Philip Carriero, who was sworn in as a Greenwich Police Officer on June 4, 1990, has just retired. He graduated from the 225th Class of the Connecticut Municipal Police Training Council’s Basic Police Academy. Carriero’s assignments included the Patrol Division, the Traffic Section and the Dispatch Center. Prior to becoming a sworn officer, Carriero served the Town of Greenwich as a Public Safety Dispatcher for three years. As an Accident Car Investigator, he was called upon to investigate some of the town's most serious motor vehicle accidents…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Schools

Queen Of Peace School In North Arlington Giving 'Fun In The Sun' Fundraiser NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- The Queen of Peace Elementary School Home School Association in North Arlington is giving its annual tricky tray "Fun in the Sun" fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Boystown Gymnasium.The cost is $15 per person and includes coffee, tea and dessert. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages, entrees and snacks. For questions, contact Diane Heinzmann at qpestrickytray@aol.com or 201-671-4130. For more information or to order tickets, click here. The Boystown Gymnasium is at 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Police & Fire

Brookfield Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Benjamin Gerstenmaier and Bethany Barr have joined the Brookfield Police Department as new police officers. They participated in a swearing-in ceremony on their first day of work. The ceremony was officiated by First Selectman Steve Dunn, with the pair being sworn into service by Town Clerk Joan Locke. The event was attended by retired and current police officers from multiple municipalities, Brookfield town officials and family and friends. Gerstenmaier and Barr will start their training at the POSTC Academy. Both will attend a rigorous six months of basic trainin…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Events

Closter Organizes Annual Town Clean-up CLOSTER, N.J. -- Closter will have its annual town clean-up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2.Meet at 10 a.m. to get supplies at either of two places: Borough Hall or The Closter Nature Center Cabin. Gloves, tools, garbage bags and refreshments will be provided. Trucks and vans are needed. The clean-up is sponsored by the Closter Environmental Commission Closter Nature Center. For more information, call 201-784-0600 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Business

Green Wood Flowers Opens In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Green Wood Flowers, which has a location in Bronxville, has recently opened another location at 15 Purchase St. in Rye. Green Wood Flowers specializes in floral arrangements, orchids, weddings and events. Thomas Seok, who owns the store with his wife and floral designer Jenny Seok, creates floral designs for outdoor planters. The Seoks first opened Green Wood Flowers in Bronxville five years ago. After noticing web traffic from Rye, they decided to open in Rye. For more information, call (914) 337-4081 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Sports

Little Ferry/South Hackensack Soccer Seeks Kindergarten Coach LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- Little Ferry/South Hackensack Soccer is seeking a coach for its kindergarten division.For those who are interested or who know someone who is willing to coach, please send an email to lfshsoccer@lfshsoccer.com. Opening day is Saturday, April 9. The Little Ferry/South Hackensack Youth Soccer program offers teams for Pre-K-eighth grade. There are 400 players in the fall program and over 300 in the spring program. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Events

Chamber Of Commerce Organizes Craft Festival At Closter Commons CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Chamber of Commerce, a group of both retailers and local businesses, is preparing for the “Uncommon Crafts at the Closter Commons” craft festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 in the courtyard of the Closter Commons. The rain date for the event is June 19. In addition, preparations have begun for the annual Closter Sidewalk Sale July 28-30. For more details on these events, click here. The Barn in Closter, Closter Commons (Courtyard) is at 570 Piermont Road, Closter.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Neighbors

Redding Boy Scout Troop 15 Serves Up Spaghetti Dinner REDDING, Conn. -- Boy Scout Troop 15 is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner from 4:45-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the West Redding Firehouse. The cost is $9 for adults in advance or $10 at the door. Children and seniors (12 and under/over 65) are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. The dinner includes salad, rolls, beverages and homemade desserts. There are two dining houses and easy access to the Fire Truck Trattoria. The West Redding Firehouse is at 306 Umpawaug Road, Redding.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/01/2016

Schools

Anne Hutchinson School Beginning Class Placements For 2016-17 EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Anne Hutchinson School in Eastchester will soon begin the process of putting class placements together for the 2016-17 school year. Placements are not done based on parent requests. Parents who have particular concerns in regard to placement should convey them to school principal Theresa Cherry in writing no later than April 29. Cherry's email is tcherry@eastchester.k12.ny.us. The process takes into consideration program needs, ranges in ability, boy/girl ratio, behavioral concerns, and other criteria. The support staff, along with classroom teachers have input…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Schools

Students Win 12 Awards At New Rochelle Chess Competition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Eighteen students won a total of 12 awards at the National Scholastic Chess Foundation Winter Classic recently at Columbus Elementary School in New Rochelle.The students captured the 100th first-place team win (Booster section) and a second-place team win (Reserve section) for the Columbus Chess Club. The seven individual Booster section awards were: first place, Darren Chen; second place, Deven Coulanges; third place, Steven Ramos; fifth place, Luis Jimenez; second place unrated, Mia Torres; third place unrated, May Dooley. Ronny Perez also secured a medal. Other …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

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