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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

News

Historical Society Of Rockland County In New City Plans Trips To Haverstraw NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County in New City is organizing “History in Your Own Backyard” bus trips to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Haverstraw (1616–2016).This is a limited time offer to reserve seats on the bus for any or all of this year’s three tours: Historic Houses of Worship (Saturday, June 4), Historic Cemeteries (Saturday, Sept. 17) and Pipe Organs (Saturday, Nov. 19). The regular price to participate in the 2016 tours is $69/person per tour ($64/person per tour for HSRC members). However, those who sign up (and pay) before May 1 will be given an a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Politics

Bethel Native, Congressional Aide Runs For State Rep In Bethel, Newtown BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel native Raghib Allie-Brennan, a Congressional aide for U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina, has entered the race for state representative for the 2nd House District, which includes parts of Redding, Bethel, Danbury and Newtown, The Redding Pilot reported. Allie-Brennan will begin his campaign in Connecticut in the middle of April, after finishing his tenure with Adams, the Redding Pilot reported. Allie-Brennan, who is a Democrat, said he first grew interested in policy and politics while at Marymount Manhattan College, where he took a class that discussed the failu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Events

Take A Plunge At The Park In Monroe To Support Special Olympics MONROE, Conn. -- Join the Monroe Police Department in supporting Special Olympics Connecticut at the sixth annual Monroe Plunge at the Park event at Great Hollow Lake in Wolfe Park.The event will be on Saturday, April 2. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., and the plunge will take place at 1 p.m. Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 14,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their Unified Partners, who are individuals without intellectual disabilities who are the athletes’ teammates. To register for the event, click here or regi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Events

Grinnell Library In Wappingers Falls Organizes Reusable Bag Fundraiser WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Grinnell Library in Wappingers Falls has organized a reusable bag fundraiser called the "Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag" program.Stop by Wappingers Hannaford Supermarket and pick up a blue reusable bag. For every bag sold, the Grinnell Library gets $1. The Hannaford Supermarket is at 1490 U.S. 9, Wappingers Falls.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Police & Fire

Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Recruiting At Open House BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department, Candlewood Company Inc., is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9.The Brookfield 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 having an open house. Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with 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 pers…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Sports

Annual Half Marathon Steps Off In Danbury On Sunday DANBURY, Conn. -- The 12th annual Greater Danbury Half Marathon steps off in the Hat City, then heads through Bethel and Redding, before returning to Danbury on Sunday, April 3.The race begins at 9:15 a.m. at Rogers Park War Memorial in Danbury. The runners will pass through Bethel and Redding during the morning hours. The route in Redding is as follows: Route 53 south (from Bethel), Sidecut Road, West Redding Center and Simpaug Turnpike, Long Ridge Road and back into Danbury. Sidecut Road and Simpauug Turnpike (between West Redding Center and Marchant Road) are subject to closure during t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Lifestyle

Sherman's Mariya Hurwitz Runs Free Relaxation, Yoga Event At Library SHERMAN, Conn. — The Sherman Public Library is hosting "Relaxation with Yoga Nidra" on the first Friday of the month.Join Sherman resident Mariya Hurwitz for an evening of gentle yoga and guided relaxation followed by a social gathering and refreshments. The classes are held from 7 to 8 p.m. and are free. The first Friday program offers a way to relax, unwind and spend time with other members of the community. Classes are open to all adults and no experience or special clothing is required. Bring a mat or blanket and dress comfortably. Hurwitz has been teaching yoga to adults and…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Events

Listen To Live Music And Sing Along At Ridgefield Theater Barn Performance RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Theater Barn will bring the Manhattan club scene to Ridgefield with live performances on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m.Tickets are $25. There is cabaret seating; doors open one hour prior to curtain. Co-hosts Jeffery Albanesi and Pamme Jones, with the accompaniment of pianist Tom Morris, will perform while encouraging the audience to sing songs. There will be people from Barn shows of the past, as well as specially invited talent from New York City and the surrounding area. Reservations can be made by clicking here. The Ridgefield The…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Neighbors

Ridgefield Library Presenting Program On Refugee Crisis RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- There will be a presentation at the Ridgefield Library on the refugee crisis at 7 p.m. Thursday.The program is part of the library’s World Views series. It will be presented by Gus Ford and Irina Patkanian. These two experts in the field of refugees will present their findings through photographs, artifacts, videos and first person accounts. They will focus on how overloaded rubber rafts bring refugees from a number of countries to Turkey and Greece. To register, e-mail Ridgefield-library.org, call 203-438-2282 or click here. The Ridgefield Library is at 472 Main St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Lifestyle

Brookfield YMCA Invites Bike Lovers To Join Outdoor Riding Group BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield is offering area residents the opportunity to bike ride with the Y outdoors. May is bike month -- watch bulletins and e‐blasts for upcoming bike worthy events for family recreation and adults who want to consider a bike ride to work. The YMCA will partner with local experts to bring new ideas, bike courses and fun for all. To be placed on an interest list to be contacted about upcoming events, call or email Maureen Farrell at (203) 740‐3432, Ext. 236 or mfarrell@regionalymca.org. The Regional YMCA also serves Dan…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

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