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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

New Rochelle Students Submit Research Papers To MIT Competition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Three New Rochelle High School sophomores successfully submitted 20-page interdisciplinary research papers to the MIT Inspire: National High School Research Competition in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. With the guidance of honors English teacher Lakia Robinson, the students examined the following topics: Kimberly Collins (Construction vs. Destruction: The Implications of Social Media on Adolescents); Alexandra Kendall (Music Preference: What Makes, Breaks and Shapes It?); and Andrew Sorota (Public Health and Safety: Evaluating the FDA in Relation to Oncology)…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2016

Events

Get Motivated At Creative Boot Camp At Kent Public Library KENT, N.Y. -- Learn the principles of psychology, tried and true methodology, magic and the neuroscientific facts that boost creative ability at a Creative Boot Camp (in two parts) that will be held at the Kent Public Library.The first session is Monday, March 21, from 6:30-7:15 p.m., and the second session is Monday, March 28, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. The Boot Camp will be presented by Nannette Stone, author, artist, broadcaster and therapist. Register once for both sessions. At the boot camp, participants will do hands-on exercises and share ideas. At the event, participants can discover ho…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2016

Police & Fire

Croton-On-Hudson Firefighter Earns Eagle Scout Award CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton firefighter Daniel Vlad Jr. of Harmon Engine Company No. 3 has received the highest award a Boy Scout can achieve -- that of an Eagle Scout. The ceremony took place Saturday. Vlad earned this from his many years of active participation in Troop 28 of the Boy Scouts, where he recently helped create a memorial for a 6-year-old girl who died of an accidental drug overdose in Croton last year. In addition to his participation in the Boy Scouts, Vlad has been a member of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department since he turned 14, starting as a member of Explorer Po…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2016

News

Letter: Budget Boosts North Rockland Full-Day Kindergarten, Skoufis Says NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- The North Rockland Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email northrockland@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Our Assembly budget proposal addresses important education issues that I have long fought for. By proposing an increase of $2.1 billion dollars in education aid, we will help ensure smaller class sizes and an overall top-quality education to give our kids the preparation they need to succeed. Furthermore, this increased school aid will mean savings for local property taxpayers who do not have to …

by James Skoufis

03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Registration Open For Westport Parks & Rec Spring, Summer Programs WESTPORT, Conn. -- Online spring and summer program registration for the Westport Parks and Recreation Department begins Monday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Walk in, fax and mailed registration, as well as continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 21 at the Parks and Recreation Sales Office at Longshore (260 Compo Road South) during regular business hours. Many programs will fill quickly and the fastest way to register is online. A login and password are necessary to access accounts. Residents needing to edit their account should log in and make the necessary changes or contact …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2016

Schools

Stratford Library Teen Services Giving Program On Life After High School STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford Library Teen Services is having its annual career program “What R U Doing After High School?” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in the Lovell Room. The program is free. Hands-on information from a variety of agencies, trade schools, community colleges and businesses along with the Stratford Police, EMS, Community Services, Stratford Continuing Education and the U.S. Armed Forces will be provided and representatives will be available for individual discussion throughout the day. Among those scheduled to attend this year are Porter and Chester Institute, …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2016

Events

Scarsdale Library Welcomes 'Ugly Animals' Author Laura Marsh SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Author Laura Marsh will discuss and read from her latest book, “Ugly Animals,” at the Scarsdale Public Library on Wednesday, March 23, at 4 p.m. The program is for children in grades one to three. The book introduces children to funny-looking creatures and teaches how their strange looks help them in the wild. Marsh has worked in children's publishing for nearly 20 years as an editor, packager and author. She has written 14 books in the National Geographic Kids Readers series, including “Ugly Animals” and the Great Migrations books. She lives in Westchester County. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/13/2016

News

Backpack Stuffed With Pot, Marathon Survivor's Death Top News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week: A 23-year-old Norwalk man was arrested on charges of carrying 122 baggies of marijuana in his backpack. A Weston High graduate who survived the Boston Marathon bombing was killed in a fiery crash of a speeding Ferrari in Dubai early Sunday. A former Greenwich woman has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for sex trafficking. Sheena Dume, 23, helped to recruit five underage victims, who worked as prostitutes at hotels in Stratford and Milford. A New Jersey couple wanted for scamming a Danb…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/13/2016

Neighbors

YMCA Of Western Connecticut In Brookfield Raises $2K On Giving Day BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield raised $2,000 on Giving Day.Hosted by Fairfield County's Community Foundation, on Giving Day -- which was Thursday, March 10 -- residents of Fairfield County were encouraged to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofit organizations in 24 hours through online donations. Aside from the money the YMCA raised, it was one of the first organizations to receive a $1,000 prize for having at least 25 gifts of $25 or more donated after midnight during its "The Y After Dark" event. This was the YMCA's first…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/12/2016

Neighbors

Trumbull Historical Society Raises $1,410 On Fairfield County's 'Giving Day TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Historical Society raised $1,410 to install museum-grade UV filters on its windows as part of the Fairfield County Community Foundation Giving Day. Hosted by Fairfield County's Community Foundation, on Giving Day -- which was Thursday, March 10 -- residents of Fairfield County were encouraged to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofit organizations in 24 hours through online donations. In addition to the money the Trumbull Historical Society raised on Giving Day, it won an additional $1,000, and a board member pledged an additional $600. The amount …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/12/2016

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