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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.

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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

Sports

Weston Wins State Diving Championships, Advances To State Open Contest WESTON, Conn. -- Weston High School won the CIAS Class S State Diving Championships at Plainville High School on Wednesday.Sophomore Liam Simmons took first place with a score of 425.15. Senior Lucas Billig was third with a score of 374.45. Also scoring points for Weston were freshman Nikita Moffly in seventh place and junior Andrew Bell in 18th. Both Simmons and Billig, who earned All State Honors for their performances, will advance to compete in the Connecticut State Open Diving Championship at Bulkeley High School on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/12/2016

Neighbors

Scarsdale Library Seeking Residents to Share Skills During Library Week SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Public Library is looking for residents of all ages to share their skills and knowledge as part of the National Library Week celebration, “54 Things at 54 Olmsted” during the week of April 10-16. The 2016 National Library Week theme is “Libraries Transform.” The Scarsdale Library joins libraries in schools, colleges and communities nationwide to celebrate the dynamic changes occurring in libraries today. Libraries are evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve and helping to transform the lives of their patrons. “Libraries historically have b…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Seventh-Graders Create Video On Dangers Of Energy Drinks BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Seventh-grade health students at Briarcliff Middle School explored the dangers of energy drinks and in a promotional video cautioned their peers to avoid the beverages.The video features a student deciding whether to drink water or an energy drink when looking for a boost. He learns the energy drink includes artificial ingredients and preservatives, which can compromise the endocrine and immune systems.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

Neighbors

Darien Rowayton Bank Donates $750 To 'The Depot' For Teens DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Rowayton Bank recently donated $750 to The Depot to purchase office supplies, file cabinets and a copier for the teen center. The Depot is the Darien Youth Center run by and for students. It offers a welcoming, relaxed, judgment-free and safe home away from home while providing opportunities for personal growth, leadership development and community outreach and connections. For more information on the Darien Youth Center, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

Politics

Letter To The Editor: Senator Serino Should Not Object To Being Filmed PAWLING, N.Y. -- The Pawling Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email Pawling@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: State Senator Sue Serino recently publicized how she supports women by opposing a tax on an inexpensive women’s product. Not surprisingly, the article I saw had her picture posted with it. Like most politicians, she likes to have her picture in the news as long as she perceives the coverage as positive. So why did she object to being filmed at a public meeting with constituents in Pawling not long ago? As an elected official, Se…

by John Tyliszczak

03/11/2016

Sports

Trinity-Pawling School Varsity Players Earn Honorable Mention In Basketball PAWLING, N.Y. -- Trinity-Pawling School varsity players Jonathan Girard, Jordan Harnum and Stephen O'Hanlon were named "Honorable Mention All New England Class A" for Basketball. The mission of the Trinity-Pawling School is to educate and instill a value system that prepares young men to be contributing members of society amidst the challenges of an ever-changing world.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

Schools

Greenwich Staging 'Give Me My Hour Back' Facebook Photo Contest GREENWICH, Conn. -- Since Sunday is Daylight Savings Time, Greenwich is having a "Give Me My Hour Back" Teen Facebook Contest from noon - 2 p.m. that day at Duxiana Greenwich, 15 E. Putnam Ave.This is a campaign to teach Greenwich teens about good sleeping habits. As clocks are moved forward, students lose an hour of sleep. Poor tired Cardinal mascot is exhausted and can't stay awake. Find the Cardinal napping in Greenwich, take a selfie with him, post and add comment to the Facebook page to win prizes. The comment must begin with, "I need another hour of sleep because ... …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Department Organizes Food Drive To Benefit Food Pantry RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- All of the food collected in the Ridgefield Police Department's food drive this past Sunday in front of Stop & Shop went directly to the Ridgefield Food Pantry. Ridgefield's food pantry serves the residents of Ridgefield. Pantry hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays To contact the food pantry, call 203-431-2777.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

News

United Way Honors Shelton Man With Humanitarian Award SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton resident Ned Miller has been named the 2016 recipient of the Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award by Valley United Way.The award will be presented April 26 at Valley United Way’s Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner at Villa Bianca in Seymour. It has been presented annually since 1971 and recognizes individuals for lifetime service in the valley involving more than one organization or town. Miller, who is president of the Ned Miller Agency, A Division of Starkweather & Shepley, currently is a member of the Board at Valley United Way and co-chair of its allocati…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/11/2016

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