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Sandra Diamond Fox

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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

Danbury Pays Tribute To The Past As It Unveils 'Hat Maker' Monument DANBURY, Conn. -- About 100 people gathered outside City Hall on Monday afternoon for the unveiling ceremony of a monument created by a New Fairfield sculptor that pays tribute to Danbury's Hatting days. The 14-foot bronze and steel monument, named the "Hat Maker," was created by David Boyajian, an adjunct professor of art at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The statue was commissioned by Union Savings Bank to mark its 150th anniversary in Connecticut. The statue portrays a man turning a hat before a large factory window. "It's a great day to celebrate Danb…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/21/2016

Neighbors

Stratford Woman Takes Over As New Assistant Director Of Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- Geri Diorio is the new assistant director of the Stratford Library.“I’m excited to be working full time in my hometown library and anxious to help Sheri and the staff make the Stratford Library the best it can be,” Diorio said. She fills the previous position held by Sheri Szymanski who was appointed the library’s new director last February. “We’re very fortunate to have a person of Geri’s expertise on staff at the Stratford Library,” said Szymanski, “and we look forward to working with her as the Stratford Library continues to grow and provide the most current and re…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/21/2016

Neighbors

Shelton Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Creating Library For Preschoolers SHELTON, Conn. — Victoria Leonzi of Shelton has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.Leonzi's Gold Award project, “Teaching Reading at Developmental Extents (T.R.A.D.E.),” involved creating a rotating library with over 1,000 books for seven participating preschools throughout her community to help children foster a love of reading. The preschools will trade their bins with each other each month to provide children with a variety of books. She asked younger Girl Scout troops in her town to help promote and encourage the preschools to continue to trade the bins…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/21/2016

Schools

Greenwich Student Delivers Inspirational Message To Ridgefield Academy RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- In anticipation of the upcoming summer Olympics in Rio, Ridgefield Academy recently held its own Olympic Opening Ceremony and presented a Greenwich girl with its Olympic Spirit Award.The Olympic Spirit Award traditionally honors an individual who has exhibited the personal fortitude and dedication necessary to be an Olympic level athlete. This year, the Academy chose to recognize Nicole Graham, a young woman whose courage, heart and determination helped her overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Graham, whose journey was chronicled in an ESPN profile story, which can b…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

Schools

Greenwich United Way Presents Books, Medals To Students At Reading Ceremony GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich United Way Board member Bill Finger recently presented medals to students at the North Mianus School Reading Champions Graduation ceremony. In addition to the medal, all children received a new book and certificate of completion to celebrate their accomplishment. Greenwich United Way mobilizes the community in strategic efforts to identify and address critical human service needs. For more information on Greenwich United Way, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

Neighbors

Newtown Girl Scout Celebrates Gold Award Centennial On Capitol Hill NEWTOWN, Conn. -- In celebration of the Gold Award Centennial, Grace Anne Herrick from Newtown was one of eight girls from across the country selected by Girl Scouts of the USA to travel to Washington, D.C., to mark the occasion. During the Capitol Hill celebration, more than 200 leaders from government, the military, and academia came together to recognize and honor the girls and women who have earned the Gold Award over the past century. The only Girl Scout from Connecticut at the event last week, Herrick put her Gold Award project on display. Her project addressed two issues: the lack …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

Police & Fire

2 Trumbull Firefighters Graduate In Training School's Spring Class TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Firefighters Sam Atkins and Ryan Hongo of the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company graduated from the Valley Fire Chief's Regional Fire Training School's Spring Firefighter I Class. This class is the entry-level certification in the fire service, giving students the knowledge and skills to be interior qualified firefighters. The class is about 160 hours, including intensive classroom lectures, as well as numerous practical skill days. Completion of this class qualifies both members to sit for the state practical and written exams in the coming weeks. Photo caption: From le…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

Neighbors

Brookfield Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Making Map To Teach Geography BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Paige Peck of Brookfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. To earn her Gold Award, Peck painted a map of the United States to teach children in her town about geography. With the use of this map, elementary school students have the ability to improve their geography skills in a fun and interactive way with laminated activities and games. Since painting the map, there has been a vast improvement of geography skills at the middle school and many teachers have incorporated her map into their curriculums. Her use of weather-resist…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

Business

Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce Presents June After Six Networking Event GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will host its June After Six networking event on Wednesday, June 22 at Fairfield Co. Antique & Design & Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Contemporary Art & Design Gallery.You can network at this modern art and furnishings showroom that features contemporary and emerging artists, designer furnishings and accessories. There will be champagne, wine and appetizers, as well as prizes. All new Chamber members are asked to attend to celebrate being part of the Chamber business community. All are encouraged to bring a friend who might wan…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/20/2016

News

Murphy's Filibuster, Orlando Vigils Top The Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week: Residents from across Fairfield County attended vigils to mourn the 49 victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, with gatherings in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Westport. In reaction to the shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes walked out of the House chamber during a moment of silence to protest a lack of action on gun control. And U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said politicians were "complicit" in the shooting due to inaction. He then grabbed national attentio…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/19/2016

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