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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

Events

Newtown Historical Society Sponsoring Clothing Drive NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Newtown Historical Society is sponsoring a clothing drive in conjunction with the Big Brother Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut. The drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 at the Big Brothers Big Sisters store in Newtown. Gently used clothing, shoes, handbags and linen will be accepted to raise money for each organization. Representatives of the historical society will be at the store to help with unloading and carrying clothing bundles. In return, the historical society will receive 20 cents per pound for the clothing brought in that day. Please be sure to…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/30/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Shows Support For Safe, Sober Graduation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The annual G.R.A.D.D. (Government of Ridgefield Against Drunk Driving) ceremony took place recently in front of Town Hall. G.R.A.D.D. is a cooperative effort between the Police Department, students, faculty, town government and citizens to attempt to ensure a safe and sober graduation period for Ridgefield students. Police officers wear orange and white ribbons on their uniforms, G.R.A.D.D. flags are displayed at all town buildings and orange and white ribbons are affixed to patrol units to show support for the graduating class.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/30/2016

News

Community Forum On Gun Violence Planned At Trumbull Gardens In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez will host a community forum on gun violence from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Trumbull Gardens Community Room in Bridgeport.The streets around the Trumbull Gardens housing complex have been the scene of violence in what is believed to be an ongoing dispute between rival gangs from the complex and the Greene Homes on the city’s West Side. In June of 2015, gunfire erupted outside the apartments, leaving one man dead and eight others injured. The Trumbull Gardens Community Room is at …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/29/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Youth Group, Police Place Flags On Graves Following Ceremony NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police and Youth Group recently spent the day placing American Flags on graves following the Flag Ceremony at Riverside Cemetery.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/29/2016

News

Ferris Wheel Rescue, New Dining Venue Top Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week: A broken light fixture was blamed for sparking an incident at a Stratford carnival that led to the rescue of two kids on a Ferris wheel via a fire ladder. The woman whose body was found on the beach in Stratford was identified as 52-year-old Colleen Ann Kelly. A Fairfield caterer opens a new dining venue in Bridgeport called The Nook. A Stamford veteran is the new commander of Fairfield County's Branch of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Staples High School graduate and child actor is the 10t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/29/2016

Business

New General Manager Named To Lead Stamford Town Center STAMFORD, Conn. -- Retail industry veteran Dan Stolzenbach has been named general manager of Stamford Town Center, responsible for operations, retailer and community relations, as well as marketing for the mall. Stolzenbach succeeds longtime Taubman employee Meredith Keeler. She was named general manager of Country Club Plaza, a marquee retail and office property in Kansas City that was recently acquired by Taubman and The Macerich Co., which also own the Town Center. Stolzenbach brings nearly 20 years of experience to the position. Most recently, he served as director of operations for Ber…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/29/2016

Business

Stamford Salon Raises Money Via Cut-a-thon For Boston Children's Hospital STAMFORD, Conn. -- La Jolie Salon & Spa, a family-owned business in Stamford, recently partnered with the hair care company John Frieda, along with a number of other hair salons, for the annual "HAIRraising Cut-A-Thon" event. This year La Jolie joined the charity event by holding its own cut-a-thon, and was able to donate $1,900 to Boston Children’s Hospital through raffle tickets, haircuts and donations. The "HAIRraising Cut-A-Thon" event has been held annually since 2009 and was founded by John Frieda and his partner, Gail Federici, to unite salons across the nation…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/28/2016

Schools

Ten Danbury Students Honored With Student Leadership Awards DANBURY, Conn. -- Ten Danbury students were chosen to receive Western Connecticut Superintendents Association Student Leadership Awards. These students received their awards at the May 25 Danbury Board of Education meeting: Broadview Middle School: Jasmine Stone and Liam Dineen-Herzog Rogers Park Middle School: Gabriel Demelo and Laura Snow Westside Middle School Academy: Aiden Byrne and Hannah Krate Alternative Center for Excellence: Ronald Velasquez and Skyla Vecchia-Love Danbury High School: Ciara Broggy and Judah James Every member WCSA district is eligible to select students from thei…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/28/2016

Business

Jewish Family Service In Stamford Hires New Chief Operating Officer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jonathan Fass joined Jewish Family Service — which has offices in Stamford and Westport — in the position of chief operating officer. As COO, Fass will be responsible for the oversight of key elements of JFS operations and programming, including the annual fundraiser, An Evening with JFS. He has worked for 17 years as at the Fairfield County-based social service agency, serving most recently as a vice president at the Jewish Community Centers Association. He was previously an assistant executive director and Jewish educator in JCCs across the United States. From 2002 to …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/28/2016

Politics

Fairfield Rep. Brenda Kupchick Receives GOP Nod To Run For Re-Election FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Republican convention gave its unanimous endorsement for state Rep. Brenda Kupchick to seek re-election to the 132nd House District, which encompasses portions Fairfield and Southport. Sen. Tony Hwang nominated Kupchick at the convention. "For nearly 20 years, Brenda has been a caring, considerate and passionate advocate for Fairfield, starting as a citizen educational advocate to eventually serving with distinction as a Board of Education member," he said. "Her character and commitment to public service reflect the legacy of her mentor and friend, the l…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/28/2016

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