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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

Stratford Man Killed By Wrong-Way Driver On Route 8 Was Army Medic STRATFORD, Conn. -- Fernando Moreno-Rivas, the 30-year-old Stratford man killed by a wrong-way driver on Route 8 in Shelton early Thursday, was a U.S. Army medic who served in Afghanistan and was a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame-Fairfield High School.A post on the Notre Dame High School Facebook page about Moreno-Rivas said, "One of our own was in the accident on Rt. 8 on Thursday morning, and was taken from us too soon. Fernando Moreno was in the ND class of '04, and returned to ND in 2013 on Veterans Day to speak to the student body. He was a U.S. Army medic and served in Afghanistan. Som…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Fire Chief Teaches Key Facts About Water Safety WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Fire Department Chief Ronald E. Kanterman is reminding residents to follow his tips on “Water Safety, What to Know.”Here are some key facts to know about recreational water safety, from Kanterman: Know how to recognize an emergency: Drownings happen quickly and quietly. Teach family and guests to use the word “help” for a true emergency only. Know the signs of a swimmer in distress: Distressed swimmers are trying to swim but are not making any progress. Active drowning victims tend to push down on the water in order to keep their heads above the water line. Never ass…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

News

New Fairfield Public Works Honored At Board Of Selectman Meeting NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of New Fairfield is honoring the town's Department of Public Works during National Public Works Week, which runs from May 15 to May 21. The New Fairfield Public Works Department received a proclamation at the last Board of Selectmen meeting in appreciation.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Events

Southport Benefit To Raise Awareness Of Early Learning Experiences For Kids SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Local residents Brian and Krisztina Rivel will host "An Evening with Jumpstart," from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at The Delamar Hotel in Southport. The goal of this third annual fundraiser is to raise $30,000 to bring awareness to the importance of early learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten. More than 100 guests from throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties are expected to gather in The Folly at the Delamar Hotel, an indoor/outdoor event space, to help Jumpstart raise awareness on the importance of high-quality early learning experiences for …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Sports

Fairfield U's Mac Crispino Love Of Baseball Comes From His Dad FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield University first baseman Mac Crispino (Michael Anthony Crispino, Jr.), who helped the Stags clinch a MAAC playoff berth in a three-game series against Quinnipiac University this week, first developed a love of baseball from his father, Mike Crispino, a sports broadcaster. “Since he was very young, he came to the Garden when I was working Knicks and Rangers. We’d go to the Mets and Yankees games when MSG Network had those broadcasts, and he’d come to the booth when I was doing the Bridgeport Bluefish,” recalled Mike Crispino, who is now the radio voice of the Knic…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Events

Norwalk's First Poet Laureate To Launch Mystery Novel At Library NORWALK, Conn. -- Laurel S. Peterson, Norwalk’s first Poet Laureate, will launch her new mystery novel, "Shadow Notes," at the Norwalk Public Library on Saturday, May 21, at 3 p.m. in the main auditorium.A professor of English at Norwalk Community College, Peterson teaches expository writing, creative writing, and interdisciplinary courses in the arts. She has served as the editor of the literary journal, "Inkwell," and two poetry chapbooks, "That’s the Way the Music Sounds" and "Talking to the Mirror." Working on the novel served as a nice contrast to…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Department Flagged For Possible Racial Profiling FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The police departments in Norwalk and Trumbull have been flagged for possible racial profiling in a report that examined nearly 600,000 traffic stops across the state, according to the Connecticut Post. The report, issued by the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project, looks for disparities between the share of ethnic minorities among those stopped by police and the share in the municipal population as a whole, the Connecticut Post said. The report noted that Trumbull police stopped minority drivers 38 percent of the time, although minorities represent ju…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Neighbors

Newtown Cycling Studio Hits The Pedals To Help Girl, 7, With Brain Cancer NEWTOWN, Conn. — An indoor cycling studio is sponsoring a benefit ride to help a 7-year-old Newtown girl with an aggressive form of brain cancer.BoostCycle will hold the benefit ride from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, to raise funds for Aubrey Szasts, who suffers from DIPG, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The cost is $15 per ride. BoostCycle’s “Ride Boost for Aubrey” is part of Newtown’s annual Family Fun Fest at Fairfield Hills Campus. BoostCyle’s owners are Tatiana and Valdrin Mehmeti. ”This is our first outdoors ride and it couldn’t be for a better cause," said Tatiana Mehmeti…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Events

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Goes Outdoors For Annual Crafts Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- More than 70 artisans showing ceramics, wearable art and other crafts will be featured at the Bruce Museum’s 31st annual Outdoor Crafts Festival in Greenwich on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and May 22. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $8, and is free to members and children under five. Admission includes all festival activities plus entry to the Bruce Museum, which is open to the public during festival hours. The Bruce Museum’s 31st annual Outdoor Crafts Festival includes activities for children, international cuisine and live mus…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

Events

Doggy Day Palooza Invades Stamford Park For Fundraiser STAMFORD, Conn. -- A local nonprofit organization, STARelief & Pet Assistance, is hosting its third annual “Doggy Day Palooza” Dog Wash and Pet Fun Day on Saturday, May 21 at the Stamford Dog Park. Doggy Day Palooza is a family-friendly event. Clean canines will be coupled with assorted games, a doggie photo booth and raffle prizes. The suggested donation of $8 per dog wash. All proceeds go towards funding the organization’s Pet Food Pantry program and the Home for Life grants that provide life-saving medical care for pets in need. “We firmly believe that no one should have to choose…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/20/2016

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