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.

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Greenwich, CT

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'Time for Lyme' Gala In Greenwich Raises Over $900,000 GREENWICH, Conn. -- Global Lyme Alliance's “Time for Lyme” fundraising Gala, held Saturday, April 2 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, raised over $900,000 to fund research and ultimately a cure for Lyme and other debilitating tick-borne illnesses. About 450 guests attended the event, including U.S. Sen. Richard A. Blumenthal, pioneering Lyme disease researcher Dr. Brian A. Fallon, Donald Trump's ex and actress Marla Maples, as well as business leaders, scientists and philanthropists. “We are extremely grateful to all those who made our 'Time for Lyme' Gala such a wonderful success—our spons…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Danbury, CT

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Ninety Nine Restaurant Looks To Hire As It Prepares To Open In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- As Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Danbury prepares to open next month, it is looking to fill a number of job openings. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub will open its 106th restaurant location in Danbury on Tuesday, May 24, at the Holiday Inn in Danbury. It is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Saturday, April 30. The restaurant is looking to hire 120 employees. It will be hiring for the following positions: servers, hosts, bartenders, line cooks and porters. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Holiday Inn for on-site interviews and t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Brookfield, CT

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Brookfield High Driver's Ed Students Learn Rules Of The Road From Police BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Through Brookfield High School's Driver Education program partnership with the Brookfield Police Department, students spend three evenings with officers -- learning safety tips, Do's & Don'ts, motor vehicle law and safe driving practices.The Brookfield Police Department has been partnered with Brookfield High School and its Driver's Education program for many years. BHS Driver's Education classes come down to the Police Department two or three times a year. These students are also exposed to actual 9-1-1, police and fire audio recordings of motor vehicle accidents …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Stratford, CT

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Stratford State Rep. Gresko Shows Support For Concerns Of Retired Teachers STRATFORD, Conn. — At a Retired Teachers' Lobby Day recently at the State Capitol, State Rep. Joe Gresko, (D-Stratford) met with retired Stratford teacher Lynnette Baroni and showed his support for the issues faced by retired teachers. Baroni met with Gresko to discuss the need to preserve teachers’ pension and health care benefits and decouple SBAC from evaluations. “He was personable and really seemed interested in hearing our point of view. I was very happy to hear him tell us that he supports our issues and is a co-sponsor of SB 380,” she said. Baroni, who attended the event for the f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Leaders Organization Welcomes Jack Mitchell To CEO Breakfast FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Jack Mitchell, chairman of Mitchell's Family of Stores, will be speaking at the Fairfield Emerging Leaders Organization CEO breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Delamar Southport.The cost is $15 for members members, $30 for non-members. Space is limited. Mitchell operates a three-generation family business of specialty retail stores. Under his leadership, the Mitchell's Westport location grew by 50 percent and the family business, now the Mitchell's Family of Stores, expanded with the acquisition of three luxury retail businesses on the East and West coasts. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Westport, CT

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Green Task Force Tells Westport Businesses: Shut Doors, Save Energy WESTPORT, Conn. -- Green Task Force Chair David Mann has requested Westport business owners and managers conserve energy by keeping the doors of their establishments closed while the premises are being cooled on hot days or heated on cold ones. In a letter addressed to local merchants, First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association joined with the Green Task Force in encouraging local businesses to join the efforts to conserve resources and contribute to Westport becoming a more sustainable and resilient community. “Thanks in grea…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Shelton, CT

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Pine Rock Fire House In Shelton Seeks Helpers For Housatonic River Clean Up SHELTON, Conn. -- The Pine Rock Park Fire House in Shelton is hosting a Housatonic River Clean Up kick off and planning meeting for the Shelton, Derby and Orange areas of the Housatonic River on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. All who are interested in being part of the clean-up crew and sign up staff, as well as those who want to be cooks and boat captains, are welcome to attend. The Pine Rock Park Fire House is at 722 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton. For more information, call (203) 929-1239.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Darien, CT

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Darien Community Association's Duo Piano Group Performing Spring Concert DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association’s Duo Piano Group will perform its spring concert “Musical Treats: A Springtime Feast of Favorites” on Sunday, April 24, at 4 p.m. at the DCA, 274 Middlesex Road in Darien. Join the Duo Piano Group for a variety of music, including Joplin Rag, Jamaican Rumba, Schubert, Mozart and more. Performing members include Yoko Araki, Karen Curtin, Maureen Deboo, Kathy Edwards, Michael Karpilow, Eri Nonami, Jonathan Thackeray and Yuki Yamaguchi. The violinist is Darwin Shen, and the music director is Sandra Shaw Murphy. Tickets are $15, or $10 for…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Danbury, CT

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Danbury Music Centre Seeks Items For 'Saver's Donation Drive' Fundraiser DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Music Centre is seeking items for its “Saver’s Donation Drive" fundraiser. Items to donate can be brought to Public Storage, 77 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For each pound of goods donated, Savers will give the Danbury Music Centre a monetary donation. The following items will be accepted: Soft Goods: clothing and shoes (for men, women and children) Other textiles: (bed/bath towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths) Accessories: hats, mittens/gloves, s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield's Top History Students Heading To State Competition FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- More than two-dozen students from Fairfield and Southport won awards at a recent regional competition for Connecticut History Day 2016 and will advance to the state competition. The Fairfield Regional Contest was held Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Here are the award winners from Fairfield and Southport: Senior Division, Group Performance: First Place for "Red Rubber: King Leopold’s Reign of Terror in the Congo Free State" by Quinn Barry, Shannon Madden, Claire Langdon, Maddie Langdon and Elena Fernald from Pequot Home School in …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

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