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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Mount Pleasant, NY

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Valhalla High Language Class Sees Spanish Play In New York City VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla High School's World Language Department instructors Richard O'Riley and Roxanne Franquelli-Beras led a group of college-level Spanish students to the Repertorio Espanol in Gramercy to view the production "La Zapatera Prodigiosa." They took the trip Dec. 9. The play's title translates to "The Shoemaker's Prodigious Wife" in English. It was written by Spanish playwright Federico Garcia Lorca. "La Zapatera Prodigiosa" tells the story of a 53-year-old shoemaker and his scandalous 18-year-old wife. Throughout the climatic ups and downs of…

by Valhalla School District

12/12/2015

Greenburgh, NY

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Students In Grady School In Elmsford Participate In Coding Event ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Students in grades 2-6 at Alice E. Grady Elementary School in Elmsford participated again this year in The Hour of Code, a weeklong, worldwide learning event that is designed to make students aware of the importance of computer science and in particular, coding. Superintendent Joseph Ricca joined a fifth-grade class in the Grady library Dec. 8, a day when over 195,000 schools, businesses and organizations from all across the world participated in the initiative, which is sponsored by Code.org and coordinated to happen during Computer Science Week. The intention is to get s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/12/2015

Hyde Park, NY

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Center For Performing Arts At Rhinebeck Presents 'Miracle On 34th Street' RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck presents "Miracle on 34th Street."When a bearded man claiming to be Santa Claus tries to spread joy throughout New York City, he is initially dismissed and even declared insane by a hotshot attorney. Soon however, it becomes clear that he has worked a real Christmas miracle on 34th Street. It will be running through Dec. 20 on Sunday, Friday and Saturday. Showtimes are as follows: 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 19 only) 3 p.m. Sunday Cost is $24, $22 for seniors, $15 for children under 12 The Ce…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/12/2015

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Bake Cookies For Beekman Library's Holiday Sale In Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Beekman Library in Hopewell Junction will be holding its annual holiday cookie sale on Saturday. Any type of home-baked holiday cookie is welcome. Cookies need to be dropped off at the library in disposable containers by noon on Friday. The library will package the cookies for gift giving. Cookies will be on sale Saturday through Monday from 10 a.m. until they are all gone. The Beekman Library is at 11 Town Center Blvd., Hopewell Junction. For more information, call (845)- 724-3414 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

Eastchester, NY

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William E. Cottle School Talent Show Raises Funds For Student TUCKAHOE, N.Y.-- Students from the William E. Cottle Elementary School will participate in the 5th Annual Cottle’s Got Talent Show and Benefit in the Cottle Auditorium, in Tuckahoe on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.The proceeds of the show will go directly to the family of 11-year-old Tuckahoe student, Jenna Velez, who is undergoing her ninth surgery on her legs. More than 50 elementary students participating in the show have given their time, talent and commitment to this cause. Many of her middle school friends will be on hand selling concessions and baked goods. “Jenna was a shining star in…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Celebrate Beacon's Annual Tree Lighting With Santa, Music, Crafts BEACON, N.Y. -- For the fourth year in a row, the city of Beacon and BeaconArts are teaming up for the city’s annual tree lighting. It will take place from 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday. The lighting will coincide with Beacon’s monthly Second Saturday celebration. The festivities will take place in the pocket park at the intersection of Route 9D and Main Street, directly adjacent to the Beacon Visitor Center. Sculptor Ed Benavente is the artist behind what is becoming a unique tradition for the city of Beacon. “Bicycles, like communities, are powered by people,” said Benavente. The tree, which has …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

Tappan-Blauvelt, NY

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Chiku Awali African Dance Stages Festival In Sparkill SPARKILL, N.Y. -- Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts & Culture Inc. presents an African dancing and drumming festival featuring a West African dance workshop, drumming workshop and an African market Saturday in Sparkill.The festival, called The Aza, will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Charles AME Zion Church, 432 Valentine Ave. There will be an African market all day. Vendor space is available at $35 per table. There will be a West African dance workshop from 1-2 p.m. and a drumming workshop from 2-3 p.m. Admission is $15; $5 for children younger than 18. For more information, contact Chi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Take Yoga, Meditation Classes At Closter Public Library CLOSTER, N.J. -- Local resident Lucien Duquette is offering classes in yoga and meditation at the Closter Public Library.Meditation classes will be Wednesday, Dec. 16 and 30. Yoga will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 23. The Closter Public Library is at 280 High St. For more information, call 201-768-4197 or click here

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

New City, NY

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Nanuet Health Fair Provides Free Screenings, Flu Prevention Tips NANUET, N.Y. -- The Nanuet Health Fair, held Saturday at the Dog House eatery in the Rockland Shopping Center in Nanuet, included free blood pressure and body mass index screenings, flu prevention tips, and information about healthy eating habits and the importance of hand-washing. This marked the third year that the Health Fair was held.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

Mt. Kisco, NY

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Mount Kisco Firefighters Offer Free Holiday Rides, Santa Visit MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The village/town of Mount Kisco will sponsor the annual children's combined Holiday Party/Firetruck Rides with Santa Claus on Saturday. All Mount Kisco children are invited to meet at the Memorial Pool parking lot in Leonard Park at 9:45 a.m. They will be greeted by Santa Claus and transported by firetruck to the American Legion Building. Santa will be on hand to distribute candy and gifts. Entertainment will be provided. This is a free activity. Children must be picked up at the legion at 11:30 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, call 914-666-3059 for a recording. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/11/2015

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