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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Trumbull-Monroe, CT

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Trumbull Students To Hear From Marine Corps Hero In Veterans Day Ceremony TRUMBULL, Conn. - The public is invited to join the Trumbull Veterans’ Organization and the Trumbull Board of Education on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Trumbull’s annual celebration of Veterans Day. The event will take place in the Trumbull High School auditorium on 72 Strobel Road from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with veterans, local dignitaries, educators and the senior class of Trumbull High in attendance. Patriotic music will be provided by the school’s Chamber Singers and Golden Eagle Band. The keynote speaker will be Robin Montgomery, chief of police of Brookfield. As a Marine Corps officer in Vietnam…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Newtown, CT

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Town Man Hired As New Police Chief In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- James Viadero, who is a college professor as well as chief of Middlebury’s police department, has been hired as chief of the Newtown Police Department, according to a story on newstimes.com. He has lived in Newtown for 23 years, served as one of its police commissioners for five, and helped in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec. 14, 2012, newstimes.com said. Brian Budd, vice chairman of the Newtown Police Commission, said Viadero is very familiar with Newtown, its police force and the challenges of the department, which is a huge benefit, new…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Rye, NY

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Longford's Ice Cream In Rye Serves Up Fall Flavors RYE, N.Y. -- Longford's Ice Cream, at 4 Elm Place in Rye, is owned by Christine Vita-Santorelli and Bobby Vita who are brother and sister. The siblings also run an ice cream truck.Their ice cream comes in 60 flavors, in addition to 30 flavors of sorbet, gelato and Lo Yo, which are all manufactured in Port Chester. Toppings include M&M's, girl scout cookies and peanut butter cups. As the temperature starts to fall, their fare is focused around the holiday season. During autumn, visitors to the store can feast on cinnamon pumpkin pie, apple pie, maple walnut, peppermint stick and apple/cr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY

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Sleepy Hollow Student Wins Acorda Scientific Excellence Award SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow High School senior Elizabeth Silver won the Acorda Scientific Excellence Award. The award, which was created to encourage young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is given to one student each week during the school year. Silver will appear on WGCH-AM’s radio program and be interviewed by Lisa Wexler. The program airs every Saturday morning on WGCH-AM 1490 and showcases talented young people in the area. Silver also will receive a plaque in recognition of her outstanding research, and Sleepy Hollow High School …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Mahopac, NY

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Nobel Prize Committee Member Mats Larsson Inspires Brewster Students BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Students at Brewster High School recently learned more about the Nobel Prize from Mats Larsson, a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and a professor of Physics at Stockholm University in Sweden, as he stopped by the school to speak with students about, “How to Win a Nobel Prize.” Larsson was a member of the 2013 Nobel committee that awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. He was a member of the Swedish National Space Board and was appointed chair of their Research Committee in 2001. Larsson also sat on the Swedish Research Council and was chair of its …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Theatre Company Pulls Out The Stops For Annual Encore Gala FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Theatre Company will hold its annual ENCORE Gala on Nov. 14, starting at 6:30 pm. The special evening will celebrate 13 years of bringing the community together through live music, art, film and culture. This year, the Fairfield Theatre Company will honor Clea Newman Soderlund, daughter of Paul Newman, and Kurt Soderlund as Champions of the Arts for their many contributions to the community. FTC is also recognizing Alan Neigher as the Citizen of the Year honoree for his leadership and contributions to FTC throughout the years. ENCORE guests will be tr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2015

Rivertowns, NY

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Irvington Students Get Green Thumb Caring For Crops At Middle School Garden IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington Middle School students are spending a lot of time taking care of the garden at their school.The fall crops at the Irvington Middle School garden have sprouted, and health teacher and Green Club adviser Luann Ricciardi said the garden’s radishes, lettuce and sugar snap peas have begun to grow. Middle school students, who are caring for the garden, recently spent time thinning seedlings and transplanting each tiny plant. Ricciardi, who oversees the garden, said the students examined the vegetables’ roots and learned about planting depth and spacing. She also has…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Bridgeport, CT

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Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary Stages Fairfield Fashion Show BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor "Shopping at the 18th Hole," a benefit fashion show Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6-9 p.m., at Brooklawn Country Club, 500 Algonquin Road, Fairfield. The show will feature fall fashions from local boutiques modeled by Bridgeport Hospital staff. Tickets are $55 and include light fare, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. All proceeds will benefit Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary programs and the Dr. Tom Kennedy Toy Closet for pediatric patients. Tickets are available in the Bridgeport Hospital gift shop or by request from co-c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Eastchester, NY

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Waverly School Students In Eastchester Participate In Reading Program EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Waverly School in Eastchester is participating in "Read to Succeed," a program that encourages students in grades K-6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read. The Six Flags Read to Succeed Program is now accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. Online accounts still are active for those who participated last year. For those who are new to the program, registration…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Ossining, NY

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Hear Talk On Racial Justice, Learn About Author James Baldwin In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Repair Community Group invites the public to attend its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at St Paul’s on-the-Hill Episcopal Church, Ossining. At the meeting, Alvin Hall, author and TV personality, will preview his upcoming BBC Radio show about the life and legacy of famous American author James Baldwin. Attendees also will share personal stories and discuss some of the parish and community projects on racial justice they are working on this year. Refreshments will be served. Go to www.repairrivertowns.org. The Ossining Church is at 40 Ganung Drive. Call 9…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

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