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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Fairfield, CT

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Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Recognize 9/11 With Service Rally In Southport FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- On Friday, Sept. 11, to honor those lost on 9/11, staff members from Fairfield-based Save the Children mobilized a pep rally for kids and families on the national day of service.The rally was at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Southport. The rally, which took place from 3:30-5:30 p.m., was a fun way to make disaster preparedness a priority for children and families. The rally also was part of disaster preparedness month. Save the Children came up with the idea as a signature part of its Get Ready, Get Safe campaign. Save the Children’s prep rallies have been mobi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Danbury, CT

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Danbury Library Marks 70th Anniversary Of WWII With Special Talks DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Library is commemorating the 70th anniversary of World War II with a series of three free programs in September, October, and November. Author Charlotte Bonelli will give a talk about her book, “Exit Berlin: How One Woman Saved Her Family from Nazi Germany” on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. The book and talk are based on correspondence during World War II. Professor Diane Cypkin from Pace University will conduct an entertaining concert and lecture on “While You’re Away: Love Songs of World War II” on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cypkin talks about…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Mahopac, NY

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SPCA Rescues Snakes From Lake Peekskill Home In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Eleven snakes including a 13-foot Python were taken by the director of the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Unit, Ernest Lungaro.The shelter took possession of the eleven snakes from a residence in Lake Peekskill on Monday, after determining that their owner could no longer care for ten of them. All of the snakes were boa constrictors and pythons, and were in good condition, according to reptile expert Chris Cooper. Cooper supervised the transfer of the snakes to the SPCA. One of them, a Columbian Red-Tailed Boa, was euthanized at the shelter due to…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Ossining, NY

Obituaries

Maria Rosa Nakayama, 88, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Sister Maria Rosa Nakayama, 88, of Ossining, died Sept. 15.She was an educator and school administrator who served as a Maryknoll Sister in Japan for 52 years. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Tokyo, to Joseph Hisakichi Soma and Maria Ko Nakayama. Sister Maria Rosa, whose baptismal name was Rosemary Aiko Nakayama, was one of four children, two boys and two girls. She was born in 1944 and graduated from Tamagawa Gakuen Girls High School in Tokyo. Sister Maria Rosa also attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo from 1939-42. She also received an R.N. from St. Luke’…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Bridgeport, CT

Obituaries

Ronald Boyd, 63, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Ronald William Boyd, age 63, formerly of Stamford, died Sunday, Sept. 13. He was born Thursday, June 24, 1952, in Norwalk. He was the son of Postell Boyd and Willie Mae Boyd. He was predeceased by his father and brother, Postell Boyd Jr. He leaves behind his mother, Willie Mae Boyd; son, Iverey Lyons "Jaz" and daughter-in-law, Evelyn Lyons; two grandchildren Elexxus Lyons, and J.J. Lyons, all of Ansonia; two sisters, Deborah "Sissy" Boyd of Stamford and Marie Washington of Florida.; cousins, Dorina "Dobie" Haynes of Virginia, Jackel &qu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Bridgeport, CT

Obituaries

Walter Newsome, 75, Lifelong Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Walter Newsome, 75, of Bridgeport, died Friday, Sept. 11.Born in Aiken, S.C. to the late Marcus and Mae F. Mims Newsome, he was a life-long resident of Bridgeport. He was employed as a presser with the Hour Glass Cleaners. In addition to his parents, a brother Albert Newsome and a sister Ella Mae Joyner predeceased him. He leaves behind four brothers, Michael Newsome and Larry Carr of Bridgeport, Gregory Jones of California and Lionel Jones of North Carolina; seven sisters, Ruth Hill, Justine Pierce, Gwendolyn Gill and Lana Washington of Bridgeport, Margaret Davis o…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Boys & Girls Club Hosts Country & Western-Themed Benefit GREENWICH, Conn. — On Friday, Sept. 18, the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich will change from a BGCG recreation facility into a Country and Western-themed party for over 500 guests. "Denim & Diamonds" will be hosted by benefit co-chairs Courtney Bieger and Lauren Caffray, and décor chair Catherine Tompkins. Guests will be greeted by a Rhinestone Cowboy, do-si-do alongside a live band and indulge in some down-home cooking. The Club provides resources for economically challenged families and offers after school programming for children ages 6 to 18. Tutoring, computer train…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Eastchester, NY

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Share Your Back To School Photos, Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- After the long summer vacation, school is now back in session.Addison Ehrenfeld stated fourth-grade at Tuckahoe Elementary School. Is there a special photo about someone in your town that you would like to share? Send your photos to [email protected] and we'll post them on the website.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Republicans Honoring Three At Annual Clambake FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Republican Town Committee will be honoring three longtime volunteers for their service to Fairfield and to the Republican Town Committee during the group's annual Lobster Bake on Friday, Sept. 18. Jim Baldwin will receive the Myrtle Miller Party Loyalty Award, Meg Francis will be bestowed with the Gerry Malafronte Community Service Award, and Ray Neuberger will be awarded the Paul Tymniak Young Republican Award. The event is taking place at the Jackie Durrell Pavilion, 401 Fairfield Beach Road, from 7 to 11 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to FairfieldRTC.co…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

Harrison, NY

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Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Reads At Manhattanville College HARRISON, N.Y. -- U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Latino writer to ever hold this post, will be visiting Manhattanville College on Friday evening, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Herrera will be reading together with acclaimed memoirist Reyna Grande.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/17/2015

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