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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.

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Events

Come To Shattemuc Sailing Academy's Open House In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Shattemuc Sailing Academy in Ossining is having several open houses to discuss the programs it offers.The dates are: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday April 16, 2-4:30 p.m. Shattemuc Sailing Academy is a program on the Hudson River off?ering comprehensive sailing instruction and boating safety for people ages 9-16. This summer, Shattemuc Sailing Academy will offer classes in two sessions: Session 1: June 27 through July 22 Session 2: Aug. 1-26 To learn more about the acad…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/19/2016

Events

Stratford Library Unveils Harry Potter Book Club STRATFORD, Conn. -- Explore the Wizarding world at the Stratford Library's Harry Potter Book Group. The group next meets Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The club is for ages 8 to adult. For its next meeting, the club will discuss "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone." The club will discuss a different Harry Potter book each month. There will be magical foods and other surprises. Register from the events page by clicking here. For more information, call the Stratford Library Public Relations & Programming Office at 203-385-4162 or visit the library website by clicking h…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/19/2016

Events

Non-Profit Offers Free Breast, Ovarian Cancer Support Groups In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, is offering free support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancer in Carmel, Hopewell Junction and Poughkeepsie in February.Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference. The following support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in February: East F…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Sports

Watch Harlem Wizards Take On Elmsford All Stars In Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Harlem Wizards are returning to Eastchester to take on The Elmsford Free Union Free District (EUFSD) All Stars, on Friday, Jan. 29, in the Eastchester High School Gym..Doors open at 6 p.m. The game starts at 7 p.m. Concessions are available. Tickets go on sale Monday, online only, (Please print tickets.) No tickets will be sold at the door. Cost is $20 per ticket. To purchase tickets, click here. "Like" the Eastchester School Foundation's Facebook page here for exact details as the game approaches, including team information. The event is presented by …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Neighbors

White Plains Library Lands $35,000 Allstate Foundation Grant WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains Library Foundation (WPLF) has been awarded a $35,000 grant for 2016 from The Allstate Foundation (TAF) to support educational programs, titled the “Allstate Readiness Series,” on two critical issues facing communities today: teen safe driving and economic empowerment. This grant-supported partnership, which began in 2011, enables the White Plains Public Library to provide educational workshops for teens and adults, in addition to supporting community outreach and public awareness advertising in White Plains. “The Allstate Readiness Series enables the W…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Events

Revitalize Energy, Improve Flexibility In Brewster Exercise Class BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Learn How to Revitalize Energy, Improve Flexibility and Find Balance in a class called “The Healing Benefits of Tao Yin" at the Studio Around the Corner in Brewster.Tao Yin is a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person's internal energy, which is also referred to as ch'i. The exercises are used to encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating a person's muscles, ligaments, and joints and helping to release blocked energy within a person's body. Tao Yin exercises are also said to help free blockages caused by toxins, which may be emotional o…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Neighbors

St. Christopher's In Dobbs Ferry Appoints New Chief Development Officer DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- St. Christopher’s, Inc., which has campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Valhalla and New Windsor, has named Eric Lebenson its new chief development officer. The organization serves the needs of teens with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities across a broad spectrum. “Eric has a strong professional background in building and maintaining relationships to leverage and generate opportunities. We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team,” said Robert Maher cief executive officer of St. Christopher’s, Inc. “Eric’s energetic attitude and strong desire to build strateg…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Play Sports, Do Arts And Crafts, More At Eastchester Vacation Mini Camps EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Parks and Recreation Department will be holding vacation mini camps for children in grades K-6.These mini-camps will be held at Haindl Field in the Recreation Room during the schools' February and spring breaks. Activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, trips, a pizza party and guest entertainers. February Break Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 16–Friday, Feb. 19 Spring Break Dates: Monday, March 21–Friday, March 25. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with an extended day option to 5 p.m. For more information and a registration form, click here (winter vacation c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Schools

Graduates From Hendrick Hudson HS In Montrose Give Advice To Seniors MONTROSE, N.Y. -- A panel of recent graduates from Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose returned to the high school last week to share helpful advice about college life to current seniors.Some of the questions posed by the seniors included: "How do you balance playing a sport and completing schoolwork?," "How do different meal plans work?" and "What are those shared bathrooms really like?" A panel of alumni, representing a wide variety of colleges, visited seniors in their Economics or Participation in Government classes throughout the day. Colleges represen…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Hear Mount Vernon's Council Radio Show Welcome New Councilman Andre Wallace MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The next Mount Vernon City Council Radio Show will broadcast live from radio station 1460 AM, WVOX.The show will air on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. Incumbent council members Roberta L. Apuzzo and J. Yuhanna Edwards will welcome this month’s featured member, newly elected Councilman Andre Wallace. Be sure to tune in to hear the council members discuss important matters.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016

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