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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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
Greenwich Vs. Darien Fundraising Competition Ends In Tie Greenwich Vs. Darien Fundraising Competition Ends In Tie
Greenwich Vs. Darien Fundraising Competition Ends In Tie DARIEN/GREENWICH, Conn. -- The first-ever Greenwich vs. Darien library fundraising competition has ended in a virtual tie. With Greenwich raising $245,472 and Darien raising $245,543, the campaign surprised and surpassed the goals of both libraries.  “Our goal was to raise awareness that the library depends on the support of donors to provide the extraordinary services and programs enjoyed by our entire community,” said Haley Elmlinger, president of Greenwich Library Board of Trustees. “We thoroughly enjoyed this fundraising competition with our neighbors to the east and could not be more pl…

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Schools
New Residence Hall Opens At Mercy College In Dobbs Ferry New Residence Hall Opens At Mercy College In Dobbs Ferry
New Residence Hall Opens At Mercy College In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Hudson Hall, the brand new residence hall at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, is ready for students. The college will welcome 350 students to its new residence hall Tuesday.  Mercy College President Tim Hall said: “The new residence hall will help increase student engagement on campus and build a sense of community. We are doing more to help our students succeed, and one of those things is providing places and opportunities for them to make connections with one another.”  Along with the residential rooms, Hudson Hall also includes a student commons with a Starbucks Café an…

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Politics
Malloy: King Taught Us To 'Always Strive To Be Better' Malloy: King Taught Us To 'Always Strive To Be Better'
Malloy: King Taught Us To 'Always Strive To Be Better' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman will participate Monday, Jan. 18, in the state’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremony at the State Capitol."Decades after Dr. King’s fearlessness in the face of injustice and racial inequality, his message of nonviolence and optimism resonates," Malloy said. "When we think of progress, of doing the right thing, of making a fairer and more just society, we think of Dr. King and his trailblazing message. "He taught us, in his own words, that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. A…

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Business
Verizon Wireless 'Smart Store' Opens At The Shops At Nanuet Verizon Wireless 'Smart Store' Opens At The Shops At Nanuet
Verizon Wireless 'Smart Store' Opens At The Shops At Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- County Executive Ed Day joined in the official ribbon cutting Thursday at the new Verizon Wireless “Smart Store” at The Shops at Nanuet, 110 Market St. East. Additionally, the Center for Safety & Change, Rockland’s nonprofit organization dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, was recognized as part of the HopeLine by Verizon program.  Verizon Wireless presented a $10,000 check to support the center’s violence prevention programs.  “Anytime a company like Verizon Wireless expands, the impact on the local economy will be significant," …

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News
Clinton Visit, GE Departure Top The Week's News In Bridgeport Clinton Visit, GE Departure Top The Week's News In Bridgeport
Clinton Visit, GE Departure Top The Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this week: A crowd of about 20 people waited Wednesday on Grovers Avenue in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood to get a glimpse of former President Bill Clinton as he arrived for a fundraiser across the street to support his wife Hillary’s presidential campaign.  CT Progressives, a grassroots group supporting Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, organized a free rally for Bernie Sanders in the industrial work space at Rampage Skate Shop & Skatepark Equipment. After years of looking, General Elec…

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Neighbors
Volunteer On National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service Volunteer On National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service
Volunteer On National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service Volunteer on National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through "Volunteer New York!," a community-wide day of service.The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves everyone closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. This is an easy way to volunteer as a family/group and impart lessons about the importance of giving back and volunteering at an early age. The minimum age for youth who volunteer with their family or guardian typically may range from 4 -16.  Family-friendly opportunities are …

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Events
Meet Other Young Professionals At Mahwah Chamber's Networking Event Meet Other Young Professionals At Mahwah Chamber's Networking Event
Meet Other Young Professionals At Mahwah Chamber's Networking Event MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Chamber of Commerce is having a Young Professionals Networking event. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Brady's At The Station, 5-7 W. Main St., Ramsey. Come out and join other young professionals for a night of networking hosted by Brady's At The Station. Attendees will meeting new people and eat. There will be door prizes and a cash bar.  This program is designed for business people 40 years of age and younger. Cost is $20. To register for this event, click here.

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Police & Fire
Beefsteak Dinner To Benefit Clifton Policeman's, Firefighters Associations Beefsteak Dinner To Benefit Clifton Policeman's, Firefighters Associations
Beefsteak Dinner To Benefit Clifton Policeman's, Firefighters Associations CLIFTON, N.J. -- Come to the 25th annual Clifton Policeman's Benevolent Association/Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association fraternal beefsteak dinner for some good food and to support two worthy organizations. The event is at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton. The cost is $55. Dinner will be provided by Nightengale and the entertainment by "Uncle Floyd." Carpooling is recommended. Tables are a maximum of 10 each, but it is not necessary to have a full table to attend. For questions, e-mail info@fmba21.org or call 862-414-0214 (voicemail only). …

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News
Take Advantage Of Free Tax Preparation Help In Norwalk Take Advantage Of Free Tax Preparation Help In Norwalk
Take Advantage Of Free Tax Preparation Help In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- AARP is offering free tax preparation and filing at the Norwalk Libraries. Instead, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer free tax preparation and filing from Feb. 1 through April 18 at the following locations:  South Norwalk Community Center, 98 S. Main St., Norwalk; no appointment needed. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk; no appointment needed. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in West Campus Room W138. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. in East Campus Atrium. Stu…

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Events
Celebrate Scottish Poet Robert Burns With Treats, Tastings In Haverstraw Celebrate Scottish Poet Robert Burns With Treats, Tastings In Haverstraw
Celebrate Scottish Poet Robert Burns With Treats, Tastings In Haverstraw HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Scottish national poet Robert Burns will be celebrated at Casa Hudson in Haverstraw, from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23.It will be an evening filled with guided tasting of single malt whiskies and a classic whisky cocktail by David Furer. There will be a haggis demonstration and other Scottish treats by chef Anthony Accommando and a reading of Robert Burns Poetry. The evening is made possible with support from Town Liquor Store.  Cost is $45 per person.  Casa Hudson is at 34 First St. in Haverstraw.  For more information, click here or email casahudsonny@gmail.com. There…

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