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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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Obituaries

Michael A. Esposito, 18, LaGrangeville Resident LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. -- Michael A. Esposito, a resident of LaGrangeville for four years and formerly of Yonkers and the Bronx, died Sunday, Jan. 3, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was 18.Born Feb. 17, 1997, in the Bronx, he was the son of Vilson and Tanya Brahimi of the Bronx. He graduated from Arlington High School in 2015 and was a student at Dutchess Community College. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Salvatore and Carmela Esposito of LaGrangeville; sister, Eliza Brahimi of the Bronx; uncle and aunt, Carlo and Ida Esposito of Mahopac; cousin, Sa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Lifestyle

Kids Can Read To Therapy Dogs At Wood-Ridge Memorial Library WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- Young readers at the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library can practice their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs Rodney and Teddy. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 25 from 6-7 p.m. in the Wood-Ridge Library Reading Room Children age 5 and older may sign up for a 15-minute slot to read to Rodney. Therapy dogs provide a safe, nurturing experience for emergent readers to practice their literacy skills. The dogs are certified through Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Rodney was recently the recipient of an honorable mention in the Therapy Dog categor…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Neighbors

Son Of Stamford Rabbi Takes Part In Service Program In Israel STAMFORD, Conn. -- Daniel Hammerman, a 22-year-old Stamford native, is now living in Israel and taking part in a nine-month service learning experience that combines volunteer work with learning and immersion. He is living in Lod, Israel, and participating in Masa Israel’s Yahel Social Change Program. Hammerman is the son of Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in Stamford. As part of his experience in Israel, Hammerman participated in Masa’s Leadership Summit in Israel, a seminar designed in partnership with the Jewish Agency's Global Leadership Institute for a divers…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Schools

Eat Flapjacks At Lodi's Immaculate Conception School Fundraiser LODI, N.J. -- The senior class at Immaculate Conception High School will hold a pancake fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 9., from 8 to 10 a.m., at Applebee's in Garfield, 186 Passaic St. in Lodi.Proceeds will benefit the Immaculate class of 2016's activities. For more information, call the school at 973-773-2400 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Events

Organ Virtuoso To Perform At Bronxville Church's Free Organ Recital BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- In what has become a tradition, the Reformed Church of Bronxville is again hosting a free January organ recital.This year's performance features prize-winning Italian organ virtuoso Gianni della Vittoria. The free show is at 3 p.m. Sunday. A reception will follow Vittoria studied in Ravenna, Cesena and Pesaro, specializing in organ performance, composition and piano. He has given concerts in cathedrals and concert halls throughout Europe. The Reformed Church of Bronxville is at 180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville. For more information, please call 914-337-6776 or click he…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Obituaries

Stephen King, 59, River Vale Resident RIVER VALE, N.J. -- Stephen King, of River Vale, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. He was 59.He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Paige King (nee Marcus); daughters Brianna and Danielle King; sisters Darcy Voreis and Elise Monk; and brother Douglas King. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Wayne King; and his brother, Peter. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Park Ridge Peak, 2 Park Ave., Park Ridge, NJ 07656 or The Children’s Institute Development Office, 15 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, NJ 07044

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Neighbors

Donate Unused Sporting Equipment To Help Underprivileged Kids In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich High School Y.E.S. Club is hosting a sporting equipment drive to help local underprivileged youth. To donate, collect unused sporting equipment (all sports and sizes are welcome) and drop them off at collection boxes fromJan. 6-15. The boxes are located at: Lobby of Greenwich High School.: Weekdays, 7:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Lobby of YWCA: M–F, 6 a.m.–9:45 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Youth Equipment Sharing (Y.E.S.) provides the equipment necessary for underprivileged youths to play the sports they love. For more information, email…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Schools

Wallington High School Gets New Electric Scoreboards In Gymnasium WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Wallington High School recently had two new wireless scoreboards installed in its gymnasium.The scoreboards were donated by Steve Adzima of Universal Electric and the Wallington Education Association through an New Jersey. Education Association Pride grant. The scoreboard donated by Universal Electric displays the time, score, period, bonus, team fouls and player fouls, and it replaces the previous scoreboard, which was also donated by Universal Electric more than 20 years ago. Through the efforts of the Wallington Education Association, the high school has been able t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Obituaries

Rose F. Ronda, 90, New Milford Resident NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Rose F. Ronda, of New Milford, died Jan. 3. She was 90.She was predeceased by her husband Edgar and daughter Jeannine. She was the mother of Robert Ronda; sister of Gerard Olivo; grandmother of Rosina, Alysa and Toni Marie; and great-grandmother of Shawn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Events

Create A Hand-Made Bowl In Fundraiser At Clay Art Center In Portchester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Help raise awareness of hunger in Westchester by creating a handmade bowl during its 16th annual Empty Bowls Workshop For Community Members at the Clay Art Center in Port Chester.The workshop will be Saturday, Jan. 9. Session 1: 1-2 p.m. or Session 2: 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Clay Art Center. Come and learn how to make a basic clay bowl. Bowls will be fired and returned within three weeks. Cost is $15 per person, per session, all proceeds are donated to the interfaith soup kitchens of Port Chester. Children under 12 must attend with a guardian. Space is limited. Ticke…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

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