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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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Obituaries
Rose Marie Crisafi Henn Of Bergenfield Rose Marie Crisafi Henn Of Bergenfield
Rose Marie Crisafi Henn Of Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Rose Marie Crisafi Henn, of Bergenfield, has died.She was born in 1922 in New York City, the daughter of Bartolomeo and Mamie Crisafi and brother to Frank.  She graduated from Hunter College of the City New York in 1943 and returned to Hunter for a master's degree in teachers education in 1952. She married Herbert G. Henn in 1950 and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in July of this year.  She was an elementary school teacher in the Bronx until 1954, when they moved to Bergenfield, where she continued to work as a substitute teacher.  She was active in man…

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Schools
High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based
High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based PATERSON, N.J. -- Starting in January 2016, New Jersey will be the first state to have fully implemented computer-based testing for high school equivalency diplomas at all of its centers.  Paper-based testing will no longer be offered with the exception of those with a demonstrated need for a special accommodation.  In December 2013, the Department of Education announced that it expanded options for New Jersey citizens to receive high school equivalency diplomas by approving three additional assessments for a state-issued high school diploma: the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), …

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Obituaries
Jennie Bartlett, 91, Lifelong Resident Of Carlstadt Jennie Bartlett, 91, Lifelong Resident Of Carlstadt
Jennie Bartlett, 91, Lifelong Resident Of Carlstadt CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Jennie Bartlett (nee D'Auria), a lifelong resident of Carlstadt, died Dec. 27. She was 91.For 20 years, she was an engraver for Metro Bowl in Fair Lawn, retiring at 62.  She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's R.C. Church. She was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, Past President of the Carlstadt Senior Friendship Club and a former member of the Carlstadt American Legion Post 69 Ladies Auxiliary.  She was the wife of the late Robert J. Bartlett, mother of Robert A. Bartlett and his wife Laurel and Richard E. Bartlett and his wife Suzanne; grandmother of…

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High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based
High School Equivalency Tests In New Jersey To Become Fully Computer-Based HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Starting in January 2016, New Jersey will be the first state to have fully implemented computer-based testing for high school equivalency diplomas at all of its centers.  Paper-based testing will no longer be offered with the exception of those with a demonstrated need for a special accommodation.  In December 2013, the Department of Education announced that it expanded options for New Jersey citizens to receive high school equivalency diplomas by approving three additional assessments for a state-issued high school diploma: the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)…

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Events
Hear Author Readings At WestConn, Ethan Allen Hotel In Danbury Hear Author Readings At WestConn, Ethan Allen Hotel In Danbury
Hear Author Readings At WestConn, Ethan Allen Hotel In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — The winners of the 2015 Housatonic Book Awards in Poetry and Fiction, along with a host of other poets and writers, will read from their work in Danbury during the first week of January. The readings are free and open to the public. On Monday, Jan. 4, poet Matthea Harvey will read from her award-winning collection of poems and images, “If the Tabloids are True What are You?” at 7 p.m. at the Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lake Ave. Ext. in Danbury.  Author John Katzenbach will read from his award-winning novel “Red 1-2-3” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Ethan Allen Hotel.  The…

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Hear Violinist Ben Beilman Perform With The Stamford Symphony Hear Violinist Ben Beilman Perform With The Stamford Symphony
Hear Violinist Ben Beilman Perform With The Stamford Symphony STAMFORD, Conn. -- Come to the Palace Theatre to hear Eckart Preu lead the Stamford Symphony in "Magnificently Mozart," with guest violinist Benjamin Beilman.The performance will be Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m., at the Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford. Beilman has received several awards including the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship in 2014, the Avery Fisher Career Grant and a London Music Master’s Award in 2012. He will give a performance of Mozart’s Violin Concert No. 5 in A Major.  The performance will include Jakub Ciupinski’s "Str…

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News
Bogota Police Announce Road Closing Due To Roadway Construction Bogota Police Announce Road Closing Due To Roadway Construction
Bogota Police Announce Road Closing Due To Roadway Construction BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Police Department has made the following announcement for those who are traveling through Bogota:River Road between Elm Avenue and West Shore Avenue under the railroad bridge will be closed for an extended period of time due to Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) roadway construction, starting on or about Jan. 18, 2016.  Plan alternate routes and follow detours. Local businesses will be open and accessible.

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Obituaries
Mary Lela Scofield Gruendle, 83, Of Wappingers Falls Mary Lela Scofield Gruendle, 83, Of Wappingers Falls
Mary Lela Scofield Gruendle, 83, Of Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Mary Lela Scofield Gruendle, a resident of Wappingers Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 26. She was 83. She was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Mildred Baxter Scofield. She was born Dec. 12, 1932, in Wappingers Falls.  She married Donald E. Gruendle Oct. 13, 1951. He currently resides at Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill.  She was a graduate of Wappingers Central Schools. She previously owned and operated Nature's Pantry Health Food Store.  She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mahwenawasigh Chapter in Poughkeepsie. She was an active member o…

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Make A Canvas Masterpiece At 'Sipping 'N Painting' Event In Pound Ridge Make A Canvas Masterpiece At 'Sipping 'N Painting' Event In Pound Ridge
Make A Canvas Masterpiece At 'Sipping 'N Painting' Event In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Community Church Play School is hosting a "Sipping 'N Painting" event on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Conant Hall. Proceeds benefit the Play School playground renovation. Everyone leaves with their own canvas masterpiece.  Cost is $40. Cost includes beverages and light refreshments. This is an evening for adults. Make cash or checks payable to: PRCC Play School. Respond by Jan. 22. For questions, contact: Jen Saldutti at jensaldutti@gmail.com. For the flier, click here. Conant Hall is at 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge.

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City Of Poughkeepsie Moves Forward On Project At Critical Intersection City Of Poughkeepsie Moves Forward On Project At Critical Intersection
City Of Poughkeepsie Moves Forward On Project At Critical Intersection POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The City of Poughkeepsie is moving forward on a project at the intersection of Creek Road, Smith Street and Little George Street.This intersection is unconventional and poorly aligned for both pedestrians and vehicular traffic. This causes significant backups and other problems in the area. In 2000, the project was initially authorized. However, the project was stalled due to issues with right-of-way and funding.  The state Department of Transportation (DOT) has restored the funding, approved the right-of-way, and the city has acquired the gas station property. The pro…

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