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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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

News

Facing Gay Rights Protests, Nyack College Cancels Civil Rights Celebration NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack College is canceling its annual civil rights celebration in the face of protests from gay rights activists, according to a story on lohud.com.The Social Justice Celebration, which serves as an annual prelude to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, had been scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Nyack Seaport, lohud.com said. According to college President Michael G. Scales, some individuals might intend to use the Social Justice gathering for another reason, which would be a distraction from the purpose of the event, lohud.com said. Read the full article here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/27/2015

News

Murder Of Two Teens, Faked Pregnancy In Shoplifting Top News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this week: One teenage worker was shot and killed and a second critically injured in an attempted holdup at a Bridgeport pizza place. Fairfield folk singer-songwriter Kristen Graves spreads here message as Connecticut's state troubadour. Danbury pet shop owner Richard Doyle, 55, who is facing animal cruelty charges, was arrested again and charged with two counts of tampering with a witness. A New Fairfield woman and her fiancee from Danbury were charged with shoplifting after they pretended she was pregnant and…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/27/2015

Schools

Briarcliff Students Participate In 'Hour Of Code' Computer Science Program BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Every student at Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor participated in the international initiative "Hour of Code" as an introduction to computer science.The Hour of Code took place during the week of Dec. 7-11. “Kindergarten students were introduced to coding in their classrooms using the carpets in the rooms as a grid,” said technology teacher Lori Whitman. “[They] learned to navigate the carpet grid by taking one step in a given direction either north, south, east or west to get to a specific location.” The kindergartners then translated their navigat…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/27/2015

News

NY State's Anti-Retaliation Unit Secures $68K For Wage Theft Victims Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York state's newly created Anti-Retaliation Unit has secured the immediate reinstatement and over $68,000 in restitution payments for two victims of wage theft, according to an article on governor.ny.gov. The workers were fired by their employer, Pinnacle Holdings, after the state Department of Labor sent notice of its determination against the business, governor.ny.gov. said. As part of an ongoing wage theft investigation, state investigators discovered two individuals, Fernando Puerta and Mario Gil, living in an illegal basement apartment in East Elmh…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Events

ARC Of Rockland In Congers Offers Workshop On Alternatives To Guardianship CONGERS, N.Y. -- ARC of Rockland in Congers will conduct a workshop titled “Supported Decision Making.” The workshop will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at ARC of Rockland. This workshop will discuss alternatives to obtaining legal guardianship. This workshop is free. Enrollment is limited, and registration is required. Founded by a small group of dedicated parents in 1954 as the first nonprofit organization of its kind in Rockland County, ARC of Rockland provides support and services to more than 1,200 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from infan…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Schools

Event At Mercy College Encourages Latinas To Pursue IT Jobs DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Speaking to a small group of thought leaders at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, Ruthe Farmer, National Center for Women & IT chief strategy officer, told the audience that she doesn’t just want to see a few more Latinas in IT -- she wants to double the number of women in computing.Farmer’s organization is a nonprofit community of more than 650 universities, companies, nonprofits and government organizations nationwide working together to increase participation of women and girls in computing and technology. NCWIT equips change leaders with resources for taking action …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Sports

Alexander Hamilton High Grad Robinson Earns Spot On Skyline Honor Roll ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- SUNY Old Westbury women's basketball guard Jasmine Robinson, a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School in Elmsford, was named to the Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll after leading the Panthers to a 3-0 week. The junior earned a spot on the Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll for games played Dec. 7-13, announced by league officials recently. The weekly honor was Robinson's third of her career. Robinson, a native of Greenburgh, averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 steals, 3.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds game in three games played last week. She led Old Westbury to a 71-66 road …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Events

Westchester Leaders Celebrate Hanukkah, Learn About Uja-federation Of NY HARRISON, N.Y. -- More than 100 business and professional leaders from around Westchester County came together in Harrison to celebrate the Hanukkah holiday and learn about the work of UJA-Federation of New York. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy, with a reach spanning from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world. The reception, which attracted more than 100 guests, took place at the Business and Professional Division’s Hanukkah Reception on Thursday, D…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Events

Knit, Crochet, Quilt At Mahopac Library's Community Crafters' Session MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library is holding a Community Crafters' session from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday.This is a group of experienced women who are willing to share their knowledge and ideas with crafters at all levels. They knit, crochet, quilt and more. They also create and donate handmade caps for babies born at Putnam Hospital Center and comfort blankets for individuals in need. The session will be in the Periodicals Room (second floor). This is a drop-in group; no registration is needed. Contact Dorothy Buick at 845-628-0900. The Mahopac Public Library is at 668 Route 6.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Quality A Priority, Says Child Care Council Of Westchester Director WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. Child Care Council of Westchester’s Executive Director Kathy Halas made the following statement following the Board of Legislators passage of the 2016 Westchester County Budget, which County Executive Rob Astorino is expected to sign: To the Editor: The Child Care Council of Westchester is gratified that the Board of Legislators and County Executive Rob Astorino listened to the voices of the community in regard to child care and early education, and will keep the parent share at 27%, maintain Title X…

by Kathy Halas

12/26/2015

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