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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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Business
Wood Fire Italian Kitchen Fortina Opens In Stamford Wood Fire Italian Kitchen Fortina Opens In Stamford
Wood Fire Italian Kitchen Fortina Opens In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Fortina, a wood fire Italian kitchen, recently opened its third location in Harbor Point in Stamford. Harbor Point’s Fortina has a similar menu to the restaurant’s other two locations in Armonk and Rye Brook—featuring wood fire-grilled pizzas along with pastas, meatball sandwiches, desserts and more.  “We’re thrilled to welcome Fortina to Harbor Point,” said Ted Ferrarone, chief operating officer of Harbor Point. “This is yet another amenity for residents and office tenants. In addition, it furthers our plans to transform the area into a true 24/7 live-work-play environmen…

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Obituaries
Valerie J. Schmeichel, 73, Of Hillsdale Valerie J. Schmeichel, 73, Of Hillsdale
Valerie J. Schmeichel, 73, Of Hillsdale HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Valerie J. Schmeichel, of Hillsdale, died Thursday, Dec. 17, at Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y. She was 73.She was born March 18, 1942, in Copake, the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Almeda (Van Alphen) Hall.  A lifelong local resident, she was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen High School.  Until her recent retirement, she had been employed in many capacities, including office manager with East Mountain Medical in Great Barrington, Mass. for more than 20 years.  Very involved in her community, she was a 56-year member and past president of the Hillsdale Fire Co. Auxi…

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Events
Stratford Library Throws A 'Dork Diaries' Pajama Party For Kids Stratford Library Throws A 'Dork Diaries' Pajama Party For Kids
Stratford Library Throws A 'Dork Diaries' Pajama Party For Kids STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library will run a “Dork Diaries” PJ Party for elementary school children. The themed event is based on the series of books by Rachel Renee Russell. It will take place Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Participants should wear pajamas and enjoy some of Nikki Maxwell’s favorite activities from the popular series of books.  Register from the events page by clicking here. The Stratford Library is at 2203 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-385-4164 for more information. 

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Events
Annual Walk At Rockwood Hall Park In Sleepy Hollow Kicks Off New Year Annual Walk At Rockwood Hall Park In Sleepy Hollow Kicks Off New Year
Annual Walk At Rockwood Hall Park In Sleepy Hollow Kicks Off New Year SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- The eighth annual New Year's Day walk at Rockwood Hall State Park will take place with a walk along the Hudson River shoreline at the park in Sleepy Hollow.  The walk will start at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1. No registration is necessary. Dress warmly since it is often cooler by the river. Bring binoculars. There will also be spotting scopes to share.  Walk for an hour or stay with longer, if weather permits, for more birding and river scenery.

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Schools
Two Wanaque Students Win 'Water Is Life' National Art Contest Two Wanaque Students Win 'Water Is Life' National Art Contest
Two Wanaque Students Win 'Water Is Life' National Art Contest WANAQUE, N.J. -- Two students from Haskell School in the Wanaque School District were individual art contest winners in the Wyland Foundation’s 2015 “Water is Life” National Art Challenge. Their art work is part of a giant painted mural created by students who participate in the gifted art program at Haskell School.  About 55 students in grades 5-8 created, designed, illustrated and painted the 5-foot-by-10-foot canvas depicting their theme “No Home for Polar Bear." Haskell School is one of 100 schools in the United States to have received a free canvas from the Wyland Foundation in or…

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Obituaries
Tyrone Balint, 56, Of Kingston, Formerly Of Rhinebeck Tyrone Balint, 56, Of Kingston, Formerly Of Rhinebeck
Tyrone Balint, 56, Of Kingston, Formerly Of Rhinebeck KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Tyrone Balint, of Kingston, died Dec. 21 in Rhinebeck. He was 56.Born Jan. 26, 1959, in Rhinebeck, he was the son of Harold and Gertrude (Wooden) Balint.  He is survived by his father, Harold, of Florida; a brother Thomas (Cindy) of New Hampshire; a sister Toni (John) Baldwin of Rhinebeck; nephews Jamey and Jason Balint and Tim Baldwin; and a niece Shannon Ferguson.  He was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude; and a sister, Terry Balint.  There are no calling hours. Private services will be conducted at the family plot at the Schultzville Cemetery in the spring at the con…

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Police & Fire
Ansonia Man Critically Injured In Bike Accident In Shelton Ansonia Man Critically Injured In Bike Accident In Shelton
Ansonia Man Critically Injured In Bike Accident In Shelton UPDATED: SHELTON, Conn. -- A man was critically injured and sent to the hospital after a bike accident at 504 Bridgeport Ave. on Wednesday morning, Shelton police and the Connecticut Post said.  Shelton police officers and EMS responded at 7:45 a.m. on a report of an accident involving a bicycle, according to Shelton Police.  A 55-year-old Ansonia man was critically injured when the bicycle he was riding was involved in an accident, the Post said. There was no indication that the bicyclist was hit by a vehicle, the story said. The traffic division was investigating at the scene, according t…

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Schools
Tuckahoe Principal Bart Linehan Reflects On School Activities In Message Tuckahoe Principal Bart Linehan Reflects On School Activities In Message
Tuckahoe Principal Bart Linehan Reflects On School Activities In Message TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- The following is a message from Bart Linehan, Tuckahoe High School principal Dear parent:  Congratulations to our high school students, and teachers Edie Reidy Fernandez and Sandy Garufi for the wonderful high school concert.  Good luck to our Debate Team who will be competing at Regis High School. Go Tigers!  This week, our high school teachers worked with their middle school subject area counterparts on curriculum articulation and common language 612.  We’re continually working to maximize consistency between our schools.  Thanks to all our students who continue to pa…

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Schools
Edward Williams School Students Perform In Winter Concert Edward Williams School Students Perform In Winter Concert
Edward Williams School Students Perform In Winter Concert MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- “Sights of the Season” was the theme for the 2016 Winter Concert at Edward Williams School in Mount Vernon on Dec. 16. The school’s concert band, string ensemble and chorus performed seasonal selections for a packed house.  The 110 student musicians and singers participated in the celebration.  Michael Bader (art), Lisa DeFrenza (band), Antonella Delli Carpini (chorus) and Mary Lando (strings) collaborated to showcase the students of Edward Williams School.  Regina Rose, Johnny Morrison and Rachel Greene (Security) decorated the auditorium and lobby.  There was a sur…

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Sports
Brewster HS Wrestling Team Receives $25,000 State Grant For New Mats Brewster HS Wrestling Team Receives $25,000 State Grant For New Mats
Brewster HS Wrestling Team Receives $25,000 State Grant For New Mats BREWSTER, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy delivered a $25,000 grant to the Brewster School District, which helped pay for the installation of new mats in the Brewster wrestling room."I am proud to have been able to deliver this important grant to the Brewster School District," Murphy said. "These mats will help Brewster expand its wrestling program, giving kids another athletic avenue to pursue."  Brewster Athletic Director Dean Berardo said, "Upgrading this facility not only repurposes this space but, more importantly, it helps motivate the kids."  Brewster…

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