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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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Fight Breaks Out Between Yonkers Fire Officials, One Taken To Hospital Fight Breaks Out Between Yonkers Fire Officials, One Taken To Hospital
Fight Breaks Out Between Yonkers Fire Officials, One Taken To Hospital YONKERS, N.Y. -- Police are investigating an altercation between Yonkers Fire Commissioner John Darcy and Lt. Michael O'Connor at the department’s annual Christmas party. The brawl took place at The Fairways at Dunwoodie in Yonkers, according to multiple reports. Witnesses describe the altercation as very ugly and unfortunate and O'Connor was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital as a result of the fight, where he was treated and released, according to News 12. The cause of the incident has not been confirmed, but the intelligence unit of the Yonkers Police Department is now investigating …

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Schools
Highview School Celebrates Winter Solstice With Many Dances Highview School Celebrates Winter Solstice With Many Dances
Highview School Celebrates Winter Solstice With Many Dances GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Highview School in Greenburgh held its Winter Solstice celebration on Monday, with youngsters performing the "Mummer's Play," the "North Skelton Sword Dance" (with wooden "swords"), a folk dance called "Kings and Queens," a solo Indian dance and other numbers, many with a touch of British folk history. The solstice celebration also featured guest artist Cate Sandstrom performing on the violin and reading teacher Michael McHale on the guitar.  The performances were all conducted by music teacher Peter Roberts. 

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Events
Students From Brewster Dance School Travel To Germany For Tap Championships Students From Brewster Dance School Travel To Germany For Tap Championships
Students From Brewster Dance School Travel To Germany For Tap Championships BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Twelve students from Seven Star School of Performing Arts In Brewster performed 17 routines in December at the World Tap Dancing Championships in Riesa, Germany. The championships are held through The International Dance Organization, with more than 1,300 dancers representing 18 countries.  Representing the USA Dance Team, these 12 girls--who study dance at Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster – competed in solo, duo, trio and group divisions.  The choreographers included William Coates, Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Sarah Reich, Alicia Monaco and dance scho…

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Obituaries
Donald F. Emmons, Sr., 87, Of East Fishkill Donald F. Emmons, Sr., 87, Of East Fishkill
Donald F. Emmons, Sr., 87, Of East Fishkill EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Donald F. Emmons, Sr., 87, a resident of Hopewell Junction in East Fishkill since 1965 and formerly of Watertown, Mass., died on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Born in Malden, Mass. on Feb. 26, 1928, he was the son of Allen and Frances Emmons.  He served in the U.S. Army with the 88th Division Blue Devils in post- World War II Italy.  He was employed as a chemical engineer for IBM in East Fishkill for more than 25 years.  He was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction.  On Dec. 27, 1951, in Lowell, Mass., he married Irene Hogan. His wife died in 2015 and a son,…

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Events
St. Ann's Church In Ossining Celebrates Jesus' Birth With Procession St. Ann's Church In Ossining Celebrates Jesus' Birth With Procession
St. Ann's Church In Ossining Celebrates Jesus' Birth With Procession OSSINING, N.Y. -- On Saturday, 1,000 people walked in honor of '"El Divino Nino" (the child Jesus) from Nelson Park (Washington Avenue/Route 9) in Ossining through the streets to St. Ann's Church (Eastern Avenue), honoring an ancient tradition to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. The people decorate their floats with typical foods including cuy (a traditional food of the Andean regions of South America) fruits and drinks. There were many nativity scenes and children and adults in typical costumes.  There was live music and some singing. The procession went from Nelson Park t…

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16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother 16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother
16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother The families of more than a dozen victims of the 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., will split $1.5 million under recently finalized settlements of lawsuits against the estate of the gunman's mother, according to NBC Connecticut.A lawyer for several victims' families says the settlements were finalized last Thursday, with the proceeds of the homeowners insurance split by families of 16 of the people killed, NBC Connecticut said. The lawsuits said Nancy Lanza failed to properly secure her legally owned Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, NBC said.  Her son, Adam Lanza, used the rifle to kill 20 fir…

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16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother 16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother
16 Sandy Hook Families To Share $1.5M From Estate Of Adam Lanza's Mother FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The families of more than a dozen victims of the 2012 school shooting in Newtown will split $1.5 million under recently finalized settlements of lawsuits against the estate of the gunman's mother, according to NBC Connecticut.A lawyer for several victims' families says the settlements were finalized last Thursday, with the proceeds of the homeowners insurance split by families of 16 of the people killed, NBC Connecticut said. The lawsuits said Nancy Lanza failed to properly secure her legally owned Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, NBC said.  Her son, Adam Lanza, used the r…

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Events
'Pawn Sacrifice' Is Monday Matinee Movie At Pawling Library 'Pawn Sacrifice' Is Monday Matinee Movie At Pawling Library
'Pawn Sacrifice' Is Monday Matinee Movie At Pawling Library PAWLING, N.J. -- The Pawling Free Library is hosting "Monday Matinee" screenings.  Upcoming screenings are on Mondays, from Dec. 28-Jan. 18, from 2-4:30 p.m. The next screening is on Dec. 28 and is "Pawn Sacrifice." It's rated: PG-13 (for brief strong language, some sexual content and historical smoking) with a run time of two hours. It's a drama and stars Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber and Peter Sarsgaard.  It's being shown in the library's Community Room-Annex. There will be popcorn but please feel free to bring additional snacks and beverages. Registration is require…

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Obituaries
Helen Elizabeth Buck, 89, Of Mount Kisco Helen Elizabeth Buck, 89, Of Mount Kisco
Helen Elizabeth Buck, 89, Of Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Helen Elizabeth Buck of Mount Kisco died Sunday, Dec. 20. She was 89.She was born Feb. 2, 1926, to the late Michael and Veronica (Levandoski) Buck.  She attended St. Francis Elementary in Mount Kisco and St. Mary's High School in Katonah. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Katonah.  Buck worked for New York Telephone as a business office manager for over 40 years.  She was predeceased by her siblings Al, John, Joseph, Michael, Peter Buck, Anna Moriarty and Mary Leighton.  She is survived by her sister, Veronica (Buck) Fletcher; several cousins; and many nie…

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Neighbors
WestCOP/Eastchester Community Action Partnership Holds First Meeting WestCOP/Eastchester Community Action Partnership Holds First Meeting
WestCOP/Eastchester Community Action Partnership Holds First Meeting EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Members of the 2015-2016 WestCOP/Eastchester Community Action Partnership Advisory Council held their first meeting last month.The meeting was Nov. 11 at the ECAP building on Main Street in Tuckahoe.  Most members are repeating terms of service, but the newly elected or appointed board includes benefactors and volunteers Daniel Lang and John Spruck, Tuckahoe village Trustee Steve Alfasi and Tuckahoe resident Dream Harris.  The tripartite board consists of 15 members, including civic representatives and elected officials.  Board Chair Lovely Billups welcomed the new mem…

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