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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
James Brennan, Of Stamford James Brennan, Of Stamford
James Brennan, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- James Brennan, of Stamford, died on Dec. 19. He was 89.He was born in 1926 in County Cavan, Ireland. He came to the United States as a young man. He was employed with New York Telephone Co. for 40 years in a management position.  A favorite hobby of his for many years was making stained glass Tiffany-style lampshades and Irish lamps decorated with harps and shamrocks. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughter Paula Eytel; grandchildren David and Jennifer Eytel; brothers Andy (Josie) Sean, and Connie (Mary); sisters Peggy Whelahan (Tom), Molly Deneny and Brigid McClure (…

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News
Meadowland Of Carmel Collects Pet Food For Putnam Humane Society Meadowland Of Carmel Collects Pet Food For Putnam Humane Society
Meadowland Of Carmel Collects Pet Food For Putnam Humane Society CARMEL, N.Y. -- Meadowland of Carmel owners Barbara Volz and her son Kenn Volz, along with staff and customers, have collected over 82 large bags of dog food, 82 bags of cat food and 24 cases each of both cat and dog food. More continues to come into the car dealership. Offering incentives such as discounts on auto purchases and free oil changes, the Volz Family encouraged customers to help the shelter dogs and cats at the Putnam Humane Society, and the community responded. The Putnam Humane Society is a not-for-profit animal shelter.

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Obituaries
Dianne Nuñes, 53, Of Bridgeport Dianne Nuñes, 53, Of Bridgeport
Dianne Nuñes, 53, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Dianne Nuñez of Bridgeport died on Sunday, Dec. 20. She was 53.A graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School in the culinary arts, she worked for the State of Connecticut for more than 29 years, most recently as a chef in a Bridgeport mental health drug and addiction hospital.  She was the wife of Jose Rodriguez for more than 33 years and the mother of Jovan and Carmen Rodriguez, all of Bridgeport.  She was the daughter of Ruben and Rafaela Nuñez. She is survived by her family and siblings Frederick, Joan, Milton, Jeanette, Paul, Raymond and Ruben (Jr.) Nuñez.  Friends…

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Politics
Spring Valley Mayor Accuses Building Official Of Lying In Court Spring Valley Mayor Accuses Building Official Of Lying In Court
Spring Valley Mayor Accuses Building Official Of Lying In Court SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme said a building official lied in court last month and on a memo in August when he accused Delhomme of ordering that a certificate of occupancy be issued for a school even though safety inspections weren’t completed, according a story on lohud.com. Delhomme denies directing Assistant Building Inspector Jackenton Lavalasse to issue a certificate of occupation as a favor to Delhomme's political donor and friend, Alex Goldberger, who was a contractor for the school at 50 Commerce St., lohud.com said. Delhomme wrote a letter dated Dec. 1…

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Business
SoundRunner Opens Fourth Running Store With Fairfield Location SoundRunner Opens Fourth Running Store With Fairfield Location
SoundRunner Opens Fourth Running Store With Fairfield Location FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- soundRunner running store recently opened its fourth store in Fairfield County and celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The new store is located at 1596 Post Road, Fairfield, a space formerly occupied by Media Wave. Other Fairfield County locations of soundRunner are in Branford, Glastonbury and Old Saybrook. For more information, click here.

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Obituaries
Ernest Darity, 72, Of Beacon Ernest Darity, 72, Of Beacon
Ernest Darity, 72, Of Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Ernest Darity, of Beacon, died Saturday, Dec. 19, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. He was 72. Born June 25, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a chef and worked in restaurants and on cruise ships. He was an ordained minister at New Vision Church of Deliverance Inc. and the head of the Addiction Recovery Ministry, A.R.M.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at New Vision Church, 831 Route 52, Fishkill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Scholarship Fund Minister Ernest Darity, New Vision Church, 831 Route 52, Fishkil…

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Tom Walsh, 91, Of Tappan Tom Walsh, 91, Of Tappan
Tom Walsh, 91, Of Tappan TAPPAN, N.J. -- Tom Walsh, 91, of Tappan, died Dec. 19.He was predeceased by his wife and son, Kitty (nee Nolan) and William, respectively. He was the father of Mary Danner (Danny), Kathleen Paxton (Jim), Monica Rolston (Mark) and Jamie Walsh (wife of Will). He was the brother of Janie, Moll and Mick. He was predeceased by siblings Willie, Dan, Joan, Jane, Jack, Nell and Nora.  He was the papa of Kate, Chris, Keith, Jamie, Mike, Dan, Tom, Paul, Laura, Caroline and Thomas.  He was a retired bus mechanic (MABSTOA) and paper handler at New York newspapers.  He was a member of The Kerrymans As…

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Events
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern Rings In The New Year With A Party Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern Rings In The New Year With A Party
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern Rings In The New Year With A Party HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern invites patrons to ring in 2016 with a New Year's Eve celebration. Reservations are $75 per person plus tax and gratuity for the 6 p.m. dinner.  The 9 p.m. seating for $95 per person includes a multi-course dinner and a complimentary champagne toast.  After dinner, dance to music by local disc jockey Willie Wilson.  The party will be complete with festive hats and noisemakers at midnight. Reservations are required.  Private party rooms are also available upon advance request.  For more information or to make a reservation, call (201)-445-4115…

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Peace Corps Volunteers To Speak At Cresskill Library, Share Experiences Peace Corps Volunteers To Speak At Cresskill Library, Share Experiences
Peace Corps Volunteers To Speak At Cresskill Library, Share Experiences CRESSKILL, N.J. -- A "Tale of Two Continents" will be presented at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Cresskill Public Library.Join Colleen Azelby, of Cresskill, and Scott Jenkins, of Ridgewood, as they share their stories of volcanoes, guipils, gorillas, white sharks and baboons and give a presentation on their Peace Corps experiences.  Azelby is finishing up her service in Guatemala (Central America) and Jenkins recently completed his service in Rwanda. The two recently returned from their travels. For more information, click here. The Cresskill Public is at 53 Union Ave. Call (201) 567-352…

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Westport Library Showing Free Family Films During Holiday Break Westport Library Showing Free Family Films During Holiday Break
Westport Library Showing Free Family Films During Holiday Break WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Library is offering a film festival during the school vacation days.The films will be shown from Saturday, Dec. 26, to Thursday, Dec. 31.  The films, which are free and open to the public, will be shown at 2 p.m., in either the Children’s Department or the McManus Room.  On Saturday, Dec. 26, to kick off the festival, join members of the Music Theater of Connecticut in the McManus Room and sing along to the songs of the Academy Award-winning Disney film "Frozen." In "Frozen," a mountain climber and a young girl named Anna journey through …

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