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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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Lifestyle

Westport Chef Brings New Menu To Stamford's Paloma Restaurant STAMFORD, Conn. -- Westport Chef Alex Rosado is bringing a new menu to Harbor Point’s Paloma Restaurant in Stamford. Rosado hails from Puerto Rico and graduated from Atlanta’s School of Culinary Arts in 1996. The new menu will embrace the flavors and culinary traditions of Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain and Venezuela. In addition to Paloma’s botanas, menu highlights include slow-braised and fire-grilled meats and market fresh fish. Harbor Point’s Paloma Restaurant is at 15 Harbor Point Road, Stamford. For more information, call 203-998-7500 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Neighbors

Deloitte Throws Holiday Party For Norwalk Nonprofit NORWALK, Conn. -- Fourteen volunteers from Deloitte recently brought the holiday spirit and a party to the STAR Center in Norwalk, entertaining clients from Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, New Canaan and Darien. STAR Inc., Lighting the Way is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals of all ages who have developmental disabilities, as well as providing support services to their families. The holiday celebration included cookie decorating, Christmas caroling, bingo, dancing to live music by STAR’s Rubberband and a visit from Santa. The party also included gift cards, snacks and so…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Schools

Hilly Pond Nursery Schoolers In Darien Sing, Dance At Holiday Concert DARIEN, Conn. -- Holly Pond Nursery School in Darien held its annual holiday concert the week of Dec. 14. The children led a sing-along for parents and danced to “Jingle Bell Rock." The learning environment at the Holly Pond School is experiential, interactive, and collaborative, with an emphasis on educating the whole person—fostering the intellectual, socio-emotional and physical growth of each child. The Hilly Pond Nursery School is at the Darien YMCA, 2420 Post Road, Darien.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Events

Fairfield Museum To Screen And Discuss Film On Syrian Refugee Camp FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The movie “Salam Neighbor,” which tells the story of how 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp seven miles from war, will be screened at the Fairfield Museum.Two American filmmakers — Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci — fully embed themselves in a camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire refugee crisis. As the first filmmakers allowed by the United Nations to register and set-up a tent inside a refugee camp, the men plunge into the heart of the world's most pressing humanitarian crisis since World War II. The…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Events

Tree Conservancy Of Darien Plants Trees In Honor Of Late Resident DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tree Conservancy of Darien hosted a well-attended commemoration of new tree plantings recently at Tilley Pond Park in Darie. The ceremony was in honor of Keith Barker, who owned The Gardener's Center and Florist for 35 years. In attendance were numerous past and present board members of the Tree Conservancy -- Kris Barker, Keith’s son, First Selectwoman Jayme Stevenson, many donors, friends and supporters and a few canine friends, including Barker’s dog, Anna. When Barker passed away suddenly this summer, his family and friends designated the Tree Conservancy of Darie…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Neighbors

Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe Gives Best Wishes For Holiday Season WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe released a message Thursday to the community wishing everyone a happy holiday."The holiday season is upon us, and I want to extend my best wishes for peace and prosperity, not only for Westport, but for the entire world," Marpe wrote. "As we celebrate this season, let us remember those in our community and beyond who are not as fortunate as we are." "Bishop Desmond Tutu said, 'Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.'" "In Westport,…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Officers, K-9s Graduating From Patrol Dog Training BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Police Officers Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno and John Pachera and K-9 Caleb, both from the Bridgeport Police Department, are among those taking part in the graduation ceremony of the 177th Patrol Dog Training Troop. The graduation will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Connecticut State Police Training Academy, 285 Preston Ave., Meriden. The eight canine teams will work patrol duty and have been trained in the basic areas of tracking, handler protection, evidence recovery, building searches, obedience and classroom education. For the canines -- all German shepherds -- the graduat…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/18/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Performs At Sweet Shop During Holiday Stroll RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Jerry Steichen and friends brought their instruments to Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe on Main Street during the annual Holiday Stroll. Musicians Kathleen Theisen (keyboard), T.D. Ellis and Jackie Joyner (bassoon), and Rachel Handman (violin) made music at Deborah Ann’s, while shoppers purchased homemade ice cream and chocolates. Joining the musicians were Alice and Emily Kerr (violin) from the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra. That evening, the orchestra performed a holiday show that featured vocalist Jessica …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/17/2015

Police & Fire

Stratford Woman Gets Infraction After Causing Three-Car Accident In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- A three-car accident on Route 7 in Wilton sent the at-fault driver and one of her passengers to Norwalk Hospital, according to the Wilton Bulletin. The accident occurred at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, when Carol Plofkin, 51, of 53 Bryant Place, Stratford, swerved into the left lane and hit another vehicle when the car in front of her slowed to make a turn onto Kent Road, according to the Bulletin. The impact sent Plofkin’s Nissan Pathfinder into the same car she was trying to avoid, the Bulletin said. Police issued Plofkin an infraction for following too closely, the Bulletin. Read t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/17/2015

Police & Fire

Former Bridgeport Principal Accused Of Stealing $10,000 Gets Probation BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Marilyn Taylor, a former elementary school principal in Bridgeport accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her students' activity fund, was granted a special probation program Thursday, according to a story in the Connecticut Post.Taylor, a 46-year-old former principal of Dunbar School, was granted accelerated rehabilitation following a hearing before Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin, the Connecticut Post said. Taylor was charged with first-degree larceny. She allegedly gambled away the money she stole, the story said. Since her arrest, Taylor has participated in an…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/17/2015

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