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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
Soundkeeper Terry Backer, 61, Stratford Resident, State Lawmaker Soundkeeper Terry Backer, 61, Stratford Resident, State Lawmaker
Soundkeeper Terry Backer, 61, Stratford Resident, State Lawmaker STRATFORD, Conn. -- Terry Backer, 61, a career Long Island Sound fisherman and veteran state lawmaker who won national renown as the state's first and only Soundkeeper, died Tuesday.The son of a fisherman, the late Henry J. Backer, Terry Backer was the former chairman of the legislative Environment Committee, as well as the Energy & Technology Committee.  He led the Soundkeeper Fund for 27 years, joining with fellow activists, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., senior attorney and president of the board of Waterkeeper Alliance, a nonprofit focused on grassroots efforts to protect and enhan…

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Sports
Armonk's Sylvie Binder Defends Fencing Title Armonk's Sylvie Binder Defends Fencing Title
Armonk's Sylvie Binder Defends Fencing Title ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk resident Sylvie Binder successfully defended her 2014 fencing title.Team USA won three out of four medals at the 2015 Tauberbischofsheim Women’s Foil Cadet European Cup in Germany.  An American took gold for the third straight year at the tournament as 2015 Cadet World medalist Sylvie Binder of Armonk successfully defended her 2014 title.  Binder was joined on the podium by two-time Cadet World Team member Stefani Deschner (Mechanicsville, Va.) who won gold at this event in 2013 and Natalie Minarik (Glen Oak, N.Y.) who made her Cadet European Cup debut earlier this ye…

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Business
American Institute Of Architects Recognizes Murphy Brothers In Mamaroneck American Institute Of Architects Recognizes Murphy Brothers In Mamaroneck
American Institute Of Architects Recognizes Murphy Brothers In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Murphy Brothers Contracting in Mamaroneck was recognized by the American Institute of Architects Westchester Hudson Valley as its 2015 Professional Affiliate Award winner. This award was presented at the chapter’s annual year end celebration held at The Capitol Theatre/Garcia’s in Port Chester. According to the chapter, the award recognizes exemplary leadership beyond their own professional efforts and accomplishments.  Current chapter president Peter Gaito, Jr. said, “Murphy Brothers leadership, insight and efforts provided represents all that is intended by this award.…

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Schools
National Honor Society Inducts Forty Eastchester High School Students National Honor Society Inducts Forty Eastchester High School Students
National Honor Society Inducts Forty Eastchester High School Students EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Forty Eastchester High School students were inducted into the Douglas MacDonald Chapter of the National Honor Society on Thursday, Dec. 10.Since 1921, the National Honor Society has been recognizing outstanding high school students for their achievements in academics and service to the community.  The following students were inducted: Erin Ahern, Aksheeta Baid, Ronald Baron, Samantha Brooks, Niamh Buckley, Alyssa Cermele, Amanda Cermele, Sandra Chilson, Daniel Cho, Caitlin Cimons, Mary Grace D'Avanzo, Christian Dell'Armo, Danielle Dell'Imperio, Claudia DeLorenzo, Juliana…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged In Theft Of $66,000 From Stratford Plant Man Charged In Theft Of $66,000 From Stratford Plant
Man Charged In Theft Of $66,000 From Stratford Plant STRATFORD, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man, Emmanual Andino, was charged with first degree larceny after police said he stole more than $66,000 from KLX Aerospace on Long Beach Boulevard in Stratford. Andino, 34, lives on Hurd Avenue in Bridgeport. Andino, who is an employee of the plant, which was closing in town, claimed the more than $66,000 in metals and batteries told police he stole from the company’s warehouse were part of his Christmas bonus. Police said Andino later sold the stolen items to a scrap yard on Surf Avenue for $2,540. He was charged with first-degree larceny and released af…

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News
Norwalk Yard Waste Site Closes For Season Norwalk Yard Waste Site Closes For Season
Norwalk Yard Waste Site Closes For Season NORWALK, Conn. -- The Nowalk Yard Waste Site will close for the season at 2 p.m. Saturday.There will be two weeks in January when the site, 15 S. Smith St., will be open for Christmas tree drop-off:  Monday, Jan. 4, through Saturday, Jan. 9.  Tuesday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Jan. 23.. The site will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.  The scale is closed for lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. (approximately).  The site will reopen for the spring season Monday, April 4. For more informa…

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Politics
Boeschenstein Named To New Canaan's Board Of Finance Boeschenstein Named To New Canaan's Board Of Finance
Boeschenstein Named To New Canaan's Board Of Finance NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Stephen Boeschenstein was named to the New Canaan Board of Finance Tuesday by New Canaan's Board of Selectmen, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. If approved by the New Canaan Town Council, Boeschenstein will be an alternate member of the board, the story said. He will take the place of John Kanter, who was appointed as a regular member to fill the vacancy created when Mary Cody did not seek reappointment, the story said. Other finance board members reappointed Tuesday were regular member Judy Neville and alternate members Chris LeBris and Tom Schulte, the New Cana…

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Politics
Michael Kaelin Picked As Second Selectman In Wilton Michael Kaelin Picked As Second Selectman In Wilton
Michael Kaelin Picked As Second Selectman In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Newly elected Selectman Michael Kaelin unanimously was appointed second selectman by his fellow board members at Wilton's Dec. 7 board of selectmen meeting, according to a story in the Wilton Bulletin. Kaelin, a Republican, ended the Nov. 3 election with 2,779 votes, 702 more than the unaffiliated David Clune, who also won a seat on the board, the Wilton Bulletin said. Read the full article here.

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Obituaries
Audrey Carolyn Clegg, 99, Stamford Resident Audrey Carolyn Clegg, 99, Stamford Resident
Audrey Carolyn Clegg, 99, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Audrey Carolyn Clegg, a longtime Stamford resident and a graduate of Stamford High School class of 1933, died Monday, Dec. 14, at Regency Heights in Stamford. She was 99.Born May 20, 1916, in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Miller and Florence Tures Miller.  She is survived by her son, Arthur T. Clegg and his wife, Midge, of Stamford; and two grandchildren, James Clegg and Heather Clegg, both of Stamford.  She was predeceased by her husband, Walter T. Clegg in 1989 and her brother Ronald A. Miller.  The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence…

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Obituaries
Roy Fischer, 80, Stamford Resident Roy Fischer, 80, Stamford Resident
Roy Fischer, 80, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Roy "Bud" Fischer, 80, died Thursday, Dec. 3.He graduated Stamford High School, served in the U.S. Navy and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Bridgeport University.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Stich) Fischer; their three children Sheryl Fischer, Jacalyn Roem and Scott Fischer; their families; extended family; and many friends.  Cremation was chosen, and a memorial will be private.

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