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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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Business

White Plains Shoppers Learn About Robotic Surgery Technology WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Holiday shoppers at The Westchester in White Plains got to Meet the Robot on Saturday when NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital staff demonstrated the daVinci robotic surgical system. Eastchester third-grader Joseph Morris tried handling the controls of the robot. The hospital’s surgical team showed how intricate surgeries are performed using robotic technology. Surgeries performed with the daVinci system are less invasive and help patients recover faster.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Events

Take Candlelight Tour Of Historic Jacob Blauvelt House In New City NEW CITY, N.Y. -- There will be Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House in New City on upcoming Sundays, Dec. 13, 20, and 27, and Jan. 10; at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m, with seasonal decorations by Katelyn Triola of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes.The Jacob Blauvelt House was built in 1832. Its gambrel roof, overhanging eaves, and compact size reflect the style of the rapidly disappearing 18th-century Dutch houses in the region. The dwelling’s main section, kitchen outbuilding, and later connecting common room were constructed by farmer Jacob Blauvelt. Blauvelt’s descendants lived in…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Lifestyle

Midland Park Welcomes Doctors' Office Urgent Care MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Doctors' Office Urgent Care has just opened its newest location -- in Midland Park.The office is at 110 E. Ridgewood Ave., in the Midland Park Shopping Center (next to Kings Market), the facility offers on-site X-rays, flu vaccines, school/work physicals and much more. It treats illnesses and injuries, and provides nutritional services and occupational medicine such as drug screening and independent medical examinations. Its other locations are in West Caldwell, Manalapan, Brick and Paramus. For more information on The Doctors' Office Urgent Care, click here or c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Events

Santa Passes Out Lollipops As He Makes Rounds On Paramus Fire Engines PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Fire Department will be bringing Santa Claus around town on the fire engines. Listen for the sirens to see when Santa will be coming. Come out and wave to Santa and get some lollipops. The event will begin Sunday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m.,at the Paramus Fire Department 1 Jockish Square.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Police & Fire

Three Missing Milford Teens Return Home Safely FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — All three Milford teenage girls who had been reported missing last week have returned home, according to the Connecticut Post.The three unrelated incidents occurred days apart, with two of the teens running away from home after an argument, the Connecticut Post said. The third, Danica Graham, 16, who is in the care of the state Department of Children and Families, left the office on foot Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Connecticut Post said. Samantha Oliveras, 17, also reported missing Dec. 1; she had left her home after an argument with her mother, the Connecticut Post said.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Obituaries

Memorial Service At Golden Hill Church For Bridgeport Educator BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Memorial services for Geraldine W. Johnson, 96, a retired Bridgeport city schools superintendent, have been announced, according to the Connecticut Post. A service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at Golden Hill United Methodist Church, 210 Elm St., the story said. Then, from 1:30- 3:30 p.m., a program and reception will take place at the Geraldine Johnson School that was named in her honor, The Connecticut Post said. Johnson died Saturday, Nov. 28 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center. A lifelong city resident, Johnson was considered a role model, becoming the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Events

Come To One Day Holiday Book Sale At Ossining Public Library OSSINING, N.Y. -- There will be a one day holiday book sale at the Ossining Public Library. It will be Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Art Gallery. The Ossining Public Library is at 53 Croton Ave. For more information, call (914) 941-2416 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Events

Millerton To Present Free Showing Of 'It's A Wonderful Life' MILLERTON, N.Y. -- There will be a special free community event--a showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" in Millerton. This is part of a village-wide celebration of the 2016 holiday season. It will be Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. Doors Open 10:30 a.m. at The Moviehouse Cafe & Gallery, 48 Main St., Millerton. Enjoy complimentary candy canes, cookies and apple cider, plus balloons and coloring books for the children, provided courtesy of Salisbury Bank. After the film, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the village of Millerton. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Neighbors

Wilton Kiwanis Club Supports Food Bank With Annual Food Drive WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Kiwanis Club will host a three-day drive to collect food for the Wilton Community Food Bank.Members from the Wilton Kiwanis Club will be standing by the Village Market and Stop and Shop from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. They will be handing out lists of the items most needed to fill the shelves of the Wilton Community Food Bank, a facility used by many families in town to help supplement their food needs. The Wilton Kiwanis Club is the community’s largest service organization, with its members dedicating their time and talent to the Club’s goal of str…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

Police & Fire

Yonkers Center Cares For Abused Dog; Owner Faces Animal Cruelty Charges YONKERS, Conn. -- A dehydrated, anemic and allegedly abused dog will be staying at the Yonkers Specialty Center for a few months after being rescued in Brooklyn, according to a story on Westchester News 12.Ginger, along with another dog, were rescued after being locked in a cage for seven months, according to Westchester News 12. Rosa Catania, of Brooklyn, is facing animal cruelty charges, the story said. Ginger had suffered three broken legs and could not move, Westchester News 12 said. Ginger will have to undergo several surgeries that will cost approximately $20,000, Westchester News 12 …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/10/2015

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