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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

Neighbors

Elmwood Park Charity Foundation Donates Special Stroller To Girl ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Let Them Be Little X2 Foundation of Elmwood Park donated a custom-made stroller to a Lyndhurst girl with special needs. The stroller cost $4,000 and was given to Gianna Cruz. Gianna grew out of her store-bought stroller, leading the foundation to donate the new one. The Let Them Be Little X2 Foundation is operated by Elmwood Park resident Jeff Leider. He started it after his two sons, Jason and Justin, were diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome five years ago. For more information on the foundation, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/06/2015

Schools

Donate To Bryant Elementary School's Winter Coats Drive In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- Students at Bryant Elementary School in Teaneck are holding a coat drive through Dec. 11. Gently used or new winter coats, jackets and sweaters are being accepted for the coat drive. Bryant School continues to use these experiences to demonstrate community activism, charity and compassion for its children. The school is at 1 Tryon Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

Enjoy Breakfast With Santa In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Children ages 8 and under with their parents are invited to a breakfast with Santa in Lewisboro.Participants will have bagels, donuts and assorted beverages while they enjoy the entertainment of Macaroni the Clown and his comedy magic show. This event will be held at the John Jay High School Cafeteria on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9-11. Every child will have an opportunity to visit with Santa, so bring a camera or camcorder. To register, please call the Lewisboro Recreation Department at 914-232-6162 by Monday to reserve a spot. As admission to the event, each family is…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Sports

Buy A Mattress For Mamaroneck High School's Fundraiser MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- There will be a Mattress Sale Fundraiser at Mamaroneck High School to benefit the ice hockey and baseball teams along with the Furniture Sharehouse.Mattress donations to the Furniture Sharehouse are being accepted with proceeds going to the high school programs. The Mamaroneck High School Baseball and Hockey will be sponsoring its 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Sale on Saturday, Dec. 12. Name brand (Simmons and Therapedic, and more) mattress sets will be sold at up to 50 percent below retail prices. These are all top quality mattresses with full factory warranties. All s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

Tutor's Link In Dumont Offers Money Management Workshop For Children DUMONT, N.J. -- There will be a money management workshop for kids at Tutor's Link Learning Center in Dumont on Dec. 5 and 12, from 10-11:30 a.m. Tutor's Link Learning Center and iPiggiBank are teaming up to present "Money Management for Kids," a valuable workshop designed for students in grades 2-4. iPiggiBank was founded by Shara Nadler, a seasoned communications professional and busy mom who was seeking a parent friendly tool to help her manage chores and allowance and teach fundamental money management skills to her three young boys. Dissatisfied with what was available, she c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Lifestyle

First-Of-Its-Kind Rule On NY Menus Warns Of High Salt Content Diners at many chain restaurants in New York City are now seeing warnings on menus next to items that are high in sodium, under a rule believed to be the first of its kind in the country, according to a story in The New York Times. The symbol of a salt shaker in a black triangle warns customers about items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, the recommended daily maximum, the story said. The city estimated about 10 percent of menu items need the warning, The New York Times said. The rule is part of a measure approved in September that also requires the restaurants to post a c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

Waldwick Library Event Helps Job-Seekers Find Employment WALDWICK, N.J. -- The next "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" job-seekers meeting will be at the Waldwick Public Library.At these meetings, members share their backgrounds, discuss where they are in their job searches, what to do to improve chances of being hired and where others can connect through volunteer or workplace opportunities. The meeting will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. The borough councilman and trustee on the Library Board also has made appearances in Washington D.C. to help with the jobs crisis and long-term unemployed individuals. For more information, call (201) 652-5…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

Make A Winter Holiday Craft At Garfield Public Library GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Public Library will host a winter holiday arts and crafts night. It will take place from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. It will feature an afternoon of crafts for the winter holiday season. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. No registration is required and participants can drop in at any time during the event. Light refreshments will be served. The library is at 500 Midland Ave. For more information, call the library at 973-478-3800 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

JCC Music School In Tenafly Presents 'Shirah' Chanukah Concert TENAFLY, N.J. -- Celebrate Chanukah in Tenafly with music as JCC Thurnauer School of Music founding director Matthew Lazar and conductor Marsha Bryan Edelman lead the Shirah Choir in celebratory songs from the Jewish choral tradition in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. The event will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $16 for members, $20 for non-members. A reception will follow. The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is at 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly. For more information, call (201) 408-1465 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

Events

Watch Clifton Christmas Tree Lighting, See Santa, Listen To Choir CLIFTON, N.J. -- Clifton's annual Christmas tree lighting at city hall will be Sunday, Dec. 6. Santa will ride in on a fire truck with gifts during the event. The Clifton High School Madrigals Choir and Mustang Band Brass Ensemble will perform starting at 5 p.m. The lights go on at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting will be at 900 Clifton Ave. For more information, call 973-470-5800.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/05/2015

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