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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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News

Pentagon Opens All Combat Jobs To Women In an historic change for the American military, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday the Pentagon will open all combat jobs to women, according to a story in The New York Times. The groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricts women from artillery, armor, infantry and other such combat roles, even though in reality women often found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, The New York Times said. Carter said, after a three-year review, the Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations Command agreed all combat positions should be open to qualifie…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Schools

East Ramapo School District Ramps Up Search For New Superintendent RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The search for a new leader of the East Ramapo school district is in full swing, according to a story on lohud.com.Executive recruiters from the New York City-based School Leadership met with school officials Tuesday night to ask them what they wanted in the new superintendent, lohud.com reported. The school board must make an appointment before interim Superintendent Deborah L. Wortham's contract expires in July. Wortham, who was not at Tuesday's meeting, has previously said she'd like to stay on, lohud.com said. Read the full story here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Events

Larchmont Girl Scout Holiday Fair Offers Gift Ideas LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The annual Larchmont-Mamaroneck Girl Scout Holiday Fair will take place from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at the Girl Scout House, 90 Harmon Ave., Larchmont.There will jewelry, knitted accessories, hostess gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods and more. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. The Larchmont Girl Scout House used to be the Larchmont Garden Train Station. Until the Great Depression, commuters dashed through the tunnel at the little brick railroad station to catch the “Bump and Wobble,” or the Boston-Westchester commuter train, as it was more formally…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Events

Take A Picture With Santa, Make A Craft, Sing Holiday Songs In Eastchester EASTCHESTER, Conn. -- Take a picture with Santa, make a fun craft and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies in Eastchester.The Santa Stop will be Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1–3 p.m., at Gazebo Park (across from Town Hall). Hot chocolate is provided by The Odyssey Restaurant. There will be a Celebration of Holiday Lights at Memorial Park (corner of White Plains Road and California Road) at 4:30 p.m. There will be a Welcome and Flag Ceremony, and Lighting of the Town Christmas Tree, Menorah and Crèche. There will also be holiday songs with guitarist Eric Komar, hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

News

Westlake HS Honors Rotary Student Of The Month Lauren Hutnik MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Lauren Hutnik is Westlake High School's Rotary Student of the Month in Mount Pleasant.On any given day, the 17-year-old senior can be found after school working on projects with the Science Olympiad club, captaining the Mock Trial club, doing public relations work for the Social Studies Honor Society or going to meetings for one of the numerous clubs that she holds membership. She is also one of the founders and first president of the Science Honor Society, which held its first induction last April. In addition to the myriad clubs and school activities she is involved…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Schools

Irvington Fifth-Graders Graduate From D.A.R.E. Program IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Fifth-grade students at Main Street School graduated from Irvington Union Free School District’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.).The ceremony took place Nov. 24 and was attended by parents, family members and teachers. The students displayed their final projects, designed to showcase what they learned through D.A.R.E., in a gallery for viewing prior to the ceremony. Run by Irvington Police Detectives Erik Seman and Michael Toolan, D.A.R.E. is intended to teach children to make healthy and responsible choices. During the five-week program, students lea…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Events

ArtsWestchester In White Plains Presents Gypsy Jazz, Swing Dancing WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- ArtsWestchester in White Plains presents "Doug Munro & La Pompe Attack: An Evening of Gypsy Jazz and Swing Dancing."This event is on Saturday, from 7:30-11 p.m., at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Guests will experience a night of guitar-based jazz melodies by Doug Munro and La Pompe Attack, and festive swing dancing. The band will perform in the style of Django Reinhard, Stephane Grappelli and Hot Club de France, from the holiday repertoire featured on their “A Very Gypsy Christmas” album. Local swing dancers are welcome and encourage…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Neighbors

Turkish Cultural Center In Greenburgh Collects Coats, Blankets For Refugees GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Turkish Cultural Center in Greenburgh is participating in a blanket and coat drive organized by Embrace Relief.Embrace Relief is a nonprofit organization that brings together teams of volunteers to collaborate on humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. These teams provide an array of support, offering to assist financially, emotionally and physically with the needs of families and communities ravaged by disaster. The foundation collects, delivers and distributes supplies and resources to families, individuals and institutions. The Turkish Cultural Center of We…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Schools

First Lady Congratulates Irvington Student On Public Service Announcement IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Six Irvington Middle School eighth-graders received letters commending them for their work after creating public service announcements in their English class last year, including a letter from first lady Michelle Obama.The assignment was part of the Jacob Burns “Reel Change” unit, according to the Irvington Union Free School District. Xavier James received a letter from first lady Michelle Obama congratulating him for his work on a PSA that highlighted the importance of making good choices. James said he wrote a business letter to the first lady to highlight the PSA’s mess…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/04/2015

Events

See, Learn About Rabbits In 'Cool Critters' Program At Red Hook Library RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Public Library is hosting the 4-H group "Cool Critters." The program is on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. This group of experts will present a program about the different breeds of rabbits and how to care for them. They will also be bringing a variety of the soft creatures for participants to see and touch. This program is free but space is limited. Please call the library at 845-758-3241 to reserve a space. The Red Hook Public Library is at 7444 South Broadway, Red Hook. For more information, click here.

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12/04/2015

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