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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

News

Putnam Humane Society In Carmel Introduces Burke As Pet Of The Week CARMEL, N.Y. -- Burke is the Pet of the Week at the Putnam Humane Society in Carmel.Burke is a buff color, front declawed and four years old. He is super sweet, lovable and big. Meet Burke at the Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Route 6, Carmel. Call 845-225-7777. Hours are 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m. daily. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Schools

Greenburgh Students Celebrate Differences At Intercultural Luncheon GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- An intercultural initiative luncheon was held for Greenburgh students attending Woodlands High School, the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester and Maria Regina High School.The purpose of the luncheon, which took place on Wednesday, was to build bridges and break down barriers that separate the backgrounds and religions of students. It was a celebration of differences and similarities. Partnering with their neighboring schools allowed students and teachers to share information about their faith, traditions and experiences. The program concluded with a kosher luncheo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Schools

Briarcliff Kindergartners Celebrate Thanksgiving With Meal, Costumes, Songs BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Manor’s kindergarten students at Todd Elementary School enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, cornbread and more during the class’s annual Thanksgiving feast.The feast took place Nov. 24. In preparation for the special holiday, students shared what they are thankful for and created their own Pilgrim and Native American costumes to dine in together. The occasion also included a sing-along, courtesy of Director of Instruction and Human Resources Edgar McIntosh, who brought his guitar to the feast.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

News

Donations Sought For Hermione, A Dog In Poor Health At Briarcliff Shelter BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- "Hermione," a Shih Tzu at the SPCA of Westchester, Inc., in Briarcliff Manor, needs help.A few weeks ago, Hermione was hardly recognizable. The tiny Shih Tzu had clearly been neglected for quite some time before being abandoned on the streets, picked up by Ossining Animal Control and brought to the SPCA. The hair on her body was matted down to the skin, making it difficult for her to walk without being in pain. On top of the mats, she was soaked in urine and feces and it is possible she lived in a crate for her entire life. Despite being in pain, the li…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Neighbors

Putnam Letter: Repeal Common Core PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: New Yorkers have zero confidence in Governor Andrew Cuomo and the new commissioner of education Maryellen Elias. The opt out of the standardized tests movement has grown from 40,000 to 120,000 for the Math and ELA exams and in 2016 we expect the number to reach over 500,000. New Yorkers worked very hard to elect a new governor who would do the will of the people. But we're stuck with Cuomo and his continuing association with c…

by Cathy Sapeta

12/01/2015

Lifestyle

You Can Be Librarian For Day In Emerson EMERSON, N.J. -- Children ages 8 to 12 can be a librarian for a day at the Emerson Public Library.The youngsters will help sign out books and organize the shelves, among other tasks. Entrants must fill out a questionnaire.Each month, the library will pick a winner to work behind the scenes after school. The Emerson Public Library is at 20 Palisade Ave. MORE INFO: CLICK HERE or call (201) 261-5604.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Police & Fire

Two Ridgewood Police Officers Take Final Walkouts RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Two Ridgewood officers took their final walks out of headquarters on Monday. As his last assignment, 30-year veteran Officer Robert Hirsch escorted the village Christmas tree from Dorchester Avenue to North Broad Street, where it will be lit this Friday during the annual downtown holiday celebration. Hirsch previously worked for New Jersey Transit before joining the village force in 1985. Ridgewood Detective Douglas Williams, who also retired today, joined the department a year after Hirsch. Williams worked for the New Jersey Department of Parole and the Union County P…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Neighbors

Wear A Hat, Submit A Photo Of It To Celebrate Danbury's Hat City Day DANBURY, Conn. -- Join the Danbury Museum and Historical Society in celebrating the second Annual Hat City Day by wearing your favorite hat on Tuesday, Dec. 1.Take a selfie, or a picture of family, students, friends, neighbors and co-workers, and share the photo with the Danbury Museum and Historical Society via social media--Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Use #hatcityday. The John Dodd Hat Shop at the Danbury Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who wants to learn more about Danbury's hatting history. The Museum's new downtown neighbors at 1 Kennedy Flats will give away …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Events

Take A Holiday Tour Of Newtown's Matthew Curtiss House Museum NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Matthew Curtiss House Museum in Newtown will be decorated for the holidays. Step back in time with a tour of Newtown's very own house museum. Built in the mid-1700s, the house witnessed, as a private residence, more than 250 years of Newtown's history--from the birth of America to the Age of Aquarius. The society purchased then it, returned it to its original state, and gave it its second life as a museum. The tour will take place Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon-4 p.m., at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St. For more information, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

Events

Enjoy Wine Tasting, Learn Holiday Season Recipes At New Canaan Event NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Goldenberry will host a "Festive Food & Wine Tasting" as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.The event will be from 4.30-7.30 p.m. Wednesday at 149 Cherry St., New Canaan. Enjoy New Canaan food blogger Connie Littlefield's easy how-to demonstrations of holiday season recipes. Using Goldenberry ingredients, Littlefield will demonstrate easy holiday season recipes, offer tasting samples and talk about entertaining tips. One also can taste wines and champagnes from Wine Cellarage, which is owned by a New Canaan resident Lars Neubohn. Goldenberry off…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2015

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