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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

News

Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Introduces 'Nixon,' Its Pet Of the Week ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- "Nixon" is the Hi-Tor Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Pet of the Week. He is a 1-year-old male domestic short hair. Nixon is a very high energy cat who needs a home that can provide the attention and exercise he needs. He is also very friendly and sweet, he loves attention. Nixon would do best in a home with children ages 10 and up. Nixon would also do well having another feline companion to play with. For more information on Nixon and other pets, contact info@hitor.org.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Schools

Arlington High School Competes In Program For A Chance To Win $100,000 ARLINGTON, N.Y. -- Arlington High School is participating in this year’s State Farm "Celebrate My Drive" program, where the Lagrangeville school is competing to win $100,000, according to a story in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Arlington is one of 50 schools competing nationwide, and if voted among the top 10, will win $100,000, the story said. The money will be used for special programs about drunk driving, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide prevention, and other educational causes over the next five to seven years, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Read the full story here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Events

Poughkeepsie Presents Celebration Of Lights Parade, Fireworks POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The city of Poughkeepsie, in conjunction with the Bardavon, Vassar Brothers Medical Center/Health Quest, the Poughkeepsie River District Business Association and the Walkway over the Hudson, will present the 22nd annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Each year, thousands of people attend this event, voted by Dutchess County Tourism as the "Best Event" of the holiday season. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street and Garden Street, and proceed to the evening’s first Christmas tree lighting on Main, near M…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

News

Village Hall In Hastings Gives Opening Reception For Sculptor HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A sculpture by Bill Logan was recently installed in front of the Hastings-on-Hudson Library.Logan will have an opening reception Sunday from 4-6 p.m., at Village Hall, 7 Maple Ave. It is a joint opening with a Susan Richman photography exhibition. In regard to his art, Logan said, "The chosen name for the sculpture is 'Fork,' which derives from the word 'bifurcate,' which means to split into two branches. The sculpture, emerging from the ground, is an embodiment of this pervasive process in nature which is also exemplified by the diverging paths defining the…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Business

Midland Park Luncheonette Owner Sells Popular Eatery After 38 Years MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Andy's Community Lunch in Midland Park has been sold after 38 years. Hawthorne native Andy Swankie, 67, has sold his popular Godwin Avenue eatery so he could spend more time with his family -- especially his 5-month-old grandson, northjersey.com reported. Swankie — a Hawthorne native who bought the place in 1977 — taught himself to cook and honed his culinary skills at the Goffle Grill in Hawthorne and the Hen’s Roost in Oakland, the article says. A luncheonette has continually operated at the Andy's location since 1939 and was originally part of a bowling alley, Midl…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Schools

Donate A Coat To Carlstadt Public School's First Coat Drive CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Carlstadt Public School’s Manners Matter Club is conducting its first coat drive for Jersey Cares. Donations are requested for clean, gently used winter coats for men, women and children of all ages. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 24 at two boxes located at the school at 550 Washington St. Jersey Cares plans to collect and distribute more than 30,000 gently used winter coats to men, women and children in need throughout New Jersey through The 20th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive. Over the past 18 years, Jersey Cares has collected, sorted and distributed more th…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Lifestyle

Lyndhurst Public Library Needs Book Club Leader LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Public Library Book Club is seeking a leader for its book club.The Club would meet once a month in the evening. Those who are interested, please contact Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, Ext. 7. The Lyndhurst Public Library is at 355 Valley Brook Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

News

Train Death, Anniversary Of Pedestrian's Death Top Week's News In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week. The man killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday at the Stratford train station was identified as Daniel McCool, a 38-year-old Milford man who had been reported missing two months ago. Stamford's UBS Balloon Spectacular will roar to new heights with Daniel Tiger. The parade steps off Nov. 22. Stamford police released a video of an ambush shooting from Sunday evening on Myano Lane that left a man in critical condition. Sacred Heart University earned a grant to restore the coastline at Stratford Point. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

News

Girl Creates Winter Holiday Cards For La Grange Library's Program LA GRANGE, N.Y. -- Emmy Towsend recently came to the La Grange Public Library to pick up her winter holiday cards, which she designed during the Library's summer program. Did you or a member of your family create something of which you are proud? Send your photos to jcraig@dailyvoice.com.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2015

Events

Nyack Library Presents Donald Marguilies' Play, 'Sight Unseen' NYACK, N.Y. -- Theater lovers: Come to the Nyack Library on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m., for a free performance of the play "Sight Unseen," presented by M & M Performing Arts Company. The play, written by Donald Marguilies and directed by Ed Friedman, will be in the community meeting room. Register here. The Nyack Library is at 59 South Broadway.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/14/2015

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