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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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Events

Hear Talk On Racial Justice, Learn About Author James Baldwin In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Repair Community Group invites the public to attend its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at St Paul’s on-the-Hill Episcopal Church, Ossining. At the meeting, Alvin Hall, author and TV personality, will preview his upcoming BBC Radio show about the life and legacy of famous American author James Baldwin. Attendees also will share personal stories and discuss some of the parish and community projects on racial justice they are working on this year. Refreshments will be served. Go to www.repairrivertowns.org. The Ossining Church is at 40 Ganung Drive. Call 9…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Schools

Waverly School Students In Eastchester Participate In Reading Program EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Waverly School in Eastchester is participating in "Read to Succeed," a program that encourages students in grades K-6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read. The Six Flags Read to Succeed Program is now accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. Online accounts still are active for those who participated last year. For those who are new to the program, registration…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

News

Make Pine Cone Turkeys For Thanksgiving At Kent Public Library KENT, N.Y. -- Come make a pine cone turkey to decorate the Thanksgiving table from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Friday at the Kent Public Library, .This is a very quick craft, but a nice addition to the Thanksgiving celebration. This activity is for children ages 5 and older. Registration is required. Register for the program by going to www.kentlibrary.org or calling the Kent Public Library at 845-225-8585. The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Lifestyle

Georgetown's Temple B'nai Chaim Examines Jewish Identity In Talk GEORGETOWN, Conn. -- A program entitled "Jewish Identity in the First Century CE" will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at Temple B'nai Chaim in Georgetown.The Rev. K. Jason Coker, pastor at Wilton Baptist Church, will discuss his recent book, "James in Postcolonial Perspective." His book discusses how two first century CE Jews, both followers of Jesus, negotiated Jewish identity in relation to the Roman Empire. James, Jesus's brother, argues for a "pure" Jewish identity while confronting Roman assimilation. Paul, a controversial figure in the early J…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/09/2015

Events

West Nyack Free Library Offers Necklace-Making Program WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Create a necklace from red glass beads, wire, a chain and a couple of green leaf beads with Karen Valido at the West Nyack Free Library on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m.A materials fee of $7 is required. Registration is open. The West Nyack Free Library is at 65 Strawtown Road. Call 845-358-6081.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

Business

The Time Nyack Opens In December With Rooftop Bar, Electric Car Station NYACK, N.Y. --The TIME Nyack, a 133-room, four-story hotel above Exit 11 of the state Thruway, is due to open in December, according to a story on lohud.com.Built atop a former plastics and metal manufacturer on High Avenue, TIME Nyack is what the industry calls a "lifestyle" hotel with a stylish, loft-like setting and amenities that try to offer something different from the status quo, lohud.com said. In addition to the usual amenities, TIME Nyack will have a rooftop bar and lounge, and a Bobby Van's restaurant. There will be mobile check-in, bike rentals and an electric car stati…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

Events

Teatown Lake Reservation In Ossining Raises $300K In Annual Benefit OSSINING, N.Y. -- Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining hosted its annual benefit on Sept. 20 at Sleepy Hollow Country Club with 230 guests in attendance. Honoring two of its most loyal and committed board members, Dorry Swope and Charlie Roberto, the evening was a celebration of their contributions to Teatown as well as Teatown’s work in the community throughout the year. The event raised $300,000 to support Teatown’s mission of inspiring the community to lifelong environmental stewardship. Several students from Teatown’s Environmental Science Academy presented their science projects as t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

Events

Concordia College Dedicates New Campus Center, Garden BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Concordia College in Bronxville dedicated its new campus center and garden on Oct. 30. College President Viji George dedicated the new food court featuring barista-style coffee stations and an expanded seating area, an enhanced game room for students, a redesigned campus store, a spacious lounge with large LED screens, new study lounges and a redesigned garden in the outdoor courtyard. Special guests included state Sen. George Latimer, Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin, Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, former Concordia College executive Eloise Morgan, Atlantic District President…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

Events

Connect The Dots To Relieve Stress At East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A "Holiday Edition Extreme Dot to Dot" program is being offered at the East Rutherford Memorial Library on Monday, Dec. 14. With a holiday twist on one of its most popular programs, the library has added "Extreme Dot to Dot" to its coloring night from from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Attendees will be able to socialize while shaking off seasonal stress. Colored pencils and adult-appropriate coloring sheets will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (required) The East Rutherford Memorial Library is at 143 Boiling Springs Ave…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

News

Murder In Park, Election Results Top Week's News In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week. Bridgeport voters elected Democrat Joseph Ganim as mayor in Tuesday's election. Ganim, who served seven years in federal prison on corruption charges that toppled his last administration, declared his victory a redemption in the mayoral race in Connecticut’s largest city. Kyle Navin of Bridgeport was arraigned on charges of murdering his parents, who lived in Easton. Their bodies were found in an abandoned yard in Weston nearly three months after they had been reported missing. Three men were arr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

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