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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

Ganim's Victory, Navin Arrest, Boughton Win Top Week's News In Danbury 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

News

Ganim's Victory, Son's Arrest In Murders Tops Week's News In Bridgeport 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. Shelton's Wiffle B…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/08/2015

Politics

Mount Vernon Mulls Giving City Comptroller Payout MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The top aide to Mount Vernon Mayor Ernest Davis could get a six-figure payout from the city stemming from a 2008 lawsuit regarding back pay — even though a judge found in the city’s favor in ruling she was entitled to less than $30,000, according to a story on lohud.com.City Comptroller Maureen Walker was told a $150,000 settlement had been put forth by an insurance carrier for the city, but was unsure whether that was only for the mayor's special assistant, Shari Harris, or for all the plaintiffs, the story said. She questioned why anything more than the court judgement…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Woman Named 'Agent Of The Month' At Upper Saddle River Realty Group UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- A Mahwah woman has been named Upper Saddle River group of Terrie O'Connor Realtors' "Agent of the Month." Wanda Desimone is a 21-year veteran of the real estate business and holds GRI, ABR and CIPS designations. Prior to her career in real estate, Wanda earned a Master’s degree in English and worked for IBM and Xerox and later in corporate computer leasing. Wanda is originally from Manhattan. She raised her four children in Upper Saddle River, where she was active in the community. She has lived in Mahwah for the past nine years and is now the grandm…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

News

Fairfield University Bookstore Welcoming Martha Stewart With New Cookbook FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Global media icon Martha Stewart is visiting the Fairfield University Downtown Bookstore to sign copies of her most recent cookbook, "Martha Stewart’s Appetizers," on Tuesday, Nov. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up soon if you want to attend. "Martha Stewart’s Appetizers" is a collection of some of Stewart’s favorite fuss-free party foods, the latest in her vast collection of published works. Released in early September by publishing house Clarkson Potter, the book has over 200 recipes for “snacks, starters, small plates, stylish …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Woman Named 'Agent Of The Month' At Upper Saddle River Realty Group UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- A Mahwah woman has been named Upper Saddle River group of Terrie O'Connor Realtors' "Agent of the Month." Wanda Desimone is a 21-year veteran of the real estate business and holds GRI, ABR and CIPS designations. Prior to her career in real estate, Wanda earned a Master’s degree in English and worked for IBM and Xerox and later in corporate computer leasing. Wanda is originally from Manhattan. She raised her four children in Upper Saddle River, where she was active in the community. She has lived in Mahwah for the past nine years and is now the grandmot…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Schools

Felician College In Lodi Now Felician University LODI, N.J. -- Felician University in Lodi has replaced what was Felician College, following the state secretary of education's approval. “This is a proud moment in the history of Felician," Felician President Anne Prisco said. "Our vision of becoming a university spans many years and was made possible by the hard work and steadfast commitment of the Felician Sisters and our dedicated faculty, staff, alums and supporters,” Prisco said. “State approval makes it official and recognizes what Felician has already become,” she said. University designation more accurately reflects Fel…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Police & Fire

Westport Woman Arrested After Police Dog Turns Up Drugs In Her Car WESTPORT, Conn. — A 32-year-old Westport woman was arrested after officers found her in her parked car with narcotics Tuesday, police said. On Tuesday night, Nov. 3, a Westport officer on routine patrol on South Compo Road saw a vehicle parked partially in the road with its lights off, police said. The officer approached the vehicle and found two people inside, police said. While speaking with the vehicle's occupants, the officer suspected that there may be narcotics in the vehicle and requested a police service dog, police said. A Norwalk police officer and his police service dog went to t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Schools

Norwalk Community College Honored As Top School For Civilian Transition NORWALK, Conn. -- The Military Advanced Education & Transition Guide recently conducted a research study of colleges and universities and named Norwalk Community College a top school for military members returning to civilian life after completing tours of duty. Schools are evaluated by their achievement in military culture, financial aid, flexibility, general support services, on-campus support and online support services. The guide is the most comprehensive research tool yet for use of returning service members as well as education services officers and transition officers. In the u…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

Real Estate

Former Knick Great Patrick Ewing's Cresskill Home Lists At $7M CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill mansion of New York Knick great Patrick Ewing is on the market for $7 million. The seven-bedroom brick home on nearly 2 acres in Tamcrest Estates features a gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, a wood-paneled office, an elevator, a master bedroom suite with a fireplace, and a walk-out basement with a media room, gym, recreation room and a guest bedroom and bath. The property taxes are $104,510 a year. Ewing, now an associate head coach with the Charlotte Hornets, also has been trying to rent the house for $25,000 a month, according to Zillow.com.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/07/2015

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