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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

Police & Fire

Westport Police Department Hires New Animal Control Officer WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s animal control officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Peter D’Amico, who served in the position from 1989 until his retirement Nov. 1. Gambino brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield and most recently Bridgeport the last eight years. In Bridgeport, she was the chief animal control officer responsible for a large municipal shelter. Along with her experience, she …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/06/2015

Events

Historian Spins Tales Of Life In Danbury During World War II DANBURY, Conn. -- The final program commemorating the 70th anniversary of World War II, "The Home Front," will be held at the Danbury Library on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Brigid Guertin, executive director of the Danbury Museum and City of Danbury historian, will provide attendees with insights about what it was like in Danbury during WWII. She’ll start with people’s experiences from the national home front perspective and narrow it down to the local Danburian experience. She’ll provide music and a few short film clips, along with images of Danbury city streets.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/06/2015

Neighbors

Wine Tasting Event Benefits Literacy Program In Bridgeport For Moms, Kids BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, sample various wines and tour the Fairfield Museum & History Center at a wine tasting event to benefit the Caroline House Mother and Child Literacy Program in Bridgeport. The Caroline House Wine Tasting Benefit will be Friday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. Caroline House is a literacy education center located on the East Side of Bridgeport. For over 20 years, Caroline House has served low-income women and children through English as a Second Language, life skills, citizenship, preschool and children’s tutoring programs. Caroline House has helpe…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/06/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Library's Assistant Director Becomes Director Of Bergenfield Library MAHWAH, N.J. -- Allison Moonitz, Mahwah Library's assistant director, was selected as the new director of the Bergenfield Library.Moonitz usually can be found at the reference desk, working one-on-one to answer eBook questions and leading the children's room during the summer. She also brought the same talent, energy and dedication to many behind-the-scenes activities. In the past five years, she worked closely with the community, library staff and stakeholders to execute the library's current strategic plan and make numerous improvements to how it operates.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/06/2015

News

Westport Library Earns 5-Star Library Status From 'Library Journal' WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Library once again has earned “5-Star Library” status from "Library Journal," the nation’s premier publication for libraries. The library was granted the same status in 2013. This annual ranking is a reflection of how a public library is used by its community. Less than 1 percent of public libraries in the nation received 5 Star Library status. The Journal ranks libraries on a per capita basis according to how many times they are visited each year, how many people attend programs, the number of sessions logged on public library computers and how man…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/06/2015

Schools

Peekskill School District Says Buses Proceeding To Normal Stops PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- This message was sent Thursday afternoon from the Peekskill City School District: Good afternoon, This is a message from the Peekskill City School District. Due to paving and construction on our roads, we have spoken to the Peekskill Police and they indicated that all buses will be allowed to proceed to their normal bus stop moving forward. There may be some delays, but please note that the buses will pick up in the morning and drop off in the afternoon as usual. We appreciate your patience. Thank you.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/05/2015

Politics

Democrat John Midwood Most Likely Wins For North East Town Council NORTH EAST, N.Y. -- At least one Republican was elected to the North East Town Council Tuesday. One seat is still open, according to a story in the Poughkeepsie Journal.Four candidates vied for two seats on the town board: Democrat John Midwood, Republican Charles Barrett, Democrat Ralph Fedele and Republican John Merwin, 63, according to a story in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Midwood took the most votes with 333; Merwin had 281. Fedele had 256 and Barrett had 197 votes. So far, Midwood is the only clear winner, but that could change once the 62 absentee ballots are all accounted for, the Poug…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/05/2015

Schools

Increase Miller Students In Lewisboro Turn Trash Into Musical Instruments LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Increase Miller Elementary School students in Lewisboro recently studied science, music and the environment with the help of "Bash the Trash."The performance ensemble, headed by husband and wife team John Bertles and Carina Piaggio, helped students transform their trash and recyclables into unique-sounding musical instruments. The Oct. 22 event included assemblies for all grade levels where students were awed by the musical stylings of the group. According to its literature, “'Bash the Trash' is all about science, sound and sustainability. We apply the science…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/05/2015

Events

Irvington High School Stages 'Shakespeare in Hollywood' IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington High School will present “Shakespeare in Hollywood,” a play by Ken Ludwig about time travel and the movie industry in the 1930s. Local theater director Diana Selenow is directing the production. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Irvington Printing and at the door. Irvington High School is at 40 North Broadway.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/05/2015

Business

'Muddy Water' Coffee Shop Opens In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- There is a new coffee shop in Tarrytown called Muddy Water, at 52 Main St.Enjoy coffee, tea, gluten free and non-gluten fresh baked goods. The coffee is from Big Bang Coffee, a local roaster from Peekskill whose beans are organic. There is a wide selection of coffee and espresso drinks, hot chocolate and a selection of “Tea-Pig" teas. The setting at the rear of the coffee shop has a couch/lounge area and free wifi. Muddy Water also sells light fare for lunch or dinner. Its light fare menu includes two all natural soups served with hot bread, quiches, tapenades, humm…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/05/2015

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