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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

Business

Goodwill Of Bridgeport Adds 2 New Billboards To Drum Up Donations BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport-based Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut asked TFI Envision Inc. of Norwalk to extend the award-winning “The stuff good is made of” campaign it created to include two new billboards. The campaign is directed to potential donors, letting them know that their “Stuff” has the power to do good when they donate it to Goodwill. The previous ads featured children’s clothing and bicycles. TFI Envision extended the campaign to focus on the categories of adult clothing and books. The billboards feature clever copy with complementary imagery to illust…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/19/2015

Events

Haunted History Tour, Author Lecture In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The South Salem Ghost Walk will be at 7 p.m. Saturday as town historian and author Maureen Koehl leads this one-hour tour of local sites with a haunted history. It steps off from the library and travels the roads surrounding Main Street. Along the way, prepare to meet some ghosts of former residents. Please arrive promptly and bring a flashlight. Koehl is the author of "Lewisboro Ghosts: Strange Tales and Scary Sightings." The next day, award-winning author Russell Shorto will give a lecture on Dutch-American relations and history at 4 p.m. at the Lewisboro Li…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/19/2015

News

Orange And Rockland Customers In Clarkstown Can Earn $85 And Save Energy CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Later this month, Orange & Rockland (O&R) customers will have an opportunity to participate in the utility’s newest energy-saving program – the Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) Program, according to an article on lohud.com. Through BYOT, customers with central air conditioning and an eligible WiFi-enabled smart thermostat can earn an $85 rebate for registering their existing device with one of O&R’s three program partners: EnergyHub, Honeywell and Nest. Those who have qualifying cooling systems, but who don’t have WiFi-enabled smart thermostats, can purchase an…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/18/2015

News

Aunt Suing Nephew, Man's New Documentary Top Week's News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week:An aunt sued her Westport nephew after he gave her a hard hug, knocked her over and broke her wrist. The jury rule against the New York City woman, who said she filed the lawsuit to cover her medical costs. A 30-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted while jogging at Stamford's Cove Island Park ran 1.5 miles home to call police for help after the attack. A UConn student apologized for having a mac-and-cheese tantrum before heading to court to face charges. A Ridgefield man pleaded guilty to…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/18/2015

Lifestyle

Fair Lawn's Old Library Theatre Seeks Donations For Kickstarter Campaign FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Old Library Theatre is running a Kickstarter Campaign to meet its 2016 Budget. "We are looking forward to an incredible season and are honored that you have decided to support us," the fundraising page states. "We love serving the community with musical theater and plays for all ages." Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theater company, is a community theater organization committed to producing quality productions at an affordable price. Old Library Theatre was started in 1967 in Fair Lawn. The original theater …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/18/2015

Lifestyle

Genealogists Can Research, Learn, And Socialize At Ridgewood Library Event RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Looking to learn more about geneaology? Visit the Ridgewood Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 24. The library and the Genealogical Society of Bergen County are sponsoring an after-hours opportunity for all genealogists to spend an evening researching, learning, sharing and enjoying each other's company. Questions can be answered by the expert panel; sessions will be held in specific areas of genealogy; and you can also get individual assistance on your own research. For questions, contact Sarah Kiefer at skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org or 201-670-5600 x135. Registration is r…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/18/2015

Events

Ridgewood Concert Band Performs At Presbyterian Church RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Concert Band will perform "Hail! California: Bringing A Classic Back To Life" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at the West Side Presbyterian Church.Written for performance at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, the premiere of Camille Saint-Saëns' Hail! California featured a full orchestra, Wallace Sabin on organ and the Sousa Band. After the Exposition of 1915, the piece faded away and sat collecting dust in a music library. Come hear arranger Peter Stanley Martin speak about how he brought this original work for wind band by a French master composer back t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/17/2015

Events

Take A Simulated Voyage To Mars At Ramapo Challenger Center In Airmont AIRMONT, N.Y. -- Time to reserve a seat on the flight deck; we’re going to Mars.The Town of Ramapo Challenger Center, on Route 59 in Airmont, has tickets for sale at $10 per person ($5 for seniors) for a simulated, public mission to the Red Planet. The launch is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday. Anyone 9 or older is welcome on board for an out-of-this-world experience. Just like the real astronauts, public crew members will attend a briefing session and then select tasks to perform on the mission, like navigation, medical, communication and life support. Small teams of space adventurers will…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/17/2015

Obituaries

Elizabeth Lynch, 97, Former Nyack Resident, Tennis Champion NYACK, N.Y. -- Longtime Elmwood Playhouse Life Member and tennis champion Elisabeth Lynch died Oct. 7. She was 97.She was born Nov. 11, 1917, in New York City, to Anton and Anna Marie (Gotwald) Schrama. She graduated from Wayne University in Detroit, Mich., with a degree in physical education. She taught in the Detroit public schools system, and then returned to New York City, where she married Don Lynch on July 11, 1947. In 1950, they moved to Upper Nyack. She resided in Montpelier, Vt. since 2006. She taught physical education in elementary schools and the high school in the Nyack Public …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/17/2015

Events

Award-Winning Poet Presents Film At Grace Farms Library In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Grace Farms Library will host a free film screening and conversation with poet and award-winning author Fanny Howe on Saturday, Oct. 17. The screening takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Canaan facility. Howe will present her new film, "Brigid of Murroe," made in collaboration with visual artist Sheila Gallagher. The film explores the identity of Brigid of Ireland, a legendary religious icon, and her adolescent years spent in the town of Murroe, Ireland. Howe is the author of more than 20 books of poetry, essays and fiction. These include "…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/17/2015

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