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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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Neighbors

New Rochelle Resident, American Legion Member Visits Arlington Cemetery NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle resident Martin J Cassidy, who is a member of American Legion Post 50, recently placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.He served as president of The Old Guard Association this year. The Old Guard Association is the name of the third U.S. Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Honor Guard, Escort to the President, based at Fort Myer, Va.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Events

Stamford Firefighters Hosting Open Houses For Fire Prevention Month STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford firefighters will be hosting a multi-location open house at select firehouses throughout the city Saturday as part of Fire Prevention Month. The event will be from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. This is a family-friendly event that will give guests the opportunity to tour the firehouses, see fire trucks and other equipment, meet and interact with firefighters and learn about the life-saving services provided by members of the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association. Fire prevention coloring books will be handed out to children and will include an informational fact shee…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Events

'Day Of The Dead' Mexico Exhibit At New Rochelle Library NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- “Day of the Dead” (El Día de los Muertos,) a festive observance from Mexico that commemorates the return to earth of deceased family and friends each year, will again be celebrated at the New Rochelle Public Library with an elaborate exhibit and free event. Beginning Oct. 30, the library’s lobby will be transformed as Calaveras y Diablitos, a group of local artists, create their ninth annual exhibit in the library’s lobby. The exhibit will feature an ofrenda (altar) decorated with sugar skulls, paper cut-outs and marigolds, photographs and possessions of loved ones who…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Schools

Irvington Students Express Personality Through Art IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington Middle School students in Nina Rossi’s art class have begun their semester-long exploration of what it means to be an artist. During their first week, eighth-graders used various tools and materials to create objects that expressed their personality and showcased their creativity. Rossi said her students came up with their own ideas in the art studio, taking the first step in becoming artists. She hopes the eighth-graders will find their own artistic voice this semester. “They were inspired by the nature of the materials,” she said. “Some students created work…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Events

Free Retro Music Event Comes To Cliffside Park Public Library CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park Public Library turns back the clock with a retro music event featuring musicians Diane and Gerard Barros when they play tunes from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s on Sunday at 2 p.m. The event is part of a larger Sunday concert series featuring music and dance performances. Gerard and Diane Barros are a husband and wife keyboard and guitar duo, specializing in two-part harmonies. G&D's eclectic set list consists of more than 60 years worth of some of the best popular music. The event is free to all ages and will be held in the Giant Coaster Room of …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Events

Danbury Farmers Market Celebrates World Food Day DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Farmers Market, which runs every Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 30 at Kennedy Park, is celebrating World Food Day on Friday, Oct.16. "It’s fitting that World Food Day falls on the same day as our Danbury Farmers Market here in CityCenter," said PJ Prunty, who recently signed on as executive director of CityCenter Danbury, which manages the market. "The Danbury Farmers Market has been an absolute catalyst in increasing the access to fresh, healthy and local food to our residents. "Just stop by each Friday during the Danbury Farmer…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

News

Fairfield Receives $500,000 Grant To Improve Historic Burr Homestead FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau said Fairfield was one of 13 communities in Connecticut to receive a Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant in the amount of $500,000 to make improvements and updates to the historic Burr Homestead. “The town is so pleased to receive this generous state grant that will allow for much needed improvements at one of Fairfield’s iconic sites where John Hancock got married and George Washington and Sam Adams visited," Tetreau said. "It is important that we take care of our historic structures to not only preserve our town’s rich hi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Events

Children With Special Needs Benefit From Yoga At Darien YMCA DARIEN, Conn. -- This year, the Darien Y has begun to offer yoga classes for children with special needs. “Soothing Yoga” is an after-school program offered to children ages 8 to 12. Classes include a variety of yoga poses and games in a fun and relaxing environment. The program is held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Yoga generates huge benefits for children with special needs because it helps them focus on being calm, improves their balance and coordination, and gives them an opportunity to express their emotions freely with their bodies. Yoga also builds confidence among children …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Schools

Ramsey School Board Administrator Marcotulli Announces Retirement RAMSEY, N.J. -- Longtime school board administrator Robert Marcotulli has announced his retirement from the district effective Jan. 1, according to a story on northjersey.com. Marcotulli said he privately notified the district a year ago of his plans to retire after serving for 41 years in the district, the story said. The district will appoint Thomas O’Hern — currently the assistant business administrator — as the interim administrator to replace Marcotulli Jan. 1, the story said. Read the full story here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

Neighbors

Darien First Selectman Kicks Off Wreaths Across America Sponsorship Drive DARIEN, Conn. -- To kick off the Wreaths Across America 2015 Wreath Sponsorship Drive, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson made the first donation to Monuments and Ceremonies Chairman Phil Kraft. Hers is the first donation given to the drive to be conducted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Palmer’s Market and Stop & Shop Goodwives. Volunteers from the Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6933, DAR Good Wife River Chapter, Boy Scouts and the Town Monuments and Ceremonies Commission will be available to receive donations to sponsor wreaths. These will be placed on veterans’ headstones in t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/16/2015

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