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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

News

Norwalk Cancer Advocate Urges Support For $6 Billion Toward Cancer Research NORWALK, Conn. -- A man from Norwalk joined more than 750 cancer patients, survivors, volunteers and staff from all 50 states as they came together recently in Washington, D.C., for the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Advocates urged Congress to take specific steps to make cancer a national priority and help end a disease that still kills 1,600 people a day in this country. Joe Barbetta from Norwalk asked Connecticut’s Congressional delegation to support a $6 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health with $1 billion of tha…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Sports

Budget Cuts Eliminate Paterson's Eastside Wrestling And Tennis Teams PATERSON, N.J. — In cutting $250,000 from its athletic department, the city school district has decided to disband the wrestling and tennis teams at Eastside High School, northjersey.com reports.The cuts result from the same fiscal crisis that forced the district to lay off more than 300 employees last spring, including about 170 teachers, the website said. According to district spokeswoman Terry Corallo, in order to submit a balanced budget, the district needed to make difficult decisions with regards to reductions in staff and programs and this includes the athletics program, northjersey.c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Events

Expert On History, Weather To Tell Storm Tales At Danbury Library DANBURY, Conn. -- Those who remember life in Danbury six decades ago will never forget that summer, when two hurricanes slammed New England in close sequence, delivering a one-two punch that nearly wiped some towns off the map. Connie arrived first, deviating to the west well south of the region but dumping large quantities of precipitation. This turned out to be an unpleasant prelude for Diane, which arrived a few days later, on August 18-19, dumping between 13 and 20 inches of rain and causing massive flooding. On Thursday, from 6-7 p.m., at the Danbury Library, Eamon McCarthy Earls, a hi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

News

Darien Collects Sponsorships For Wreaths Across America DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars, members of the Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission, Boy Scouts and the Good Wife’s River Chapter of the DAR will be collecting wreath sponsorships for Wreaths Across America. The annual wreath placement ceremony held on the second Saturday of December has grown in popularity over the years. For one day only on Saturday, Oct. 17, volunteers will be accepting donations at two locations in Darien, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Palmer’s Market, the Goodwives and Stop & Shop. Wreath sponsorships are $15 each. For every two sold…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Schools

New Rochelle Special Education PTA Accepting Grant Applications NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Special Education PTA is accepting grant applications from city school district faculty and staff. Applications are due Nov. 1. Priority will be given to programs and proposals that are: Integrated activities joining general and special education students. After-school/recreational activities, such as music, art and related technologies. Vocational and pre-vocational community-based activities. Reading and math literacy programs. Courses or workshops that will enhance the teacher’s ability to work with children with special needs, either in the gener…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Events

Broadway Star Jarrod Spector Performs At Mahwah Theater MAHWAH, N.J. -- Broadway actor Jarrod Spector will perform on Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Sharp Theater at the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, at the Ramapo College of New Jersey. His performance is called "A Little Help From My Friends."Beginning with a childhood stint on TV’s "Star Search," Philadelphia native Jarrod Spector debuted on Broadway as Gavroche in "Les Miserables." After opening the Chicago company of "Jersey Boys" as Frankie Valli, Spector was tapped to play the singer on Broadway in 2008. He is currently playing Barry…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Lifestyle

Cultural Expert Checks Out Rare Treasures At Southport's Pequot Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kristina Newman-Scott, director of culture for the State of Connecticut, learned about Fairfield's Pequot Library in a recent trip.She experienced, first hand, some of the national treasures of rare books in Pequot Library's Special Collections during her visit on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Pequot Library is located at 720 Pequot Ave. in Southport.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/15/2015

Neighbors

Darien Letter: Re-Elect Jayme Stevenson As First Selectman DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email darien@dailyvoice.com.To the editor: I am happy to support incumbent Jayme Stevenson for another term as First Selectman. Jayme and I have worked together as co-chairs of the DHS PTO and on The Community Fund’s Human Resources Planning Council. Jayme has many qualities that make her a great leader. She has the ability to thoughtfully consider tough issues and the decisiveness to make the best decision to move forward. Jayme is a strategic thinker and considers long-term i…

by Laurie Orem

10/15/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Letter: Vote For Gaetane Francis For School Board GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email Greenwich@dailyvoice.com.To the editor: I am writing to endorse Gaetane Francis as a member of the Board of Education in Greenwich. In the past eight years I have gotten to know Gaetane in many capacities – neighbor, fellow volunteer, baseball mom and friend. I am always awed and inspired by her kindness, determination and passion. Gaetane’s dedication is limitless and her depth of knowledge on important educational issues is remarkable. Most importantly, when yo…

by Rosemary Thibeault

10/15/2015

Events

Classically Trained Musician Performing At Armonk's St. Stephen's Church ARMONK, N.Y. -- "Mostly Autumn: Piano Music for the Season of Mellow Fruitfulness," will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 50 Bedford Road.The free recital features pianist Riko Higuma. Higuma is a classically trained musician who has performed throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. This is the second performance in a series of musical evenings presented at St. Stephen’s.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/14/2015

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