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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

Business

Intern From Norwalk Grassroots Tennis Hits His Stride In Work Assignment NORWALK, Conn. -- When Sean Cahill, principal and managing director of the Avison Young office in Norwalk, hired an intern this past summer, he expected to do most of the teaching. Cahill hired Dreshawn Lewis, a participant in the Norwalk Grassroots Tennis's summer intern program that helps late teens get real world business experience, to intern at Avison Young. It is an international commercial real estate company with thousands of associates in 70 offices. What happened surprised everyone — particularly Cahill. "He first touched our minds and hearts with his sincerity and thoughtfu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Neighbors

New Canaan Boy Scouts Set Up Pumpkin Patch NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Boy Scout Troop 31 will hold its annual Pumpkin Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the United Methodist Church at 165 South Ave. Pumpkins, mums, fall decorations, baked goods and varieties of the Boy Scouts' popcorn will be sold. The sale raises funds for camping equipment, summer camp and international and national camping jamborees. For more information about the sale or information about joining Troop 31, visit www.troop31newcanaan.com.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Events

Support The Bogota Fire Department With A Pancake Breakfast BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Volunteer Fire Department Hose Co. #2 will host its annual Pancake Breakfast at the Central Ave. Firehouse on Oct 25. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. This is the seventh year that proceeds from the event will raise funds for the firehouse. The Bogota Fire Dept., along with the Rescue and First Aid Squads, are all volunteer organizations. For more information, visit www.bogotafire.org or call (201) 342-1736 x 2007.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Events

Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Comes To Life In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. -- A headless horseman event took place Oct. 10 in Paterson at the Lambert Castle. Parents and children heard spooky stories and received a surprise visit from the Headless Horseman, according to a story on northjersey.com. The event, which was organized by the Passaic County Historical Society, brought about 80 parents and children out to the lawn of the picturesque castle overlooking the New York skyline, northjersey.com said. The highlight of the night was a reading of the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the story said. Read the full story here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Events

Interior Designer Barbara Ostrom Comes To Upper Saddle River UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Interior designer Barbara Ostrom is scheduled to speak at the Designer ShowHouse of New Jersey for the Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library Book & Author Luncheon on Oct. 26.Tickets are $40 and include: an 11 a.m. private tour of the Designer Showhouse, noon Buffet luncheon and 1 p.m. presentation by Ostrom, the author of “Curtain Up!: Thirty Years of Spectacular Showhouse Rooms." Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at 104 East Saddle River Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Lifestyle

History And Cooking Program Comes To Mahwah Library MAHWAH, N.J. -- "Cuisine Americana" with Wendy Gordon and Sherrill Wilson will be presented at the Mahwah Public Library on Oct. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The discussion is on "History & Genealogy What is more American than Apple Pie?" One answer could be fried chicken, which is another iconic American food. Join Urban Anthropologist, Sherrill D. Wilson, to explore the lore, history and traditions of two of Americas favorite foods, using John T Edges books: "Apple Pie: An American Story" and "Fried Chicken: An American Story." Taste Chef We…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Events

Hasbrouck Heights Library Offering Halloween Craft Event HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- The Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights is proud to sponsor a fun-filled afternoon for teens and adults, where they will create a special Halloween-themed craft. The group will play a little “cat and mouse” by making beguiling Halloween pumpkin cats and mice. Attendees start with pumpkins, and with the help of a little glue, fancy paper, scissors and some imagination, come away with your cat and mouse. They will be a perfect addition to your Halloween decorations. This craft project will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Library’…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Events

Enjoy Teen Mystery Event On J.R.R. Tolkien's Books At Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Are you a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy? Then bravely leave your Shire and join the Fellowship as you wander the dark and empty Fairfield Library to search for clues to solve this Middle Earth mystery. But beware of the orcs, goblins and other dark, evil things lurking in the stacks! Don’t forget your flashlight. Participants will meet Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8:15 p.m. in the Rotary Room at the Fairfield Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Register early (if you dare), Mystery Nights are the library'…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/13/2015

Obituaries

Martha Roma, 81, Of Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Martha Ferrigno Roma, 81, of Fairfield, wife of the late Stephen Roma, died Oct. 2.Born and raised in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Pacifico Ferrigno. A resident of Fairfield for 50 years, she was a retired employee of Warnaco. She will be remembered by her family, including two children, Theresa Civitelli, of West Haven, Paul Roma, of Fairfield; three grandchildren, Diana, Jared, and Christina; four great-grandchildren; her siblings, Anthony Ferrigno, and his wife, Fran, of Trumbull, Lena Crawford, of Ariz.; and several nieces and nep…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/12/2015

Obituaries

Nancy Kapuse, 71, Of Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Nancy G Kapuse, 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 30.She was preceded in death by her husbands Richard Adamek and Donald Kapuse. She was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Gorman. She attended Greenwich public schools and graduated from the Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she spent several years working at Greenwich Hospital. She worked at several different area nursing homes during her career and retired from Sliver Hills in New Canaan. She is survived by her mother Hazel Gorman; brother Charles Gorman; nep…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/12/2015

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