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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.

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Events

'The Frost Kings' Performing At Englewood Public Library ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Friends of the Englewood Library are hosting "The Frost Kings" -- an R&B, swing and blues band, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Englewood Public Library.For more information, visit www.englewoodlibrary.org. or call (201) 568-2215. The Englewood Public Library is at 31 Engle St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Lifestyle

Explore The Many Fall Attractions Dutchess County Offers DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- This October, explore a haunted history trail, visit the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, pick your own pumpkins or apples and take in the new team, the Hudson Valley Fort, playing football at Dutchess Stadium. For more information on Dutchess County Tourism Farm Fresh Rail Tours, go here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Events

Danbury Library Offers Program On WWII Songs, Chess DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Library will be offering its second program in its series to commemorate the 70th anniversary of World War II with “While You’re Away: Love Songs of World War Two” from 2–3 p.m. Saturday “I’ll Be Seeing You,” The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “I’ll Walk Alone” are among the many love songs that were exceptionally popular during World War II. Why were they so popular? Who wrote, played, and sang them? Professor Diane Cypkin from Pace University will present a one-woman concert/lecture to talk about the vital role music made in people's morale, both on the hom…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Schools

Dr. Deborah Wortham Becomes East Ramapo's New Interim Superintendant RAMAPO, N.J. -- Deborah Wortham is East Ramapo's new interim schools superintendent. Since 2011, she had been head of schools in York, Pa., according to reports. She would like to send the message that all students have a future. She helps them see themselves beyond where they are, to get them to dream, and to look the part, lohud.com said. The 58-year-old Chicago native said she is in support of uniforms and explained when students wear uniforms, it improves and enhances school pride and allows them to focus on unity, lohud.com said. Read the full story here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Events

Start Snapping Photos For Tree Conservancy Of Darien Photo Contest DARIEN, Conn. -- It's to prepare for the Celebration of Trees photo contest in Darien. With the upcoming colorful fall season, photo contestants are reminded to take photos of Darien trees in all seasons and capture the beauty of trees year-round. Tree Conservancy of Darien is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the tree and forest resources of Darien for the benefit of the community, its health and its quality of life. Its goals are to educate the community about the value of trees and their care, identify and revitalize significant (heritage) trees in town, m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Events

Greenwich Historical Society Focuses On 375th Anniversary For Fall Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- In celebration of the town’s 375th anniversary, this year’s Fall Festival hosted by the Greenwich Historical Society will focus on early Greenwich history. The event will take place Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bush-Holley Historic Site in Cos Cob. Re-enactors from the Fifth Connecticut Regiment will demonstrate camp life at the time of the American Revolution and march, fire muskets, and display uniforms, flags, crafts and weapons from the period. Visitors may take a hayride along historic Strickland Road, enjoy a family-friendly tour of Bush-Holley House link…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Events

Oktoberfest Coming To Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Elmwood Park-Paterson Lodge No. 60 will host an Oktoberfest dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.The event will be at 192 Market St. and will feature knockwurst, sauerkraut, a pork roast dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, beer and soda. There also will be a disc jockey. The dinner costs $25 and reservations are required. Proceeds benefit the lodge's special needs children committee. Sign up at the lodge or call Lisa Wysocki at 201-364-9662, Ken Low at 201-906-5319 or the lodge at 201-796-9797.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Stealing, Using Co-Worker's Debit Card In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- A 21-year-old Bridgeport woman was arrested on multiple charges relating to the theft of a debit card from a co-worker last year, Westport police said. Geralda Francilme is accused of stealing a co-worker’s debit card and using it illegally in the area, Westport police said. The larceny and credit card theft were reported to Westport police in July 2014. An investigation by the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau with the assistance of the People's Bank Fraud Department and the Stop & Shop Loss Prevention helped identify the suspect, police said. On Thur…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Obituaries

Joan Reynolds, 84, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Joan Reynolds, 84, died Oct. 6.Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Stamford, she was the daughter of Willis and Angelina Nobile Springer. On Sept. 5, 1987, she married William Joseph Reynolds, who survives her. She embarked on a second career by becoming a certified home health aide. She worked in this capacity until her retirement in 2008. At 79, she completed the requirement for her GED, in only four months' time, earning a 92.5 average. She and her husband were longtime members of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, and she served as an election inspector for 32 years…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

Schools

Twelve Briarcliff HS Seniors Earn Recognition From Merit Scholarship Corp. BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Twelve Briarcliff High School seniors earned recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.In addition to the three Briarcliff High School students who have been named 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists – Emma Burns, Feroze Mohideen and Sabine Poux – nine others have been recognized as Commended Students for their high Preliminary SAT scores. The dozen were among the approximately 34,000 students nationwide who received Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. PHOTO CAPTION: Twelve Briarcliff High Sch…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/10/2015

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