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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

Schools

Explore The Stars At New Rochelle HS Planetarium Show NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The October Planetarium Show is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., at New Rochelle High School.Is there life on other orbiting bodies in the solar system? Come to the show and find out. Admission is free. Watch the trailer to the film Oasis in Space here. For questions, send an email to bzeller@nredlearn.org New Rochelle High School is at 265 Clove Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Events

Hasbrouck Height's Barbera Romero To Dance At BergenPAC HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — Barbara Romero of Hasbrouck Heights will perform again with the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera in the company's production of Lucia di Lammermoor.The performance will be Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt St. in Englewood. Romero, a BALAM Dance Theatre Resident Spanish Dance Specialist, will perform with BALAM Artistic Director Carlos Fittante, an acclaimed Baroque and Renaissance dancer. They will perform a period dance in costumes of the era at the beginning of Act 2 in Gaetano Donizetti's famous bel canto opera. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Lifestyle

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bergenfield October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival. According to The National Cancer Institute, getting a high-quality mammogram and having a clinical breast exam on a regular basis are the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early. The National Cancer Institute recommends…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Events

'Driving Miss Daisy' To Run At Teaneck's Becton Theatre TEANECK, N.J. -- Make your reservations today to see "Driving Miss Daisy," Alfred Uhry's 1987 play about the relationship between an elderly white Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur from 1948-73. The play will be performed from Oct. 22 through Nov. 8 at the Becton Theatre, 960 River Road on the Fairleigh Dickinson University campus. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. It is the first play in Uhry's Atlanta trilogy, which deals with Jewish residents of that city in the early 20th century. Ticket prices for all performances are $28…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich Bikram Yoga Teacher Frannie Rochat Opening New Studio GREENWICH, Conn. -- Former Greenwich Bikram Yoga instructor Frannie Rochat will be opening a Bikram Yoga studio in Rye, N.Y., this winter. Rochat, who is owner and director of the new studio, has practiced yoga for nearly 20 years. In 1998, while working as a fixed income trader in London, a friend introduced her to the practice. She was immediately drawn to its physical and psychological health benefits. As Rochat continued to work and raise her young family, she found Bikram Yoga offered a much appreciated sense of balance and well being. Her passion for this unique practice led her t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Events

Annual Pumpkin Festival Comes To Wolfpit Elementary In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Wolfpit Elementary School in Norwalk is hosting its annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday from 11 to 5 p.m. at 1 Starlight Drive. In addition, some family fun activities offered at the Pumpkin Festival will include: Rides for children Dollar Games Grilled Food, Pizza Seasonal Baked Goods, & Drinks Pumpkin Patch Tractor Rides (sponsored by Fred's Car Wash) Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Arts & Crafts Music The annual event is offering unlimited ride wristbands and dollar games. Wolfpit’s Pumpkin Festival will once again offer an Amber Alert booth sponsored by Cur…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/08/2015

Police & Fire

Police Apprehend Homicide Suspect After Standoff In Pawling PAWLING, N.Y. – A suspect in a Suffolk County homicide was arrested Tuesday in Pawling, State Police said. At approximately 5:30 p.m., New York State Police from Troop K were contacted by the Suffolk County Police Department requesting assistance with locating a homicide suspect who they said may be in the area of the Appalachian Trail in the Town of Pawling, officials said. The homicide suspect was identified as Paul Leitgeb, 49, of Lake Grove, N.Y., officials said. A search of the area was conducted by State Police including their Bloodhound Unit and State Police Aviation. Additional ass…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Events

Jefferson Valley Mall In Yorktown Hosts Job Fair YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- In preparation for the busy holiday season, a job fair at Jefferson Valley Mall will provide employment-seekers with the opportunity to find out about more than 100 seasonal, full- and part-time job openings. It will take place from 10 a.m to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Available retail and restaurant positions include sales, server, cashier, management and key-holder opportunities at Bath & Body Works, Express, Forever 21, Gap, Lady Foot Locker, LOFT, Piercing Pagoda, Stride Rite, Hollister, Things Remembered, Plaza Salon, Zales, Macy’s, Sears and more. Attendees are encoura…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

News

Cold Spring Gets Approval To Expand Residential Parking System PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Village of Cold Spring has been granted authority to expand its residential parking system after legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Sue Serino and Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, was signed into law on Sept. 25, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a story on theexaminernews.com. The new law authorizes the Village of Cold Spring to expand the current system of residential parking permits to include the entire waterfront area. The following roadways on the east side of the Metro North Station are added to the permit system: Furnace Street, Garden Street, High Street, Kem…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

News

Brewster's Increase Of Southeast Water Rates Less Than Anticipated BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Southeast residents who purchase water from the Village of Brewster will have a one-year price increase next year, but it will not be as high as the board of trustees previously proposed, according to a story on theexaminernews.com. The Brewster Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to increase water rates by $800 annually for about 45 homes in the town who receive village water to pay for water main repairs, the examinernews.com said. The impetus for the rate increase is an outstanding balance of $220,000 owed to the village by around 15 Southeast proper…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

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