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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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Events

Darien Community Association Holding Financial Workshop On Tax Strategies DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association will offer its next financial workshop - “Current Tax Laws & Strategies to Help Reduce Your Tax Burden” - on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Participants will learn how they may be able to reduce their tax burden by aligning tax treatments with investment objectives, and finding the right balance of before- and after-tax investments for their situation. This financial workshop will be led by Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and CPA Karen Goersch of Ameriprise Financial. Coffee and pastries will be offered. This event is…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

Events

Annual Garage And Bake Sale In North Haledon NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- The annual garage and bake sale of the Holland Home Ladies' Auxiliary will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the multi-purpose room of the home at 151 Graham Ave. Be sure to come and look over the many items for sale. The bake sale features fresh-baked pies, almond pastries, breads, cakes and cookies.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

Schools

Lakeland School Board Plans Vets Exemption Hearing YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Lakeland Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Basic Alternative Veterans' Exemption. The hearing will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Walter Panas High School. The components of the exemption are: Basic: Tax exemption of 15 percent of the assessed value of the property, up to $12,000. Combat Zone: For veterans who are documented to have served in a combat zone, an additional tax exemption of 10 percent of the assessed value of the property, up to $8,000. Disabled Veterans: Fo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

Events

MTC MainStage In Norwalk Opening New Season With 'Evita' NORWALK, Conn. -- The Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage in Norwalk is presenting "Evita" from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1."Evita" tells the story of the rags-to-riches rise of Eva Duarte Peron, from fatherless child to ambitious actress to the most powerful woman in Latin America—and, eventually, to a saint-like figure. Showtimes are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Lyrics are by Tim Rice, music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber. MTC MainStage is at 509 Westport Ave. (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet). Tickets cost $35 to $55. R…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

Events

Folk Singer Gives Music Workshop Based On Dreams At Paramus Library PARAMUS, N.J. — Folk singer Spook Handy will hold a workshop called "Songwriting From Dreams" at the Paramus Public Library on Sunday, Oct. 11.In this free, hands-on workshop, participants will learn the best techniques for harvesting the ideas for songs and lyrics that come while they're sleeping. Bring paper and pencil, musical instrument, and the desire to learn something new about songwriting. This event is free and open to all. Seating is on a first come basis. The workshop begins at 2 p.m. and will be held at Paramus Public Library is at 116 E. Century Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

News

Darien's Good Wife's River DAR Dedicates Patriot Marker DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien's Good Wife's River Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Patriot Memorial Dedication Ceremony took place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Veterans Circle at the Darien Town Hall. The tri-cornered natural Connecticut stone Patriot's Memorial Marker was designed to enhance the existing Veterans' Circle and completes the circle of monuments dedicated to those who gave their lives for the United States. Darien Town Hall Veterans Circle is at 2 Renshaw Road .

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

News

CDC Issues Report On What Is Needed To Know For Flu Season PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report of what people should know for the 2015-2016 influenza season: What sort of flu season is expected this year? It’s not possible to predict what this flu season will be like. Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another, according to a report on cdc.gov. Will new flu viruses circulate this season? Flu viruses are constantly changing so it's not unusual for new flu viruses …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/05/2015

News

CDC Issues Report On What You Need To Know For Flu Season BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report of what people should know for the 2015-16 influenza season: What sort of flu season is expected this year? It’s not possible to predict what this flu season will be like. Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another, according to a report on cdc.gov. Will new flu viruses circulate this season? Flu viruses are constantly changing so it's not unusual for new flu viruses to …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/05/2015

Obituaries

Margaret L. Force, Of Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Margaret Louise Force, of Mount Vernon, died Oct. 2. She was born March 8, 1918, in Bristol, Pa., to William and Molly Dougherty. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1974 and her son Robert in 1989. She was the mother of Vincent (Mildred) Force and Lawrence (Peggy) Force; grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of eight and great-great-grandmother of one. Her family will honor her life from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Yannantuono Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home, 584 Gramatan Ave. There will be a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Chur…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/05/2015

Politics

State Sen. Murphy Calls for Cuomo To Sign Vietnam Vet Bill PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - The Traveling Wall returned to Putnam County this week, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. State Sen. Terrence Murphy, who was invited to read names of the fallen during the opening ceremony, used the occasion to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign Murphy's legislation declaring the Vietnam Veterans of America a benevolent order that was passed by both houses of the state Legislature earlier this year. "The names on the Travelling Wall memorialize the 58,000 men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice," Mu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/05/2015

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