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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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Lifestyle
Writers Invited To Hone Their Craft In Classes At Scarsdale Library Writers Invited To Hone Their Craft In Classes At Scarsdale Library
Writers Invited To Hone Their Craft In Classes At Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The following classes will be held at the Scarsdale Public Library: Writing Dialogue That Works: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m.  Writing Plot That Works: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m.  Writing Characterization That Works: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m.  Writers of all levels are welcome.  Victoria Provazza is one of the teachers. She received her bachelor's degree from Providence College. She is currently pursuing a master of fine arts in fiction at Sarah Lawrence College, where she serves as the managing editor for the literary journal, "Lumina." Her work is forthcom…

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Obituaries
Joseph Simone, 92, Of Mahopac Joseph Simone, 92, Of Mahopac
Joseph Simone, 92, Of Mahopac PUTNAM, N.Y. -- Joseph E. Simone, Sr., age 92, of Mahopac, died July 20.A Celebration of Life will take place from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at The Italian American Club, 141 Buckshollow Road, Mahopac. Arrangements were made with the Cargain Funeral Homes Inc., 418 Route 6, Mahopac.

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Puppet Storytime Comes To Teaneck Public Library Puppet Storytime Comes To Teaneck Public Library
Puppet Storytime Comes To Teaneck Public Library TEANECK, N.J. -- Puppet Storytime comes to Teaneck Public Library with a tale of light romance.  "La Cucaracha Martina" will be performed by Diane Koszarski of Pink Flamingo Puppets on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. This story provides a lesson on the importance of knowing what one wants.  Lively and lovely, young cockroach Martina is a sensation when she decides to join the evening promenade about the town square.  She attracts many suitors, including her oldest friend Perez Mouse.  Will she make the best choice?  Children and their caregivers will get the chance to help her make…

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Events
Award-Winning Pastel Artist Teaching Landscapes At Darien Art Center Award-Winning Pastel Artist Teaching Landscapes At Darien Art Center
Award-Winning Pastel Artist Teaching Landscapes At Darien Art Center DARIEN, Conn. -- Award-winning pastel artist Justin Davis is instructing the Darien Art Center's Pastel Landscapes class at the Pear Tree Point workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will learn drawing, pastel and composition techniques while creating a Long Island Sound seascape at Pear Tree Point Beach in Darien.  All levels of ability are welcome.  Fee is $80 per person.  A materials list will be provided or materials can be purchased through the DAC.  Register by 4 p.m. on Thursday at darienarts.org or call 203-655-8683.  The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Roa…

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Columbus Day Festival In East Rutherford Columbus Day Festival In East Rutherford
Columbus Day Festival In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The eighth annual East Rutherford Columbus Day Parade and Festival will take place Oct. 9-11, according to a story on www.ercpa.us.The festival begins with live music and a beer tent from 5-11 p.m.Oct. 9, the story said. The parade starts at noon Saturday, Oct. 10 on Herman Street and Paterson Avenue and ends at the Festival on Park Avenue, the story said. There will be live music, vendors, food, rides and more, the story said. The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 11, the story said. Read the full story here.

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Schools
Acclaimed Author Zadie Smith Speaks At Purchase College In Harrison Acclaimed Author Zadie Smith Speaks At Purchase College In Harrison
Acclaimed Author Zadie Smith Speaks At Purchase College In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Purchase College-SUNY will be hosting "An Evening with Zadie Smith: A Lecture, Reading and Conversation" from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.  Born in London, Smith is the acclaimed author of four novels as well as numerous essays and reviews.  Presented by the Purchase College School of Humanities, the event is part of the Durst Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings preeminent writers to the West…

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Obituaries
Sister Mary Louise Martin, 89, Of Ossining Sister Mary Louise Martin, 89, Of Ossining
Sister Mary Louise Martin, 89, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Sister Mary Louise Martin, 89, a missioner, catechist and pastoral care worker in mainland China and Hong Kong, died Sept. 25.Born on July 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo, to Herbert C. and Elizabeth Linn Martin, Sister Mary Louise was one of five children.  She entered Maryknoll Sisters in 1943 from Nativity Parish in St. Louis, shortly after graduating from St. Mark’s High School, St. Louis.  She was given the religious name Sister Regina Marie, made her first vows March 7, 1946 at the Motherhouse and her final vows March 7, 1949 in China.  A graduate of Mary Rogers College, …

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Obituaries
Dorothy Stein, 96, Bridgeport Resident Dorothy Stein, 96, Bridgeport Resident
Dorothy Stein, 96, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Dorothy Mazzadra Stein, age 96, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Sept. 27.She was born in Stratford, Conn., to Antonio and Corrine Zega Mazzadra.  She graduated cum laude from Stratford High School and modeled for Barbizon Modeling School in New York City.  After World War II, she married John Stein. He died in 2005.  She was a secretary at the Bridgeport Brass Company for more than 20 years until it closed and she then retired.  She is survived by three children, John Stein, Jr. and his wife, Georgia, of Milford, Darlene Nuzzo and her husband, Lou of Shelton and Donna Pat…

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Diane D'Acunto, 58, Stamford Resident Diane D'Acunto, 58, Stamford Resident
Diane D'Acunto, 58, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Diane D'Acunto, age 58, of Stamford, died on Monday, Sept. 21.She was born in Stamford on Nov. 19, 1956, to Theresa Granata D'Acunto and Antonio D'Acunto, Sr.  She graduated from Cornell University in 1978.  She is survived by her father Antonio D'Acunto, Sr. of Stamford; a sister Donna Senft of Stratford; and two brothers Antonio D'Acunto, Jr. of Naugatuck and Fredrick D'Acunto, both of Stamford.  Funeral services and Interment were private. 

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Pauline Amen, 84, Stamford Resident Pauline Amen, 84, Stamford Resident
Pauline Amen, 84, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Pauline Amen, 84, long time resident of Stamford, died Sunday, Sept. 27.She was born in New Canaan on Sept. 9, 1931, to John and Lucy (Stella) Amen.  She started her position as a bookkeeper for the Clam Box restaurant in Old Greenwich at the age of 23 and worked there 32 years until its closing in 1986.  She continued her bookkeeping work for a local law firm until her retirement in 1999.  She is survived by two sisters; Florence Ritch and Irene Pedicini (Arthur) and a brother, John Amen, Jr. (Joey).  She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Perry.  A memorial servic…

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