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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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Obituaries

Alice Baksay, 94, Of Easton EASTON, Conn. -- Alice Baksay, age 94, a lifelong Easton resident, wife of the late John Baksay, died Monday, Sept. 21.For further information or to sign an online guest book, please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Obituaries

Royal S. Graves III, 92, Of Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Royal Sandford Graves III, 92, of Westport, died Saturday, Sept. 19.He was born in Orono, Maine, in May of 1923, to Royal S. Graves II and Eva May Thomson. He grew up in Lisbon Falls, Maine. In May 1944, Graves married Alice Deering Morse at the Yale Chapel, New Haven. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Alice's passing in 2009. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Maine and completed his master's in education at Harvard University. Graves' career as an elementary school principal took him to Jenkins and Hatherly Schools in…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Obituaries

Anthony Longo, 90, Of Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Anthony J. Longo, of Greenwich, died Sept. 28, at the age of 90. He was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Greenwich. He was the beloved son of the late Salvatore R. Longo Sr. and Carbina Pedwano Longo. He is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Antoinette M. Longo; his son, Salvatore; three daughters, Carbina Fano, Eleanor and her husband Felix J. Guiffra Jr., and Deborah and her husband Russell W. Penn; a sister, Eleanor Lodato; nine grandchildren and their spouses, and 15 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a large extended family. He was predeceased by his pare…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Events

Yonkers' Ridge Hill Brings In Fall With HarvestFest YONKERS, N.Y. -- The third annual Ridge Hill HarvestFest will be Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon-4:00 p.m.There will be pony rides, a farm animal petting zoo and many other activities. Kids can wear a costume for the center-wide Trick or Treat from noon-1:00 p.m. Free bags will be handed out to the first 200 trick-or-treaters. There will be square dancing and live bluegrass, beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be fresh produce from local Hudson Valley farmers, food from 5Napkin, Havana Central, seasonal frozen yogurt from Frannie’s Goodie Shoppe and beer tasting from the local brewery. Additi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Neighbors

Students From Iona Prep In New Rochelle Launch Fundraiser NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Cure JM Fundraiser has launched a year-long tesxt-to-donate program titled "Stand By Me," to cure Dermatomayositis JDM.Dermatomayositis JDM is an incurable, life-threatening disease that causes muscle pain, weakness, fatigue and can attack nearly all systems of the body. Each year, about 1,000 children are diagnosed with it, according to a press release. In July 2013, Russell Taormina, Iona Preperatory School's class of 2016, was among them. Russell is a 17-year-old patient spearheading the campaign with support of the student body at Iona Prep, as well…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Schools

Westchester County Schools Not Benefiting From Lottery Money, Says Report WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The state of New York diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from education to a scandal-plagued horse racing operator, according to a story on Buzzfeed.com.Seven years ago, the state legislature carved out a special agreement that so far has taken more than $200 million in lottery revenue and given it to the New York Racing Association (NYRA), a not-for-profit corporation that runs the Belmont Stakes horse races, the story said. This is money that would otherwise go to New York’s schools, the story said. The NYRA is also known for allegations of corruption. Th…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Schools

Putnam County Schools Not Benefiting From Lottery Money, Report Says PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The state of New York diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from education to a scandal-plagued horse racing operator, according to a story on Buzzfeed.com. Seven years ago, the state legislature carved out a special agreement that so far has taken more than $200 million in lottery revenue and given it to the New York Racing Association (NYRA), a not-for-profit corporation that runs the Belmont Stakes horse races, the story said. This is money that would otherwise go to New York’s schools, the story said. The NYRA is also known for allegations of corruption. The d…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Events

Yonkers Sherwood House Celebrates 275th Anniversary YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Historical Society is hosting a gala dinner to celebrate the 275th anniversary of the Sherwood House.The Sherwood House is one of the few remaining pre- Revolutionary War tenant farmhouses in the New York Metropolitan area. The 275th anniversary gala will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Zuppa Restaurant, 59 Main St., from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. The primary goal of this fundraising event is to make Sherwood House handicapped accessible. The historic Sherwood House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is owned and maintained…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Neighbors

White Plains Nonprofit Names New Chief Program Officer WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- My Sisters’ Place, a nonprofit in White Plains that supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking through direct services, advocacy and community education, has named Diane Tukman as its new chief program officer. In her new role, Tukman will oversee all of the group’s counseling, shelter and outreach programs. Tukman is responsible for the recruitment, development, and ongoing management of program directors and staff. Tukman joins My Sisters’ Place with more than 28 years of program management, development and leadership experiences. Most recently…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Girl Scout Earns Gold Award With Global Awareness Project GREENWICH, Conn. -- Girl Scout Corrine Cella of Greenwich completed her Gold Award project this past summer by designing a geography and world cultures curriculum for campers of ESF Camps at Greenwich Academy. Her goal was to help the campers develop an interest in the world. She spent months researching five countries — France, Spain, China, Germany, and Italy — and incorporated that information into games and activities for the campers to enjoy. Cella spent each morning in July at the camp, where she helped to organize and run the activities and games. ESF Camps has agreed to contin…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/29/2015

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