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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

Public Invited To Meet Ossining Library Director OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Board of Trustees of the Ossining Public Library will hold al “Meet & Greet” with the new library director, Karen LaRocca-Fels. The first of two events will be held on Sunday from noon–2 p.m., and the second will be held on Thursday, Oct.15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Both will be in the Footnote Café’ on the lower level of the library. Light refreshments will be served. “I am thrilled to have joined the team at the Ossining Public Library and welcome this opportunity to get to know our library patrons, our community leaders and the members of the Ossining community,&q…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/28/2015

Obituaries

Séan Michael Bens, 50, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Séan Michael Benson, 50, of Paramus, died Wednesday, Sept. 23.He worked as the communications coordinator for the Paramus Police Department and was an ex-chief and current member of the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department, Co #2 for more than 30 years. He also volunteered as the communications officer for the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Paramus. He was the husband of 26 years to Corinne Benson (nee Niland), and father of Sean Benson Jr., Erin Benson and Cory Benson. He was the son of Eileen Benson (nee Krumm), and the late Robert Emmett Benson of Par…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/28/2015

Events

Westport Women's Club Prepares, Seeks Donations For Encore Tag Sale WESTPORT, Conn. -- Many Westport vogue-to-vintage women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories treasures are back for an encore at the Westport Woman’s Club’s ENCORE! Clothing & Accessories Tag Sale. And donations are still being accepted. The sale will be held on Oct. 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations will be taken on Monday and Tuesday. This sale offers something for everyone at incredible prices. Expect a wide array of slightly used, gently worn suits, dresses, pants, jackets, blouses, sweaters, gowns, coats, scarves, shoes, jewelry, handbags and hats, including …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/28/2015

Events

Songs For Seeds Music Program Comes To Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Songs for Seeds, Manhattan’s award-winning children’s music program, arrives in Scarsdale this week. Over 70 families -- with children ages newborn to 6 -- will attend the music program starting Tuesday, at Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El on Ogden Road. Classes run Tuesday-Thursday. Songs for Seeds features 45-minute classes led by a three-piece live band of teachers/musicians who encourage kids and their parents or caregivers to sing, play instruments and dance. At the end of class, the students are invited to sing with the band (karaoke style) and p…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/27/2015

Events

Allendale's John Fell House Hosting Children’s Tea ALLENDALE, N.J. — Children can learn afternoon tea etiquette and modern table manners at a Royal Children’s Tea at the historic John Fell House in Allendale on Saturday, Oct. 17. A traditional afternoon tea will be served to parents and grandparents with a special menu and desserts for princes and princesses 13 years old and under. Children can come dressed as their favorite royal character — Disney included — and prizes will be awarded to those in costume. The historic home of Revolutionary War Hero and Patriot John Fell is located at 475 Franklin Turnpike, in Allendale. The event runs …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/27/2015

Events

Larchmont Library Displays Exhibit By Local Artist MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- A new exhibit featuring the art of local artist Dorothy Rainier entitled “Memories," will open in the Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Public Library on Friday, Oct. 2. The exhibit will be available for viewing during normal library hours until Friday, Oct. 30. The exhibit is free. There will be an artist’s reception for Rainier on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The reception is also free and all are welcome. “Memories” features oil and watercolor paintings in a variety of styles, from abstract to realistic. Her subjects include portraits, landscapes an…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/27/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Fairfield Residents Urged To Vote For Perugini For RTM FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Perhaps one of the best attributes of the Town of Fairfield is its overwhelming dedication of volunteers — from civic, neighborhood, school, church and to the Fairfield governing body. Town government encompasses dedicated residents to police, fire, recreation commissions and to the largest volunteer body, the RTM. Residents will vote this November for selectmen and town clerk and for Representative Town Members from each district. As a lif…

by Paige Herman

09/26/2015

Events

Dance Party Set For Midland Park's Northwest Bergen Senior Center MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center will host an Octoberfest Dance Party Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21.Ron Dellapina will serve as the deejay, and $3 is the suggested donation. Reservations are required for the event and must be received by Oct. 14. The event includes a 50/50 raffle and a menu of apple cider, saurbraten, scalloped potatoes, red cabbage, dinner rolls, apple struedel and root beer. The center is at 45-50 Center St. Call (201) 445-5690.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/26/2015

Events

Kent Library Celebrates Banned Books Week PUTNAM, N.Y. -- Banned Books Week, highlighting the value of free and open access to information, will take place from Sunday to Oct. 3 at the Kent Public Library. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. The Kent Public Library has created a display of previously banned or challenged books, including "The Great Gatsby," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and &qu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/26/2015

Events

Sukkoth Harvest Hoedown Tops Upcoming JCC Events PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Celebrate the fall harvest holiday with the Rosenthal JCC community with a Harvest Hoedown Sunday.Enjoy good food, entertainment and fun for the entire family. Day Rock, an interactive band, will be the entertainment. The Ga-Ga pit will be open for older kids to enjoy, and there is a playground for the younger ones. Pre-pay is $6/person, $20/family. At the door: $7/person, $25/family, There also will be a Columbus Day Mini Camp Monday, Oct. 12. Flexible hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. The JCC's Columbus Day mini-camp offers crafts and games, sports clinics and …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/26/2015

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