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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

News

Westchester County MTA Prepares For Pope Francis Visit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- There will be an increased number of trains and buses to support the expected amount of travelers during Pope Francis' visit on Thursday and Friday. The MTA will also have additional crew on hand to coincide with the papal events. “We are proud to host Pope Francis here in New York, and we are working to expand mass transit options to ensure that everyone can travel safely and securely during this time," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "I encourage anyone planning to be in New York City at that time to plan ahead and check the new travel schedules." Pop…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Yom Kippur Begins At Sundown The Jewish community is preparing for Yom Kippur.Yom Kippur begins in the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 22 and ends in the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 23. For Jews, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which falls 10 days after Rosh Hashanah, marks the final opportunity of the year to repent of sins. It is the holiest day of the Jewish year or, as the Bible describes it, the “Sabbath of Sabbaths." During the 24 hour period of Yom Kippur, Jews fulfill this biblical commandment to deny themselves by fasting from food and water, engaging in intense soul-searching, and praying for forgiveness.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Schools

Virginia Road, Kensico Schools In Mount Pleasant Host Picnic MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The joint picnic between Virginia Road School and Kensico School in Mount Pleasant was well attended by community members who enjoyed a clear sky and warm temperatures. On Sept. 19, the Kensico schoolyard played host to many families who attended the Valhalla School District's annual picnic. The event's goal was to encourage community members to connect at the beginning of the school year while having a relaxing time with friends and fellow locals. During the afternoon, parents chatted and played games with their children. Other youngsters used the jungle gym's s…

by Valhalla School District

09/22/2015

Events

Students At Claremont School Enjoy Back-To-School Picnic OSSINING, N.Y. -- The students of Claremont School were welcomed back on Friday with a family picnic sponsored by the Ossining Upper Elementary PTA at Claremont School. Families brought their own picnic dinners and enjoyed the music of DJ Steve while kids danced and played on the new playground. There were lots of families in attendance and everyone had a great time catching up after the summer. The event lasted until it got dark. "It is so great to see the Claremont community come out to celebrate back to school on such a beautiful evening. "It's even more exciting to see f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Neighbors

AmeriCares, Walgreens Offer Free Flu Shots For Uninsured In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford-based AmeriCares and Walgreens are offering flu shots in four Fairfield County cities to help keep the uninsured healthy this winter. Flu shots will be available at no cost for eligible residents ages 18 and over without health insurance. Walk-in clinics are available for September and October in Bridgeport, Danbury, and Stamford. Immunizations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and administered by a Walgreens pharmacist at the AmeriCares Free Clinics. Participants cannot have any health insurance, including Medicaid. “The flu is miserable for eve…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

'Live From Lincoln Center' Producer Wilk Giving Talk In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Andrew C. Wilk, executive producer of the PBS series "Live from Lincoln Center," will talk about his long career in broadcast entertainment Monday, Sept. 28, at noon in The Westport Library’s McManus Room. The program, offered in partnership with the Westport/Weston Y’s Women, is free and open to the public. Wilk will talk about his role with "Live from Lincoln Center," the longest running arts program on television. He will also discuss the changing landscape and the future of media. Wilk is a television and media executive who has created innovat…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Politics

League Of Women Voters Of Westport Schedules Fall Brunch WESTPORT, Conn. -- The League of Women Voters of Westport will have its annual fall brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Pat and Sal Porio, 16 Salem Lane.The event will offer the opportunity to meet and discuss the issues with the candidates vying in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. The cost of the brunch is $20 per person. Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting Ellie Lowenstein at 203-255-5379 or ellielowenstein@juno.com. Checks also can be mailed to LWV Westport, P.O. Box 285, Westport, CT 06880. The League of Women Voters of Westport, now in its 66…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich Dance Partners Win Top Honors In Arthur Murray Waltz Event GREENWICH, Conn. -- Melissa Vitti of Greenwich, along with dance instructor Ricardo Sopin, also a Greenwich resident and First Place Empire State Mambo Dance Champion, competed in an Arthur Murray sanctioned event in New London. Dancing a Waltz, the couple represented the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich and took top honors in the Top Female, Full Bronze category. There were over 200 entered solo performances.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Robert Plant Rocks Port Chester's Capitol Theater PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters played at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on Thursday, Sept. 17, to a sold out audience. Plant is a singer and songwriter who was the lead singer and lyricist of the English rock band Led Zeppelin. He sang a number of Led Zeppelin hits including "Whole Lotta Love." Plant also sang new songs he had written.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/21/2015

Obituaries

Eugene DiPaola, 90, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Eugene Francis DiPaola, 90, of Stamford, died Friday, Sept. 18.He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 27, 1924, to Anthony and Lucy Parente DiPaola. He was employed as an architect at Schunkewitz and Partners, in New York, for 20 years, before retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church of Stamford and was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He is survived by his sons Eugene F. DiPaola and his wife Eileen of New York City, Damian DiPaola and Robert A. DiPaola both of Sea Cliff, N.Y., a sister Mary Ann …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/21/2015

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