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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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News

Putnam Presents 10th Farm Project Art Show In Garrison PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The 2015 Collaborative Concepts 10th Saunders farm project art show will have more than 70 artists showing on a 140-acre working farm. The show is open from 10 a.m. through dusk daily through Halloween. It's free. There is a mid-run reception Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2-6 p.m. The rain date is Sunday Oct. 4. The show is at 853 Old Albany Post Road, Garrison. For more information, visit www.collaborativeconcepts.org.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Obituaries

Domenico Filardi, 80, Tuckahoe Resident EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Domenico Filardi, of Tuckahoe, died Sept. 16. He was 80. He was born in Civita, in the Provence of Cosenza, Italy, to Domenica Rimoli and Antonio Filardi. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Luigia (Louise) Ventrella Filardi. He is also survived by his three sons, Anthony, Joseph, and John Filardi, daughters-in-law Linda, Pamela, and Sharon; and grandchildren Vincent, Matthew, Christopher, Melissa and Nicole. He is also survived by his brother Demetrio and his wife, Lidia. He was predeceased by his brothers, Frank and Sandy. Before his retirement, he worked …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Events

Yorktown Celebrates Grange Fair YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Grange Fair in Yorktown included musical headliners, Strawberry Fields and the Ultimate Beatles Tribute band.Due to the ban on poultry -- as a result of the national avian flu epidemic, there were many more larger livestock animals on site, such as horses, cows, oxen and goats. Audience participation in the events on Sept. 10-13 such as pie eating and watermelon eating were huge draws. There were lots of local bands on stage, especially the teenage performers sponsored by the Justin Veatch Fund.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Sports

Three Games Highlight Football Funday In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining hosted a football funday on Sunday, at Anne M. Dorner Middle School, with three football games.Teams from Ossining faced off against Tuckahoe, Tarrytown and Philipstown.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Obituaries

Regina C. Bouton, 62, Cortlandt Resident CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Regina C. Bouton, age 62, of Cortlandt Manor, died Sept. 16.She was born in Peekskill on Oct. 16, 1952, to Vincent and Jeanette Pisani Gaglioti. She was a graduate of Berkeley Secretarial School in White Plains. On Oct. 17, 2009, she married Michael Bouton in Yorktown Heights. She was an administrative assistant and had recently worked for Burke Energy, Heating & Oil. She is survived by her husband Michael Bouton; stepchildren, Rachel (Wesley) Mahon, Richard (Brittany) Bouton, and Robin Bouton; brother Vincent (Mary) Gaglioti of Hopewell Junction; and sister Linda…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Lifestyle

Darien Designer Selected For Designer Showhouse On The Green In Fairfield DARIEN, Conn. -- Award-winning Darien designer Carey Karlan has been selected as one of the featured designers at the Designer Showhouse on the Green in Fairfield. The event will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church from Sept. 19 through Oct. 25, in Fairfield. It will benefit Operation Hope of Fairfield, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve local hunger and homelessness. The opening gala is set to take place Sept. 20 and will feature 18 designed spaces by Karlan and the other top designers chosen. Karlan’s inspiration for her design was the historical rectory, which was origin…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Obituaries

Anna Mae Allen, 79, Norwalk Resident NORWALK, Conn. -- Anna Mae Allen, 79, of Norwalk, died Sept. 14. She is survived by her children Ruth Ann, Celeste and Daniel Ragin; step-children Antonette, Laretha and Jessie Allen, Jr.; grandchildren Antonio, Roshene, Taka, Tareta, Tyneeka, Tumeeka, Evander and Sarah; sisters Louise Felder, Carrie Mae Lawson, Ginnette Sellers, Susan Williams and Mary Green-Ragin; and brothers Mace, George and Abie Green. A homegoing service will be Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church, 68 Van Zant St. The viewing will be at 2 p.m. at the church.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Schools

'The Misfits' Author Discusses Middle School Life With Briarcliff Students BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- James Howe, author of "The Misfits," led a discussion of his book with seventh- graders at Briarcliff Middle School.The book was a summer reading selection for the students. For the last several years, seventh -grade students at Briarcliff Middle School have started the school year with a discussion about some tough topics, including bullying, acceptance and self-identity. After reading the book, students were able to reflect on what makes them similar to or different from their peers. When they met with Howe, they got to discuss the themes and how they …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Events

Somers Women's Club Seeks Donors, Vendors For Tag Sale SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Rent A Space tag sale will be Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reis Park, Route 139.Donations and vendors are wanted. Items needed for the sale include new/nearly new household items, small furniture, children’s clothing, toys, children’s books and soft cover books. All proceeds support local charities. For more information, visit somerswomensclub.com/tag/.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield Accounting Firm Employees Volunteer At Green Chimneys RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Reynolds & Rowella, LLP recently donated a Day of Caring to make campus improvements at Green Chimneys in Brewster, N.Y. Volunteers from Reynolds & Rowella, LLP worked outdoors on the Green Chimneys campus to paint fencing around a climbing tower. They also applied fresh mulch to paths through a wildlife area – home to injured birds who are unable to survive on their own. Reynolds & Rowella volunteers offered vocational guidance to residents of high school age. They addressed such topics as career options, job interview techniques and other life skills re…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/18/2015

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