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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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Events

Garage Sale Comes To Saxon Woods Pool In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Saxon Woods garage sale will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains. Nearly 100 individuals and families will be selling their unwanted items such as clothing, household items, electronics, accessories, jewelry, furniture, toys, books and sporting goods. Admission and parking for shoppers are free. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. For seller information and a registration form, visit http://parks.westchestergov.com/featured-events/saxon-woods-garage-sale or call 914-231-4505. No commercial vendors will be permi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/10/2015

Neighbors

Daily Voice Welcomes New Managing Editor Jerry DeMarco RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Jerry DeMarco, the new managing editor of the Daily Voice for Bergen and Passaic counties, launched CLIFFVIEW PILOT in mid-2009 after 28 years in newspapers, creating a local independent site that covers breaking news throughout Bergen County as it happens.Raised in Hudson County, DeMarco has covered local, county and state police, as well as the FBI, ATF and other federal agencies while on assignment in the U.S. District courts for New Jersey & New York. He also covered a city hall and a statehouse, school districts, planning boards and social service agencies. "…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/10/2015

Schools

Weston High School Gets New Assistant Principal WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Board of Education has approved Juliane Givoni as the new assistant principal of Weston High School.As a result of the retirement of Michael Marotto from his position as assistant principal at Weston High School, the school had its second opening for that position. Earlier in the summer, the Weston Board of Education conducted a comprehensive search for a replacement for Dan Doak, who had served as an assistant principal at Weston High School and who is now the principal of Weston Middle School. During that process, the board identified two excellent candidates…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/10/2015

Events

Electric Vehicle Showcase Makes Debut In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield’s first Electric Vehicle Showcase, which coincides with National Drive Electric Week, will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be at the auxiliary commuter parking lot, 140 Mill Plain Road., across from the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department. Town residents are encouraged to participate and learn about the availability and benefits of driving electric vehicles. Local dealerships, members of the Westport Electric Club, and many local electric vehicle owners will be on hand to demonstrate their electric options. Dealersh…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/10/2015

Events

'America On Tap' Showcases Craft Beer In Danbury Event DANBURY, Conn. -- America on Tap is coming to Danbury on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Ives Concert Park. This three-hour event will showcase over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries. Attendees will sample beers in an atmosphere filled with live music, food, and vendors. Here's what you need to know to attend. 3 p.m. gates / 2 p.m. VIP gates Tickets: GA $35 in advance/$45 at the gate; VIP $55 in advance/$65 at the gate Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Ticket Options: VIP: Four Hours of Beer Sampling (2 to 6 p.m.), access to taste rare beers, first meal court…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/10/2015

Lifestyle

Pequot Library Exhibits Works Of Artists From Program For Disabled FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Pequot Library’s Reading Room, Stacks, Rennell Room, and May Room will feature artwork from 30 different artists from the Kennedy Center. The exhibition, titled "Boundless," opens Wednesday and runs through Sept. 24, and will have an opening reception on Thursday, from 6 – 8 p.m. This exhibition is open during regular library hours and is free and open to the public. The Kennedy Center is a community-based rehabilitation organization, actively responding to the needs of persons with disabilities and special needs, from birth to seniors. It promotes the empo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Beverly Hatfield, 67, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Beverly R. Paterno Hatfield, 67, wife of Roger Hatfield of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Sept. 6, at her home. Born on May 2, 1948 in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Joseph and Eva D'Amicol Paterno. Before her retirement, Hatfield was a medical assistant who served her community for many years. In addition to her husband Roger of 30 years, she is survived by her children Robert Mueller, Eva Luciano and her husband Mike Kenneth Pippin, and Roger Hatfield and his wife Pat; granddaughter Jazmyn Thomas; sister Carol Ambrosini and her husband Ted; brother-in-law Patrick Vita…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Angel Rivera, 68, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Angel Rafael Rivera, 68, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Sept. 5 at Bridgeport Hospital. Rivera was the companion of Estelle Ramos for 48 years. He was a father of five children. Rivera was the third born of five to Rafael Rivera and Maria Green, in Barraquitas, Puerto Rico, on Monday, June 20, 1947. In addition to his companion, Rivera is survived by his son, Rafael Angel Rivera (Maria Alicea); four daughters, Sunmaria Rivera, Jacqueline Rivera (Anthony Purefoy), Jadette"Chilly" Rivera, Joanne Baez; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Michael T. Rainer III, 82, Fairfield Resident FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Michael T. Rainer III, 82, of Fairfield, died Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.Rainer was born in Bridgeport and was a lifelong area resident. He was a retired dispatcher for First Class Driving Service. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Rainer was an avid golfer and boater, and a former restaurant manager at the C.T. Golf Club. He is survived by his son Michael Rainer IV and his wife Nancy of Fairfield; his granddaughter, Annamarie Rainer; one brother; Robert Rainieri; two sisters Helen Werfelman, of Ridgefield; and Shirley Rainieri, of B…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Schools

Blind Brook High School Students Excel On AP Exams RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Sixty-eight students at Blind Brook High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. It also gives them the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. At Blind Brook High School, three students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of 4 or…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

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