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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

Transportation Chief Addressing Stamford Business Community On $100B Plan STAMFORD, Conn. -- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Connecticut's Transportation Commissioner James Redeker will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon on Let's Go CT.This is a multibillion-dollar plan aimed to revamp Connecticut's roadways and other modes of transportation. The luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd. Check-in is at noon. Earlier this year, Gov. Dannel Malloy launched Let's GO CT, a 30-year long-range plan that calls that for a $100 billion investment in transportation. Redeker will speak with the business community of Sta…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Neighbors

Stamford Teen Travels To Thailand To Save Elephants STAMFORD, Conn. -- This summer, Emily Wolfe, 18, of Stamford, spent two weeks in Thailand learning about Thai culture and volunteering to help rescued elephants. Emily is a student at American University majoring in International Studies with a minor in Spanish. Traveling with the Boston-based Loop Abroad, Emily was part of a small team that volunteered directly with rescued elephants at an elephant sanctuary. The group spent one week at the Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand to work hands-on with the animals and learn about animal rescue and conservation on a larger scale. "…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Events

Bernard's Restaurant In Ridgefield Welcomes Westport Author RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Bernard’s Restaurant announced the newest addition to their Author Luncheon Series -- Westport’s Catherine Onyemelukwe.Onyemelukwe is the author of "Nigeria Revisited: My Life and Loves Abroad." The luncheon featuring Onyemelukwe takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Bernard’s, 20 West Lane. The prix fixe lunch is $30 per person, plus beverages, tax and 20 percent gratuity. Reservations are encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome. Onyemelukwe, who recently penned her memoir, Nigeria Revisited: My Life and Loves Abroad (Peace Corps Writer…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Events

Ridgefield Recreation Center Offering Fencing Classes RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Fencing classes are now being offered at the Ridgefield Recreation Center.Students will be trained by staff from the Danbury-based Candlewood Fencing Center, which has been training fencers in Connecticut for over 30 years. From beginners to those aspiring to compete at the National and NCAA levels, all are welcome to join the class. Sign up for the fall or winter session of fencing by Sept. 19 and save 20 percent. Aspiring fencers are invited to attend a free Demo Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road. Watch a fenc…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Neighbors

Family Resource Center Celebrates Friendships At Camp NORWALK, Conn. -- The Naramake Family Resource Center Summer Camp celebrated new friendships this summer at its first annual Field Day. In partnership with the special education students at Norwalk High School’s Extended School Year Program, young students put on their red, white and blue and came together for outdoor games, music and dancing. “I liked meeting new friends and seeing that they weren’t any different from us. They just wanted to have fun, too,” said a participant at the camp. The camp included a positive youth development curriculum that emphasized leadership, respect, kindn…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Events

Boys & Girls Club Of Mount Vernon Plans Day For Kids MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon will hold its third annual Day for Kids celebration Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Billy Thomas Way in front of the club. The club is at 350 S. Sixth Ave. Day for Kids celebrates children's hopes, dreams and aspirations. Mel Campos, chief professional officer, says, “Children and families will have the opportunity to spend a wholesome day together celebrating the good our children do that is sometimes taken for granted.” Families will also have the opportunity to learn all the things that are happening at the Boys…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Leo D. Lipman, 99, Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y. -- Leo David Lipman, 99, died Saturday, Sept. 5. He was born to Benjamin and Fannie (Gorodetsky) Lipman. He was a U.S. Army captain, a WWII veteran, an ice cream maker, and a woodworker. He is survived by his children, David Lipman, James Lipman, Melinda Frandix, and Jonathan Lipman. and sisters, Elizabeth Schwartz and Shirley Brooslin; and grandchildren, William Tanis, Robert Tanis, Roy Frandix, Brett Lipman, Rebecca Lipman, Richard Lipman, Mary Smith, and Karla Lipman; and and great-grandchildren of Abigail Tanis, Madison Tanis, Jack Tanis, Robert Tanis Jr., and Arwen Frandi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/08/2015

Business

North Salem Sprucing Up Croton Falls NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The town of North Salem is working with the Croton Falls business community to enhance the attractiveness of the hamlet. On Sept. 5, two trees were replaced at the corner of Front and Center streets; and Superintendent of Highways Ward Hanaburgh is having new benches installed and old ones reconditioned. At the urging of local businesses, trash bins were moved. Plus, the Improvement Society added flowering shrubs to one of the planting areas on Front Street. In addition, Hanaburgh has contracted for resurfacing roads in that area.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/08/2015

Politics

Finch’s Mayoral Campaign Releases Plan For Growing Business In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — As part of his campaign for re-election, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch released his plan for recruiting, retaining and growing businesses during his next term. “I’m proud to say that since the Great Recession, Bridgeport’s economy has come roaring back. We’ve added thousands of jobs and reduced unemployment by over 20 percent.” said Finch, at a press conference regarding his plan. “And, due in part to our job creation efforts, Bridgeport’s population is growing for the first time in more than a half-century," he said. Finch’s plan for the future takes a five pronged a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/08/2015

News

Westchester County Legislators React Against Spectra Pipeline PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Several members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators announced their actions intended to stop what they claim are the harmful impacts of the Spectra pipeline during a press conference last week.The pipeline was recently authorized by County Executive Rob Astorino. The press conference was held at the home of Nancy Vann, a homeowner directly in the path of the pipeline. Both the existing and the super-sized new pipelines run through several Northern Westchester communities and will have adverse effects on local property values and harmful impacts on the natural…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/08/2015

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