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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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Business

Move Over Rocky: Learn To Box From Former Champ At Expanded Westport Studio WESTPORT, Conn. -- When you step foot inside Rich Dean Boxing & Fitness in Westport, there's a giant boxing ring with Rocky Balboa on the right, throwing a punch, and Apollo Creed on the left, giving a jab. Well, almost. At the club — which is reopening Wednesday in a new, larger location at 230 Post Road E. — students get to work inside a large boxing ring with former Olympic boxer Rich Dean. “We expanded to accommodate a lot of different programs that we can now offer, including small group and one-on-one boxing sessions as well as classes in TRX and kettlebell,” said Dean, a USA boxi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/20/2017

Police & Fire

To Help Family Of Fallen Firefighter, Stratford Department Hits The Ice STRATFORD, Conn. -- The day after Christmas 2016 is one that will stay in the mind of Stratford Firefighter Mike Apatow — as well as the rest of the department — forever. That was the day that the Stratford Fire Department lost firefighter Jason "Carf" Carrafiello to complications of surgery. He was only 38. "I really enjoyed going to work and seeing Carf around the kitchen table at the firehouse. He was always full of great stories and jokes that kept us all laughing endlessly," Apatow said. "I only knew Carf for 11 short years and he is greatly missed. Carf was …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/20/2017

Schools

Danbury Writer Shows High Schoolers How To Ace The College Essay DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury writer Kristin Wolfe, an adjunct professor of English, is teaching a workshop to help juniors and seniors with the essays for their college applications. "Amidst a sea of test scores, grades and activity data, the essay is where you really get to demonstrate who you are and what you have to offer," Wolfe said. "Sign up for a six-week workshop to create a compelling narrative for your application portfolio." The workshop will be held at Rumors European Coffeehouse, 22 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. The cost is $250 per six-week session. For the colle…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/19/2017

Business

Westport Flips For New Donut Crazy At Train Station WESTPORT, Conn. — Metro-North commuters and area residents alike had a reason to cheer Friday as Donut Crazy officially threw open its doors at the Westport Train Station at about dawn. Donut Crazy has developed a cult following across Fairfield County for its enormous doughnuts and unusual flavor combos. On opening day, Gabby Jordan of Stamford had her hands full with a Nutella doughnut. It's a chocolate-based doughnut with a layer of Nutella and Cocoa Rice Krispies with more Nutella on top. "It's nice with the Rice Krispies, which balances out the sweetness," Jordan said …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/18/2017

Lifestyle

Looking To Change Your Fitness Routine? Try Pole Dancing At Norwalk Studio NORWALK, Conn. — Zumba, kickboxing, boot camp, spinning: You’ve already tried all the cardio classes — or have you? Work It Dance and Fitness in Norwalk is now offering Pole Dancing, which may be a new — and addictive — option for fitness buffs. Pole dancing combines a variety of workouts all rolled into one. "You develop strength comparable to crossfit, you gain cardio endurance compatible to running or swimming and you learn skills compatible to gymnastics or circus performers — all while building confidence and having fun," said Michelle Abbruzzese, 45, who owns the seven-yea…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/18/2017

Events

Danbury High Seniors Help Teens In Need Get Dresses For The Prom DANBURY, Conn. — Through their senior project, three Danbury High girls are making it possible for teens who are less fortunate to go to the prom. The girls — Sarina Gersten, 18, Lexi Lucas, 18, and Alasandra Primavera, 17 — created a boutique and scholarship program for teens who receive help at Family & Children's Aid in Danbury. They have organized a donation drive where people can drop off formal dresses for the boutique, which is located inside Family & Children's Aid. Teens will then get to select a dress at the boutique. And not just for the prom— they get to keep it. The…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/17/2017

Business

Volunteers Keep Wilton's Turnover Shop Thriving After 75 Years WILTON, Conn. — The Turnover Shop, which has been kept running for 75 years entirely due to volunteers, is not your average thrift shop. The consignment/donation shop offers a large selection of new and gently used clothing as well as household merchandise, books, shoes, linens and craft items. "It’s a terrific place for things like prom dresses, tuxedos, Halloween costumes and other items for the holidays," said Wilton resident Sharon Sobel, president of the nonprofit Turnover Shop. Those sales generate proceeds of nearly six figures, for donations to two main organizations in …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/17/2017

Events

Wilton's Culture Tea Brews Up Ways To Help You Combat Stress, Improve Sleep WILTON, Conn. — Alexander Higle and Shu-Chuan Chen, owners of Culture Tea in Wilton, are brewing up a few new offerings at their tea shop. They are offering a series of free health talks along with some new flavors of tea. The talks, which will be taught by a different expert each week, will help customers learn how to improve their health. “This series is about finding ideal health -- physically and mentally. At Culture Tea, we really want to promote health and relaxation,” Higle said. "With this series, we will be focusing on all different aspects of health." The first class…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/16/2017

News

Blizzard May Be Over In Fairfield County, But The Snow Plowing Goes On FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The heavy snow stopped falling Tuesday evening, but Danbury resident Scott Clifford was still out plowing the snow on Wednesday morning. Clifford, who operates a local snow-plowing business, was shoveling out the Peachwave in Brookfield, which is owned by his family. It will take a long time to clean up from Tuesday's blizzard -- which dumped 7 to 20 inches of snow across Fairfield County. "We put down salt [Tuesday] night and got two hours of sleep, and got back out this morning," he said between cleanup jobs. "We are waiting for the sun to work w…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/15/2017

Lifestyle

Snow Birds In Fairfield County? Hitting The Seed After The Storm FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As the snowstorm tapers off on Tuesday afternoon, the birds are once again flying across Fairfield County. "The March storm makes it difficult for birds to find natural sources for food, so feeders are like a fast-food drive-through during storms. Chickadees need to fatten up during the day to survive frigid nights," said Brookfield resident Tara Maguire, an avid bird lover.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/14/2017

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