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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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

Neighbors

Danbury's 'Light It Up Blue' Offers Sensory-Friendly Event For Autism DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury's Emanuela Palmares has always been active in causes that she feels strongly about. When she learned that the City of Danbury was not planning an event for World Autism Awareness Month in April, she decided to create something on her own. She is organizing the Light Up City Hall Blue for Autism Awareness Month Ceremony, which will take place Monday, April 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. "This is a light up blue movement where we will be lighting up buildings and monuments in and around Danbury's City Hall with blue lights," said Palmares,…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/10/2017

Business

Owner Of Norwalk's Rafael Cakes & Sugar Unlocks Secrets Of Perfect Pastries NORWALK, Conn. — What's the secret to making a perfect cupcake? Rafael Ramirez, owner of Rafael Cakes & Sugar in South Norwalk, says you must follow the recipe exactly. "There are no shortcuts in baking. You can be creative when you're cooking dishes like steak and pasta," said Ramirez of Norwalk, who opened his business four years ago. "But baking is a science. It's very specific. If you do something different and change the ingredients slightly, you will get a totally different product." Ramirez, a third generation chef, knows his baking. He learned from his gra…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/09/2017

Lifestyle

Boat Owners Getting Ready To Make Waves Along Long Island Sound NORWALK, Conn. — How do you know its spring along Long Island Sound? Owners begin prepping their boats for a new season on the water, says Jason Trimbach, boat captain at Nautical Solutions in Norwalk. By next week, most people who own boats will be hard to work, checking off items on a to-do list as the weather and the water warms up, he said. On Thursday morning, Trimbach was at the Norwalk Cove Marina on Calf Pasture Beach Road, getting boats ready for his clients. “I work year round, managing people’s boats. Before they can be taken out for the season, they may need sanding, painting…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/02/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford's Bravest Hit The Ice To Help Family Of Fallen Firefighter STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford firefighters will be hitting the ice this weekend for a good cause: to help the family of one of their own. The death of Stratford Firefighter Mike Apatow, who died the day after Christmas of complications of surgery, is still a shock to his fellow firefighters. 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. In an effort to help Carrafiello's family get back on their feet after his unexpected de…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2017

Business

Bet You Can't Finish: Norwalk's Rincon Taqueria Dishes Up Enormous Burritos NORWALK, Conn. — The burritos at Rincon Taqueria Mexican Restaurant on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk are big. Well, that's a huge understatement. They are, in fact, enormous, said manager Corey Saager. "They are about 8 inches long. One of my favorite parts of the day is when I bring one out to the table and see the expression of shock and laughter on the customer's face," he said, chuckling. "Only about one person out of 10 can eat it by themselves. As soon as they see it, they say they won't be able to eat it all." The burrito comes with beef, chicken or pork — take …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2017

Business

Beer Lovers Toast New Brewery Approved For Route 7 In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Nod Hill Brewery, which will serve locally brewed beer, could be opening on Route 7 in Ridgefield later this year, according to a story in the News-Times. The business was able to get a special permit to operate at 137 Ethan Allen Highway, according to the News-Times. The new brewery would use a portion of an existing building at that location to create a 1,765-square-foot brewing and storage space and a 675-square-foot tap room, according to the News-Times. The owner of proposed brewery, Robert Kaye, also owns Riverside Fencing in that building, the story said. Nod Hi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2017

Business

Bounty Food Truck Grills Burgers To Perfection Across Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Bounty Food Truck has put a new twist on an old favorite, grilling up enormous, mouthwatering burgers to order as it travels to meet diners all over Fairfield County. The food truck, which has been in business for three years, travels for hire to private parties as well as to public events such as street festivals and farmers markets. The Bounty Truck’s burgers include the Chorizo burger, made with manchego cheese, fig Agro dolce and cilantro salsa verde; and the Bahn Mi style pork burger prepared with pickled Asian slaw, jalapeño, soy glaze and wasabi aioli. Bou…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2017

Neighbors

Danbury Activist With Autistic Son Leads 'Light Up Blue' Effort DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury's Emanuela Palmares has always been active in causes that she feels strongly about. When she learned that the City of Danbury was not planning an event for World Autism Awareness Month in April, she decided to create something on her own. She is organizing the Light Up City Hall Blue for Autism Awareness Month Ceremony, which will take place April 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. "This is a light up blue movement where we will be lighting up buildings and monuments in and around Danbury's City Hall with blue lights," said Palmares, whose 5-…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2017

Business

Big Day For Bedford Square: First Stores Opening In Westport Development WESTPORT, Conn. — Friday will be a big day at Bedford Square in Westport, with the opening of the first store and restaurant at the huge downtown development project. Amis Trattoria and Anthropologie will take be taking over a familiar front-and-center spot as anchors in the 80,000-square-foot development on the Post Road East. Jeff Benjamin, a partner with Amis Trattoria and a founder of URBN Inc. — the parent company of Amis — said he chose to open near Anthropologie because his restaurant brand works well with the trendy clothing store. “We have good synergy with Anthropologie. We like…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/29/2017

Schools

Valedictorian At Abbott Tech Pays It Forward To Hospital That Helped Her DANBURY, Conn. -- 17-year-old Natalee Brenner of Danbury — who was born with just two fingers on her right hand — has a soft spot for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts. That's where Natalee went for treatment as a youngster. So when was choosing a service project for the National Honor Society at Henry Abbott Technical School in Danbury, she created one that would help her pay it forward to Shriners. Through the project, called Leggings for Limbs, Natalie raised $500 from about 200 people in just two days. As part of the fundraiser, students and staff at the school paid $2 …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/29/2017

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