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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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Blizzard Conditions Don't Stop New Fairfield Plow Guy From Working Blizzard Conditions Don't Stop New Fairfield Plow Guy From Working
Blizzard Conditions Don't Stop New Fairfield Plow Guy From Working NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Joe Doceti, owner of Hat City Construction in New Fairfield, has been outside in the blizzard plowing since 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. “I’ve only done four homes, but I do a commercial lot until the snow stops and then I do the driveways,” he said. In business since 2009, he's familiar with these types of storms. “This is typically a 72-hour storm. We are in the truck in our seats for 72 hours driving through the night throughout Danbury and New Fairfield," Doceti said.  Nighttime plowing poses extra challenges. "You have to make sure you load up all your tools in…

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Weather
Inside Or Outside? Danbury Kids Ride Out The Blizzard Inside Or Outside? Danbury Kids Ride Out The Blizzard
Inside Or Outside? Danbury Kids Ride Out The Blizzard DANBURY, Conn. -- The weather outside may be frightful — but Danbury kids are making the most of it on Tuesday morning. 13-year-old Ryan Wunsch of Danbury is having a blast today, playing on his computer and watching funny YouTube videos. “My favorite is Family Guy,” he said. Ryan also plans to play table tennis downstairs in the basement with his dad Alan.  "I am good at it. We usually play every single night. It’s really fun to win." He added that his dad is also good at the game, "so it’s kind of a competition. We play about three games. Each game takes about 10 minutes.…

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Lifestyle
Bring On Summer: Brookfield Y's Outdoor Pool Construction On Schedule Bring On Summer: Brookfield Y's Outdoor Pool Construction On Schedule
Bring On Summer: Brookfield Y's Outdoor Pool Construction On Schedule BROOKFIELD, Conn. — With all the snow coming down Tuesday, the best distraction may be to think of summer — when the new Youth Development and Aquatic Center will be finished at the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield. “We’re very excited. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the completion of this project. It’s been a long time coming,” said senior aquatics director Jason Paige, coach of the Regional YMCA Mako Swim Club. “The site work is all on schedule,” Paige said. “We have had a pretty mild winter so far.” When construction is complete, the current locker room building will b…

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Business
Braach's Flowers Still Blooming After Transplanting To New Spot In Norwalk Braach's Flowers Still Blooming After Transplanting To New Spot In Norwalk
Braach's Flowers Still Blooming After Transplanting To New Spot In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — What's the key to succeeding in business? It's simple, says Linda Vinci, owner of Braach's Flowers in Norwalk, which just doubled in size. “Always be open,” she said. “We’re open seven days a week.” The 1,500-square-foot business just moved to a new location at 1 N. Water St. in SoNo. The shops sells fresh-cut flowers for weddings, corporate parties, funerals and celebrations. Braach's Flowers has been operating for over 80 years old. It was previously known as Braach's House of Flowers and had been located at 43 N. Main St. in Norwalk. Legend has it that the shop origin…

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Weather
Salt, Shovels, Generators: Get 'Em While They Last At Danbury's Home Depot Salt, Shovels, Generators: Get 'Em While They Last At Danbury's Home Depot
Salt, Shovels, Generators: Get 'Em While They Last At Danbury's Home Depot DANBURY, Conn. -- It’s the afternoon before a blizzard and salt is selling quickly at Home Depot in Danbury, according to assistant manager Kimba Jay. “People are buying about one pallet an hour,” he said Monday. He is confident, though, that the store won’t sell out. “We have plenty,“ he said. A powerful nor'easter is expected to drop 18 to 21 inches of snow across the Danbury area, starting late Monday. Many Home Depot customers are also purchasing roof rakes, Jay said.  “We sold about 20 so far today. Also, a generator is being purchased every hour or two,” he said. This is the most …

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Weather
Danbury Shelters, Food Programs Gear Up For Blizzard Danbury Shelters, Food Programs Gear Up For Blizzard
Danbury Shelters, Food Programs Gear Up For Blizzard DANBURY, Conn. -- In preparation for Tuesday's blizzard, Michele Conderino, regional director of Catholic Charities in Danbury, is loading her trucks up with gallons of milk and boxes of cereal. “Through our Morning Glory Breakfast Program, we provide breakfast to the homeless population every morning. However, since it's going to be such a huge storm tomorrow, we will be delivering the items directly to the shelters today so they can distribute breakfast to their guests tomorrow morning," Conderino said. A powerful nor'easter is expected to drop 18 to 21 inches of snow across the Danb…

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Lifestyle
Looking To Grow A Garden? Check Out Seeds From The Westport Library Looking To Grow A Garden? Check Out Seeds From The Westport Library
Looking To Grow A Garden? Check Out Seeds From The Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you looking for seeds to start a vegetable, herb or flower garden this spring? There's no need to shop for seeds at a garden center. Just pay a visit to Westport Library's free seed library and exchange. "A lot of libraries in Fairfield County are starting to provide a seed library as another way to help our community by promoting sustainable culture and growing," said Liz King, reference librarian. Seeds are currently available for onions, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes and much more, as well as for an assortment herbs and flowers. The seeds — with hundreds to…

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Business
What's A Syrup Wafer? Try One At A Taste Of Holland In South Norwalk What's A Syrup Wafer? Try One At A Taste Of Holland In South Norwalk
What's A Syrup Wafer? Try One At A Taste Of Holland In South Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — It may take eight hours to travel to the Netherlands by plane, but you can get a taste of Holland much closer to home in South Norwalk. A Taste of Holland, a 25-year-old store owned by Justin Schenkels, carries everything Holland — from fish to cheese to chocolate, as well as souvenirs and, of course, wooden shoes. He opened the business because his friends "were always carrying food back from Holland so there seemed to be a need here," said Schenkels, a Fairfield resident.  Schenkels, who was born in Rotterdam, Holland, came to the United states in 1979. He sti…

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Weather
How Much Snow & How Cold Can It Go? Winter Returns To Westport How Much Snow & How Cold Can It Go? Winter Returns To Westport
How Much Snow & How Cold Can It Go? Winter Returns To Westport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The storm that swept across Fairfield County on Friday morning dumped several inches of snow and brought in frigid temperatures for the weekend.  But a storm headed our way Monday night could be much worse — when it comes to snowfall totals.  On Friday, Fairfield County received an average of about 4.5 inches of snow. The following are unofficial snowfall observations, compiled by the National Weather Service: Newtown: 5.6 inches New Canaan: 5.3 inches Shelton: 5 inches Monroe: 5 inches Bethel: 4.5 inches Weston: 4.2 inches Easton: 4 inches Bridgeport Airport: 4…

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Politics
Ridgefield Reps Demand May Deadline For Legislature To Finish Budget Ridgefield Reps Demand May Deadline For Legislature To Finish Budget
Ridgefield Reps Demand May Deadline For Legislature To Finish Budget RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — State Reps. John Frey and Michael Ferguson of Ridgefield are joining the House Republican caucus in calling for a May 5 deadline for the legislature to complete Connecticut’s two-year state budget. This is in the interest of giving municipalities notice of their state aid to help the local budget process.  On Wednesday, the State Senate tabled a proposal to ask all 169 cities and towns in Connecticut to delay their local budget deadlines – typically arrived at in April or May – to accommodate uncertainties in the state budget as a result of Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed …

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