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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

Business

Danbury Middle-Schooler Blooms With Floral Accessories Business DANBURY, Conn. — Ziya Shabazz-Williams of Danbury seems like your typical 12-year-old: She is in the seventh grade at Westside Middle School Academy and studies gymnastics and dance — oh, and she owns her own business. Her business, Ziya Blooms, sells custom-made hair accessories, wall art, pens and wedding bouquets — all of which she custom-makes by hand. “No two pieces are alike,” she said. She sells her crafts at bridal shows at the Crowne Plaza Danbury, Ethan Allen Hotel, Heritage Hotel and Conference Center in Southbury and the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center in Danbury. For sup…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/29/2016

Schools

Masuk High To Offer AP Course On How To Design Apps MONROE, Conn. — A new AP course at Masuk High School in Monroe will teach a high-tech — and potentially profitable — skill: How to make apps for cellphones and tablets. “If they come up with a new idea for an app, they can market it on the Google Play Store. The students have ownership of what they make,” said William McDonough, who will be teaching the new course. The course, called Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, is the first AP course the College Board has approved to be taught without a textbook. Masuk High School is now developing the curriculum for the course. “We a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/28/2016

Sports

Soccer Star Kristine Lilly Scores Big With Wilton Kids In Teamwork Talk WILTON, Conn. -- When it comes to being on a successful team, it’s all about putting the needs of the team first, says Wilton native Kristine Lilly, a retired U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player and two-time World Cup champion. On Tuesday, Lilly — who now lives in Texas — returned to her hometown to speak to local student athletes in a talk called “How to be a Teammate” at the Comstock Community Center. She told an audience of more than 50 people that a lifetime of being part of a team has taught her the importance of being a good teammate. "Nowadays, there’s been a lot of change…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/28/2016

Events

Ring In The New Year With Music & Stars At Westport/Weston First Night WESTPORT, Conn. -- Dennis the Train Man will be back onboard again this year for Westport/Weston’s 23rd annual First Night-New Year’s Eve Celebration. First Night will be on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with activities taking place from 3 to 10 p.m. at various venues throughout Westport. Anyone from any town is welcome to attend. According to Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the Board of First Night Westport/Weston, it's not just a children’s event. First Night also offers a wide variety of activities for adults as well. "It’s a one-night, upbeat community event," she said. "W…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/28/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Fitness Trainer: Starting Small Can Lead To Big Results In New Year DANBURY, Conn. — Is your New Year’s resolution to get fit, but you’re not sure exactly how to get started? Certified personal trainer and holistic health coach Michaela Hastings, who owns Mind Body Performance Training in Danbury, offers some practical advice for getting active — without getting overwhelmed. According to Hastings, one of the first ways to get fit is simply to start moving more over your regular day. “Do things like stretch in bed, push-ups before breakfast, squats at your desk, walk at lunch, and plank in front of the TV at night,” Hastings said. A great motivator towar…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/26/2016

Neighbors

Christmas Lights Shine Bright In Newtown And Beyond FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The lights are shining bright across Fairfield County this Christmas as many residents, businesses, firemen and firehouses decked the halls in a big way for the holidays. Daily Voice profiled some of the most popular Christmas displays to be found across Fairfield County this year. It's not too late to get into the Christmas spirit — you can check out these special displays on Sunday evening. At 9 Founders Lane in Newtown, Rhonda and Chane Cullens feature a lit-up angel figurine alongside a series of 25 lights in their Christmas display. This angel pays trib…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/25/2016

Police & Fire

All Is Bright: Hawleyville Firefighters Synch Lights With Christmas Carols NEWTOWN, Conn. — Looking for a last-minute opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit? The Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Department in Newtown has just the thing — a light show set to holiday music. The free show, which takes place from 5 to 10 every evening through Jan. 8, is set up in front of the firehouse at 34 Hawleyville Road, just off Exit 9 of I-84. "It's a great light show dancing across the building. It's truly a sight to behold," Brookfield resident David Harrison said. "When you turn on the radio and listen to the music, it's an inspiring show." According to …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/24/2016

News

Demolition Begins For Catoonah Street Eyesore In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Work finally began Thursday to knock down the eyesore house at 28 Catoonah St. in Ridgefield. "They just started the demolition," Kathy McGroddy-Goetz, who lives on Catoonah Street, said in a text sent late Thursday afternoon. "They spent most of the day digging and laying down stones to put the equipment on," she added. McGroddy-Goetz said she saw one of her neighbors by the Ridgefield Post Office who said, "Finally," when she brought up the subject of the house. The demolition company had been scheduled to arrive at the dilapidated house…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/23/2016

Lifestyle

Check Out The Decorations In Newtown's First Holiday Contest NEWTOWN, Conn. -- View the beautiful homes and great seasonal decorating of the houses entered in the first annual Newtown Holiday Decorating Contest. There are no collection boxes at any of the homes and the event is entirely free. To get a map of the homes that participated in the contest, ask to join this Facebook page by clicking here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/23/2016

Business

On Danbury Walking Tour, Esty Sings The Praises Of Small Businesses DANBURY, Conn. — A visit from Elizabeth Esty was music to the ears of Russ Mumma, owner of the Music Guild, as the congresswoman dropped by his shop during a walking tour of small businesses in Danbury on Wednesday morning. As part of the tour, Esty (D-5th District) stopped in at four Main Street businesses — the Music Guild, AWA Medical Supplies, Irene Rocha Bridal and the Workspace Collaborative. “The backbone of our communities really are small businesses," Esty said. “They don’t get special favors, they don’t have lobbyists, they work so hard and they make our communities special. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/22/2016

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