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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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Neighbors

Volunteers Assemble First Aid Kits To Help Americares Help The World STAMFORD, Conn. — One by one, in assembly line fashion, 1,000 first aid kits were put together by 40 volunteers from Voya Financial on Tuesday morning at the Americares headquarters in Stamford. The event celebrated Giving Tuesday, which “is a day to focus on charitable giving -- whether it’s a gift of your time or a financial gift, it’s a great way to give back,” said Donna Porstner, associate director of media relations at Americares, a global relief agency. “The first aid kids will be prepositioned here for distribution all over the world to help in disaster situations,” Porstner said. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/03/2016

News

Crowd Rallies For Post-Election Unity, Justice At Vigil In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — Music filled the air and candles lit up the night as a large crowd gathered in front of the Danbury Library on Thursday evening for the Danbury Area Vigil for Compassion and Human Rights for All. The group, made up of a variety of representatives from the local community, including pastors, students, activists and others, gathered in response to Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. "For many of us, this election cycle has been polarizing and many of the marginalized communities in the area do not feel safe. We are coming together, in solidarity, to sh…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/02/2016

Business

Family Serves Up Special Show For The Holidays At Bethel Catering Hall BETHEL, Conn. — A Danbury family who operates a new catering hall in Bethel decided to dish up a special treat for the holidays — a live musical-comedy show. Michael’s at the Grove on 42 Vail Road in Bethel, which was recently purchased by Linda and Michael Shakro, is hosting a Christmas Show called “Home for the Holidays.” The show, which will be performed at noon Sunday, Dec. 4, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, is a musical comedy about a family who tries to spread Christmas cheer to those who are less fortunate, but in return, get much more than they bargained for. There will be a four…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2016

Neighbors

Danbury's United Way Offers Many Ways To Pay It Forward For The Holidays DANBURY, Conn. -- The holiday season is upon us and the United Way of Western Connecticut in Danbury has organized many ways. to give back to those who are less fortunate. “There are so many ways you can make the holidays brighter for those in need in our area,” said Kim Morgan, CEO of United Way of Western Connecticut. “Whether it’s new boots and books for toddlers or essential health and hygiene items for seniors, United Way makes it easy for you to make a difference in the lives of others.” “Many low-income children don’t have the best footwear for playing outside in the winter,” said S…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

12/01/2016

Business

Affordable Swordables Carves Out Niche For Collectors & More In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- What do you like to collect — coins, baseball cards or comic books? What about swords and knives? “You’d be surprised at how many people collect these,” said Larry Kahn, owner of Affordable Swordables, which recently moved from New Milford to a new location at 536 Federal Road in Brookfield. His customers span all ages and are equally divided by gender. “There is no stereotype,” said Kahn, a resident of Carmel, N.Y. Customers are not only collectors but also hunters and martial arts aficionados as well as fans of medieval times, anime and sparring and people serving i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/30/2016

Neighbors

Danbury Author Answers Every Piece Of Fan Mail She Receives DANBURY, Conn. — Lauren Baratz-Logsted, a Danbury author who has written over 30 books for readers of all ages, has received fan mail from thousands of people -- and to show how much she values them all, she has responded personally to each and every one. Her fan mail is how she connects to her readers -- no matter their age. “I write everyone back as long as they need me to,” she said, adding she has kept up correspondence with some readers for years. She gets fan mail nearly every day. Since 2003, Baratz-Logsted — who grew up in Monroe — has published books for adults, teens and children…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/29/2016

Politics

At Westport Talk, CNN Anchor Shares Tales Of Trump From Campaign Trail WESTPORT, Conn. — At a talk Monday in Westport, CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota spoke about her experiences covering Donald Trump -- which started out positive when she was on Fox News but later went downhill during the presidential campaign. Camerota, a Westport resident who now co-hosts "New Day" with Chris Cuomo, said that when she worked at Fox News, every Monday morning for about four years, “We had a standing appointment with Donald Trump. He would call into the show and shoot the breeze with us. “We had a totally friendly relationship,” she told a packed room of over 150 people …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/29/2016

Lifestyle

Neighbors Link Offers Hub For Immigrant Community In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Do you need help with your computer skills? Are you interested in improving your English? Have you found a social network to connect with others? Neighbors Link Stamford offers help with all of these services and more — and for free — to immigrants. “Our purpose is to strengthen the whole community by actively engaging in the healthy integration of immigrants,” said Catalina Horak, executive director of Neighbors Link Stamford, which is funded by private individuals and organizations. “Neighbors Link Neighbors was created because there was a need to provide concentrated …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/28/2016

Business

Blumenthal Helps Danbury Toymaker Usher In The Christmas Season DANBURY, Conn. — Luke’s Toy Factory pulled out the stops to kick off the Christmas shopping season by giving away a free toy fire truck to a lucky child — with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal on hand to pick the winner. Blumenthal (D-Conn.) arrived at Luke’s Toy Factory on 128 E. Liberty St. in Danbury on Wednesday morning to do the honors. For the past few months, the 2-year-old toy manufacturer -- which creates toy trucks for children age 3 and up -- has been giving away a free truck once a week through a random drawing. Hopeful winners signed up online on the company's website, and the n…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/26/2016

Neighbors

Presidential Campaign Inspires Darien Caricature Artist DARIEN, Conn. — Caricature artist Bob Carley of Darien clearly recalls the moment he presented his creation to President-Elect Donald Trump. “In January, I had taken a little vacation in Portsmouth, N.H., and went to a Trump rally," Carley said. When Trump got close in the massive crowd, Carley showed him the caricature. “When he saw it, his eyes popped wide open," Carley said. "He then posed holding the caricature so I could take a picture of him. He gave me a big smile." The caricature of Trump, along with many others, is part of an exhibit called "Hail to t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/25/2016

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