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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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Politics

At Danbury Breakfast, Murphy Reflects On Trump Win, Honors Military Members DANBURY, Conn. — America wants big changes and they see President-elect Donald Trump as the man who can make that happen, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said during a Pancake & Politics Breakfast on Monday morning at the American Legion Post 60 in Danbury. To a packed room of over 100 people, Murphy said he was shocked by Trump's victory last week, but “given what the national polls were saying, people in this country right now are hurting. "They see this economy technically getting better, and yet it doesn’t seem like their lives are getting better, and so the candidates who a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2016

Neighbors

Self-Taught Easton Artist James Prosek Draws On His Passion For Fish EASTON, Conn. — Easton's James Prosek, a world-renowned artist, author and naturalist who has been called a modern-day Audubon, began a quest to at age 10 to paint all the trout of North America. "I became obsessed with these beautiful fish," said Prosek, 41, who was introduced to fishing by a friend at age 9. "I went to the library to do research on them. I couldn't find a book that had everything I was looking for so I decided I would make my own." By the time he was 19, Prosek had published his first book, "Trout: An Illustrated History," while he was still…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/15/2016

Lifestyle

Westport Teen Opens Storefront For Her Own Probiotic Drink Business WESTPORT, Conn. -- Most high school seniors are busy going to class, socializing and getting their college applications together. Aishah Avdiu, a 17-year-old senior at Staples High School in Westport, is doing all this, too. But she is also the owner and founder of her own business -- Bar 'Bucha — which just opened at 601 Riverside Ave. in Westport. Bar 'Bucha specializes in kombucha, a fermented probiotic drink that originated in Russia and China. “It’s a live and raw drink. The benefits of probiotics include improving gut health and digestion. It also contains electrolytes for ener…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/14/2016

Business

Couple Moves Online Fabric Business Into Storefront In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Bethel couple Lidia and Paul Corey sewed up their dreams as they moved their online fabric business into a storefront in Brookfield. And they can sum up what sets their store — Cotton Candy Fabrics — apart from others. "We're not just your grandmother's fabric store," said Paul, 40, of the business, which looks to cater to a younger crowd of sewing enthusiasts. The couple opened their 600-square-foot business, which carries over 2,000 fabrics, after previously operating only online. Customers can make handbags, quilts, clothing, placemats, backpacks and an…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/14/2016

Sports

7 Wilton Wahoo Swimmers Take The Plunge, Sign College Letters Of Intent WILTON, Conn. — Seven members of the Wilton YMCA Wahoo Swim Team will be heading to college next fall — where they will continue swimming in Division I programs. They signed National Letters of Intent to college programs Friday afternoon at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA. The swimmers, along with the college they will be attending next fall, are as follows: Erik Ryan, 18, Darien: Boston University Jake Kealy, 17, Wilton: College of William & Mary Emma Kauffeld, 17, Wilton: Xavier University Robert Giller, 17, Wilton: University of Virginia James Mostofi, 17, Darien: College of William …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/12/2016

Events

Easton Family Seeks Help To Support Paralyzed Son's Expenses EASTON, Conn. -- Come out to be a part of Zach Olympics and Spa Night -- two fundraisers to support 17-year-old Easton resident Zach Standen, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident on June 26. Zach Olympics will be Sunday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Joel Barlow High School stadium, 100 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Various sports teams from throughout Barlow will compete in outdoor events, and one winning team will compete against a group of teachers for the ultimate prize. There will be concessions, T-shirts and other merchandise sold at the event. All funds rai…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/11/2016

Police & Fire

Church Youth Group Sweetens The Day For Danbury Police DANBURY, Conn. — When the kids in the Greek Orthodox Youth Association created care packages of goodies for every member of the Danbury police force, they included one special bit of candy — Life Savers. The candy was chosen “because they represent the police saving lots of people’s lives,” said Julia Lane, 12, a member of G.O.Y. A. “The police do a lot for the community and for our city,” said Julia. “We thought it would be nice to give them something they can look forward to every day." On Thursday, the youth group headed to the Danbury Police Department to deliver the care packa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/11/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgefield Play Shines Spotlight On Secrecy Surrounding Adoptions RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Imagine not being able to gain access to your birth certificate. That is an unhappy reality for many adopted adults. To recognize National Adoption Awareness Month and raise awareness about adoptee rights, a new play dubbed “The Good Adoptee” will be performed in Ridgefield, Stamford and Danbury. The 90-minute play was written and directed by Suzanne Bachner and is sponsored by Access Connecticut Now and Calo Programs. It tells the true story of Bachner’s search for her birth parents in the face of New York State’s sealed records law. The play helps to support work to…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2016

Lifestyle

Enter To Win Free A Truck From Luke's Toy Factory In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Between now and Thanksgiving, Luke's Toy Factory in Danbury is giving away one free toy with a drawing every Friday. To enter the drawing, it is only necessary to submit one's name once for the entire duration of the free drawings (One entry per family, please). Not only are the toys from Luke’s Toy Factory made in the U.S., they are made right in Connecticut. And they’re eco-friendly as well. Luke's Toy Factory in Danbury is owned by Jim and Lois Barber of Newtown, and their son, Luke, is the chief toy designer. The trucks, which are made from a wood plastic composite…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2016

Politics

Danbury Area Residents Divided When It Comes To Trump's Victory FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Danbury area residents from all across the political spectrum had lots to say when asked what they thought of one of the most memorable presidential elections in history. Danbury resident Ronni Backer, who voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton, said she has been depressed since learning of Republican Donald Trump's victory. "I feel horrified, disappointed and scared," she said. She feels the public did not realize the strong support for Trump and blames the media for this. "The media should be doing a better job of getting a sense of what the everyday…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

11/10/2016

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