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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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Police & Fire

Brewster Fire Department Trains To Gain Access To Water Under Ice BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster Fire Department recently trained on a procedure to get access to water when lakes and ponds are frozen. Having a fire hydrant in the neighborhood is a luxury that most people take for granted. But in many areas of northern Westchester and Putnam, there are no hydrants. When a fire breaks out, firefighters have the added chore of finding a water source, usually a pond, lake or even a nearby swimming pool. The source engine has to get as close as possible to the water where a large diameter suction hose pulls the water out of the pond and relays it to the fire…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Police & Fire

Residents Can Request Copy Of Police Report From Ossining Police Department OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Birdsall-Fagan Police and Court Facility in Ossining is asking residents who have been in an accident, incident or have any other reason to give their name to a police officer recently, to request a copy of the report.They can do this by sending an email to Records@OssiningPolice.com. The department should be able to respond within a business day. To request a report, the department will need to know who, what, where and when (no judgement on the why). Please include a report number if one is available. Reports will be delivered on the interwebs.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Police & Fire

Yonkers Fire Lt. Anthony Mangone Dies At 48 YONKERS, N.Y. -- Fire Lt. Anthony Mangone, a veteran firefighter in the Yonkers Fire Department, died this week after serving more than two decades in the department. He was 48, according to a story on lohud.com.Mangone joined the Yonkers Fire Department in November 1994 and spent his career working at Ladder Co. 71 in southwest Yonkers, according to lohud.com. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2012 and most recently was assigned to special operations in the department. Mangone also spent much of his 21 years at the department involved in charity work, according to lohud.com. Read the lohud.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Schools

Children's Author Presents Writing Program To Cottle School Students EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Children’s author and certified teacher, Barbara S. Garriel, is presenting her "Write Out Loud!" author program to K–5th grade students and staff of William E. Cottle School in Eastchester, on Wednesday, March 2. Garriel is the author of "Wolves and their Ways, The Underwater Life of Rivers, "Underwater Cities–the Coral Reefs, and Endangered Sea Life," non-fiction science books for children. Each contains nonfiction text features such as photos, diagrams, tables and maps. "I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello" appeals to children o…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

News

Ramapo Closes Forshay Road For Three Months RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The Ramapo Police Department will close Forshay Road between Grandview Avenue and Willow Tree Road for construction beginning Friday. The closure is anticipated to be in effect for three months.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Events

Sign Up For Garfield's Minor League Spring Baseball Program GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield Coaches Association will have registration for its Minor League Baseball Program through March 22. The baseball league is for kids ages 6-8. To participate, children can't turn 9 years old before April 30. It costs $60 to join for Boys and Girls Club members and $75 for non-members. There is a $10 sibling discount. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Registration dates and times are 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in February and March at the club, 490 Midland Ave. All applicants must be accompanied by a parent or g…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

News

'Bunny' Is Pet Of The Week At Hi Tor Animal Care Center In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y.-- "Bunny" is Pet of the Week at the Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Rockland County. She is a 4-year-old female Beagle who came to the shelter as a stray. Bunny gets along with everyone. She's sweet, lovable and everyone wants to snuggle with her all day. The obvious thing about Bunny is that she is overweight, but with proper exercise and diet, she can look like Miss America. For more information on Bunny and other pets, call 845-354-7900, send an email to info@hitor.org or click here. The Hi Tor Animal Care Center is at 65 Firemen's Memorial Dr., Pomona.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Events

Stratford Playwright Conducts Live Reading Of 'Foul Shot' STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library will host a live, staged reading of “Foul Shot,” a new play by Stratford author Steven Otfinoski.The reading will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in the Lovell Room. The free play is about a celebrated basketball player who becomes friendly with a third-world dictator. A Q&A with the playwright will follow the reading. It is suggested for adult audiences. For more information or to register, call the Stratford Library Public Relations and Programming Office at 203-385-4162 or click here. The Stratford Library is at 2203 Main St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Schools

7th Graders Visit Keeler Museum To Learn About The Battle Of Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Nearly 180 7th grade students from Scotts Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield visited the Keeler Tavern Museum to learn about the Battle of Ridgefield. Their visit, which took place Jan. 7 and 8, was guided by the question, "Who was victorious at the Battle of Ridgefield?" Keeler Tavern Musem is at 132 Main St. For more information on the museum, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

Events

Learn To Cook Dishes From Colonial Times At Wilton Historical Society WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Historical Society will be offering a Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop on the last Saturday of each month where kids can learn and follow a Colonial-era “reciept” (recipe) from the Connecticut region. The class is open to children in grades 4-8. The first workshop will be Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While the food cooks, the class will also hear about Colonial manners, morals, and ways of life, says Leslie Nolan, executive director of the Wilton Historical Society. The topic of the discussion will be appropriate to the dish being…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/28/2016

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