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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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Lockdown At Schools, Train Death Top Week's News In Fairfield Lockdown At Schools, Train Death Top Week's News In Fairfield
Lockdown At Schools, Train Death Top Week's News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week:  Worried parents descended on Fairfield schools after a series of phoned-in threats forced officials to put all 10,000 students on lockdown in the town's 17 public schools. Fairfield police are investigating the source of those threatening calls that disrupted the entire town on Friday.  A Milford woman was identified as the victim hit by an Amtrak train in Fairfield. Greenwich's Julian Curtiss School students  celebrated United Nations Day with a colorful ceremony. A Fairfield man who worked as a …

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Schools
100-Year-Old Valhalla School Volunteer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 100-Year-Old Valhalla School Volunteer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
100-Year-Old Valhalla School Volunteer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Lillian Spiegler, a 100-year-old volunteer, was recognized with a special honor from the Valhalla Board of Education for her years of dedication to the district. Spiegler was honored Oct. 20 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 15 years of volunteering at Virginia Road Elementary School.  The special occasion was part of the Valhalla Volunteer Service Award program, a new initiative aimed at inspiring volunteerism.  “I’m on cloud nine,” Spiegler said at the board meeting after accepting a plaque. “I’m completely overwhelmed. It’s better to give than to receive. I’m…

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by Valhalla School District
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Trunk-Or-Treat Comes To Putnam Valley Middle School Trunk-Or-Treat Comes To Putnam Valley Middle School
Trunk-Or-Treat Comes To Putnam Valley Middle School PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Putnam Valley Education Foundation presents Trunk-or-Treat, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Putnam Valley Middle School.Set up for cars: 1:30 p.m. Kick-off Parade: 2 p.m. Come for ghoulish games, freaky fun, paralyzing prizes and frightening refreshments! Enter a car for $5. (Includes two free wristbands.) Just in it for Trunk or Treat? Wristbands are $5. The event is open to kids ages 12 & under. If you dare to decorate a car, please pre-register at PVEFNY@gmail.com. Putnam Valley Middle School is at 142 Peekskill Hollow Road.

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Trick-Or-Treat, Play Games At Lake Peekskill's Halloween Party In Putnam Trick-Or-Treat, Play Games At Lake Peekskill's Halloween Party In Putnam
Trick-Or-Treat, Play Games At Lake Peekskill's Halloween Party In Putnam PUTNAM, N.Y. -- Come to Lake Peekskill Youth Committee's Annual Children's Halloween Party Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be the Lake Peekskill Community Center, 7 Northway, Lake Peekskill. Come in costume, play games and decorate pumpkins. Snow date is Sunday, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 845-526-4057.

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Neighbors
Letter: Support Alvarez For Town Councilman, Jonke For Town Board Letter: Support Alvarez For Town Councilman, Jonke For Town Board
Letter: Support Alvarez For Town Councilman, Jonke For Town Board PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the editor,  I would like to take this opportunity to make the public aware of two extraordinary individuals.  Edwin Alvarez is once again running for Town Councilman and Paul Jonke is vying for a position on the Town Board.  I have known Edwin for several years. Edwin is a quiet and unassuming man who works very hard. He is a proven leader of our community and prefers to stay behind the scenes of projects rather than in the spotlight.  One examp…

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by Maurizio Cacciotti
Schools
Yorktown's Thomas Jefferson School Celebrates Fall Festival Yorktown's Thomas Jefferson School Celebrates Fall Festival
Yorktown's Thomas Jefferson School Celebrates Fall Festival YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Families, friends and staff turned out Saturday, Oct. 17, to celebrate the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School PTA's selection as a National PTA School of Excellence. The school was holding its first Fall Festival on Saturday as well. The school was chosen for its achievement in building effective family-school partnerships. Being recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence demonstrates Thomas Jefferson Elementary and TJ PTA’s leadership and commitment to partnering to support student success and continuous school improvement.  Thomas Jefferson ES is one of only four P…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Wooster School Welcomes Future Students To Open House In Danbury Wooster School Welcomes Future Students To Open House In Danbury
Wooster School Welcomes Future Students To Open House In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Come to Wooster School's Open House on Saturday at 9 a.m. Colleges are beginning to spend more time thinking about relationships as being key to the success of students on their campuses. Driven by emerging research, developing and maintaining quality relationships with several fellow students and a small number of professors is fundamental to success in college.  At Wooster, the learning environment has been structured this way for years. Students have to be involved in multiple activities and engaged with each other every day in their learning. Wooster structures its prog…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
Neighbors
Glen Rock Family Collects Toys, Toiletries For Charity Glen Rock Family Collects Toys, Toiletries For Charity
Glen Rock Family Collects Toys, Toiletries For Charity GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Once again we are supporting Operation Christmas Child.Last year, my family collected, filled and delivered 116 shoe boxes for those less fortunate. We were overwhelmed by your kindness and support. This year we would love for you to have fun filling your own box. If not, please help us out by donating small gift items ... matchbox cars, yo-yo's, small stuffed animals, games, puzzles, unused school supplies, and basic toiletries ... i.e. toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, etc. ... and we will fill as many boxes as possible. I can arrange to drop a box off, or have you pi…

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by Denise Landau-Blind
Events
Play Games, Make Crafts, Have Fun At Fair Lawn Library's Halloween Event Play Games, Make Crafts, Have Fun At Fair Lawn Library's Halloween Event
Play Games, Make Crafts, Have Fun At Fair Lawn Library's Halloween Event FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Fair Lawn Library will host a Haunted Library event at 7 p.m. Friday Fair Lawn families are invited for a night of Halloween fun in the library after hours. The whole library building will be used to play games, make crafts and have not-so-spooky fun.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. This event is for all ages. For more information, go here. The Fair Lawn (Maurice M. Pine) Free Public Library is at 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave.

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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Play Games, Wear Costumes, Eat Snacks At Wyckoff Library's Halloween Party Play Games, Wear Costumes, Eat Snacks At Wyckoff Library's Halloween Party
Play Games, Wear Costumes, Eat Snacks At Wyckoff Library's Halloween Party WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Halloween won't be all about the frights in Wyckoff. The Wyckoff Public Library will host a "Not So Scary" Halloween Party for children in grades 1-5 from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday.  There will be Halloween-themed refreshments, activities and games. Costumes are recommended.  Please indicate in “Notes” of any food allergies when registering. The Wyckoff Public Library is at 200 Woodland Ave. Go here for more information.

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