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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

Neighbors

New Chimes At Bethel Church Pay Musical Tributes To Those With Addiction BETHEL, Conn. — Every hour on the hour, a beautiful sound can be heard coming from the United Methodist Church in Bethel — it's the sound of the newly installed chimes in the bell tower. The chimes pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to addiction — and to those who still struggle with the problem. “The chimes do a Westminster ring on the hour. And at noon and 6 p.m., they play a hymn,” said Senior Pastor John Parille. The church raised $14,000 through social media and a winter fundraiser in just two months to pay for the new chimes. “Some people said they lost a child or famil…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/26/2017

Business

Danbury Loses A Landmark As Deep's Hardware Closes For Good DANBURY, Conn. — Deep's Hardware, a landmark in Danbury for nearly 30 years, has closed its doors for good. Deep's Hardware was bustling with customers Friday who were taking advantage of sales of 40 percent off. The last sale was made at 5 p.m., as owner Jack Deep began his retirement. One of the final shoppers was Danbury resident Michael Wright. "I've been coming in this store since my family came to this country from Jamaica," he said. Wright said he just came in "for a hug and a handshake." When he was young, Wright said that he would often come in with his friend…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/25/2017

News

What Will It Become? Ridgefield Razes Eyesore, But Lot Sits Vacant RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The possibilities are endless. But the lot at 28 Catoonah St. in Ridgefield, where the former Cumming house was torn down, still stands empty. Kathy McGroddy-Goetz, who lives on Catoonah Street, said she hopes something pretty is put on the property, which is next to the post office. "I'd like to see something attractive where people can gather, walk around and enjoy the community. It could provide a little bit of additional green space on our street," she said. "If people plant vegetables or flowers there, perhaps it can become a community garden. The h…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/24/2017

Business

Time To Party: Julliano's In Bethel First Year In Business With Free Buffet BETHEL, Conn. — Julliano’s Authentic Italian Cuisine in Bethel is turning one year old — and wants to celebrate with a big party. For its first anniversary, on Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m., the restaurant will serve up a free buffet and live music. "We are having this celebration because I really want to thank all my loyal customers. They made it happen," said owner Julio Cevallos, a Bethel resident. "I'm doing this as an appreciation to them." At the party, Julliano's will serve dishes such as roast pork, pasta primavera, chicken Frances and sausage with broccoli rabe. Bef…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/24/2017

Business

Ridgefield Thrift Shop Grows As It Goes To New Location RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — You're never too old to move — or to grow. The Ridgefield Thrift Shop, which has been in business for 80 years, will take over a new location in May that is two-and-a-half times its current size. The shop, currently at 15 Catoonah St., will be moving into a 5,000-square-foot space at 21 Governor St. "We have run out of storage space. We also want to provide easier parking for drop-off donations," said Mary Ellen Loncto, a Ridgefield resident and president of the shop. "We are all very excited about the move. Since we will have more room, we can put more m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/24/2017

Business

Danbury Store Closing As Radio Shack Files For Bankruptcy DANBURY, Conn. — Two Radio Shack stores in Fairfield County will be closing their doors soon as the company shuts down over 550 locations as part of its most recent bankruptcy plans. The two area locations set to close are located at: 1 Padanaram Road, in the North Street Shopping Center, Danbury; and 2071 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. The company has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and is planning to close a third of its stores nationwide. As of now, the other stores in Fairfield County are expected to remain open. The company's loss can be the consumer's gain. Most of the ite…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2017

Business

Pushups On A Bike? Newtown's Boostcycle Offers Upper Body Workout NEWTOWN, Conn. — When most people think of cycling, they think of a great workout — for their lower body. Yet Boostcycle — a 1-year-old indoor cycling studio on South Main Street in Newtown — gives a full upper body workout as well as a lower one. “We're not like a traditional spin class," said Tatiana Mehmeti of Danbury, who owns the studio with her husband, Valdrin Mehmeti. The couple has a 2-year-old son, London. “In each 50-minute class, you do a lot of climbing and sprinting, as well as pushups, dips and crunches — all while on the bike, continuing to work your lower body. In thi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2017

Neighbors

Paralyzed Easton Teen Hopeful As He Heads To Panama For Stem Cell Treatment EASTON, Conn. -- A date has finally been set. After months of planning, Zach Standen of Easton — a 17-year-old who became paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident last summer — will be going to the Stem Cell Institute in Panama on April 17. Through a procedure at the institute, there is a 60 percent to 70 percent chance that Zach may regain some feeling and movement in his legs, according to his family. In the procedure, “stem cells are taken from your own bone marrow and human umbilical cords and are reinjected into your body," said Zach’s mother, Christine Standen. “This …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2017

Business

Owner Of Michele's Pies In Norwalk Learned Recipe For Success From Grandma NORWALK, Conn. — Michele Stuart — owner of Michele’s Pies in Norwalk — learned how to cook from her grandmother, Louise. But there was one problem. “She was an Italian grandma. She never wrote anything down,” said Stuart, who grew up in Stamford. “So, I had to physically write all her recipes out.” It was well worth it: Michele’s Pies will this year celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The display case is filled with a huge selection of pies, from fruit pies, including apple caramel crumb and peach; and nut pies such as butterscotch pecan and chocolate walnut; to banana cream pie and key l…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Wrong-Way Post Road Driver Charged With DUI In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — A man driving the wrong way on the Post Road at the I-95 Exit 13 intersection was arrested on drunken-driving charges on St. Patrick's Day, Darien police said. At 1:50 a.m. Friday, Darien police stopped a 2005 black Jeep Grand Cherokee that exited I-95 south and headed west in the eastbound lanes of the Post Road, police said. When the vehicle was stopped, the officer detected the odor of alcohol, police said, and the driver's eyes were red and watery. The driver took a breathalyzer test and scored .1701 and the .1686, about twice the legal limit of .08, police said. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/20/2017

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