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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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Making Their Voices Heard: Thousands Unite In Stamford Women's March Making Their Voices Heard: Thousands Unite In Stamford Women's March
Making Their Voices Heard: Thousands Unite In Stamford Women's March STAMFORD, Conn. — Chants of “Justice and Equity for All” and "Love Trumps Hate” rang out as a crowd of about 3,000 people filled Mill River Park in downtown Stamford on Saturday for the Women's March On Connecticut. "The City of Stamford is one of the most diverse cities in America. I’m proud to have this march here in solidarity with all the other marches taking place across the globe," Stamford Mayor David Martin said in addressing the crowd. The Stamford rally was one of hundreds that took place around the country, with the main event in Washington with a half-million par…

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Crowd Floods Stamford Park In Solidarity With Women's March On DC Crowd Floods Stamford Park In Solidarity With Women's March On DC
Crowd Floods Stamford Park In Solidarity With Women's March On DC STAMFORD, Conn. — With looks of determination on their faces, over 1,000 people converged Saturday on  the downtown Mill River Park, carrying signs, posters and banners for the Women’s March on Stamford. The noon event will include an hour of speakers in the park, followed by a march around the blocks that circle the Trump Parc building at Broad Street and Washington Boulevard. The event is one of hundreds taking place at the same time as the huge Women’s March on Washington, set for President Donald Trump's first day of office. Washington Boulevard will be closed in both directions betwee…

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Duff: $2.8 Million Project To Tackle Chokepoints On Route 1 In Norwalk Duff: $2.8 Million Project To Tackle Chokepoints On Route 1 In Norwalk
Duff: $2.8 Million Project To Tackle Chokepoints On Route 1 In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — The blaring sounds of car horns and squealing tires could be heard Thursday morning at East Avenue and Westport Avenue in Norwalk as state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff spoke about a planned $2.8 million traffic improvement project for the congested area.  The goal of the project is to improve traffic flow and public safety and to realign the intersections of Route 1 at Route 53 and at Stuart Avenue, according to Duff (D-Norwalk, Darien).   State Rep. Chris Perone (D-Norwalk) said the intersection is "public enemy No. 1" as a chokepoint for traffic in the city. …

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Police & Fire
Police: Man Shot In Head Inside Stamford Convenience Store Police: Man Shot In Head Inside Stamford Convenience Store
Police: Man Shot In Head Inside Stamford Convenience Store STAMFORD, Conn. — A man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot in the head in the West Main Convenience store in Stamford shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, police told the Stamford Advocate.The victim, who was 19 or 20 years old, was a customer in the store, the Advocate said. A 5-foot-7 black male was seen fleeing while carrying a small-caliber gun, the Advocate said. The gunfire came about 15 minutes after shots were reported on nearby High Street, although it was not known if the shots were related, the Advocate said. Click here for the Stamford Advocate story. 

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5th Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Robbing Fairfield Jewelry Store 5th Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Robbing Fairfield Jewelry Store
5th Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Robbing Fairfield Jewelry Store FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A 35-year-old Pennsylvania man was the last man of five to plead guilty for his involvement in a violent kidnapping and Fairfield jewelry store robbery in April 2013, prosecutors said.  Timothy Forbes, of Allentown, pleaded guilty Thursday in Bridgeport federal court, according to Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. attorney for Connecticut. He could face up to life in prison when sentenced. According to court documents and statements made in court, at 9 p.m. April 11, 2013, Kasam Hennix, William Davis, Christopher Gay and Jeffrey Houston -- all wearing masks and gloves and two armed w…

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Politics
Eyewitness To History: Ridgefield Rep Looking Forward To Trump Inauguration Eyewitness To History: Ridgefield Rep Looking Forward To Trump Inauguration
Eyewitness To History: Ridgefield Rep Looking Forward To Trump Inauguration FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — State Rep. John Frey of Ridgefield can't wait to witness history — in person — on Friday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. In a phone interview from Washington D.C., Frey said he wouldn’t miss the inauguration of the new Republican president for anything. “This only happens once every four years — the transferring of power from one administration to the other," said Frey (R-111), who is on the Republican National Committee and is the longest-ever serving state legislator from Ridgefield. “Other countries are envious of wh…

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Politics
Westport Woman Heading To DC March: 'You Have To Get Your Voice Heard' Westport Woman Heading To DC March: 'You Have To Get Your Voice Heard'
Westport Woman Heading To DC March: 'You Have To Get Your Voice Heard' WESTPORT, Conn. — When it comes to politics, "it's in my blood," said Westport's Melissa Kane. And now the local Democrat is organizing a bus trip to travel to the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people from across the country are expected to descend on the nation's capital to take part in the event, which has a goal of championing women’s rights, democracy and justice.  It was organized partially in response to the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on Friday. “There are 25 women who got together through Facebook shortly after the march wa…

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Events
Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC
Brookfield Artists Organize Historic Project At Women's March On NYC BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield artists Bruce and Joanne Hunter feel very strongly about equal rights, and to demonstrate this they organized a mural for the public to help create. Participants will be able to work on the mural, called “Eyes of the World,” in Manhattan on Saturday. The event is in the same location as the Women's March on New York City. The mural will be made of broken ceramic tile pieces, adhered to a board. Participants will put corresponding color tile pieces onto the board, where that same color will be painted.  "The mural is a tangible and permanent piece of art…

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Politics
New Fairfield Residents To Stand Together At Women's March On Washington New Fairfield Residents To Stand Together At Women's March On Washington
New Fairfield Residents To Stand Together At Women's March On Washington FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — New Fairfield's Peggy Kiely -- along with two of her daughters and her 8-year-old granddaughter — are traveling this week to Washington, D.C. — but not for the reason they had intended.  When Kiely booked her flight to D.C. nearly a year ago, attending a women’s march was the furthest thing from her mind. "My daughters and I were planning to watch the first woman president being sworn in. We had thought that this would be a historic event for all of us to watch together, in person,” she said in a phone interview. "But when our candidate did not win, we d…

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Legacy Of Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum Ends As Ringling Bros. Circus Shuts Down Legacy Of Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum Ends As Ringling Bros. Circus Shuts Down
Legacy Of Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum Ends As Ringling Bros. Circus Shuts Down BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It's the end of an era: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which has deep ties to Bridgeport, announced it will be folding for good this May after 146 years of entertaining crowds around the world with its traveling show.  "The Greatest Show On Earth" was founded in part by Bethel native P.T. Barnum, Bridgeport's favorite son and onetime mayor.  The decision to close down the circus is due to a drop in attendance, the departure of the elephants from the show and high operating costs, said Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, pro…

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