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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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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Brookfield Artists Create 'Mary' Mosaic To Grace Facade Of Danbury Church Brookfield Artists Create 'Mary' Mosaic To Grace Facade Of Danbury Church
Brookfield Artists Create 'Mary' Mosaic To Grace Facade Of Danbury Church DANBURY, Conn. — If you're walking past the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at 46 Stone St. in Danbury, a glimmer of light from above may catch your eye. The light is from the new mosaic of Mary with baby Jesus on the facade of the Roman Catholic church. The mosaic — called "Mater Ecclesiae," which is Latin for "Mother of the Church" — was commissioned by Sacred Heart's pastor, the Rev. Peter Towsley, and created by Brookfield husband-and-wife artists Bruce and Joanne Hunter. The Hunters said they were honored to work on the 9-foot-high, 5-foot-wide religious mosaic. “Mos…

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Business
Come And Get It: Shake Shack Dishes Up Burgers At New Location In Darien Come And Get It: Shake Shack Dishes Up Burgers At New Location In Darien
Come And Get It: Shake Shack Dishes Up Burgers At New Location In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Although the Shack Shake in Darien has just opened, Kristen Geisler has already been there three times. “I took my boys there at 11 a.m. on opening day. Parking was so full that we parked at the Darien Library and crossed the street in the rain,” said Geisler, who lives in Rowayton.  The Shake Shack, at 1340 Post Road, is the third location for the beloved upscale burger chain in Connecticut. (The others are in Westport and New Haven.) It sells burgers, hot dogs, chicken and fries as well as desserts such as frozen custard and floats, of course, shakes. Geisler said she is …

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Neighbors
Ridgefield Woman Creates A Way To Ease The Pain For Mastectomy Patients Ridgefield Woman Creates A Way To Ease The Pain For Mastectomy Patients
Ridgefield Woman Creates A Way To Ease The Pain For Mastectomy Patients RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — A breast cancer survivor from Ridgefield drew on her own experiences to help over 10,000 patients deal with the many physical and emotional impacts of having a mastectomy. Maureen Lutz is the creator of the Necessities Bag, a bag that contains practical information and post-operative supplies for wound care, personal comfort and hygiene for women who have undergone a mastectomy. “After my mastectomy, I felt that the medical aspects of my recovery were addressed, but not the personal care and comfort aspect," said Lutz, who had a mastectomy after being diagnosed with…

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Ridgefield Supply Co. Journeys Back To Railroading Days With 'New' Station Ridgefield Supply Co. Journeys Back To Railroading Days With 'New' Station
Ridgefield Supply Co. Journeys Back To Railroading Days With 'New' Station RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — If you drive by the Ridgefield Supply Co. on Prospect Street, you'll feel as if you took a step back in time to another century. The company has re-created a Victorian railroad station that was located on the property back in 1870. The new station is identical to the original one — even containing some of the original parts. "My mother Jo-Anne Price and I are both very excited about this project," said Margaret Price, CEO and owner of Ridgefield Supply Co. Price said her father, Louis Price, who passed away in 2014, would be happy to see the restoration.  &qu…

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Neighbors
Danbury Teen Seeks Help With Lofty Dream Of Learning How To Fly Danbury Teen Seeks Help With Lofty Dream Of Learning How To Fly
Danbury Teen Seeks Help With Lofty Dream Of Learning How To Fly DANBURY, Conn. — A 15-year-old from Danbury who was once homeless hopes to soar beyond the days of living in a car with his mom.  Elijah Crehan wants to become a pilot — and he is asking for help to make his dream come true. Elijah has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to pay for flying lessons, which he needs to get his pilot's license. So far, his GoFundMe page, which is trending and has been shared about 50 times, has raised $255 of its goal of $6,000 -- which is the cost of a pilot's license. Flight lessons cost $170 each.  "I have been fortunate enough to have a few flight l…

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Ridgefield Band Made Up Of Businessmen By Day, Musicians By Night Ridgefield Band Made Up Of Businessmen By Day, Musicians By Night
Ridgefield Band Made Up Of Businessmen By Day, Musicians By Night RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The five members of On The Rocks — a rock-and-roll band in Ridgefield — all have day jobs in the corporate world — in sales, marketing and computer programming. But they come together to cut loose and do what they love most — play rock music. “While our jobs pay the bills, our musical talents emerge at night with over 115 years combined musical experience from all of our members,” said Win Sakdinan, 45, who plays guitar with the band. “We play pop, soul, and whole lot of rock and roll. We have something for everyone’s tastes,” said Sakdinan, who has been playing guitar …

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Stratford Firefighters Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own, Seek To Help Family Stratford Firefighters Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own, Seek To Help Family
Stratford Firefighters Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own, Seek To Help Family STRATFORD, Conn. — It was 7 a.m. on the morning after Christmas — a few hours into their shift — and the Stratford Fire Department got a terrible 911 call that the members will never forget. It was from Jessica Carrafiello, the wife of their colleague, Jay, and he needed emergency medical assistance. Despite the efforts of the Stratford Fire Department, Stratford EMS and Bridgeport Hospital, Jay Carrafiello died. He was 38 years old. According to Stratford firefighter Gerald Casey, the entire department is mourning the loss of one of their own.  "The morning after Christmas would hav…

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Business
From Busboy To Owner, Man Grows Restaurant Empire With New Pub In Newtown From Busboy To Owner, Man Grows Restaurant Empire With New Pub In Newtown
From Busboy To Owner, Man Grows Restaurant Empire With New Pub In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — At the age of 16, Tony Ramadani, owner of the new Red Rooster Pub in Newtown, came the U.S. from Albania and took a job as a busboy in a Trumbull pizza place.   Little did he know that he would work his way up the ladder to eventually become the owner of over 15 restaurants. Red Rooster Pub, at 160 S. Main St., serves American cuisine, including burgers, salads, sandwiches and pizzas, as well as wraps, soups and dips. The salads include baby kale and quinoa, arugula fennel, and Mediterranean. “We offer make-your-own salads,” said Ramadani’s wife, Furtuna, who owns the rest…

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News
Sen. Hwang Looks To Tackle Taxes, Job Issues In New Legislative Session Sen. Hwang Looks To Tackle Taxes, Job Issues In New Legislative Session
Sen. Hwang Looks To Tackle Taxes, Job Issues In New Legislative Session FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Taxes and state spending are among the issues that state Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28th District) plans to address when as the new state legislative session opens on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at noon in Hartford. Other topics he will debate include jobs and the economy, transportation, and protecting social services and education.  “All of these topics require immediate action and, fortunately, addressing one, in essence, addresses the others,” Hwang said in a phone interview. “We must end excessive borrowing and decrease spending in smart, responsible ways, to send a strong message…

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Schools
Mill Ridge School In Danbury Closed Tuesday Due to Pipe Break Mill Ridge School In Danbury Closed Tuesday Due to Pipe Break
Mill Ridge School In Danbury Closed Tuesday Due to Pipe Break DANBURY, Conn. -- Mill Ridge Primary School in Danbury is closed Tuesday due to a pipe break inside the school that took place over the holiday weekend. In a recent phone conversation, Joe Martino, the director of finance for the school district, said the break has since been fixed and the school will reopen Wednesday morning as scheduled. "The break was a plastic fitting on a toilet that was not due to the cold weather. It just decided to break at this time," Martino said. Martino said the leak was discovered at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning.   "Usually, there are activities over…

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