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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Neighbors

Remember Archie? He's 75 And Led By A Mahwah Ex-Teacher MAHWAH, N.J. -- Nancy Silberkleit, publisher and co-CEO of Pelham, N.Y.-based Archie Comics, credits her years as a Bergen County public schoolteacher, for helping her navigate the comic book world. Hard as it is to believe (for those who grew up with the series), Archie is 75 this year. And many of his stories -- along with his gang of Veronica, Betty and Jughead -- are still relevant, such as dealing with bullying, jealousy and friendship. He's so relevant, in fact, a live TV series called "Riverdale" will premiere on the CW on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. "Archie has always…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/20/2016

Lifestyle

Unsure What To Tip For The Holidays? Mamaroneck Expert Offers Advice WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Finding the right holiday gift for friends and family can be stressful. Just as taxing: Figuring out who -- and what -- to tip. According to Melissa Leonard, an etiquette and protocol expert and the owner of Mamaroneck-based EstablishYourselfNY.com, anyone who provides a service should be tipped. That includes the postman, sanitation workers, dog walker, hairdresser, personal trainer, UPS/FedEx driver, and so on. Cash is king though gift cards are a nice alternative. Here's a brief rundown of tipping suggestions: Sanitation: The rule of thumb is usually $10 to …

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/20/2016

Neighbors

From Yonkers To Hollywood: Artist's Jewelry Appears On Vampire Diaries YONKERS, N.Y. -- Next time you watch "The Vampire Diaries," take note of the jewelry. On the show recently: work from Nouveau-Tique, founded and designed by Yonkers native Lisa Carpenter. In fact, according to Carpenter, who's a member of The Artisan Group, an entertainment marketing organization that introduces Hollywood to the best of the handcrafted movement, the "Oxblood Trapeze," shown on the show Dec. 2, is her second piece that has been on the show. Nouveau-Tique’s original designs have also been featured on "Hart of Dixie," "Quantico," "…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/20/2016

Lifestyle

Get Some Holiday Spirit(s) In New Rochelle WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Put some cheer into your holiday season - literally - with a host of festive cocktails created by Westchester County mixologists. What follows are a few places to get the party started. Feel free to share your favorites in our Facebook comments. Alvin's Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cocktail, Alvin & Friends, New Rochelle: Have cereal pre-dinner -- at least an alcoholic fun version that takes you back to your childhood and holidays past. This one is made with Rumchata and Fireball Cinnamon Rum with a dusting of nutmeg and is ever-popular with restaurant Owner Alvin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Going To The Dogs? Mount Kisco Woman Starts Side Business Painting Pets MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An avid dog lover has turned her painting passion into a pet portraiture business. Laura Massari, a financial advisor and a huge dog person -- she has a Japanese/chin poodle mix -- said she always loved painting and drawing but stopped soon after high school. She took it up six months ago and has, through word of mouth and Etsy, picked up a ton of work painting other people's pets. Her side business started by happenstance, when, at a painting and wine night, she did a quick painting of her puppy. "My in-laws were so impressed they encouraged me to offer pet portr…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

Lifestyle

'Homeland' Shoots Scenes On Saw Mill River Road In Elmsford ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Take note if you're driving by Blue Line Tactical on Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford. One reader let us know that Showtime's "Homeland" has been filming scenes there. Crew from the show was recently spotted in Rye Brook (see earlier story HERE). Season Six has moved to New York where ex-CIA officer Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes, is now living in Brooklyn. "Homeland" returns Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. Send any film tips or photos to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com. If you grab any photos or hear more details, email jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

Lifestyle

DVlicious: Vote For Your Favorite Special Occasion Restaurant, Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- December tends to be the time for holiday celebrations, end of year get-togethers, splurge-worthy Saturday nights and even marriage proposals. So where do you go? Our DVlicious contest continues with the hunt for the best special occasion restaurant in the county. Daily Voice readers were polled on their favorites; that list was then narrowed down to five finalists. All are now competing for the DVlicious best. Start voting, Westchester. You have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. The winner will receive a DVlicious …

by Daily Voice

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Remember Archie? He's 75, Based In Pelham, And Headed By An Ex-Teacher PELHAM, N.Y. -- Nancy Silberkleit, publisher and co-CEO of Pelham-based Archie Comics, credits her years as a public schoolteacher, for helping her navigate the comic book world. Hard as it is to believe (for those who grew up with the series), Archie is 75 this year. And many of his stories -- along with his gang of Veronica, Betty and Jughead -- are still relevant, such as dealing with bullying, jealousy and friendship. He's so relevant, in fact, a live TV series called "Riverdale" will premiere on the CW on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. "Archie has always been about entertai…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich Designer Makes Her Mark On HGTV's 'Property Brothers' GREENWICH, Conn.—Brittany Zachos of the Greenwich-based Zachos Design Group (ZDG) never imagined her career in interior design would land her on TV but so far, she's been on HGTV's "Property Brothers," as well as DIY's "Big Beach Builds." Look for her on Wednesday, Dec. 21 alongside "Property Brothers" Jonathan and Drew Scott in a project that had her redesigning several rooms in a Scarsdale, N.Y. home. The work included an entryway, family room, dining room, kitchen and laundry/mud room. Despite Zachos' love for residential, it's her work as a commercial inter…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

Lifestyle

Showtime's 'Homeland' Returns To Rye Brook For Filming RYE BROOK, N.Y.-- "Homeland" has returned to Rye Brook -- specifically to King St and Arbor Road-- where On Location Vacations reports the series is filming. Prep work is going on Thursday, Dec. 15, with shooting set for Friday, Dec. 16. The Showtime crew was spotted in the same location earlier in November. One reader saw the crew set up along Blue Line Tactical on Dec. 15 on Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford with a big boom scene. The setting for "Homeland" Season Six has moved to New York where ex-CIA officer Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes, is now living in B…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2016

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