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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.

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Business

Lord & Taylor Stamford Gears Up For Renovation Reveal STAMFORD, Conn. -- Lord & Taylor is set to reveal the grand renovations of its Stamford store, one of the company’s earliest branch locations, with a Grand Opening Gala Thursday Dec. 1. The celebration, set to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., includes special guests Singer/Actress Victoria Justice and former NBA Superstar John Starks. A red carpet reveal and Lord & Taylor signature rose wall will usher guests into this stunning renovation of a Stamford department store icon. Retail proceeds from the evening will benefit the Stamford Family YMCA and Save the Children. The party continues …

by Daily Voice

11/30/2016

Events

Bedford Singer Salutes Old Hollywood At Playhouse Charity Event BEDFORD, N.Y. --- Music from the the Golden Age of Hollywood will be brought to life when the Six of Clubs performs in Katonah Friday, Dec. 2. The benefit, at John Jay Homestead, will help raise funds for the Bedford Playhouse. The performance has special meaning to Bedford resident and Music Publisher Nicholas Firth. As narrator and baritone of the group, he said it was a perfect fit to marry his group -- which will be highlighting songs from Hollywood movies -- to a movie theater that is beloved in the area. Six of Clubs mainly performs in NYC; this is their first Westchester performanc…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/30/2016

Lifestyle

Pelham Third Graders Organize Holiday Drive For Mount Vernon Youth Programs PELHAM, N.Y. -- Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Bring a new, unwrapped toy and/or book to The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) anytime when the theater is open on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 to benefit Family Services of Westchester’s Mount Vernon Youth programs. Everyone who donates to the Holiday Toy and Book drive will receive a small popcorn. The TPH event is being organized by a group of third grade girls from Colonial Elementary School in Pelham. Lucy Cole, a student in Mrs. Lombardi’s class who is spearheading the drive said, “We know we’re really…

by Daily Voice

11/30/2016

Business

Flower Power: Wilton Mom Builds 'Boost Of Happiness' With Online Business WILTON, Conn. -- Need a boost of happiness? Lyndsay Chaney, of Wilton, has just the antidote: Flowers. Her online business, branch + bloom, which she launched in August, 2016, is all about spreading flower joy in a way that is both convenient and affordable. "Most Americans tend to just buy and receive flowers only on very special occasions and when they are gifted to them by someone else," explained Chaney. "But the reality is that most people really enjoy how flowers liven up their space and brighten their mood. "It's that added boost of happiness we need to surround…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/30/2016

Lifestyle

Anyone Seen Claire Danes? Showtime's 'Homeland' Films In Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Showtime's "Homeland" is filming along Beacon's North Walnut and Main Streets on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to On Location Vacations. The setting for "Homeland" Season Six has moved to New York where ex-CIA officer Carrie Mathison, played by Clare Danes, is now living in Brooklyn. The show picks up several months after the events of Season Five, which took place in Berlin. The political thriller shot earlier this summer in Westchester, specifically at the Westchester County Corrections Facility in Valhalla. "Homeland" returns Sunday, Jan. 15 a…

by Daily Voice

11/29/2016

Lifestyle

NBC's 'Shades Of Blue' Films In Sparkill SPARKILL, N.Y. -- "Shades of Blue" starring Jennifer Lopez is filming near Rockland Country Club on Route 9W in Sparkill on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to On Location Vacations. The crime drama, set in New York City, debuted in January, 2016 and was recently renewed for a 13-episode second season. It stars Lopez as Harlee Santos, a single-mother NYPD Detective who is forced to work in the FBI's anti-corruption task force while dealing with her own financial and family problems. The series also stars Ray Liotta and Drea de Matteo. Rockland County has been a hotbed of film producti…

by Daily Voice

11/29/2016

Business

From Radio Marketing To Cafe Owner: Carmel Resident Follows Her Dream PATTERSON, N.Y. -- Megan Denaut is the first to admit that if her mom hadn't passed away three years ago, she may not be where she is today: Co-Owner of Reverie Caffe in Patterson. The homey spot, which she runs with her sister, Danbury resident Francesca Denaut, is the result of a soul-searching cross country road trip soon after her mom's passing in 2013. The long drive included numerous visits to local cafes, coffeehouses and bars. When she returned to Putnam, Denaut, who previously worked in radio marketing, decided she wanted to do something to both remember her mother and to also conq…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/29/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield's Luigi's Wins DVlicious 'Best Italian In Fairfield County' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Luigi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is the DVlicious "Best Italian Restaurant" in Fairfield County. That's according to Daily Voice readers, who gave the Fairfield eatery 48 percent of the vote. Locally owned and operated, Luigi's is known for its authentic dishes, including entrees like Ravioli al Formaggio, homemade ravioli filled with cheese and tomato basil sauce and Gnocchi con Broccoli. And, of course, there are the eatery's popular pizzas. Owner Giulio Cavalli, a Fairfield resident and self-taught chef, prides himself on his longtime staff, decades…

by Daily Voice

11/29/2016

Business

Larchmont Retailer Encourages Clients To Push Beyond Their Comfort Zones LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Maria Drattell prides herself on being a community-based shopper. And so, after having moved from Manhattan three years ago and not finding a women’s clothing store in the Westchester boutique scene reflecting her sense of style, she opened her own. The mission of m. DRATTELL, which opened in February 2016 on Larchmont's Palmer Avenue, offers women beautifully made clothing that lasts a long time and can be built upon as the years go by. Drattell describes her store as "a women’s fashion boutique with an urbane sense of style." "We encourage our clients to…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/29/2016

Lifestyle

Del' Arte In Orangeburg Wins DVlicious 'Best Italian In Rockland' Contest ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Del’ Arte, which has been serving county residents since 1995, is the winner of our DVlicious 'Best Italian Restaurant in Rockland" contest. The Orangeburg eatery, known for its pasta and small bites menu, won with 61 percent of the vote. It is also well known for its deep commitment to the area. Owners John and Rosemarie Carollo pride themselves on being members of the community and are involved in many charitable events. Del' Arte, located at 20 Mountain View Ave., will receive a DVlicious certificate as well as pride in knowing it brings a taste of Italy close…

by Daily Voice

11/29/2016

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