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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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Lifestyle

Brewster's Kelly's Corner Accepts DVlicious Best Fries In Putnam Award BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Just in time for National French Fry Day -- it's Wednesday, July 13 -- Daily Voice Director of Media Initiatives/Managing Editor Joe Lombardi stopped by Kelly's Corner in Brewster to present its "DVlicious Best French Fries in Putnam" award. Accepting the certificate was Maria Gaitan. The pub won with 48 percent of the vote, basically "frying" the competition. Going on now: DVlicious Best Hot Dogs. Go HERE to vote.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Temple Comes Together In Song To Heal, Lift Spirits BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Rabbi David Greenberg of Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford knows music has the capacity to touch people's hearts and souls. Which is why, when he thought about his congregation and the many folks dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, he had the idea to create a helping, healing CD. "I'm pretty product-driven," he said. Though the temple has produced musical CDs before, this one, entitled "Jewish Music To Soothe The Soul," is the first that grew out of an attempt to provide something that would be soothing and inspiring. "The plan was -- and still i…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

Voting Heats Up In DVlicious 'Best Hot Dogs In Rockland' Contest ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Rockland County's best dogs? So far, it's a tight race between the three contestants meaning every vote counts. Profiles on each will run next week. You have until 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28 to cast your ballot. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Our DVlicious "Best Hot Dogs in Rockland County" winner will receive a framed certificate and the knowledge they out-dogged the competition.

by Daily Voice

07/17/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Resident Spearheads Efforts To Clean Up Long Island Sound MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Mamaroneck resident Nancy Vincent is on a mission to clean up Long Island Sound. And that starts with labeling storm drains. Vincent, who started the Stand Up Paddleboarding business SUPwestchester.com last summer, said she grew discouraged when, from her time spent on the water, she noticed a ton of bottles and trash floating in the Sound. When she had been in Los Angeles not long after, she noticed that all of their storm drains were painted with fish on the them and had "no dumping signs drains to waterways." When home, however, and walking her dog, she saw…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: Stirring Up Rice Pudding DV Home Cooking is a series devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Virginia Vaccaro, Mahopac, N.Y. "Growing up in a family of six, (four girls} was so much fun and to this day my sisters and I are best friends. It was a rarity to find store bought desserts in our home, but this delicious rice custard pudding was something my mom frequently made as a treat!" Recipe: Rice Custard Pudding Ingredie…

by Virginia Vaccaro

07/17/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Father, Son Pen Book About Hyperactivity, Bullying WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- If your child has ever felt left out because of his/her hyperactivity or because of bullying, there's a new book to help, written by a kid who gets it..Nine-year-old White Plains resident Emerson Daub has co-written "The Adventures of HyperKid: HyperKid v BullBorg," with his dad, Richard, as a way to bring to light the feelings many kids his age experience. His book focuses on fourth grader Morgan Wallace who writes how embarrassing it is when the teacher calls on him and he has to ask her to repeat the question because he wasn't paying attention, or how hard …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

Nocturnal Bird Songs Enliven Summer Evenings Have you heard the sound of birds come evening? While most species are content singing during the day, several species of birds are more content vocalizing at night. It should come as no surprise that the most common nighttime bird sounds come from the owl family. While the large Great Horned Owl is most vocal on cold winter nights, the smaller Eastern Screech Owl can be heard giving its distinctive whinnying call throughout the summer. Content nesting in backyards and woodlots, these cavity nesters can be very easy to locate as soon as one recognizes their call.Though it is a bit late this…

by William Haffey

07/16/2016

Business

Salsa Fresca Gears Up For Peekskill Opening, Plans On Serving Free Burritos PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Mexican food lovers now have another place to go for their hot and spicy fix. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill is planning its grand opening Sunday, July 17 in the Beach Shopping Center in Peekskill. To celebrate, there will be free burritos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Owner Marc Miles, a Dutchess County resident, said he chose this location as it "fit our sweet spot that we look for in locations." If you've never been to a Salsa Fresca, Miles points out that "we're a fast casual Mexican concept that serves burritos tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas salads and more.…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/16/2016

Lifestyle

DVlicious Hot Dog Contest Continues To 'Roll' In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Who has Fairfield County's best dogs? So far, The Original Swanky Franks in Norwalk is in the lead but that can change any minute. Profiles of each will run next week. In the meantime, you have until 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28 to cast your ballot. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Our DVlicious "Best Hot Dogs in Fairfield County" winner will receive a framed certificate and the knowledge they out-dogged the competition.

by Daily Voice

07/15/2016

Lifestyle

DVlicious Voting Continues For 'Best Hot Dogs In Putnam' PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Putnam County's best dogs? So far, it's a tight race between Red Rooster in Brewster and Forrest Sidestreet Cafe in Patterson. Profiles of each will run next week. In the meantime, you have until 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28 to cast your ballot. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Our DVlicious "Best Hot Dogs in Putnam County" winner will receive a framed certificate and the knowledge they out-dogged the competition.

by Daily Voice

07/15/2016

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