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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

Events

Have A 'Blast' With Westchester Fireworks Festivities WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- July 4 is just around the corner, and no doubt you're already thinking about the best perch for picnicking and pyrotechnics. What follows is a sampling of where to go to make your holiday pop. Feel free to add any we've missed on our Facebook pages. Thursday, June 30 Ossining: Head to Louis Engel Waterfront Park -- and bring blankets, chairs and picnics -- for a celebratory evening of live music and food starting at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. with the band Powderfinger rocking after the fireworks. Enjoy Fourth Fun: www.villageofossining.org/. Scarsdal…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Business

Westchester Tuxedo Shop Suits Up Star Of 'Hamilton' YONKERS, N.Y. -- If the Miranda family -- as in the hotter-than-hot Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda -- schleps to Yonkers from Manhattan for a custom-made tux, then you know the place is something special. The Miranda family, in fact, has been customers of Yonkers-based San Marko Tuxedos for over a decade. "I've known Lin-Manuel since he was very young," said Co-Owner Rob Forchetti, "It's been wonderful to follow his success." In fact, San Marko Tuxedos, in business for 46 years, prides itself on its personal service, attention to detail and wide variety of tuxedos. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Lifestyle

Hiring An Interior Designer? Westchester Expert Shares Newbie Advice IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- About to buy a home and thinking about hiring a designer? Or looking for an update on your existing place? Renae Cohen of Irvington-based Renae Cohen Interiors, admitted it's often difficult for homeowners to make the decision to hire a designer. "Many people feel they should be able to do a project themselves and don't want to be told what to do," she said. "Others feel the money invested in a designer can be used to purchase additional product and hesitate to make that extra investment." Here, she offers five tips for what you need to know before mo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Band Rocks Out With Crowdfunding Effort DANBURY, Conn. -- Dave Bonan of Danbury-based Phoenix Tree, credits the group's longevity -- the band celebrated 10 years in February -- to its musical evolution. In other words, explained Bonan: "We're a lot louder and experimental these days, and are versatile in that not only are we a quintet for large venues, but we also perform as a quartet, trio and duo depending on the space." Every member of the band -- Fishkill resident Dan O'Connor (guitar, vocals), Justin Virga (guitar, vocals, glockenspiel) originally from Bridgewater/Danbury, now living in Washington, Conn., Hector O.…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Lifestyle

Mahopac's Our Town Bagels Receives DVlicious 'Best Bagel In Putnam' Award MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Joe Lombardi, Daily Voice's Director, Media Initiatives,/Managing Editor, was on hand Monday to hand Our Town Bagels its DVlicious "Best Bagels in Putnam County" award. The homey bakery, run by siblings Stephanie and Christina Evans, won with 42 percent of the vote. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story. Our Town Bagels is at 961 Route 6, (845) 803-8745.

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Lifestyle

Race Tightens In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Fairfield County' Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Five nominees are in a tight race for “DVlicious Best Brunch in Fairfield County" making it anyone's guess who will win. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Bernard's, Ridgefield Olio, Stamford Redding Roadhouse, Redding The Cottage, Westport TruNorth. Bridgeport Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

Race Tightens In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Westchester' Contest WESTCHESTER COUNTY. N.Y. -- Five nominees are in a tight race for “DVlicious Best Brunch in Westchester," making it anyone's guess who will win. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Croton Creek Steakhouse, Croton Saint George Bistro, Hastings Underhill's Crossing, Bronxville Vintage, White Plains X20, Yonkers Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

Race Tightens In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Dutchess County' Contest DUTCHESS COUNTY. N.Y. -- Three nominees are in a tight race for “DVlicious Best Brunch in Dutchess" making it anyone's guess who will win. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Beacon Falls Cafe, Beacon McKinney & Doyle, Pawling Shadows On the Hudson, PoughkeepsieKeep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

Contest Continues In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Bergen County' Contest BERGEN COUNTY. N.J. -- Five nominees continue to vie for our “DVlicious Best Brunch in Bergen" contest. Who's your favorite? Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then select the one you think is best. Farmhouse Cafe, Cresskill Mason Jar, Mahwah Patisserie Florentine, Englewood Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack Twisted Elm, Elmwood ParkKeep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

Race Tightens In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Putnam' Contest PUTNAM COUNTY. N.Y. -- Three nominees are in a tight race for the “DVlicious Best Brunch in Putnam" title, making it anyone's guess who will win. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Chophouse Grille, Mahopac Hudson House, Cold Spring The Arch, Brewster Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/27/2016

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