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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

Cinco de Mayo Brings Festive Fun, Drink Specials To Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as May 5, tends to be less about the commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III, and more about the killer drinks and party atmosphere celebrated at area bars. What's meant to honor the Battle of the Puebla on May 5, 1862 has turned into an ode to tasty tacos, massive margaritas and mariachi magic. A sampling of spots to celebrate follows, though feel free to let us know any we've missed. Cinco de Mayo, Bloomingdale: Ya gotta expect a place with the name Cincod de Mayo would do it up right. And y…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Events

City Of Mount Vernon Presents Special Holocaust Remembrance Observance MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Holocaust Remembrance Observance will take place Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Mount Vernon City Council Chambers. The free event is sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), the Jewish Council of Mount Vernon and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. A dozen area Holocaust survivors will be in attendance including one woman who worked as a teen in at least four different concentration camps including Auschwitz, before being liberated from Bergen-Belsen. Another attendee, one of three…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Shops Burst With Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Still haven't gotten Mom a gift for Mother's Day? Go beyond the mall and go local for something truly one of a kind. For the Fashionista: Consider a gift certificate for her very own personal stylist. Hartsdale resident and Image Consultant Kendra Charisse Porter works with each client to understand her personality, sense of style, lifestyle and most importantly, her body shape and coloring to curate a wardrobe that is fashion forward, functional and affordable. Shop Mom: (914) 246-0207, www.kendraporter.com/. For the Rock and Roller: Surprise Mom with tickets t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

Putnam County Shops Offer Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Solutions PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Still haven't gotten a gift for Mother's Day? Consider the following shops for "beyond the big box store" solutions. Boscobel Gift Shop, Garrison: Located inside the Carriage House, the Museum Gift Shop features a wide assortment of books, stationery, garden accessories, jewelry, apparel, home decor, and glassware, with special attention paid to the Hudson Valley, its history, culture and environment. Shop Mom: 1601 NY-9D, (845) 265-3638, www.boscobel.org/. Cold Spring General Store, Cold Spring: Handmade jewelry, gardening items, cookbooks and beautifully m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

Rhinebeck Shops Feature Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? Go loyal with ideas from the following shops. Go Handmade. Support a local artist and find a one of a kind item in the process at the Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop. Among the products you'll find: greeting cards, ceramics, glass, decorative items, woodcraft, artworks and jewelry. The shop is open through Thursday, May 12. Shop Mom: Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, (845) 454-3222, www.artsmidhudson.org/. Darryl's Boutique, Rhinebeck: Fashionistas will love pretty much anything and everything at…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

Are You A Home Cook? Send Us Your Story, Recipe For DV Home Cooking Series Do you like to cook? If so, we want to hear from you. DV Home Cooking is a Daily Voice 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 a photo and the story behind the recipe to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com.

by Daily Voice

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

Stumped Over Mother's Day? Stony Point Jeweler Features Gifts Galore ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Last minute shopping for Mother's Day? Support local with the many unique gifts at Rockland's mom and pop shops. Avellino Esthetics, New City: Indulge Mom with a relaxing facial or an invigorating massage. You get top-notch personal service at this homey woman-only spa where Owner Rachelle Covino uses only the best organic products. Shop Mom: 123 Park Ave, (845) 634-6352, www.avellinoesthetics.com/. Presence Of Piermont: Owner Fara Abramson always stocks one of a kind items in her shop. A mom herself, she knows what women want. Among her top selects: trowel tools fo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2016

Lifestyle

ArtsWestchester Launches Gift Shop Makeover WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.- Just in time for Mother's Day comes a seasonal makeover of The Shop at ArtsWestchester. The gift shop, in the heart of White Plains, is home to the handmade art and craft items of more than 20 artists and makers from the Hudson Valley and New York City. Proceeds from the Shop’s sales benefit the participating artists, as well as ArtsWestchester’s mission of supporting the arts in Westchester County. “Our gallery highlights the talented artists working in and around Westchester, and The Shop at ArtsWestchester is a destination for locally-produced upscale yet affordable…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2016

Lifestyle

Putnam County Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Drink Specials, Fiesta Fun PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as May 5, tends to be less about the commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III, and more about the killer drinks and party atmosphere celebrated at area bars. What's meant to honor the Battle of the Puebla on May 5, 1862 has turned into an ode to tasty tacos, massive margaritas and mariachi magic. A sampling of spots to celebrate the holiday follows, though feel free to let us know any we've missed. Fiesta Mexicana, Brewster: Classic favorites, modern adaptations, and a live mariachi band starting…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2016

Lifestyle

Cinco de Mayo Brings Festive Fun, Drink Specials To Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as May 5, tends to be less about the commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III, and more about the killer drinks and party atmosphere celebrated at area bars. What's meant to honor the Battle of the Puebla on May 5, 1862 has turned into an ode to tasty tacos, massive margaritas and mariachi magic. A sampling of spots to celebrate follows, though feel free to let us know any we've missed. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Wyckoff and Woodcliff Lake: There are promotions galore here -- a Corona promotion, a …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2016

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