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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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Neighbors
Eastchester Resident 'Moons' Over Longtime Love, Favorite Valentine Eastchester Resident 'Moons' Over Longtime Love, Favorite Valentine
Eastchester Resident 'Moons' Over Longtime Love, Favorite Valentine EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from Eastchester resident Mark Rodriguez: "I’m from Los Angeles and my wife is from Brazil. We met while I was on vacation there during the 2008/09 New Year celebration. It was a samba lounge that had no rooftop. We spoke for hours that night, under the Rio moon. It was incredible. All the clichés came true: love at first sight, across a crowded room, when I least expected it…take your pick!  "In LA, we married in 2010. Moved to Manhattan in 2011. The following year brought us a Manhattan eart…

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Lifestyle
Uncle Henry's In Harrison Hangs Its DVlicious 'Best Wings' Banner Uncle Henry's In Harrison Hangs Its DVlicious 'Best Wings' Banner
Uncle Henry's In Harrison Hangs Its DVlicious 'Best Wings' Banner HARRISON, N.Y. -- Wings reign supreme at Uncle Henry's.  The restaurant, a winner of our "Best Wings in Westchester County" contest, recently hung its DVlicious banner.  Uncle Henry's is at 309 Halstead Ave. (914) 835-0804.

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Business
Rockland Florists Prep For 'Rosy' Valentine's Day Rockland Florists Prep For 'Rosy' Valentine's Day
Rockland Florists Prep For 'Rosy' Valentine's Day ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Americans are set to spend a lot of money this Valentine's weekend with nationwide spending at $19.7 billion, an increase from last year. As usual, men are set to spend significantly more than women on their spouses/significant others, according to Statistica. The average man will spend $133.61 on gifts this year compared to $62.14 for women. Folks will also spend an average of $26.24 on gifts for their four-legged friends.  Rockland florists are among those ready for the retail surge, with many offering extended hours, including staying open on Sunday, Feb. 14, a d…

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Events
White Plains Arts Center Serves Up A 'Hot' Night For Westchester Valentines White Plains Arts Center Serves Up A 'Hot' Night For Westchester Valentines
White Plains Arts Center Serves Up A 'Hot' Night For Westchester Valentines WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- As Valentine's Day approaches, people say they are in the mood for love, but let's be honest; some are really in the mood for a one night stand.  No, we're not being disrespectful; we're talking about the show. One Night Stand is a project in which 10-minute plays are written overnight and performed the very next day. Local actors, directors, playwrights, and stage managers are volunteering their time and talents as you read this to bring this project together. In other words, expect something unpredictable and fun, an out-of-the-ordinary pre-Valentine's date night. I…

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Neighbors
Ridgefield Park Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' Ridgefield Park Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection'
Ridgefield Park Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- We asked for stories on how you met your valentine and got this one from Luz Molina of Ridgefield Park. "I met my valentine 25 years ago in our high school years in New York. Sandi is my husband for the past 19 years. We met in 1990 and are still very much in love. We have two adorable sons, Sandi and Randy, who are our sunshine." How did you meet your sweetheart? Email jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com and we'll post your story.

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Lifestyle
How Did You Meet Your Valentine, Fairfield? Send Us Your Story How Did You Meet Your Valentine, Fairfield? Send Us Your Story
How Did You Meet Your Valentine, Fairfield? Send Us Your Story FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Got a "love connection" you'd like to share? Give us the how, what, when and where -- the short version (less than 200 words) -- along with a photo of the two of you and the town(s) you live in. Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com and we'll share your "sweet" story. 

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Neighbors
Eastchester Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' Eastchester Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection'
Eastchester Resident Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from Eastchester resident StacyAnn Melillo-Keiler: "I met my husband David on June 7, 2001 at Piranha Pats in Larchmont, now Rio Bravo. We happened to sit next to each other at the bar. I was there with a friend. He was there with his sister. "We started talking about the hockey game that was on TV. I didn't really think anything of it because I thought his sister was maybe his girlfriend -- they look nothing alike -- until his sister turns to me and says 'Hi my name is Stacey, I am David's si…

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Lifestyle
New Canaan Workout Studio Takes It Up A Notch With New Deals For March New Canaan Workout Studio Takes It Up A Notch With New Deals For March
New Canaan Workout Studio Takes It Up A Notch With New Deals For March NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Fairfield County residents have area resident Sarah Easley to thank for the AKT Studio in New Canaan and it's ever-growing roster of classes and deals. That's because Easley's best friend is fitness guru and former professional dancer Anna Kaiser whose method of fitness training has been used on everyone from A-list celebrities and athletes to desk jockeys and grandmas. When Easley moved out from Manhattan in 2011 she suggested Kaiser host a master class at the Bedford Post Inn as a way to meet new people in the community. Kaiser loved it so much she created a weekly pr…

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Lifestyle
DVlicious 'Best Soups In Bergen County' Contest Heats Up DVlicious 'Best Soups In Bergen County' Contest Heats Up
DVlicious 'Best Soups In Bergen County' Contest Heats Up BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- A comforting bowl of soup hits the spot around this time of year, which begs the question: Who has the best soup in Bergen County? You picked five finalists as part of our ongoing DVlicious contest. Right now, Allendale Eats in Allendale  and The Barn in Closter are leading the way, though that can change any minute as you're allowed to vote multiple times, albeit once per day. So start sipping -- and voting. Voting ends Monday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Profiles on each finalist will run next week.

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Business
Employees Purchase Ridgefield Pizzeria, Expand Offerings Employees Purchase Ridgefield Pizzeria, Expand Offerings
Employees Purchase Ridgefield Pizzeria, Expand Offerings RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Usually, new ownership of a restaurant means a host of new faces but at Piccolo Pizza in Ridgefield, the employees have remained the same. That's because former owner Matthew Criscuolo sold the Italian eatery in early January to his staff: Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Roberto Morales, and brother and sister restauranteurs Christina and Leonardo Vega, who also own Tacos Mexico in Norwalk. According to Leonardo Vega, Morales, a Stamford resident, had worked with Mathew as a consultant chef for the past two years. When he found out Piccolo was for sale he inv…

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