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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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Mahopac's Aljan Jewelers Woo Customers With New Items For Valentine's Day Mahopac's Aljan Jewelers Woo Customers With New Items For Valentine's Day
Mahopac's Aljan Jewelers Woo Customers With New Items For Valentine's Day MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Aljan Jewelers in Mahopac is offering a few new items for Valentine's Day.  According to Steve Wittels, a LaGrange resident who owns the business with his wife, Alice (she's the jeweler), there is always something fresh in the store to keep up with today's trends.  With Valentine's Day among their busiest times, there are also a few promotions, namely a free box of "Candy for Grownups," sweets made with various liquors inside when a customer purchases something from Endless Jewelry. The line of 18 colored leather bracelets that, depending on the length, can also …

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Westchester Florists Prep For Valentine's Day Westchester Florists Prep For Valentine's Day
Westchester Florists Prep For Valentine's Day WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Extended hours, a riot of roses and lots of late nights are keeping Westchester County florists busy these final days leading up to Sunday, Feb. 14, though many said this year, with Valentine's Day on the Sunday of President's Week, sales may be sluggish. "Sunday is traditionally the worst day for Valentine's Day," said Nancy White of The Flower Bar in Larchmont. Because it can be a bit of a showy holiday, people like to buy flower arrangements they can send to wives or girlfriends at work, but with this Feb. 14 falling on President's Week, many people a…

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Neighbors
White Plains Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day White Plains Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day
White Plains Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from White Plains resident Christy Camillo: "I am from New Rochelle and my husband is from White Plains. We met on Tinder and we went to our first date at Arrosto Restaurant in Port Chester. It was an immediate connection and I knew from the first date we were going to be married. We started dating in December of 2013, got engaged in September 2014 and married on October 16, 2015 at Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains. I never gave up hope because I knew he was out there. I tried everything. Who w…

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Neighbors
Eastchester Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day Eastchester Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day
Eastchester Resident Shares 'Love Connection' In Honor Of Valentine's Day EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from Eastchester resident Julie Larkin: "My husband and I met in the summer of 1984 at a Catholic Singles dance at the Rye Town Hilton. My husband is from Mount Vernon and I'm from Brooklyn. My plans were originally to go to Georgia to visit some relatives, but my plans changed, and instead I decided to go to the dance along with three other Brooklyn girls. There was quite a crowd present that evening. As I was walking across the room, a young man came over to me and introduced himself and invited…

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North Salem Couple Share How They Met For Valentine's Day North Salem Couple Share How They Met For Valentine's Day
North Salem Couple Share How They Met For Valentine's Day NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from North Salem resident Lucia Strutt: "I met my husband, Stephen, 'Sid,' through a mutual friend. I was running at the gym and a grade school friend who I had not seen in 30 years jumped on the treadmill next to me, we quickly recognized each other and reconnected.  He set me up with a man that was the polar opposite of me -- loud, gregarious, will have a room of people laughing loudly by his comedic approach to everything within minutes. Our first date was May 6, 2009 and my first impression of …

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Chocolate Reigns Supreme At Norwalk's Chocolate Rain Shop Chocolate Reigns Supreme At Norwalk's Chocolate Rain Shop
Chocolate Reigns Supreme At Norwalk's Chocolate Rain Shop NORWALK, Conn. -- It's chocolate-covered strawberry season at Chocolate Rain Shop in Norwalk as the store gets ready for Valentine's Day, its busiest day of the year. According to Diana Gould who owns the shop with her sister, Helen, chocolate strawberries sell particularly well on Feb. 14 as do truffles and boxed heart chocolates.  The two Stamford residents, who have owned the shop for a little over four years, say their journey into the world of chocolate began at New York’s International Culinary Center, where they first got a “taste” of the rich (pun intended) learning environment. &quo…

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Daily Voice Reporter From Lyndhurst Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' Daily Voice Reporter From Lyndhurst Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection'
Daily Voice Reporter From Lyndhurst Shares Valentine's 'Love Connection' LYNDHURST, N.J. -- We asked for stories on how you met your valentine and got this one from our newest reporter, Lyndhurst resident Anthony Locicero, who grew up in Paramus: "A simple mistake led to what I believe was the greatest thing to ever happen to me. "I was completing high school soccer capsules for The Record and was given each coach's contact information. One by one, I began reaching out to each of them, including the Lyndhurst girls coach. Turns out, she was already interviewed by a colleague; I was actually supposed to to talk to the Leonia coach! "Before I foun…

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Putnam Florists Prep For Valentine's Day Putnam Florists Prep For Valentine's Day
Putnam Florists Prep For Valentine's Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Extended hours, a riot of roses and lots of late nights are keeping Putnam florists busy these final days leading up to Feb. 14. "It's an insane time but you roll with it," said Michael Bothe, co-owner of Mahopac Flower Shop, who expects to sell from 1,800 to 2,000 roses. The biggest seller? You guessed it: The good old fashioned red rose, usually sold by the dozen, with men -- about 85 percent -- the primary buyers. With Valentine's Day on a Sunday, many florists are offering extended hours, with staff working many a late night to make sure all is ready …

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Mamaroneck Chef Sources Local Ingredients For Soup Delivery Business Mamaroneck Chef Sources Local Ingredients For Soup Delivery Business
Mamaroneck Chef Sources Local Ingredients For Soup Delivery Business MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Daniel Testa is a on a soup mission. With his two-year-old Mamaroneck-based company, Fifty-Two Soups, his goal is to provide a better alternative to current take out options that are affordable and of the highest quality. "Making daily food choices is tough. I would like to make them easier with fresher and better tasting food," he said. And so the Yonkers resident who trained at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, now known as ICC International Culinary Center, began his quest by offering a membership based service that delivers fresh, homemade soups t…

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Neighbors
When Jane Met Pete: Carmel Resident Shares 'Love Connection' When Jane Met Pete: Carmel Resident Shares 'Love Connection'
When Jane Met Pete: Carmel Resident Shares 'Love Connection' CARMEL, N.Y. -- We asked for stories on how you met your Valentine and got this one from Carmel resident Jane Nisbet: "I went to John Jay High School and lived in Katonah. Pete went to the Harvey school and lived in Ridgefield, Conn and later in Purdys. We met shortly after [high school] graduation while working at the Blazer Pub. We now have two children, ages 16 and 14, and live in Carmel. We own a small business called Invisible Fence of the mid-Hudson Valley. In December, we will celebrate our 20-year wedding anniversary." How did you meet your sweetheart? Email jmuchnick@dail…

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