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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

Neighbors

Pelham Family Behind ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Preps For August Fundraiser PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Pelham family that sparked the nationwide ALS Ice Bucket Challenge phenomenon last summer is at it again, this time with the 10th Annual Strike Out ALS Softball Tournament. The event, taking place August 1 at Glover Field in Pelham, is being organized once again by the friends and family of Anthony Senerchia Jr. Senerchia Jr. has ALS, otherwise known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. All proceeds from the day-long fundraise…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/28/2015

Lifestyle

Carmel's Healy's Corner Wins DVlicious 'Best Burger In Putnam' Contest CARMEL, N.Y. -- Healy's Corner Restaurant & Bar, at 474 NY-52 in Carmel, has the perfect patty. At least, according to you, our Daily Voice readers. The four-year-old pub, profiled here in a previous Daily Voice story, won the DVlicious "Best Burger in Putnam County" contest with 50 percent of the vote. Out of the 13 burgers offered, the Big Boy Burger (10 ounce burger topped with American, Muenster and Swiss cheese, carmelized onions, coleslaw and bacon) and the Grilled Cheeseburger (classic burger wedged between two grilled cheese sandwiches), are among the most popular. Owner …

by Daily Voice

07/28/2015

Lifestyle

Last Call To Vote For DVlicious Best Burger In Westchester Contest WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The DVlicious contest ends at 5 p.m. Monday, July 27. Go here to cast your ballot. Click on the restaurants below to read their profiles. The Burger Barn, Somers The Blazer Pub, Purdys Elevation Burger, locations in Rye Brook and Yonkers Valhalla Crossing, Valhalla Westchester Burger Company, locations in Mount Kisco, Rye Brook, and White Plains Now's also the time to send your nominations for our next subject: Local Farmer's Markets. Who has the best one? Send nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com with the name of the market and the town …

by Daily Voice

07/27/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester Eateries Offer A Host Of Cocktails For Soaking Up Summer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Summer means long weekends and alfresco meals, so why not enjoy them with a breezy, refreshing cocktail? We've rounded up a few served in Westchester County, but feel free to add your own favorites in our comments area below. Sashito! bartaco, Port Chester: Like watermelon? Then you'll enjoy this cocktail which features the chopped fruit along with simple syrup, Campari, Combier, lemon juice and three dashes of Angostura. Sip Summer: 1 Willett Ave., (914) 937-8226. Tea Time, Village Social, Mount Kisco: Who needs iced tea when you can go for something a b…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/27/2015

Lifestyle

Integrate Function, Color, Style Into Your Backyard, Say Weston Designers WESTON, Conn -- Your backyard is the place to go crazy and take chances, because summer only lasts four months. So says Denise Davies and Kerri Rosenthal, owner and creative director respectively of D2 Interieurs, a Weston-based design firm. Their advice? Say goodbye to teak chairs, chaise lounges, hurricane candle centerpieces and navy cushions. Instead, integrate function, style, color and patterns in ways that personalize and reflect your lifestyle with modern fiberglass ball chairs, brightly-colored poufs, patterned pillows, and lollipop topiaries. "We suggest never buying a…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/27/2015

Lifestyle

Last Call For Putnam County's DVlicious Best Burger Contest PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The DVlicious contest ends at 5 p.m. Monday, July 27. Go here to cast your ballot. Click on the restaurants below to read their profiles. Bliss Dairy Bar, Mahopac Everready Diner, Brewster Healy's Corner, Carmel South Side Sports Bar and Grille, Mahopac Whistling Willies Restaurant and Bar, Cold Spring Now's also the time to send your nominations for our next subject: Local Farmer's Markets. Who has the best one? Send nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com with the name of the market and the town by Friday, July 31.

by Daily Voice

07/27/2015

Lifestyle

Last Call To Vote For Fairfield County's DVlicious Best Burger Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn -- The DVlicious contest ends at 5 p.m. Monday, July 27. Go here to cast your ballot. Click on the restaurants below to read their profiles. Bogey's Grill & Tap Room, Norwalk Black Duck, Westport Flipside, Fairfield Harlan Social Club, Stamford Prime Burger, Ridgefield Now's also the time to send your nominations for our next subject: Local Farmer's Markets. Who has the best one?Send your nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com with the name of the market and the town by Friday, July 31.

by Daily Voice

07/27/2015

Business

20-Year-Old Norwalk Man Creates Clothing Line Inspired By Connecticut NORWALK, Conn. -- Philip Post, the 20-year-old founder of Dertbag clothing, says he didn't know if he would graduate high school but he was certain he would open a store. In fact, he did both. That was two years ago. And so far, the Norwalk resident's Bridgeport shop, with its bold colored T-shirts, is thriving. It all sprung from illness. Post has Crohn's disease and said working on other things kept his mind off his health problems. He was homeschooled but also went to Green Farms Academy in Westport for middle school and Norwalk High for high school. Post said he missed most …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/27/2015

Lifestyle

'I Am Cait' Follows Newtown HS Grad Caitlyn Jenner In New E! Docuseries FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- "I Am Cait," the docuseries about Newtown high school graduate Caitlyn Jenner airs Sunday, July 26 on the E! network. The one hour show, which premieres at 8 p.m., chronicles Jenner's new life as Caitlyn, known previously as Bruce, the Olympic star athlete, and patriarch of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." This reintroduction to the world follows Jenner's Vanity Fair cover story in July as well as her interview on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer.

by Daily Voice

07/26/2015

Lifestyle

'I Am Cait' Follows Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner In New E! Docuseries WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- "I Am Cait," the docuseries about Mount Kisco native and former Sleepy Hollow High School student Caitlyn Jenner airs Sunday, July 26 on the E! network. The one hour show, which premieres at 8 p.m., chronicles Jenner's new life as Caitlyn, known previously as Bruce, the Olympic star athlete, and patriarch of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." This reintroduction to the world follows Jenner's Vanity Fair cover story in July as well as her interview on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer.

by Daily Voice

07/26/2015

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