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Jeanne Muchnick

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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

DVlicious Best Ice Cream In Fairfield County Ends Friday, Burgers Are Next FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Voting for the best ice cream in Fairfield County is open until 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. The voting is part of our ongoing DVlicious contest with the winner announced next week. Also part of next week's stories: Nominations will be taken for best burger.

by Daily Voice

06/26/2015

Lifestyle

DVlicious Best Ice Cream Contest In Putnam Ends Friday; Burgers Are Next PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Voting for the best ice cream in Putnam County is open until 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. The voting is part of our ongoing DVlicious contest with the winner announced next week. Also part of next week's stories: Nominations will be taken for best burger.

by Daily Voice

06/26/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester's DVlicious Ice Cream Contest Ends Friday; Burgers Are Next WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Voting for the best ice cream in Westchester is open until 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. The voting is part of our ongoing DVlicious contest with the winner announced next week. Also part of next week's stories: Nominations will be taken for best burger.

by Daily Voice

06/26/2015

News

Connecticut Ranks Among Worst States To Make A Living In, Says New Report PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- In a big "whew, it wasn't us," a new report says Connecticut ranks among one of the worst states to make a living in. According to moneyrates.com, a personal finance site, Connecticut's high unemployment caused it to fall back in the ratings, along with low marks for workplace safety. States were ranked in terms of average wages, taxes, cost of living, unemployment rate, and incidents of workplace safety and included data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), and D.C. think tank, the Tax Foundation.. Keepi…

by Daily Voice

06/26/2015

Lifestyle

Saugatuck Sweets In Westport Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest WESTPORT, Conn. -- From simple vanilla to gourmet caramel combinations to the invasion of the Oreo -- is anything better on a hot day than the cool swirl of ice cream? Classic, traditional options, along with newfangled flavors, can be found in all corners of Fairfield County with a number of versions served a variety of ways (hello whipped cream, fudge, sprinkles and waffle cones). You, however, picked five nominees for the best ice cream in the county, meaning now's the time to nail down the winner. Voting is open until tomorrow; go here to cast your ballot. In the meantime, h…

by Daily Voice

06/26/2015

Lifestyle

Rye Breeder Prides Herself On Creating Loving Dachshund Families RYE, N.Y. -- Valerie T. Diker, owner/breeder of Dikerdachs Kennels in Manhattan and Rye, calls her dogs and the folks who purchase them her "family" and tells people who work with her that "for better or for worse you get me with the dog." "I want them [the owners] to be aware of me as the person who helped to create the dog they now own," she said. "I feel responsible for them ... for the rest of their lives ... and I want the people who buy from me to know that." Diker is so hands on and committed to the mini longhair dachshunds she both breeds and shows that she recently held a birt…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/25/2015

Neighbors

Chappaqua Resident Known For Urban Planning Gets Inspiration From 'Home' CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- You may not know the name Dan Biederman but you surely know his work. Whether it’s Bryant Park, Grand Central Station, the Chelsea district or 34th Street, the Chappaqua resident who grew up in Scarsdale, has left his vision and imprint all over New York City as well as around the country. Biederman, one of the country’s leading urban parks and streetscape planners and designers, is the president of Manhattan-based Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corporation (BRV) which helped lead the charge in transforming such public spaces like Bryant Park, New York's Southwest C…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/25/2015

Events

Greenwich Is One Of Many Towns Celebrating July 4 With A Bang FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Get your red, white and blue on. July 4 festivities are upon us with towns across Fairfield County gearing up to show their patriotic pride. The following is a sampling of activities for securing the best perch for picnics and pyrotechnics. Feel free to add more in our comments section below. Friday, June 26th, Bridgeport: The Barnum Festival Skyblast Fireworks begin at Seaside Park at dusk with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks Fun: http://barnumfestival.com/. Saturday, June 27, Danbury: The annual fireworks celebration takes place at Candlewood Lake starti…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/25/2015

Lifestyle

Danbury's Il Bacio Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest DANBURY, Conn. -- From simple vanilla to gourmet caramel combinations to the invasion of the Oreo -- is anything better on a hot day than the cool swirl of ice cream? Classic, traditional options, along with newfangled flavors, can be found in all corners of Fairfield County with a number of versions served a variety of ways (hello whipped cream, fudge, sprinkles and waffle cones). You, however, picked five nominees for the best ice cream in the county, meaning now's the time to nail down the winner. Voting ends today; go here to cast your ballot. In the meantime, here's the "sc…

by Daily Voice

06/25/2015

Lifestyle

King Kone In Somers Is Finalist In DVlicious Ice Cream Contest SOMERS., N.Y. -- From simple vanilla to gourmet caramel combinations to the invasion of the Oreo -- is anything better on a hot day than the cool swirl of ice cream? Classic, traditional options, along with newfangled flavors, can be found in all corners of Westchester with a number of versions served a variety of ways (hello whipped cream, fudge, sprinkles and waffle cones). You, however, picked five nominees for the best ice cream in the county, meaning now's the time to nail down the winner. Voting is open until Friday; go here to cast your ballot. In the meantime, here's th…

by Daily Voice

06/25/2015

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