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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
Father Knows Best? Fairfield County Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice Father Knows Best? Fairfield County Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice
Father Knows Best? Fairfield County Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.  -- What's the best advice your Dad ever gave you? The following responses are from Daily Voice readers and Community Advisors in honor of Father's Day.  "My dad, Seymour Ubell, who just published his memoir (go here to view), always told me: 'Relationships are the key to success in business.' His book is really interesting and funny!" -- Jane Ubell-Meyer, Stamford "My dad was a workaholic before there was a term for it, but he taught me balance in life and the importance of nurturing the parent-child relationship. He studied for and took on a second …

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Lifestyle
How Much Are You Spending On Father's Day, Fairfield? How Much Are You Spending On Father's Day, Fairfield?
How Much Are You Spending On Father's Day, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- How much did you spend on dear old Dad this Father's Day?  If you're anything like the average American, dad's gift set you back at least $100.  According to a survey from the National Retail Federation. 75.4 percent of Americans are planning to celebrate Father’s Day with an average expenditure amounting to $115.57 per person. As for where people are doing the bulk of their shopping, 34.6 percent will head to the department store while 29.2 percent intend to shop online. Dad's aren't the only ones expecting gifts either --husbands, sons and brothers can…

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Neighbors
Father Knows Best? Putnam Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice Father Knows Best? Putnam Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice
Father Knows Best? Putnam Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y.  -- What's the best advice your Dad ever gave you? The following responses are from Daily Voice readers  in honor of Father's Day.   "Pops said: 'Always do the best you can.'" -- County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Carmel   "He's always told me to apply myself in everything I do, and to always be kind and generous to others." ---  Jamie Imperati, founder of the Professional Women of Putnam, Mahopac "The best way to make friends is to be a friend." -- Jim Rathschmidt, founder of United for the Troops, Mahopac "Never give up. Plain…

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Neighbors
Father Knows Best? Westchester Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice Father Knows Best? Westchester Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice
Father Knows Best? Westchester Residents Share Dad's Sage Advice WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.  -- What's the best advice your Dad ever gave you? The following responses are from Daily Voice readers and Community Advisors in honor of Father's Day.  "My father told me (when I was in high school):  'Everything you know you've learned from books. You need to learn from experience.' I took it to heart." -- Sheila Klatzky, White Plains "On the door of his office, my dad has a sign reading 'Ideas, Mgmt, Quality Control.' It could read 'Founder' or 'CEO,' but instead he's chosen to (1) let employees know exactly what he's focused on and (2) signal im…

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Events
Clearwater Festival In Croton Features David Crosby, Citizen Cope Clearwater Festival In Croton Features David Crosby, Citizen Cope
Clearwater Festival In Croton Features David Crosby, Citizen Cope CROTON, N.Y. -- It's still possible to get tickets for the Clearwater Festival this weekend. Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival (aka “the Clearwater Festival” or “Revival”), held Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, 21, features seven sustainably powered stages with diverse music, dance, storytelling and family-oriented programming as well as a juried Handcrafters’ Village, the Green Living Expo, the Working Waterfront with small boat exhibits and rides, an artisanal food and farm market, and environmental education displays. This year’s lineup includes David Crosby, Citizen Cope, Neko Ca…

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Lifestyle
Westchester Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For All Kinds Of Dads Westchester Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For All Kinds Of Dads
Westchester Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For All Kinds Of Dads WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Stumped over what to get Dad this Father's Day? Here's a sampling of ideas sure to show him you care. For the Stressed Out Dad: In honor of Dad, Oasis Day Spa is offering 10 percent off spa gift cards or $20 off a couple's duet massage of your choice from now through June 21. Use FORDAD15 for spa gift and COUP15 for couple's massage. Celebrate Dad: 50 Livingstone Ave., Dobbs Ferry, (914) 409-1900, www.oasisdayspanyc.com/oasis-westchester/. For the Music Lover: Surprise Dad with some old-time rock and roll -- or something else of his choosing. There's always s…

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Lifestyle
Putnam Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For Every Kind Of Dad Putnam Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For Every Kind Of Dad
Putnam Shops Feature Father's Day Gifts For Every Kind Of Dad PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Stumped over what to get Dad this Father's Day? Here's a sampling of ideas sure to show him you care. For the Music Lover: Surprise Dad with some old-time rock and roll -- or something else of his choosing. There's always something going on at the Paramount, just over the Putnam border in Peekskill. The venue, owned by Garrison resident Kurt G. Heitmann, head of Red House Entertainment LLC, celebrated its 85th anniversary in June. Celebrate Dad: 1008 Brown St., Peekskill, (914) 739-0039, www.paramounthudsonvalley.com/. For the Connoisseur of Fine Liquors: Dad like w…

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Lifestyle
Johnny's In Mount Vernon Receives DVlicious 'Best Pizza' Certificate Johnny's In Mount Vernon Receives DVlicious 'Best Pizza' Certificate
Johnny's In Mount Vernon Receives DVlicious 'Best Pizza' Certificate MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. --  It's all about family and loyal customers at Johnny's Pizza in Mount Vernon where owner Joseph Piscopo said he's seen generations of Westchesterites come through his doors. "We want to thank all of our loyal customers," he said of Johnny's Daily Voice "DVlicious" win for "Best Pizza in Westchester." (Go here for previous story.) Added his wife, Maria, "Many of our customers have become friends as well as family. We thank them all that we are still in existence."  Johnny's, named after Piscopo's oldest brother, remains a family-run operation with sons Joe Junior…

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Lifestyle
Parkers In Rye Offers More Than Just Travel Gear Parkers In Rye Offers More Than Just Travel Gear
Parkers In Rye Offers More Than Just Travel Gear RYE, N.Y. -- How protected are you from the sun and summer's insects? It's a question Catherine Parker, the owner of Parker's, says you have to wonder about. "Nowadays, more people are more cognizant about clothing that has built-in sun protection," she said. Which is why, in recent years, she has expanded her store's repetoire from luggage and travel gear to clothes, especially items that fit an active lifestyle. "With all we read in the news about invasive mosquitoes carrying more and more diseases, I'm carrying more clothing that has been treated with insect repellent," she said. …

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News
Yonkers Hyatt Place Opens With Ribbon-Cutting, Local Officials Yonkers Hyatt Place Opens With Ribbon-Cutting, Local Officials
Yonkers Hyatt Place Opens With Ribbon-Cutting, Local Officials YONKERS, N.Y. -- Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers officially opened Tuesday, June 16 with a ribbon-cutting attended by area dignitaries including Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett. Also in attendance: executives from Brooks Shopping Centers, LLC,the property’s owner, and LodgeWorks Partners, the developer. The eight-story hotel, anchored between a Chipotle, Westchester Community College and New York & Company in the middle of Cross County Shopping Center, features 155 guest rooms, meeting and conference space, a fitness center, a coffee and cocktails ba…

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