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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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Red Cross Warns Putnam Residents To Be Prepared For Storm PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – With a large winter storm forecast to impact our region Monday into Tuesday, the Greater NY Red Cross has placed volunteers on alert and is prepared to support local residents affected by storm-related emergencies, as needed. As with any disaster, preparation can be the difference between life and death. The Red Cross is urging residents to be prepared—not only for the snow, but for cold temperatures and possible power outages. Additionally, extreme weather increases the risk of home fires. Below are some resources to help residents stay safe. EMERGENCY SUPPLIES??…

by Daily Voice

01/26/2015

Neighbors

Bridgeport Artist Relies On 19th-Century Methods For His Photography BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- It may be 2015, but inside Thomas Mezzanotte's Bridgeport studio, it's more like 1892. That's because the Fairfield resident and renowned photographer has long used late 19th-century methods for his photographs. "I didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing," he said of his days starting out more than 40 years ago. The University of Bridgeport grad said he wanted more control. "By looking back at history when each photographer had to make his own material and basically be his own chemist, I discovered processes that allowed me the kind of freedom I wanted." Th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/26/2015

Lifestyle

Warming Up In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Looking for a way to stay warm? Westport eateries offer a variety of options for coming in from the cold, everything from hearty soups to rich hot chocolates to piping hot liqueurs. Here's a sample: Sip the cold away -- literally -- with a steaming mug of "Cold 911," an herbal blend of peppermint, juniper and eucalyptus from David's Tea. Warm Up: 135 Main St., 203- 221-4435, www.davidstea.com. Creamy, milky and made with tons of chocolate is one way to describe the cup of steamed deliciousness at The Granola Bar. Topped with an army of marshmallows, this favorite ch…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/26/2015

Lifestyle

Beardsley Park Is Bridgeport's 'Photo Of The Day' BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Before snow blanketed the area, Joey Alvarado captured this image of Beardsley Park in Bridgeport. He said he loves the frozen water, naked trees, and amazing sunsets of Mother Nature's winter. Got a favorite spot or hidden gem you want to share? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Daily Voice

01/26/2015

Lifestyle

Yonkers Riverfront Is 'Photo Of The Day' YONKERS, N.Y. -- Call these images the calm before the storm: Scenic shots of the brisk, but still snow-free riverfront. Got a favorite spot or hidden gem in Yonkers? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com. Don't forget to include your storm photos!

by Daily Voice

01/26/2015

Lifestyle

Bridgeport's Seaside Park Is Reader Submitted Photo Of The Day BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport resident Gerald Newbauer enjoys Seaside Park and submitted these photos for our "Photo of the Day." Summertime may be high season for Seaside Park, Bridgeport's top coastal destination. But it is open daily year round from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. With 325 acres of lush lawns, shady glades and sports fields rolling toward Long Island Sound, Seaside Park delights visitors with its beaches, surf and sunshine along three miles of sparkling coastline, according to "Seaside Park," a brochure published by the Friends of Seaside Park. The park was designed just afte…

by Daily Voice

01/23/2015

Lifestyle

White Plains Orchestra Gets 15 Minutes Of Fame In New Amazon Series WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The New Westchester Symphony Orchestra (NewWSO) is riding its 15 minutes of fame. The group of amateur musicians from in and around Westchester County was recently featured as the background orchestra in several episodes of Amazon.com’s comedy-drama series “Mozart in the Jungle," starring, among others, Bernadette Peters, Malcolm McDowell, Gael Garcia Bernal, Debra Monk and John Hodgman. The orchestra scenes were shot at SUNY Purchase and included Grammy Award-winning violinist and conductor Joshua Bell, as well as Bernadette Peters and Malcolm McDowell. The who…

by Daily Voice

01/22/2015

Lifestyle

New Rochelle Council On The Arts Celebrates Its 40th Year NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Forty years. That's how long the New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) has been in existence and to celebrate, the non-profit organization is celebrating by sponsoring a series of monthly “Arts Encounters” as a way to bring art directly to where people live. “The idea is to remind everybody how the arts enrich our daily lives with a series of unexpected Arts Encounters” -- pop up performances in public spaces all around New Rochelle,” explained Theresa Kump NRCA President. "We hope to keep the community guessing about where and when the next Arts Encounter will …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/22/2015

Lifestyle

Tuckahoe Brewery Plans Ode To Kölsch Beer With German 'Carnival' TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Call it Oktoberfest in February. Or at least another excuse to drink beer. Broken Bow Brewery, the one and a half year old family-owned brewery in Tuckahoe, is planning its First Kölsch Fest on Feb. 21 complete with freshly brewed kölsch beer. "We have a lot of German customers that come into the brewery and one day we got to talking about making a kölsch and about Carnival in Cologne, Germany," said Kristen Stone, founding partner and head of marketing on how the idea came about. The all-day festival, with food music and optional costumes will celebrate "Carnival" in …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/21/2015

Lifestyle

Westport's Granola Bar Featured In CBS Segment On Hot Honey WESTPORT, Conn. -- It may be cold outside, but inside The Granola Bar in Westport it's hot, hot, hot. And that's not just because this year-old eatery serves oversized mugs of cappuccino, hot chocolate and green tea lattes. The restaurant was recently featured on a CBS segment highlighting Mike's Hot Honey, a super hot (in more ways that one) hot sauce created by a part-time pizza apprentice. The sauce uses wildflower honey harvested from New York and New Jersey along with chili peppers and is used on The Granola Bar's candied turkey bacon deviled eggs and spicy avocado dressing. Owners…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/21/2015

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