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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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Malcolm X's Daughter Speaks In New Rochelle About Her New Novel NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- She's a community organizer, activist, motivational speaker, mentor, and author, but at Alvin & Friends restaurant on Thursday, Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, the third daughter of human rights activist Malcolm X, felt more like a neighbor. As part of a partnership with Larchmont's Voracious Reader Bookstore, Al-Shabazz, a New Rochelle resident, spoke to an intimate group about her latest book, "X: A Novel," a young adult story that follows her famous father from ages 14 to 19. Though fiction, Al-Shabazz said it is based on fact, including many meetings and conversations …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/10/2015

Lifestyle

Dobbs Ferry Band Gets 15 Minutes Of Fame In 'Birdman' DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Hollywood fans may be readying themselves for the winners and losers of the Golden Globes on Sunday, but one group in Dobbs Ferry is already happy with the results. The Marching Cobras of New York, a band comprised of at-risk adolescents including a major contingent from St. Christopher’s, an organization dedicated to helping teens with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities, provide the backdrop for the final scene of "Birdman." The movie, starring Michael Keaton, received seven Golden Globe nominations. "Birdman," a comedic drama about a washed-up actor…

by Daily Voice

01/10/2015

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday, Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Happy birthday Connecticut! As reported by Wikipedia, on this day, Jan. 9, in 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state of the Union.

by Daily Voice

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

For Mahopac Resident, Ushering At Capitol Theater Is Music To Her Ears MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- You know a job is good when a) folks travel far with no complaints about the traffic and b) when turnover is low to non-existent. Such is the life of the 100 or so ushers at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester who hail from Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Fairfield counties. "We've pretty much had the same usher team since we opened in 2012," said Head Usher Brian Lynch of Katonah. "Though we've added some along the way, nobody ever wants to quit." Maybe that's because perks include seeing the shows, many of which include headliners like Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Jeff …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

Fairfield Bar Offers Traditional Irish Cocktail For Hot Toddy Day FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Get ready to get hot: Sunday, Jan. 11, is National Hot Toddy Day and Fairfield's Anna Liffey's believes it has the warm libation to cure what ails you. According to General Manager James Mcdermott, the Irish believe this classic cocktail offers "the Vitamin C for health, the honey to soothe, and the alcohol to numb." Bartender Hughie Coogan, who is from Wicklow, Ireland, makes his hot toddy the traditional Irish way with hot Jameson Irish whiskey, brown sugar, cane sugar, a lemon slice with cloves, hot water and an anise star. More information: 1494 Boston Post Ro…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

Three Ways To Warm Up In The Rivertowns In Honor Of Hot Toddy Day RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. -- Timing is everything and with the height of the flu season upon us, coupled with January's below-normal temperatures, it seems the opportune moment to celebrate the chest-warming libation known as the hot toddy. Jan. 11, in fact, marks National Hot Toddy Day. So, raisea glass in cheers at the following eateries where you'll find a variety of options for sipping and savoring. Applejack Toddy: Cedar Street Grill, Dobbs Ferry: Laird's Applejack, local cider, honey cinnamon syrup and shaved nutmeg, elevate the classic toddy, adding additional heat and flavor to ward off …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

Photographer Captures Bridgeport's Seaside Park One Day At A Time BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Marcella Kovac loves Bridgeport, and now she is sharing her passion with a blog that takes one photo of one scene once a day from the Park City. Kovac has been working on The Seasides, also showcased on Instagram, since September. She is having so much fun – and gotten such positive feedback – she is thinking of doing a limited edition hardcover book once she hits six months, with plans to do another one after the full year. "From the varied shoreline and changing tides, to the constantly evolving sun washed hues and even more colorful personalities, this magical …

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

Emelin Presents Interactive Shakespeare Show At Mamaroneck Bar MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are coming to a bar in Mamaroneck ready to dance, play bar games, and possibly down a beer or two, all while telling their classic tale and engaging with the audience. It's all part of an innovative production entitled "R+J: Star-Cross'd Death Match," put on by the NYC-based group Three Day Hangover, and presented by the Emelin Theater Jan. 15 to 17. The show, at Molly Spillane's, offers a new take on an old story, with audience participation (and drinking). Guests must be 21 and older to attend. Tickets are $30; the show is at 8 p…

by Jeanne Muchnick

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

January's A Great Time To Join The Red Cross, Says Mount Vernon Volunteer MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Two years ago in January, Mount Vernon resident Angelo Nobile was inspired to join his local Disaster Action Team of the Metro New York North Chapter of the American Red Cross. An information technology specialist by day, Nobile is also a disaster responder by night. He assists families when they are impacted by a disaster, most often a fire. “I am on call two to four times a month. It feels good to be there for people when they really need help, when they are experiencing the trauma of a disaster,” said Nobile. “Having a busy life doesn’t hold me back from this i…

by Daily Voice

01/09/2015

Lifestyle

Fortina Opens In Rye Brook RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Fortina of Armonk has opened its second location in Rye Brook's Rye Ridge Shopping Center. The restaurant, revered for its wood-fired pizzas and straight forward Italian food, is open for lunch, dinner and brunch. For more information go to 914-937-0900 or www.fortinapizza.com.

by Daily Voice

01/08/2015

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