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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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Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Hosts Underage Substance Abuse Discussion PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A community event discussing Westchester's underage substance abuse issues will be held at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The free event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Included in the panel discussion: John Mueller, Yonkers Captain of Police and member of Pleasantville Safe Teens, Real Opportunities, New Goals (STRONG), Ellen Morehouse, Executive Director of Student Assistant Services, Lilly Neuman, Community Outreach and Education Coordinator for St Vincent's Hospital and JBFC Executive Director Edie Demas. T…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/01/2014

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It's 'Costumed For A Cure' Day At Ridgewood Savings Bank In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- If you see a witch, a cat or a monster today at Ridgewood Savings Bank in Yonkers don't be alarmed: it's all part of the bank's "Costumed for a Cure" event where employees dress up on Halloween in an effort to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Customers and fellow employees are asked to vote for their favorite costume by making a small donation (donations are optional). The bank has been doing this for more than 25 years and each year raises more and more money. Last year it collected approximately $4,000. All 34 branch locations across New York are pa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/31/2014

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Peekskill's Paramount Theater Invites You To Do The Time Warp -- Again PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It wouldn't be Halloween without a showing (or two) of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." It's playing at The Paramount Oct. 31 at 8 p.m and midnight, with a costume party set for the second showing beginning at 10 p.m. The party is the culmination of Peekskill's first "Zombie Crawl" which begins at 6 p.m. at 12 Grapes, heads to The Birdsall House at 7 p.m., goes to The Hudson Room at 8 p.m., crawls to Gleason's at 9 p.m. before ending at the The Paramount. Along the way there will be plenty of "spooktacular" drink specials. Costumes encouraged but not required. The P…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/31/2014

Lifestyle

It's 'Costumed For A Cure' Day At Ridgewood Savings Bank In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- If you see a witch, a cat or a monster today at Ridgewood Savings Bank don't be alarmed: it's all part of the bank's "Costumed for a Cure" event where employees dress up on Halloween in an effort to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Customers and fellow employees are asked to vote for their favorite costume by making a small donation (donations are optional). The bank has been doing this for over 25 years and each year raises more and more money. Last year they raised approximately $4,000 dollars. All 34 branch locations across New York are partic…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/31/2014

Lifestyle

Hallowine, Anyone? Katonah Wine Expert Offers Hallow-icious Options KATONAH, N.Y. -- All Hallows Eve is nigh....a time for ghosts, goblins and adult treats of the vinous kind. So proclaims W. R. Tish, longtime Katonah resident and managing editor of the wine/spirits trade magazine Beverage Media who develops corporate and private wine events via his website wineforall.com. His picks for vinos of the Hallow-icious kind, all of which can be found locally: Get in the holiday mood with sangria, which for those who don't know, comes from the Spanish word "sangre," meaning blood. For a nice bargain, try Eppa SupraFruta Sangria. Add chopped fruit or a f…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/31/2014

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Tricks, Treats And More As Bronxville Gets Into Halloween Spirit BRONXVILLE, NY - There's a lot going on in Bronxville this Halloween to accommodate all age groups. Here's a sampling provided by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce. Join Park 143 Bistro on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a Halloween Costume Party. Ghoulish specialty cocktails will be served, a freaky fun disc jockey will entertain, and prizes will be awarded to the most original costumes. The fun begins at 9 p.m. More details available by calling 914-337-5100. Fabio’s Hair Studio’s 13th annual Halloween party will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 6 pm. There will be face painting, hair…

by Daily Voice

10/30/2014

Lifestyle

Free Peekskill Van Offers Rides Downtown PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Who said some things in life aren't free? Starting Friday, Oct. 31, a complimentary shuttle will take Peekskiill residents to various stops downtown. The Go Peekskill effort, as the van is called, is a collaboration involving business owners John Sharp of Birdsall House and Gleason's, Sunny Cover of Peekskill Coffee House, Patrick Conlon of Speakeasy Tattoo, Steve Zwick of Dylan's Wine Cellar, Chuck McGreal of Quiet Man and Louis Lanza of The Hudson Room. The van will run on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. There is no charge for the first month; after th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/30/2014

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Pre-Halloween Discount At 'Living Art' Show In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Artwork comes alive on Thursday night in "The Living Art Event," a collaboration between The Ossining Arts Council (OAC) and Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT). A special discounted pre-Halloween performance of two tickets for $15 is being held Thursday at 8 p.m. The event, outlined here in an earlier Daily Voice story, runs through Nov. 8 and generally costs $15 per person. It is being held at the Steamer Company Firehouse at 117 Main St. in Ossining on the second floor. Go here to order tickets or to www.wctheater.org for more information.

by The Daily Voice

10/30/2014

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Pleasantville Resident Is Inspiration For The Peak's Breast Cancer Concert WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- What began as a friendship between two music lovers, one the Promotions Director at 107.1 The Peak, and one, a lifelong Westchester resident who has repeatedly volunteered at the radio station's Pleasantville Music Festival, has turned into the first Breast Cancer Concert designed to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Team Sue Harmon specifically. The concert, put together by Kat Suda in honor of Harmon's struggles and determination -- the Pleasantville resident is a two-time breast cancer survivor -- will take place at Garcia's/The Cap on Monday, Nov. 3…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/30/2014

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'Peter Pan Jr.' Playing At Bridgeport's Downtown Cabaret BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Life doesn't have to be all about witches and goblins. Running now through Dec. 28: "Peter Pan Jr." at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre featuring Wendy Darling, her brothers John and Michael and all the wonders of Neverland. Children’s shows usually run no longer than 75 to 80 minutes with a 10-minute intermission. Tickets range in price from $23 to $27; contact the box office online or call 576-1636 for more information.

by Daily Voice

10/30/2014

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