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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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Events

Cortlandt's Copland House Offers Chance To Break Bread With Bryan Cranston CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. - The Copland House is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a private lunch with famed, multiple Emmy and Tony-award winning actor Bryan Cranston. The online bidding, held as part of a Copland House’s annual culinary and musical gala fundraiser, entitles the winner (and five friends) to dine with the actor at one of Manhattan’s marquee restaurants on Saturday, Dec 6. Roundtrip airfare to/from New York (within the continental U.S.) and two-nights’ hotel accommodations for up to two people who live outside the metro area is also included. Bidding b…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/28/2014

Lifestyle

Walter's In Mamaroneck Celebrates 95th Anniversary MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Walter's Hot Dogs is celebrating its 95th year with 95-cent dogs and prizes. Monday, Oct. 27, is Customer Appreciation Day with 95-cent hot dogs (limit six per customer). Customers will also get a free Walter’s souvenir with your order. (No puppy dog orders.) On Tuesday, Oct. 28, it's Win at Walters, meaning if you wear your Walter's T-shirt, you get a free hot dog. Also, if you show your order number, you can take a spin at the prize wheel for a chance to win T-shirts, decks of cards, mustard jars, pens and gift cards. And if you share your Walter’s 95th-anniver…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2014

Events

Peekskill Spooks With A Host of Halloween Activities PEEKSKILL, N.Y. - It's "scary" how many ghoulishly great events are going on in Peekskill this week in honor of Halloween. Experience a seance at The Magic Loft on Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday the 31st or Saturday Nov. 1. Shows are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. except for Thursday when there's only an 8 p.m. performance. This is not for the faint- or light-hearted and no one under 16 is permitted. A $15 donation is suggested at the door; reservations strongly suggested. Click here to secure your spot. “Harmony Road”, a four piece band playing covers of The Beatles, Brian Setzer, The Cars, Stevie…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2014

Lifestyle

New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Chef Bill Rosenberg of NoMa Social is all about fall flavors. That is why his menu at the eatery inside the Radisson Hotel is ever-changing and the seasonal food always evolving. New for fall are: Rioja and cola-braised short ribs, exotic mushrooms, shrimp and marsala, smoked mozzarella with fig jam, arctic char tartare tacos and a large charcuterie platter with assorted cheeses and dry-cured meats. Another added special: Place your order before 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the restaurant will send over a complimentary bottle of its (red or white) house wine. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2014

Events

Tarot Card Readings At Bridgeport's Pious Bird BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- With Halloween approaching and the sense of spirits in the air, wouldn't you like to know your fate? Or at least have fun hearing what it might be? Sally Russo, an Intuitive Tarot Card Reader, will be at The Pious Bird on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. for half-hour ($50) and one-hour ($70) appointments. To make a reservation call 540-5175 or email piousbird@me.com.

by Daily Voice

10/27/2014

Lifestyle

Oh, Baby! New Goats Born At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Talk about making an entrance! On Columbus Day weekend, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo experienced a Nigerian Dwarf goat baby boom with three babies born on Friday, Oct. 10, and three more on Sunday, Oct. 12. The two proud moms are 4-and-half-year-old, Cupcake, who welcomed one female and two male kids. Peaches gave birth to one male and two females. Rodney, 2-and-a-half, is the dad. The baby goats, known as kids, are all healthy and happy and welcome additions to the goat yard. This is the third set of little ones for both moms. According to Gregg Dancho, zoo dire…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/27/2014

Events

Bronxville Gets Into The Halloween Spirit BRONXVILLE, NY -- Still undecided on what to do this Halloween? Bronxville is full of activities. Here's a sampling provided by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce. Join Park 143 Bistro on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a Halloween costume party. Specialty cocktails will be served, a DJ will entertain, and prizes will be awarded to the most original costumes. The party begins at 9 p.m. More details are available by calling 914-337-5100. Fabio’s Hair Studio’s 13th annual Halloween party will take place on Friday, Oct. 31, from 2-6 pm. There will be face painting, hairstyling and more. For more …

by Daily Voice

10/27/2014

Events

Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases Local Artist DARIEN, Conn -- Painter Maria-Esther Magallanes of Darien will exhibit her artwork at Darien Rowayton Bank starting Monday, Nov. 3. The public is invited to an artist's reception with Magallanes on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Darien Rowayton Bank, 1001 Post Road. Magallanes was born in Mexico City and moved to the New England area in the early 2000s. She says she uses the inspiration of her home country's cultural, architectural, natural and geographic diversity to experiment with color and forms. Her distinct style has enabled her to paint Connecticut icons such as lighth…

by The Daily Voice

10/27/2014

Neighbors

Bridgeport Mayor Talks Development In Visit To The Watermark BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and City Council President Tom McCarthy recently stopped by The Watermark at 3030 Park senior living community to meet with residents. Finch and McCarthy enjoyed a cup of tea with residents and updated the residents on the many new development projects going on throughout the city.

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/25/2014

Events

East Meets West At Katonah Museum Of Art's Lethal Weapons Exhibit KATONAH, N.Y. -- Legendary Japanese artist Ushio Shinohara added drama and action to the opening of the Katonah Museum of Art's new exhibit: "Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor," on display until Jan. 4. The special performance, which took place in the garden Oct. 11, was a playful send-up of “action painting” a la Jackson Pollock, playing off themes of humor, endurance, and history. This "boxing-painting" is only the fourth Shinohara has ever created in the U.S. Shinohara, whose work has traversed many styles and mediums, is a towering figure who has participated in some of the m…

by The Daily Voice

10/25/2014

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