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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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Latin Dancing Champions Perform At Westchester Broadway Theatre Latin Dancing Champions Perform At Westchester Broadway Theatre
Latin Dancing Champions Perform At Westchester Broadway Theatre ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Six of the greatest Latin ballroom dance superstar couples in the world will present their exciting shows at the Westchester Broadway Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 21. You’ll see it all…from the dramatic Argentine tango to the sambas, rumbas, cha, cha, cha, mambo and paso dobles from other parts of the world. Not only that, you'll see it performed by tri-State area residents (and Argentinians) Walter Perez and Leonardo Sardella. The Norwalk, Conn-based couple, who are partners on and off the dance floor, continue to perform to sold-out audiences throughout the world.  Al…

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Cortlandt's Hob-Goblin Parade Welcomes Costumed Characters Cortlandt's Hob-Goblin Parade Welcomes Costumed Characters
Cortlandt's Hob-Goblin Parade Welcomes Costumed Characters CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Town of Cortlandt Department of Recreation and Conservation and the Cortlandt Town Center are looking for witches, ghosts and more for its 38th Annual Hob-Goblin Costume Parade and Contest Saturday, Oct. 25th. The event begins at 1 p.m. sharp in front of the movie theater.  The parade is open to everyone in costume, ages two to 14. Preschoolers marching in the parade must be accompanied by an adult in costume. The T.J. Tomblin Band will lead the event; line-up is at 12:45 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to all children in costume and free treats will be available. F…

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Sweet Talk And Sweet Treats At Bridgeport's Luigi's Sweet Talk And Sweet Treats At Bridgeport's Luigi's
Sweet Talk And Sweet Treats At Bridgeport's Luigi's BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Everyone in the Bridgeport area who has had a wedding, birthday or other celebration knows Luigi’s Italian Bakery for its layered cakes, fresh from the oven cannolis, Venetian cookies, pastries, and pies. According to owner John DiMarco, a fixture in the community for more than 46 years, it’s the people who make his business so successful. The 73-year-old Trumbull resident who says he’s not retiring until he’s 105 – and even then it may be up for discussion -- has been satisfying sugar cravings since 1968 with old-fashioned charm and simple, high-quality ingredients – “…

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Bridgeport's Barnum Museum Hosts Sneak Peek, Author Talk Bridgeport's Barnum Museum Hosts Sneak Peek, Author Talk
Bridgeport's Barnum Museum Hosts Sneak Peek, Author Talk BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Two very different but very interesting events are being held at The Barnum Museum on Oct. 22. As part of the museum's "Sneak Peek" program, an informal lecture series focusing on items that are rarely on display, attendees will get an insider's look at Herald of Freedom newspapers from the early 1830s and learn how famous showman P.T. Barnum was sued for libel. This event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 12:15 p.m. (no registration required). Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch (along with a $3 suggested donation). Few people know that when Barnum was in…

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Walk In Purchase On Sunday To Make Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk In Purchase On Sunday To Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk In Purchase On Sunday To Make Strides Against Breast Cancer PURCHASE, N.Y. -- The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of Westchester will be held Sunday, Oct. 19 at Manhattanville College. The five-mile walk raises awareness and funds to support the Society’s mission to help finish the fight against breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. Dollars raised from the noncompetitive events help the Society invest in groundbreaking breast cancer research and p…

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White Plains Chefs Participate In Food Bank Fundraiser White Plains Chefs Participate In Food Bank Fundraiser
White Plains Chefs Participate In Food Bank Fundraiser WHITE PLAINS, NY -- The Food Bank for Westchester’s 24th Annual Celebration of “An Evening in Good Taste” To End Childhood Hunger was held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. The event featured more than 20 local chefs, 100 volunteers and some 700 guests, all infused with the goal to end childhood hunger in the area. One in five residents in the county are hungry or at-risk of being hungry; of those almost 200,000 people, one-third, are children. For information on how to help, go here. All chefs donated their time, talents and delectable treats. Partici…

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New Rochelle's Cienega Now Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar New Rochelle's Cienega Now Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar
New Rochelle's Cienega Now Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Expect Japanese Korean inspired comfort food in the space formerly occupied by the Latin restaurant Cienega when Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar opens Friday, Oct. 24, on Main Street in New Rochelle. Owner Pedro Munoz says he is re-branding and redesigning the eatery to reflect the Sapporo style -- think ramen with double and triple broths and price points in the $25 range. "We wanted to create a more casual restaurant that attracts more families," he says. To that end there will be communal benches and  a kids menu. The chef is Korean-trained James Kim who has worked in a …

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Celebrating Sukkot At The Watermark In Bridgeport Celebrating Sukkot At The Watermark In Bridgeport
Celebrating Sukkot At The Watermark In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Residents at The Watermark at 3030 Park senior living community recently participated in The Festival of Sukkot.  The Jewish holiday commemorates the 40-year period when the children of Israel were wandering the desert, and living in temporary shelters. The central symbol of the holiday is a sukkah, or hut, traditionally covered in branches. Residents at The Watermark were given the opportunity to help create their own sukkah and spent time together adding branches and foliage to the outside to provide shade.

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Stanley Tucci To Sign Books In Ridgefield Stanley Tucci To Sign Books In Ridgefield
Stanley Tucci To Sign Books In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn -- Stanley Tucci, actor, food aficionado and best-selling author, will be at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, Oct. 21. from 7:30 pm to 9:30 p.m. to sign copies of his latest cookbook "The Tucci Table." The event is free, though copies of the book will be available for purchase. Tucci’s association with food and all its glory began with the movie "Big Night" and continued with his role as Julia Child’s husband in "Julie & Julia." Well before then, however, Tucci who was born in Peekskill, N.Y. grew up in nearby Katonah, and at one point owned Finch Tavern in Croton…

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Celebrating Nature (And More) At Larchmont's Sheldrake Center Celebrating Nature (And More) At Larchmont's Sheldrake Center
Celebrating Nature (And More) At Larchmont's Sheldrake Center LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A warning to those driving on Weaver Street between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19: Sheldrake Nature Center's Fall Festival will be in full swing. That means you can expect some traffic slowdowns, along with the beauty of the reservoir and an abundance of family-oriented hands-on activities. Admission includes free pumpkins for children, nature activities, Jungle Jamboree animal shows and petting, eco-crafts galore, a family drum circle, yoga in nature, face painting and more. Food for purchase is provided by the Johnson Truck. New this year: A birdfeeder childr…

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