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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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Greenwich, CT

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Fairfield County Radio Talk Show Host Gears Up For New Greenwich Venue GREENWICH, Conn. -- Talk show host Lisa Wexler, long a fixture on 1230 WFAS-AM in White Plains has moved her show to 1490 WGCH-AM deep in the heart of Greenwich. The show is still the same format with the same mantra: "If you're thinking about it, Lisa is talking about it." But being deep in the heart of Greenwich on Lewis Street, , as Wexler points out, means she can walk outside, talk to people and be in the "thick of it." (See previous Daily Voice story here.). The Westport resident, who also works as a probate judge for the Westport/Weston district, says she's also happy to be work…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/08/2015

Mahopac, NY

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Time To Vote: Finalists Announced In Putnam's DVlicious Burger Contest PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam's most prestigious patty has been narrowed down to three finalists, thanks to you, our burger-loving readers. Now's when the serious voting begins. Let us know who should win the DVlicious "Best Burger in Putnam County" contest. Profiles on each establishment will begin next week with the winner announced at the end of the month. Voting ends July 27 so grab some ketchup (or mustard) and start chiming in (and tell your friends to do the same). The DVlicious hall of fame continues to grow with the best pizza and best ice cream recently crowned.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/08/2015

Mamaroneck, NY

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Radio Talk Show Host Lisa Wexler Is Still Entrenched In Westchester GREENWICH, Conn. -- Don't think the change of venues, from 1230 WFAS in White Plains to AM 1490 WGCH in Greenwich is going to change anything on the Lisa Wexler Show. The show wiill remain the same format with the same mantra: "If you're thinking about it, Lisa is talking about it." But being, as Wexler points out, deep in the heart of Greenwich on Lewis Street, means she can walk outside, talk to people and be in the "thick of it." (See previous Daily Voice story here.). The Westport, Conn. resident, who also works as a probate judge for the Westport/Weston district, says she's also ha…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/07/2015

Rye, NY

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Rye Brook Doctor Prescribes Healthy Tips For Summer Travel RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Travelling this summer? Armonk resident Susan Blum, MD, MPH, founder and director of the Rye Brook-based Blum Center for Health and Organic Pharmer, understands it can be hard to stay healthy on the road. Her travel routine suggestions follow. Hydrate. Drink plenty of water and nutrient packed cold-pressed juices to avoid jet lag, food cravings, and overeating. Combine protein, healthy fats and fiber at each meal. This combination sustains your blood sugar and leaves you feeling full for a longer period of time. Eat breakfast. Don't go on coffee alone as…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/07/2015

Mamaroneck, NY

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Larchmont Just Got Sweeter With The Arrival Of New Candy Store LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- There's a new sweet spot in town. Sweeets, a candy store in the former Sweet & Social spot on Palmer Avenue in Larchmont, officially opened June 20 and Owner Tracy Doyle says she couldn't be happier with the space. "We'd been looking at locations in lower Westchester for a while," she said. "Larchmont was our target all along." The New Rochelle resident, whose stepson works alongside her most days (her other son is at camp), said the colorful store is her first full-time entry into the business world after years working in the fashion business. Doyle had …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/07/2015

Fairfield, CT

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DVlicious Contest Asks For Fairfield County's Best Burger FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Who has Fairfield County's best burger? Our DVlicious feature, which recently crowned the best pizza and best ice cream, is open to hearing your thoughts. Email nominations to [email protected]. The deadline is July 7. Remember to include the name of the venue and the town. We'll announce the five finalists later this week and give you an opportunity to vote. We'll then profile those five before announcing the winner at the end of the month.

by Daily Voice

07/06/2015

Mahopac, NY

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DVlicious Contest Asks For Putnam County's Best Burger PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Who has Putnam County's best burger? Our DVlicious feature, which recently crowned the best pizza and best ice cream, is open to hearing your thoughts. Email nominations to [email protected]. The deadline is July 7. Remember to include the name of the venue and the town. We'll announce the five finalists later this week and give you an opportunity to vote. We'll then profile those five before announcing the winner at the end of the month.

by Daily Voice

07/06/2015

Scarsdale, NY

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Fire Up The Grill, Scarsdale, With Barbecue Tips From Balducci's SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- According to foodimentary.com, July 4 is the most popular holiday for barbecuing (71 percent), followed by Memorial Day (57 percent), and Labor Day (55 percent). And so, to get your grilling up to speed, Chef Sterling S. Smith of Balducci’s in Scarsdale (and a Scarsdale resident), offers the following advice. Seafood: Use firm, meaty fish, such as tuna, lobster, scallops, swordfish and mahi-mahi. Make sure pieces are no thinner than 1 inch, and use steaks rather than fillets. Grill fish over direct heat. Use indirect heat only if you are grilling a whole fish. F…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/04/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Balducci's In Greenwich Offers Barbecue Tips For July 4 GREENWICH, Conn. -- According to foodimentary.com, July 4 is the most popular holiday for barbecuing (71 percent), followed by Memorial Day (57 percent), and Labor Day (55 percent). And so, to get your grilling up to speed, Chef Marcia Vazquez of Balducci’s in Greenwich, offers the following advice. Decide what to grill on: gas vs. charcoal. Gas is quicker and sometimes more convenient, while charcoal is slower and requires more skill, but will have a smokier richer flavor. Choose a cut of beef that has a higher fat content (for flavor) and tenderness. Rib eyes, strip steak, sirlo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/04/2015

Mamaroneck, NY

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Mamaroneck Celebrates July 4 With Picnics, Pyrotechnics WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Fireworks are synonomous with July 4, leaving the big question: Where to go? Most Westchester towns and villages feature their own pryrotechnics with residents bringing blankets and food for picnics beforehand. A sampling follows. You can also find a map here courtesy of The Peak radio station. Friday, July 3, Playland, Rye: The skies light up at 9:15 p.m. every Friday in July and August as part of Playland's fireworks shows. Special for the holiday: a patriotic musical score July 3 and 4. Fireworks Fun: 1 Playland Parkway, (914) 813-7000, www.ryeplayland.org…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/03/2015

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