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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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White Plains, NY

On Your Side

White Plains-Based ArtsWestchester Turns 50 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Fabulous at 50 is one way to describe the initiatives going on at ArtsWestchester. The five-decade-old organization, based in White Plains, recently launched ARTSEE, a cultural festival spanning 70 events throughout the county. For a behind the scenes perspective, we sat down with Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester chief executive officer, who, in her 23-year tenure, has helped grow the organization into a $3.8 million agency, making the arts more visible, diverse and accessible for all. Daily Voice: What does it feel like to know ArtsWestchester is 50 years old this y…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/20/2015

White Plains, NY

Breaking News

Recent Report On Breast Biopsies Is Nothing New, Says White Plains Doctor WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Breast biopsies were in the news this week. A recent article in the New York Times (go here for story) reports on a new study from The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that says breast biopsies are good at telling the difference between healthy tissue and cancer, but less reliable for identifying more subtle abnormalities. According to the study, women whose results fall into the gray zone between normal and malignant — with diagnoses like “atypia” or “ductal carcinoma in situ” — should seek second opinions. Researchers say misinterpretation can …

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/20/2015

Scarsdale, NY

On Your Side

For Scarsdale Native, Success Is Opening An Exercise Studio Close To 'Home' SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- For Scarsdale native Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi, opening Physique 57 in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center is a dream come true. The barre-based workout, with studios in Manhattan, the, Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Bangkok and Dubai, brings full circle the goal of bringing business back to her hometown. Though Vaughn Maanavi currently lives in Manhattan, she said her parents are still in Scarsdale and it was always a goal of hers to have a studio close to "home." The studio launched as a pop-up in October 2013 but after six months became "official." "I just knew the bu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/20/2015

Mahopac, NY

Your Community

Happy First Day Of Spring, Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It may not feel like it, but Friday -- officially at 6:45 p.m. -- spring begins. Tell us your weather thoughts. Are you ready for some warmer temperatures and the first budding signs of the season? Or are you OK with another day of cold temperatures?

by Daily Voice

03/20/2015

White Plains, NY

Your Community

Happy First Day Of Spring, White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It may not feel like it, but Friday -- officially at 6:45 p.m. -- spring begins. Tell us your weather thoughts. Are you ready for some warmer temperatures and the first budding signs of the season? Or are you OK with another day of cold temperatures?

by Daily Voice

03/20/2015

Fairfield, CT

Your Community

Happy First Day Of Spring, Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- It may not feel like it, but today -- officially at 6:45 p.m. -- spring begins. Tell us your weather thoughts, Fairfield County. Are you ready for some warmer temperatures and the first budding signs of the season? Or are you OK with another day of cold temperatures?

by Daily Voice

03/20/2015

Rye, NY

Your Community

All You Need Is Love (And Enthusiasm) At BeatleFest In Rye Brook This story has been updated. RYE BROOK, N.Y. – Beatles fans: Get set to rock! County Executive Rob Astorino celebrated “Beatlemania” today at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook alongside Mark and Carol Lapidos, The Fest for Beatles Fans founders, and got a behind-the-scenes look at the convention’s weekend-long festivities. Several highly-acclaimed tribute bands and musicians joined the line-up to perform several songs that will be featured in the festival. Among the musicians attending: Multi-million-selling recording artist Gary Wright, who played keyboards for both George Harris…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/19/2015

Yonkers, NY

Your Community

X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Talks Charity YONKERS, N.Y. -- For me, charity will always be a measure of character and to quote John F. Kennedy “For of those to whom much is given, much is required.” As an entrepreneur, and maybe more importantly as a compassionate member of my community, I feel compelled to participate in fundraising efforts. As a business owner I believe it's our duty to give back to the communities that offer us the opportunity to conduct our businesses through their patronage. The challenge for restaurateurs, as is the challenge for any individual, is which charity or charities we choose to participate in. I…

by Peter X. Kelly

03/19/2015

Bronxville, NY

Your Community

Bronxville Woman One Of The Leaders Behind New Westchester NOW WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- After a more than 10-year hiatus, the Westchester Chapter of the National Organization forWomen (NOW) has relaunched with a bold goal. It's mission: To use its platform to get women -- and men -- re-involved in what's being called "new feminism" (think Emma Watson at the U.N. starting an international #hashtag movement and the cheers of approval when Patricia Arquette sounded the call for equal pay at the Academy Awards.) The newly invigorated group is headed by Lisa Hofflich of Mount Vernon, Raquelle Frenchman of Rye, Trina Ward Fontaine of Armonk, Susan Hawkin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/19/2015

Peekskill, NY

Your Community

Peekskill's Paramount Presents Macbeth PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- There's still time to get your Shakespeare fix. Come Saturday, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is coming to town -- the first in a series of stops -- showcasing "Macbeth." Shakespeare’s thrilling tragedy tells the tale of a young man’s murderous ambition to steal the crown. It will play at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Paramount. “The Paramount Hudson Valley welcomes the prestigious Hudson Shakespeare Festival,” said Paramount CEO Kurt G. Heitmann. “We at the Paramount are committed to sharing the joy of live theater in this vibrant community. This p…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/18/2015

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