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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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Scarsdale, NY
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Scarsdale Resident Starts Coat Refurbishing Business Scarsdale Resident Starts Coat Refurbishing Business Scarsdale Resident Starts Coat Refurbishing Business
Scarsdale Resident Starts Coat Refurbishing Business SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Got an old coat that's been sitting in your closet forever but is nice and warm and perfect for now? Nancy Ramondo, who lives in Scarsdale, can help. Whether it's a shoulder-padded shearling, your grandmother's fur or simply a coat you used to love but is no longer in fashion, her business, ReFURrished, is all about breathing new life into the old. "Anything can be re-styled," she said, "Often for a a very reasonable fee, with nothing going to waste." She started the business on the suggestion of her friend, Mamaroneck resident Alberta Stringham, who saw what Ramon…

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White Plains, NY
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9-Year-Old Plans To Rock White Plains With His Debut Album 9-Year-Old Plans To Rock White Plains With His Debut Album 9-Year-Old Plans To Rock White Plains With His Debut Album
9-Year-Old Plans To Rock White Plains With His Debut Album WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- There's a lot of strength behind Matthew Welling's voice. And it's not just because the 9-year-old has been studying for the past five years at the Music Conservatory of Westchester.  It's also because this White Plains resident has gone through a lot in his young life: Prolonged hospitalization for an illness that required two bone marrow transplants and which also also took most of his sight. (He is legally blind.) His father, Michael Welling, said music has played a significant role in Matthew's young life, especially reggae. "During our six-month stay at Mem…

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North Salem, NY
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North Salem Spa Owners Offer Skin Care Tips For Winter North Salem Spa Owners Offer Skin Care Tips For Winter North Salem Spa Owners Offer Skin Care Tips For Winter
North Salem Spa Owners Offer Skin Care Tips For Winter NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Winter weather is known for drying out the skin, and with the extreme cold we've been having, this season's been a doozy.   Here, some tips from twins Jennifer and JoAnna Sciarrinno of DermaGlow Spa in North Salem.  Embrace the "X": Exfoliation, that is, and not just for your face. That includes your lips as well as your entire body. Exfoliation is not only a great winter beauty tip, it will leave your skin looking healthy, glowing and youthful  if you continue it regularly. You should exfoliate your face two to three times a week, and your body three to four times …

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Harrison, NY
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Talk Therapy Can Help Harrison Heal, Say Experts Talk Therapy Can Help Harrison Heal, Say Experts Talk Therapy Can Help Harrison Heal, Say Experts
Talk Therapy Can Help Harrison Heal, Say Experts HARRISON, N.Y. -- Talking is the best therapy. So say local therapists who, in light of the family killings in Harrison on Saturday, stress the importance of discussing your emotions with others. "Find family and friends to communicate your thoughts and feelings about this tragedy," said Stacey Rosenkranz, a cognitive behavioral psychologist in Harrison. "Don't try to deny them or bottle them up." Listening is also key, added Michelle Maidenberg, president and clinical director of Harrison-based Westchester Group Works (she also has a private practice). She said there are a range of emo…

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White Plains, NY
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Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, White Plains? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, White Plains? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, White Plains?
Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, White Plains? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.  -- High slits, Cinderella-style dresses and lots of white were on display on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards. But, like all Monday morning quarterbacks, the burning question remains: Who wore it best? Tell us in our poll or in our comments area below.

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Mahopac, NY
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Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Putnam? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Putnam? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Putnam?
Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Putnam? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y.  -- High slits, Cinderella-style dresses and lots of white were on display on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards. But, like all Monday morning quarterbacks, the burning question remains: Who wore it best? Tell us in our poll or in our comments area below.

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Fairfield, CT
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Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Fairfield? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Fairfield? Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Fairfield?
Who Wore It Best At The Oscars, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.  -- High slits, Cinderella-style dresses and lots of white were on display on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards. But, like all Monday morning quarterbacks, the burning question remains: Who wore it best? Tell us in our poll or in our comments area below.

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Rivertowns, NY
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For Dobbs Ferry Band, 'Birdland' Oscar Win Is Music To Their Ears For Dobbs Ferry Band, 'Birdland' Oscar Win Is Music To Their Ears For Dobbs Ferry Band, 'Birdland' Oscar Win Is Music To Their Ears
For Dobbs Ferry Band, 'Birdland' Oscar Win Is Music To Their Ears DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- The comedic drama "Birdman" won Best Picture at the Oscars Sunday night but the real winner was The Marching Cobras of New York, a band comprised of at-risk adolescents including a contingent from Dobbs Ferry-based St. Christopher’s, an organization dedicated to helping teens with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities,  The group provides the backdrop for the final scene of the movie.  "It is truly special for our children to have even a small part in this tremendous film," said St. Christopher’s CEO Dr. Robert Maher. "We owe a debt of gratitude to the loc…

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White Plains, NY
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Westchester Residents Get Oscar Nod But Miss Win For 'Foxcatcher' Westchester Residents Get Oscar Nod But Miss Win For 'Foxcatcher' Westchester Residents Get Oscar Nod But Miss Win For 'Foxcatcher'
Westchester Residents Get Oscar Nod But Miss Win For 'Foxcatcher' MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The old saying "It's an honor just to be nominated" held true for Mamaroneck High School graduates Dan Futterman and Bennett Miller at the 87th Academy Awards Sunday night. The two, nominated for their work on the film "Foxcatcher" -- Futterman got the nod for Best Original Screenplay along with E. Max Frye, while Miller got the nod for director -- were in the Dolby Theater audience -- but did not win. “Foxcatcher,” a drama based on true events, centers on John du Pont's efforts in hiring a pair of famous wrestling brothers to help train U.S. Olympians. Futterman …

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Pleasantville, NY
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Who Will Win The Oscars? Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Offers Contest, Prize Who Will Win The Oscars? Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Offers Contest, Prize Who Will Win The Oscars? Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Offers Contest, Prize
Who Will Win The Oscars? Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Offers Contest, Prize PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Who do you think will walk away with an Oscar on Feb. 22? Fill out the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Oscar Ballot and the person with the most correct answers will win a $200 JBFC gift card and a signed copy of Anjelica Huston's autobiography, "Watch Me." All entries must be received by 11:59 a.m., Eastern Time on Feb. 22. Limited to one entry per person. Go to http://burnsfilmcenter.org/films/2015-oscars to vote.  

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