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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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NYC Stylist (And Scarsdale Native) Offers Fashion Trends For 2015 SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- "New year, new you," as the saying goes. Which leads to the big question: What to wear as we head into 2015? Scarsdale native turned NYC/LA Stylist Elyse Walker who practically grew up in Capretto Shoes (her late mother's store) offers the following ideas on what's trending: Black and white everything The white dress The crop top Punk rock attire BOHO beachwear Top Five Accessory Trends: The bucket bag Sneakers Gladiators Gold bracelets Fringe shoes and handbags "Personally, I can’t live without a pair of fringe booties and a fringe jacket,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/30/2014

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Life Coach Offers New Year Resolution Advice FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- New Year's is upon us and that means resolution time. Fairfield resident Jeannine Yoder, a life coach and the founder of Mentor Masterclass, a life coach training school, offers the following suggestions for kick-starting 2015. Celebrate Your Accomplishments Before You Make Resolutions: "Write a list of everything you've done this year -- nothing is too small -- then look it over as if you were another person looking at this list from a different perspective," she said. Going into the New Year with a sense of honor and pride will change the energy of your fresh new s…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/30/2014

Somers, NY

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Somers Lions Club Picks Winner Of 'Illuminate Somers' Contest SOMERS, N.Y. -- Twenty-three houses participated in the first-ever "Illuminate Somers" contest run by The Somers Lions Club, but only three could be winners. The results, posted late in the day on Friday, were 16 Flower Drive for first prize (and $300), 30 Sunderland Lane for second ($100), and 182 Tomahawk St. ($50) for third. the "Community Choice" prize award (a plaque) was also awarded to 30 Sunderland Lane. The voting included input from more than 500 community tallies, along with a panel of judges that made their decisions based on five criteria: "most illuminated," "most tradit…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

Mamaroneck, NY

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New Year's Reservations Available At Southern Westchester Restaurants SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sometimes, you have to focus on one holiday at a time. So, with Christmas and Hanukkah in the rear view mirror, now's the time to think about New Year's. Sure, it's a tad late but last we checked on Dec. 26 there was still room at the following Southern Westchester venues. Park 143 Bistro, Bronxville The Deal: A special 9 p.m. seating includes the regular dinner menu along with celebratory specials, champagne toast at midnight, noisemakers and DJ guest. Let the Celebration Begin: 143 Parkway Rd., 914-337-5100, 143parkbistro.com/. Stone Manor 101, Hawthor…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

Armonk, NY

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Ring In The New Year With This Last Minute Guide to Armonk Restaurants NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sometimes, you have to focus on one holiday at a time. So, with Christmas and Hanukkah in the rear view mirror, now's the time to think about New Year's. Sure, it's a tad late but last we checked on Dec. 26 there was still room at the following Northern Westchester venues. Birdsall House, Peekskill ?The Deal: It's an oyster fest at Birdsall, where, along with the regular menu you can find a $65 per person prix fixe meal with a beer toast at midnight. Let the Celebration Begin: 970 Main St., 914-930-1880, www.birdsallhouse.net/. Casa Rina, Thornwood The Dea…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

White Plains, NY

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White Plains Wine Expert Offers Bubbly Picks For New Year's Eve WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Ready to toast 2014 and ring in 2015? Sommelier (and Hastings resident) Ned Towle, Founder of Westchester Wine School which holds classes throughout White Plains and Manhattan, gave Daily Voice the following sparkling suggestions. Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, either the vintage or non vintage varieties: "This is an outstanding champagne and features both delicacy and finesse," said Towle. It ranges from $70 to $120 per bottle. Gruet: Grown in New Mexico by a French family, this slightly fruity medium to full body wine is less on the acidity and yeast side like ch…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

Mamaroneck, NY

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Mamaroneck's Half Time Beverage Experts Hail Beer Trends MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Everything old is new again -- at least in the beer world, where the trend in 2014 concentrated on brews made the old-fashioned way. This is something John Green, general manager/buyer for Half Time Beverage in Mamaroneck, Westchester's largest beer store, expects to see continue as we head into 2015. Among the biggest sellers for 2014? Sour beers like those from Sloop in Sauer Peach and Sauer Black Razz, and ciders, especially the drier and funkier varieties. One of Half Time's highlights of the year: The rush to buy Bourbon County Vanilla Stout, a small-batch b…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

Lewisboro, NY

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Celebrated Westchester Architect Honored For Pathbreaking Works In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) will celebrate the silver anniversary of its landmark building by the late architect (and Westchester resident) Edward Larrabee Barnes with an exhibition that spans his work. "A Home for Art: Edward Larrabee Barnes and the KMA" features an overview of Barnes’ career and seminal role in modern architecture, including a close look at the many Westchester homes he designed. The show will run from March 22 to June 28, 2015. Like the museum itself, the architect’s homes are known for their light and openness as well as their visually striking …

by Daily Voice

12/29/2014

Wilton, CT

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Wilton Wine Expert Offers Suggestions For Toasting The New Year WILTON, Conn. -- Gearing up for your New Eve's bash? One can never go wrong with wine, specifically the sparkling varieties popular this time of year. Wilton resident JoAnn LoGiurato, certified wine specialist at Stew Leonard's Wines of Norwalk and Owner of Dancing on Grapes, an educational wine tasting event company which specializes in teaching women about wine, said Prosecco, one of the first great affordable alternatives to champagne, offers a more approachable style of wine -- at a better price (think about $15 a bottle). But Prosecco is not the only choice ideal for toasting 2015. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

Rivertowns, NY

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Rivertowns Wine Expert Offers Sparkling Suggestions For New Year's Eve RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. -- Ready to toast 2014 and ring in 2015? Sommelier (and Hastings resident) Ned Towle, Founder of Westchester Wine School which holds classes throughout White Plains and Manhattan, gave Daily Voice the following sparkling suggestions. Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, either the vintage or non vintage varieties: "This is an outstanding champagne and features both delicacy and finesse," said Towle. It ranges from $70 to $120 per bottle. Gruet: Grown in New Mexico by a French family, this slightly fruity medium to full body wine is less on the acidity and yeast side like cham…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/29/2014

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