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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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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Spooks With A Host of Halloween Activities Peekskill Spooks With A Host of Halloween Activities Peekskill Spooks With A Host of Halloween Activities
Peekskill Spooks With A Host of Halloween Activities PEEKSKILL, N.Y. - It's "scary" how many ghoulishly great events are going on in Peekskill this week in honor of Halloween. Experience a seance at The Magic Loft on Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday the 31st or Saturday Nov. 1. Shows are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. except for Thursday when there's only an 8 p.m. performance. This is not for the faint- or light-hearted and no one under 16 is permitted. A $15 donation is suggested at the door; reservations strongly suggested. Click here to secure your spot. “Harmony Road”, a four piece band playing covers of The Beatles, Brian Setzer, The Cars, Stevie…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Darien, CT
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Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases Local Artist Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases Local Artist Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases Local Artist
Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases Local Artist DARIEN, Conn -- Painter Maria-Esther Magallanes of Darien will exhibit her artwork at Darien Rowayton Bank starting Monday, Nov. 3. The public is invited to an artist's reception with Magallanes on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Darien Rowayton Bank, 1001 Post Road. Magallanes was born in Mexico City and moved to the New England area in the early 2000s. She says she uses the inspiration of her home country's cultural, architectural, natural and geographic diversity to experiment with color and forms.  Her distinct style has enabled her to paint Connecticut icons such as lighth…

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by The Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
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Oh, Baby! New Goats Born At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Oh, Baby! New Goats Born At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Oh, Baby! New Goats Born At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo
Oh, Baby! New Goats Born At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --  Talk about making an entrance! On Columbus Day weekend, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo experienced a Nigerian Dwarf goat baby boom with three babies born on Friday, Oct. 10, and three more on Sunday, Oct. 12. The two proud moms are 4-and-half-year-old, Cupcake, who welcomed one female and two male kids. Peaches gave birth to one male and two females. Rodney, 2-and-a-half, is the dad. The baby goats, known as kids, are all healthy and happy and welcome additions to the goat yard. This is the third set of little ones for both moms. According to Gregg Dancho, zoo dire…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Bridgeport, CT
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Tarot Card Readings At Bridgeport's Pious Bird Tarot Card Readings At Bridgeport's Pious Bird Tarot Card Readings At Bridgeport's Pious Bird
Tarot Card Readings At Bridgeport's Pious Bird BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- With Halloween approaching and the sense of spirits in the air, wouldn't you like to know your fate? Or at least have fun hearing what it might be? Sally Russo, an Intuitive Tarot Card Reader, will be at The Pious Bird on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. for half-hour ($50) and one-hour ($70) appointments.  To make a reservation call 540-5175 or email [email protected].  

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New Rochelle, NY
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New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally
New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Chef Bill Rosenberg of NoMa Social is all about fall flavors. That is why his menu at the eatery inside the Radisson Hotel is ever-changing and the seasonal food always evolving. New for fall are: Rioja and cola-braised short ribs, exotic mushrooms, shrimp and marsala, smoked mozzarella with fig jam, arctic char tartare tacos and a large charcuterie platter with assorted cheeses and dry-cured meats. Another added special: Place your order before 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the restaurant will send over a complimentary bottle of its (red or white) house wine. …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Bronxville, NY
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Bronxville Gets Into The Halloween Spirit Bronxville Gets Into The Halloween Spirit Bronxville Gets Into The Halloween Spirit
Bronxville Gets Into The Halloween Spirit BRONXVILLE, NY -- Still undecided on what to do this Halloween? Bronxville is full of activities. Here's a sampling provided by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce. Join Park 143 Bistro on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a Halloween costume party. Specialty cocktails will be served, a DJ will entertain, and prizes will be awarded to the most original costumes. The party begins at 9 p.m. More details are available by calling 914-337-5100. Fabio’s Hair Studio’s 13th annual Halloween party will take place on Friday, Oct. 31, from 2-6 pm. There will be face painting, hairstyling and more. For more …

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by Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Mayor Talks Development In Visit To The Watermark Bridgeport Mayor Talks Development In Visit To The Watermark Bridgeport Mayor Talks Development In Visit To The Watermark
Bridgeport Mayor Talks Development In Visit To The Watermark BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and City Council President Tom McCarthy recently stopped by The Watermark at 3030 Park senior living community to meet with residents. Finch and McCarthy enjoyed a cup of tea with residents and updated the residents on the many new development projects going on throughout the city.

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lewisboro, NY
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East Meets West At Katonah Museum Of Art's Lethal Weapons Exhibit East Meets West At Katonah Museum Of Art's Lethal Weapons Exhibit East Meets West At Katonah Museum Of Art's Lethal Weapons Exhibit
East Meets West At Katonah Museum Of Art's Lethal Weapons Exhibit KATONAH, N.Y. -- Legendary Japanese artist Ushio Shinohara added drama and action to the opening of the Katonah Museum of Art's new exhibit: "Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor," on display until Jan. 4. The special performance, which took place in the garden Oct. 11, was a playful send-up of “action painting” a la Jackson Pollock, playing off themes of humor, endurance, and history. This "boxing-painting" is only the fourth Shinohara has ever created in the U.S. Shinohara, whose work has traversed many styles and mediums, is a towering figure who has participated in some of the m…

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by The Daily Voice
Armonk, NY
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From Salerno To Armonk Via The Bronx: Zero Otto Nove Has Many Influences From Salerno To Armonk Via The Bronx: Zero Otto Nove Has Many Influences From Salerno To Armonk Via The Bronx: Zero Otto Nove Has Many Influences
From Salerno To Armonk Via The Bronx: Zero Otto Nove Has Many Influences ARMONK, N.Y. - When it comes to running his restaurants, Roberto Paciullo likes to stay "hands-on," both virtually and literally. He runs down to Manhattan, up to the Bronx, then further up to Armonk, where his latest venture, Zero Otto Nove, opened just three months ago. Paciullo recalls arriving from Italy in 1970. He came on vacation and, like so many visitors, decided to stay. "In Salerno I was one of 11 kids. I shared a room with my six brothers. Here I had my own room and a color TV set," he said. He was 17. "In those days, Italian food was chicken parm, spaghetti and meatballs, o…

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by Katherine Pacchiana
New Rochelle, NY
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New Rochelle's Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens Friday New Rochelle's Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens Friday New Rochelle's Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens Friday
New Rochelle's Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens Friday NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Noodles -- and lots of them -- are the mainstay at Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar, a Japanese-Korean-inspired restaurant in New Rochelle that took the place of Latin eatery Cienega. The new family friendly eatery opens Friday at 179 Main St. and is owned by the same husband/wife team who created Cienega. "It was time to rebrand and be more family-friendly," says Owner Pedro Munoz. This time around his restaurant will emphasize "Sapporo style comfort food" -- think ramen with double and triple broths and price points in the $25 range. Call 914-632-4000 or go to moonrabbi…

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