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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

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Three Sisters Open New White Plains Boutique WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A shared love for fashion has led to a new business for sisters Neda, Nika, and Nora Hakakian. The three women -- all 30 and under -- are partners in Patrizia Luca Milano, which opened June 24 at The Westchester in White Plains. The company, a family business in operation since 2007, sells their Patrizia Luca fashion brand in over 600 stores nationwide. What makes their new store unique is that it features 200 to 250 styles at any given time. "The beauty of our business is that, because we are also a manufacturer, if a customer walks in the door, falls in love w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

Pelham, NY

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The Pelham Picture House Hosts International Children's Film Festival PELHAM, N.Y. – Looking for something to do pre-back-to-school? The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) will present its third annual Westchester International Children’s Film Festival (WICFF) from Friday, Sept. 1 to Tuesday, Sept. 5. For the second year in a row, the WICFF is being sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. The festival will kick-off on Friday with an opening celebration and screening of the award-winning At Eye Level. Other highlights include a screening of Nelly’s Adventure, a Middle Eastern Shorts program, and the ‘Best of the Fest’ animation and…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

Stratford, CT

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When One Bar Closes Another Opens. Stratford Gears Up For New Watering Hole STRATFORD — The Frog Pond, known for its music, its Monday night football deals and its community camaraderie, has closed.The Whiskey Barrel is scheduled to go into its place later this year. The new bar and restaurant is owned by Jose Tiago, who is behind Tiago’s in Bridgeport. Meanwhile, John Miranda, the longtime owner of The Frog Pond will continue to own the property and focus more on his real estate business. He also plans to open a restaurant on Honeyspot Road, near Two Roads Brewing Co.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

Rye, NY

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Toddler Music Program Celebrates Anniversary With Free Concert In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Songs for Seeds, the award winning young children’s music program and band, will celebrate the start of its second year in Rye Brook with a free Labor Day weekend concert Sunday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. at Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Ave. in Rye. Named Best Children’s Music program by Westchester Magazine, "Best Music Class" by New York Magazine and "Most Magical Music Class" by Red Tricycle, Songs for Seeds opened in the East Pointe Dance Studio in the Rye Brook Shopping Center last September. This fall, Songs for Seeds will offer 10 classes for children under si…

by Daily Voice

08/29/2017

Yonkers, NY

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Old School Pizza Icon Offers New School Brews In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Pepe’s Pizza, known for its iconic pizzas (especially its white clam), has rolled out a new craft beer selection, with the addition, in particular, of several local New York born and bred brews. Owner Gary Bimonte, the grandson of Frank Pepe, said the restaurant has long focused on the consistency of its pizza, while its beverage offerings have remained simple. "it’s impossible to deny the popularity and demand for premium craft beer these days, and with such great breweries to work with right here in New York, we are excited to add these beers to the menu.” To start …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

Chappaqua, NY

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Chappaqua Store, With 'Fantastic Finds,' Gears Up For Grand Re-Opening CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Fantastic Finds, an upscale resale shop with sales that benefit a local cancer organization, will hold its grand re-opening Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration is being held to show off the fresh paint and “sprucing-up” that took place at the store over the summer. Expect a ribbon-cutting at noon along with refreshments, prize drawings and a wheel of fun throughout the day. Shoppers who make a purchase on the day of the grand re-opening will receive a $10 coupon for a future purchase. Fantastic Finds boasts a wide inventory of new and gently used …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

Armonk, NY

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New York Bound 'American Pickers' Seeks Big Collectors "American Pickers" is headed toward here and wants to show off your collection. The History Channel show is headed toward New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and, according to a press release, is searching for "big collections" and "big ticket items." The show follows antique and collectible pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz who travel around the U.S. to buy or "pick" various items for resale, for clients, or for their own personal collections. Email [email protected], or call 1-855-OLD-RUST with tips.

by Daily Voice

08/28/2017

Hyde Park, NY

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Rhinebeck Chef Goes 'Wild,' Encourages Urban Food Foraging RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Gerard Viverito, aka "The Sustainable Chef," wants to redefine the concept of eco-friendly urban foraging. "Sure, sustainable eating includes limiting food waste, but not everyone wants to dumpster dive for their dinner,” he explained. “Nor is foraging reserved for outdoorsy people or those who live in the country.” Instead, his goal is to teach people how to forage for responsibly produced food in and around their urban communities. Viverito has a long-standing commitment to the environment. He travels around the world educating, consulting and demonstr…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/28/2017

Monroe, NY

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New York Bound 'American Pickers' Seeks Big Collectors ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- "American Pickers" is headed toward New York and wants to show off your collection. The History Channel show is headed toward New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, and, according to a press release, is searching for "big collections" and "big ticket items." The show follows antique and collectible pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz who travel around the U.S. to buy or "pick" various items for resale, for clients, or for their own personal collections. Email [email protected], or call 1-855-OLD-RUST with tips.

by Daily Voice

08/28/2017

Rye, NY

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Going To The Dogs: New Pet Shop Gears Up For Fall Opening In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Woof Gang Bakery is coming to Rye. The new store, at 62 Purchase St., will offer pet food, pet-related supplies and pet grooming for dogs and cats. The franchise has more than 80 locations across the U.S.; this is their first in New York. In the past three years, Woof Gang Bakery was named best overall multi-unit retailer and was ranked 11th in the nation’s top retailers by Pet Business The Rye location, owned by Scarsdale resident Debra Love, the owner of two bulldogs, is projected to open in the next two to three months to finish build out and training. She said she chose…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/28/2017

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