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Jeanne Muchnick

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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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Lifestyle

Fright Nights: Orange County 'Scares' Up Haunted House Thrills ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ready to scream? Orange County is full of ghosts, goblins, ghouls and zombies -- you just have to know your "howling" good time will include some chills and thrills. The following venues are filled with things that go bump in the night. Just be forewarned: They are not for the faint at heart. Goblin's Hollow, Newburgh: The creatures are out -- out to get you, that is. Previously known as the Terror Dome, this Newburgh spot has been revamped with lots of hair-raising attractions. Get Scared: 84 Lakeside Rd., 845- 476-8267 The Forest of Fear, Tuxedo Park: Str…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/17/2017

Lifestyle

Game On: Miller's Ale House In Paramus Vies For DVlicious Best PARAMUS, N.J. -- It's baseball and football season. Where are you watching the game(s)? Four finalists are in the running for the county's "DVlicious Best Sports Bar." Grab a beer (or some pretzels) and start reading. Each will be profiled this week. Voting ends Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times albeit once per day. Millers Ale House, Paramus What Makes It Sporty: Seventy-five beers on tap, plenty of screens to watch whatever you want and a tavern-like friendly atmosphere make this a popular "game night" place. The restarurant, in fact, bills itself…

by Daily Voice

10/17/2017

Lifestyle

Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Putnam? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Have you decked out your house this year for Halloween? If so, we want to hear from you. Send a photo --and any backstory to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com. We're interested in over-the-top decorated homes -- both ones you may do yourself or ones you may visit in the area.

by Daily Voice

10/17/2017

Lifestyle

Is The Tavern In Monroe The DVlicious Best Sports Bar In Fairfield County? MONROE, Conn. -- It's baseball and football season. Where are you watching the game(s)? FIve finalists are in the running for the county's "DVlicious Best Sports Bar." Grab a beer (or some pretzels) and start reading. Each will be profiled this week. Voting ends Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times albeit once per day. The Tavern, Monroe What Makes It Sporty: Eat, drink, fun is the motto of this popular gastropub where big portions, a friendly vibe and lots of TVs fill the space, ideal for hanging with friends or making new ones. Plus there are always bar deals …

by Daily Voice

10/17/2017

Lifestyle

New Showtime Series Directed By Ben Stiller Films In Westchester "Escape from Dannemora," a new Showtime series directed by Ben Stiller, is being filmed Monday, Oct. 16 along Nannyhagen Road in Thornwood according to On Location Vacations. The series captures the real-life story -- and 20-day manhunt -- of convicted killers Richard Matt and David Sweat. The two were serving time at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. The two men were aided by prison worker Joyce Mitchell who, in the end, got cold feet, leaving them without a getaway car. Benicio del Toro plays Matt; Paul Dano is Sweat; and Patrica Arquette is cast as Mitchell. See…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/16/2017

Events

Yonkers Band To Open For Southside Johnny In Tarrytown A Yonkers-based band is opening for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes at the Tarrytown Music Hall Friday, Oct. 20. The Burbans: Rick Agosta (lead guitar/harmonica/vocals), Michael Cerullo (bass guitar/vocals), Jo Jo Casalino (percussion/drums) and multiple platinum producer/engineer Matt Noble (vocals/guitars/ keyboards) have produced and written three albums over the last three years with the Fourth of Burban on the way. Well known as studio rats and songwriters (Noble has co-written with Southside on various Juke gold records), the band emerged as a live act to be reckoned with on…

by Daily Voice

10/16/2017

Lifestyle

DVlicious: The Bullroom In Middletown 'Beefs It Up' By Putting Local First MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods.We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running with each being profiled this week. Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. The Bullroom, Middletown What Makes It Patty Perfect: The burgers here feature natural black Angus beef from the Hudson Valley, raised locally on a small farm in Ulster County. All beer is raised without the use of antibiotics or growth hormon…

by Daily Voice

10/16/2017

Lifestyle

Game On: Bobby V's Restaurant In Stamford Vies For DVlicious Best STAMFORD, Conn. -- It's baseball and football season. Where are you watching the game(s)? Six finalists are in the running for the county's "DVlicious Best Sports Bar." Grab a beer (or some pretzels) and start reading. Each will be profiled this week. Voting ends Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times albeit once per day. Bobby V's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Stamford What Makes It Sporty: The newly revamped Bobby V's, a longtime Stamford fixture, features 230-plus TV's as well as state-of-the-art next generation OTB capabilities. In addition, you'll find an ind…

by Daily Voice

10/16/2017

Business

Fairfield Mom Redefines The Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free Cookie Experience FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A "go to" four-ingredient flourless peanut butter cookie is behind the success of Early's Edibles, a three-year-old peanut and gluten-free cookie company. Fairfield resident Sharon Early would often turn to baking as a way to de-stress from her job in the fashion industry -- and her long commute into the City. It was on a vacation to Italy that she realized her baking hobby could turn into a full-time career. Seeing all the sunflowers in the Tuscan countryside, she started to think: Why not substitute the peanut butter with sunflower butter for a peanut and glu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/16/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester's Best Apple Cider Doughnuts Are Here WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Nothing beats the feel of fall and nothing tastes better in the crisp cool air than a steaming bag of apple cider doughnuts. How can you eat just one? Paired with a hot cup of freshly milled apple cider, there's nothing better. Where do you like to go for your sugar fix, Westchester? We've outlined a few of our favs. Feel free to add yours to our Comments or on Facebook. Acorn Farm & Garden Center, Harrison: You might think this is just a spot for Amish crafted wood products (think Adirondack chairs, sheds, gazebos and playhouses) but think again. A well-s…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/16/2017

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